It's The Tipster - Champagne & Espionage: The Tipster's WWI Confidential
- Ash Tonee
- Mar 9
- 2 min read
Dearest Socialites,

Imagine it. It's 1917, and while Europe is tearing itself apart in the Great War, the drama here in the States is reaching a fever pitch! Forget your afternoon tea; we need something stronger to handle this gossip!
President Wilson, our oh-so-righteous leader, is finally ditching the "neutrality" act, but not before squeezing every last dollar out of both sides. Wall Street's champagne is flowing, thanks to those lucrative arms deals. It's like a grand ball, and Uncle Sam is leading the dance. Those Zeppelins flying over Europe are bringing in the profit.
And speaking of dances, those German spies are waltzing their way into our high society circles. Have you heard about the coded messages hidden in the sheet music at Mrs. Astor's last soirée? Or the secret rendezvous at the Plaza, where a certain socialite was seen exchanging… information for a rather extravagant diamond necklace? Scandalous! It seems espionage is the new black.
Meanwhile, our immigrant communities are a powder keg waiting to explode. Italians are clashing with Germans, Irish are stirring up trouble, and everyone's got an opinion on who's to blame for this mess. It's like a never-ending family feud, and the tension is thicker than the fog rolling in from the coast.
But let's not forget the ladies! Those suffragettes are using this war as a platform to demand their rights. They're working in factories, running businesses, and proving they're just as capable as the men. And honestly, they're right. It's about time those gentlemen realized women are more than just arm candy. They’re demanding the vote, and they won’t be denied.
And just between us, those military training camps are a hotbed of… activity. Apparently, the stress of war is leading to some rather unconventional relationships. Let's just say, "officer's quarters" have become a popular destination for more than just strategy meetings. And some of the nurses are finding ways to provide “comfort” that’s not in the medical textbooks.
So, darlings, keep your eyes peeled and your ears to the ground. World War I has changed everything, and the gossip is just getting started. And remember, even in the midst of global conflict, there’s always time for a good scandal.
XOXO,
The Tipster.
Alright, what's the next big scandal gonna be? I'm betting on some major celebrity gossip. What's your prediction? Comment below!

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