Carol Milford Turns Prairie Dream To Reform
Carol Milford, an orphan who funds college through her mother's estate, marries Dr. Kennicott in a Minnesota town. She dreams of reforming Gopher Prairie into a modern, stylish locale, provoking conflict with the town's elite as she pushes for ambitious changes amid small‑town life.
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Pratria
Georgia
Wan
Kennicott
Gopher Prairie
Carol
Ardt
Erik
Marley
Harding Satisfied With Debt Bill In Senate Action
Washington January reports indicate President Harding is fully satisfied with the foreign debt funding bill. The measure creates a five member commission led by the secretary of the treasury to oversee a funding arrangement of about 1.66 billion dollars in indebtedness and grants broad treasury authority.
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Washington
Harding
White House
Treasury
Houghton Acceptable to Berlin Government
Washington reports the German government will accept American representative B. Houghton of New York as ambassador. His name will be sent to the Senate this week for confirmation.
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Houghton
Berlin
Washington
Gale
B. Houghton
Uy House
New York
Mr. Houghton
Senate
Fashion's Forecast One-Piece Dress Sparks Interest
The one-piece dress shown is recommended for women in sizes 86 to 5 inches dust measure, easy to put on and flattering. It can be made from serge or tricotine, with a 36 8 yard requirement for 40 inch material. Price 15 cents. pattern mailed for 5 cents in stamps or coin.
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Bridgeport
Ford Assumed Double Attitude in War Soured Talk
Washington January 27 Secretary of War Weeks issued a public statement disputing Henry Ford remarks on the Abtscle Shoals offer and another issue. Weeks expressed surprise that Ford had made statements attributed to him after conferences. He disavowed any intention to escalate press conflict, saying he needed to reply to Ford charges as the government pursued the Shoals offer.
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Washington
Henry Ford
Wenka
Ford
Weels
My Marriage Problems Revealed in a Wife Plot
Adele Garrison sketches a tense scene as Katie seeks guidance from a narrator about a marriage dilemma. The conversation threads through trust, responsibility, and a plan to confront a troubling situation, with Lillian weighing in and the promise of support from friends. The characters Katie, Jim, and Mrs. Graham face a decision that tests loyalty and courage.
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Lillian
Katie
Varaian
Kelle
Afie
Halie
Jim
Lillia Gatie
Graham
Advice to Girls From Annie Laurie
An excerpted 1910s guidance column in a conversational tone. It presents two letters from young women and a male correspondent about consent, parental approval, and handling a distressing intimate incident. The advice emphasizes talking with parents, respecting boundaries, and clear, frank discussion with a partner.
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Duse Annie Laurie
Macry
Legion Would Lower Bars to Foreign Vets
A local meeting debated easing admission rules for foreign veterans who served in World War I. The draft resolution called for supporting a national convention in New Orleans in October to discuss liberalizing eligibility and recognition for veterans now in the United States.
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Legion
Bei Ries
United States
Hera
Ise Nox
New Orleans
Ite Nacional
Will Negotiate for Treaty with Canada
Fragmentary report notes intention to negotiate a treaty between the United States and Canada. The text references a high commission and mentions Congress, but details are unclear due to damaged and garbled OCR. No clear dates, names, or places are extractable beyond the general treaty context.
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Washington
Nex Hattons
United States
Canada
High Commission
Ses Lorday
Gongress
Mother of five held on burglary charges in Manchester
Mae Catherine Mayeten, mother of five, bound over to present 1200 bail on four burglary charges. Officials say she confessed to break ins at seven apartments over the past four years. Police report details remain unclear due to damaged text.
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Mangmester
Mae
Catherine Mayeten
Sule Porier Catrt
Manchester Pallor
Wonen
Jan 17 Social Notes at Main and Fairfield
Local column recounts January 17 happenings in Main and Fairfield social life. Norma Weber to wed Dr. Klutzig tonight in Waterbury home, other notes include Burns, theater prep, Shriners event, bowling picks, and residents like Press Eldridge and George Coughlin. Contained chatter on community plans, fundraisers, and upcoming junior league performances.
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Main
Fairfield
Cooney
Winton
Jelerk
Norma Weber
Kiuttig
Dential
Waterbury
Kutscher
Weber
Clyra Flora
Norma
Klutzig
Anna Held
Bill Gledhill
Bill
Eve
Jack Dempsey
Dave Sanford
Admiral Merritt
Aking
Dave Af
Shriners
Galt
Earle Christie
Bill Bakey
Dane
Bob Owens
Harrison
Hazel
Telegraph Pole
Chris Heldman
Symphony Orchestra
Troostwyke
George Crawford
Frank Bell
Laura
Jim Paterson
Tomlinses
Broadw
Frank Hunt
Agnes Lister Wife of Lord Lister and Medical Helper
Agnes Lister assisted her husband Joseph Lister, aiding his research, writing, timekeeping, and lectures. She acted as secretary and kept experiments on track, shaping his pioneering work in modern medicine. Her death in 193 left Dr. Lister heartbroken and the couple’s legacy endured. Tomorrow, Frances Pairchief wife of William Cullen Bryant.
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Syme
Ander
Lister
Scemist
Edinburgh
Agnes
Ain
Noone
Lane
Vs Lister
Usdsant
Sia
Hag
Hig
Frances — Pairchiit
William Cullen Bryant
Veterans alleged mistreatment at Pocono Pines school
Report from Washington details 212 veterans at the Pocono Pines Federal Vocational School in Pocono Pines. They allege poor living conditions and inadequate meals and commodities while housed in the facility. Commander William Healy of the American Legion chapter in Pennsylvania filed the charge in a memo released to Representative Sorscham.
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Washington
Pocono Pines
Pas
William Healy
Amperlcan Legion Agartment
Pennsylvania
Srsham
Drying your boots and leather items in a fire
A warning advises never drying wet boots near a fire or radiator as prolonged heat will damage leather. Shake out moisture and pack the boots with paper for reuse. Two parts paraffin wax and one part mutton tallow leather makes an excellent waterproofing mix for boots or shoes.
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Yast
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Marto
Mytole
Shea
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Minneapolis
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Tennig
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Hacey Haydock
Erik H
Willig Woodford
Stowbody
Tennis Association
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Haydocks
Wourfords
Tio
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HACU
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Sunday Post
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Adele Garrison
Tima
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Sonia Dod
Hay Ovas
Bam
Annie Laurie
Anne Laurie
Smita
Press Eldridge
Wag- Hers Garden
Army of Fun
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Meig
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Romeo Miller
Lounny Thurer
Charlie Greene
Gene Kelly
W. WK
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George Coughlin
Guy Hale
Atte Boy George
Margaret
Margaret Keefe
Howland
Samuel Peck
Stratford Ugathouse
Davis and Savard
George Fryer
George
Walkeraun
Harold Fish
Billy Hincky
Halnaa
Leo ‘Whelan
France
Leo
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Ala Adine
Niteyans
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Culanchestio
Agnes Syme
Joseph Wister
Veterans IN Hospital
George McManes
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