Fairy Chooses Eugene Babler Over Parsonage Hope
In a late 19th century style domestic tale, Fairy reveals her engagement to Eugene Babler while her sisters Carol and Lark scheme around church life and a parsonage, hoping to influence her choice. The twins bicker about propriety as Fairy asserts her romance with Babler, despite Prudence and Aunt Grace observing.
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Fairy
Mr. Starr
Cowber
Carol
Ad Connie
Lark
Christian
Prudence
Aunt Grace
Fatry
Dreamland
Tammy
Carol Alrily Fairy
Eugene Babler
Chicago
Hing
Gem
Gene
Joe
Duckie
Gene Carelound
Carrie
New York City
David Arnold Duke
Papa
Irish at the Front Honor First American Losses in France
The San Antonio Light notes American casualties and honors among Irish descendants. Lt. Fussimmons of Kansas City died serving as medical officer after German air raids on field hospitals. Sgt. Patrick Cassidy of Syracuse, PVT James Tracy of Philadelphia, and Pte John McClain of Peekskill earned early U S honors in France.
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France
Fussimmons
Kansas City
Sergt
Patrick Cassidy
Syracuse
N. Y
James Tracy
Philadelphia
John McClain
Peekskill
NW. Y
San Antonio
Grading Fruit for Market Standards and Spraying Lessons
A farming column urges careful fruit grading to compete with retailer bought produce. It notes unsprayed crops have low high grade rates, but grading can salvage bruised or pest damaged fruit. Well graded, uniform, well colored home grown fruit commands better prices and reduces surplus.
Heat for Small Orchards and Cost of Tenting
The article discusses the practicality of tenting small orchards and compares costs to large orchards. It estimates installation costs for a heating system at 224 to 405 dollars, plus labor and fuel at 10 to 20 dollars per acre annually. It notes frequent frosts make the investment worthwhile, with potential fruit crops worth 100 to 400 dollars per acre.
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Tate
SUITABLE SOIL FOR GRAPES
Grapes require well drained soil of good fertility. A light sandy loam clay loam or gravelly loam is best, where seasons are normal. Other soils may produce grapes but drainage and rainfall limit varieties.
Damage from mice avoided at base of tree trunk
A report notes cleanup around the neighborhood base of a tree trunk to remove trashy material and prevent further mouse damage. Leases and property conditions are mentioned as addressed.
Lord Northcliffe Mocked on Zeppelin Raid Remarks
Lord Northcliffe quipped at a New York dinner about a London protest during a Zeppelin raid saying the country would not permit a man to stay out in the danger. The remark reflects wartime humor on air raids and national resolve.
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Lord Northcliffe
London
New York
Don’t Worry About Pimples Advertisement
A vintage advice ad promotes Cuticura Ointment for facial care with instructions to apply and wash off in five minutes, use Cuticura Soap daily, and keep skin clear. It offers a free sample by mail with a booklet and provides the Boston address for Cuticura, Dept. L.
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Dept. L
Boston
Murray Cohen and Helen Bernays wed in New York
Murray Cohen married Helen Bernays in New York and plans to adopt the name Murray Co Berniys to preserve the bride’s family name. The change aims to keep the maternal surname alive within the couple’s household.
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Murray Cohen
Helen Bernays
New York
Murray Co
Berniys
Green's August Flower Aids Digestive Ailments
An old advertisement proclaims Green's August Flower treats stomach disorders and related symptoms, acting as a gentle laxative to regulate digestion and cleanse the alimentary canal. It claims to stimulate the liver and blood purification, with bottles priced at 30 and 90 cents and sold worldwide. The text also notes a British National Physical Laboratory employer and a joke about a girl’s idea of a handsome young man.
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Ethel Hueston
Bobbs-Merrili Ce
Dueck
Fairyet
Aunt Graces
Connie
Patary
Wetin
Hadet
Steen
Bey
Firi Stenor
Frivtdis
Jess
Harmon
New London
Genie
Babbie
Farry
Polly
Rome
Hiere
Larkie
Klad
Bobbie
Tooni
Dock
Chen
Ro KE
Vane
Michigan
Cascara
Cuticura
British National Physical Laboratory
el Paso
Beokieta
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