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Friday, February 9, 1917

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EGAN REPORTS ON GERARD.; Washington, Told of Detention, Thinks Berlin Has Misunderstood. FALSE STORY OF 'SEIZURES' Germany May Have Supposed Allies Would Prevent the Safe Return of Bernstorff. THAT MATTER IS SETTLED Safe Conducts Are Granted and Quick Release of Americans in Germany Is Expected. Believes Berlin Misunderstands. Inquiry as to False Messages.

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Lincoln Logs

Slang

Slang of the decade

General

lousysnapshotmovies

Soldiers

over the topblightyno man's landcooties

Suffragette

deeds not wordsvotes for women

Catchphrases of 1917

  • Uncle Sam wants YOU

Tech Check

Modern Zipper & Drone Torpedoes.

Cost of Living (1910)

Loaf of Bread

$0.06

Gallon of Gas

$0.15

Average Home

$3,600

New Car

$950

Time Elapsed

39,928 days ago

(109 years, 143 days)