Seeds and secrets on Rhose Island acres
In a New York living room Paxton boasts of a Rhode Island ten acre plot as Sheila Gardy, posing as Lady Peck, challenges his logic about seed potatoes. Steve and Sheila grow closer during a Riverside bus ride and a homeward talk reveals plans for a future tied to land and love as Agatha weighs giving Steve a chance to prove himself.
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Paxton
Agatha
Jal
Gwen
Rhode Isand
Mr. Paxton
Steve
Charlie
Rhode Island
Naponsit
Farewell Island
New York
Sheila
Genilla
Lydy
Alen
Leren
Iike
Tve
Rachel
Agathe
Shelia
Bodsan
McClare Newspaper & Tete
Quaker Police Strike Nearer in Philadelphia
Dee the Patrolmen's Benevolent and Protective Association, representing about 3000 of Philadelphia's 4000 officers, may resign or strike within 48 hours. A special meeting could ratify a walkout. The dispute centers on how delegates to the police pension fund election are chosen at the station house and excludes patrolmen who are not nominating members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Dee
Fhe
Cure
Police Pension Fund
Atal Jen
Sims May Represent U S On Naval Board
Washington December 6 Admiral Sims commander of American naval ships abroad will undoubtedly be the American representative on the newly formed inter allied naval committee. The Paris announcement that such a body had been formed surprised officials who were still arranging details. The committee will include representatives of all nations fighting the Central Powers and aims to unify the allied naval system. Marshal General Crowder said registrants may be examined and sent to camp immediately if deferred claims are waived, but substitutions violate the selective service law. A registrant may join the navy or marine corps and be certified as within the current draft class and order numbers by the local board.
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Washington
Admiral Sims
Naval Committee
Paris
Pepie
Representa
Titor
Cen
Crowder
Navy
Marine Corps
Naval
Draft Men Can Go Now Under New Army Medical Need Rules
The army tightens drafts under new directive requiring the Surgeon General’s approval for certain medical students and interns to enter medical service or be assigned to army or naval roles. General Crowder notes the change aims to align classifications with military needs and calls for rapid implementation.
Austrian Spy System Doomed as War Declares Draws Near
Washington December 6 President Wilson asks Congress for war with Austria Hungary and the move is seen as sealing the Austrian spy system. All Austria Hungary subjects will face restrictions similar to Germans, with alien enemy rules and potential internment. The justice department gains power to root out Austrian spies and exclude Austrians from critical facilities, while plans to surveil and possibly intern or relocate Austrians in coal regions are discussed.
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Washington
Wil ‘Son
Congress
America
Austria-Hungary
United States
Department of Justice
Austria
Germany
HLA
Cother Industries
Catarrh Distorts Facial Expression Home Treatment
Distorted facial expressions from catarrh described with exaggerated claims of a free home remedy. The text markets a remarkable treatment promising relief and urges readers to send for a sample, citing dramatic, unsafe benefits and medical misinformation.
NEW PRICE LAW EXPECTED TO LIMIT PROFITS AND PRICES
Reports from Washington indicate early enactment of a price control law is anticipated after President’s attack on profiteers. Officials believe the measure will curb prices for steel, iron, and basic materials and empower government authority to regulate manufactured goods and key commodities.
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Berwerer
Maracy
Sede Bey Ske Wwe Tasandsien
Fink Contewal
Af Congress
Finland seeks U S flour aid to avert famine
A Finnish negotiator urged the United States to release flour already ordered, saying Finland’s 4.5 million people face imminent starvation. He cited wartime exports to Russia, severed imports, and loyalty to the Allies as grounds for aid while detailing suffering from bread made of flour and bark.
Desperate Plea for Allied Aid Amid German Bread Sales
The writer urges hungry citizens to seek Scandinavian support while accusing Germany of ostentatiously selling bread state to Sweden to gain influence. He argues Finland would face the same fate, but insists aid should come from the allies, specifically America, which they are confident will arrive.
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Germany
Sweden
Finland
America
War Demanding Insurance Money War Demanding Insurance Money
New York reports financial needs of government for war divert investments from life insurers to funding. William A. Hutcheson notes over 311,000,000 tied to Liberty bonds in six months, risking funds for farmers, railroads, municipalities, and public services.
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New York
William A. Hutcheson
Mutadi Life Nstrand
Sis
Poaer
Hutcheson
Daeuch
Sane
Eure
Casey
Charge Rite Ptrealumme
Question on Wilson in House prompts foreign minister reply
A member questioned the Commons about President Wilson and his stance, noting yesterday afternoon’s vigor and the confusion over whether he applauded. Belfour replied, addressing the League of Nations and clarifying the matter.
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Wilson
House of Commons
Ie Wat
Belfour
League of Nations
Remedies and risks of kidney disease in wartime text
An article discusses high wartime death rates in France and compares them with civilian kidney disease risks. It cites Bright's disease insurance payouts, quotes Dr. H Strauss on uric acid and gout, and promotes Anuric tablets as a kidney tonic from Dr. Pierces. It mentions Dr. Levison and Dr. Stravan and advertises remedies and trial packages.
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France
Dio
Bright
H. Strauss
Royal Charity Hospital
Berlin
Dir
Levison
Dr. Stravan
Strause
Anuric
Pieres
Surgical Institute
Buffalo
Araric
Pierce
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Nola Forrester
Dificult
Contoocook
H. &. Fisher
Treas
Chauncy Street
Boston
Sims
U.S. ON Naval Board
Army
Marine
U.S
Kaarlo Ignatius
Fool
Russia
Helvingfore
Tammirfors
Abo
Polivanalf
Howe
Industria
Hirwia
Rasaut
Volivy
England
Rand
Nashua
N. H
Lydia E. Pinkham
Denna Manrix
Bowers Street
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Mentios
Brewis
Columbi
Russell
Red Cross Pharmacy
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