Newport News Visit From a Missouri Soldier Diary
A Missouri soldier describes staying at the Chamberlain Hotel in Newport News, enjoying a grand dance with an elite guest list, a swimming pool viewing, and late-night car departures. He helps register Missouri troops, passes cigars, and dines with a brave Kansas City captain, noting army fare and Roosevelt Taft signatures. The tale ends with plans to visit Baltimore and Washington, then continues.
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Religious Instruction and Weather Hope in a Reflective Note
The piece compares careful listening to religious instructions with attention to fashion and health. It urges equal diligence in personal fault-finding and daily life, predicting global improvement and happier society with such balance. It ends with a wish for weather suitable for all or adaptable to individual needs.
Build Granaries Now for Wheat and Oats Storage
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