Apple Blossoms in the Attic Reflections of Mrs Irons
Mrs Irons, exhausted by spring cleaning, recalls youth and a lost romance with Fred Maleton as she sorts keepsakes in her attic. A surprise return visit from Fred, now faded, triggers a tense moment before her husband calls to arrange dinner, restoring domestic equilibrium.
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Channois
Flora Fleming
Mapleton
Fred
Thad
Emery Tr
Fred Maleton
Polonius
Mrs. Irons
Mra. Irons
My Mother Wrote the President War Letter 1917
A German born American widow Marie Lippman writes to President Woodrow Wilson on March 28 1917 urging liberty and national honor. She and her late husband Adolph Lippman seek humane stance amid US WWI tensions. The appeal emphasizes loyalty to American rights and humanity.
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Julie M. Lippman
The
Vigilantes
Albion
Digeneraty
France
Russia
Germany
Belgium
England
New York
Marie
Lippman
Aix-la-Chapelle
Prussia
United States
Hisbind
Adolph Lippman
Marle
Woodrow Wilenn
O House
Washington
Thousand in Hospitals as Red Cross Unit Returns
Report from Boston indicates nearly 1,000 wounded remain hospitalized after a relief mission from Benton to Halifax. A Red Cross unit dispatches 22 Moore and colleagues, warning the total casualties may soon reach 300, with continued hospital care expected for many days.
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Boston
Mwe
Tohn F. Moore
American Red Cross
Benton
Halifax
Fifty Thousand Voices Praise Donn's Kidney Pills in Barre
A Barre case describes E B Deneanere praising Donn's Kidney Pills for relief from backache kidney and bladder ills. He reports dramatic improvement after use and urges readers to try the remedy, listing price and availability through local dealers.
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Donn
E. B. Deneanere
Feeter-Milbers Co
Daffale
N. Yad
Quebec Secession Debate Begs Jan 8 in Legislature
J N Franjeowar deputy for Lothiniere tabled a motion in the Quebec provincial assembly proposing secession from Canada. The measure, aimed at possible rupture of the 1867 federation, will be debated January 8. The motion cites Quebec as an obstacle to union and progress.
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Ottawa
Can
Quebec
Confederation of Canadian Provinces
J. N. Franjeowar
Lothiniere
Canada
President to Ask for Railroad Legislation
President Wilson will propose railroad legislation in a message after the holidays to address the transportation situation. He asked the Senate interstate commerce commission to withhold investigation until the message is received, and signaled power to take over carriers if needed. A select committee, led by Nowlads, with Senators Pomerene, Saulsbury, Cummins and Kellogg, will prepare requests for interstate commerce and government information.
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Nowlads
A|ense
Pomerene
Saulsbiry
Cummins
Kellogg
Locomotives Drafted for New England Railroads
Boston December 22 An order from Daniel Willard head of the national defense railroad committee directs the Erie railroad to loan 30 large locomotives to the Boston and Maine to ease freight congestion. The New Haven line will receive 30 more locomotives and 1700 cars stalled at Portland yards due to limited motive power. Lumber hose furniture and machinery are among the loads delayed by the shortage. Potatoes from Aroostook are moved by local power.
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Boston & Maing
Aroostook
Boston & Maine
Portland
Three British Aviators Die In Fort Worth Collision
Fort Worth reports the death of three British aviators in training after two airplanes collided in midair yesterday morning at a low altitude. The deceased are Arthur Webster 19 of Bingeton Ontario Russell Jenner 19 of Bingeville Ontario Cyrie Baker Kent England and a third airman listed as lieutenant.
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Fort Worth
Thx
Nile
Ares Webster
Arthur Balen
Bingeton
My Jenner
Russell
Leutenant
Binge “Ville
Ontario
Baker
Cyrie Alberton
Kent
England
The Chief Charm of Lovely Woman Norah Watson
Norah Watson of 6 Drayton Ave Toronto describes a skin rash relief from Puristatatives after one week of use. She endorses Puristatives with thanks and provides purchase details including pricing and an Ogdensburg, New York address.
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Norah Watson
Drayton Ave
Toronto
Prusta-tives
Nora Watson
Mwe
Frusta-tives Limited
Ogdensburg
New York
Billy Sunday Throws Punch At Intruder in Atlanta Fight
Billy Sunday, described as a pinch hitter and fighter, clashed with a carpenter, Beuutervouth, during a Thursday night event in Atlanta. A struggle ensued on the platform, Sunday landed a jab after Beuutervouth closed in, the crowd surged, police intervened and escorted the assailant to the station. Sunday remained unharmed.
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Atlanta
Dee
Bill Bundey
Walloping
Beuteryouth
Billy
Beuutervouth
Evanvelier
Polic
Milly
Home and Household Tips From Mother's Magazine
Topics of the Home and Household offer practical advice for table decor, fabric care, and family meals. Tips include holly leaf prep with a doll dipped in olive oil, restoring black dresses with vinegar rinsing, and making supper pleasant with a hot main course and dessert. Suggestions emphasize daintiness, quality food, and economical options like soups and peas as meat substitutes.
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Browkfist
Tuncheon
Always Have PERUNA
A user testifies to longstanding use of Peruna for catarrhal complaints. The speaker, with a small family, notes hard times but says Peruna is essential especially during cough and cold season and recommends it to neighbors for its benefit.
Leftover Magic With Cream Sauces And Simple Oven Tricks
A guide to elevating soups and leftovers with cream sauces and pantry classics. Brown crackers in the oven, toast with butter, and season with cayenne. Reheat with white sauce, bake in individual dishes, and finish with buttered crumbs. Add omelets, canned or fresh vegetables, and simple desserts for economical dinners.
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Boston
Evaneetor
Aia
Italians Recapture Ground From Invaders on Front
Tome Dec 22 Italian war office says a large part of ground gained by the enemy near Monte Arolane has been retaken on the northern front near the Frente river. Italian positions held despite violent enemy artillery fire.
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Tome
Monte Arolane
Frente
War Office
Last Survivor of the Alamo Dies at 89 in San Antonio
Enrique Exparsa, claimed as the last survivor of the Alamo, died at his home in San Antonio Thursday night aged 89. He was eight years old during the 1836 siege when Santa Anna’s forces stormed the chapel, leaving Mexican women and a group of Americans in a barricaded front area amid Mexican casualties.
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San Antonio
Tex
Enrique Fexparsa
Santo Ana
Enrique Exparsa
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West Side
Newbro’s
THOR
Barre Electric Company
Barre
Mother's Magazine
Horn Journal
BELL
W.G. Bell Company
Mass
U.S.A
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Memphis
Tennessee
Monte Asolane
Alamo
Enrique Esparna
Santa Ana
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Liggett
Apollo
the Red Cross Pharmacy
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