Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-28

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He takes each charge in order and lcfutes
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cedents The purpose Of the book Is not TO
convince Americans, but to defend Belgium
: against the persistent German propaganda
, intended to create the Impression that the
Belgians have no grievance.
person looking for amusement will not
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