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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1916
Page
2
New Brunswick New Jersey notes Miss Dora Bing, a local girl, recounts near-tying events as Ireland's revolt intensifies. She describes trains halted, sniper fire, martial law, and daily fear with details of city bombardment, hunger, and civilians aiding troops.
In a 1916 tale Orrie and Kit press Mr Millard to lend war relics for Memorial Day. Walt Millard, pressured by love for Rita and public duty, must choose between his pacifist stance and fidelity to family tradition as the town gathers for the ceremony and a pivotal speech. The scene blends regional pride with personal resolve.
Rodney Blair and Mary Winslow uncover blackmail and ties to a past romance. Abel Drakes plans a marriage for his nephew and discovers Mary Winslow is his former sweetheart, leading to a double wedding with Alice Durant.
Mrs William leveraged her late husband’s wealth and London society ties to claim an engagement to Prince Christophor. A Cleveland born heiress, daughter of William Stewart, she has long been cited as a noted beauty in high society circles.
The article extols forming a volunteer regiment named The Redheads to emulate famed units like the Death a Head Hussars and Black Watch. It argues red hair signals hearty soldiers and urges a fierce, visible presence in battle, predicting rapid deployment and high morale.
The document outlines territorial administration costs borne by the US federal government with Hawaii property tax receipts in 1914 totaling 3 768 468 while territory expenses reached 4 687 545 Alaska revenues mainly from business licenses amounting to about 1 900 900 and US spending on Alaska administration estimated at 41 560 168 including a 7 200 000 purchase price. It notes Congress says half of DC expenses are paid by residents. It also shares a quick humor vignette about Hank proposing to Mandy after six years of courting.
Mrs Platbush voices frustration at constant biscuit knocking by Mr Flatbush who replies he must break them somehow in a brief humorous exchange from the Yonkers Statesman.
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