Burke Sees War Sonnets Fall and Turns to HistoryN
English writer Thomas Burke argues the war will not spark new fiction this generation. He predicts a literary shift back to historical knights and princes, noting climate, fear, and trauma dampen postwar creativity while American magazines set a higher standard for short stories. Burke meets in London with writers, actors, and Billy Merson at the Palladium, sharing views on modern literature and the appeal of American periodicals.
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Thomas Burke
London
Castle Towers
Mr. Burke
Mr. Hirke
the Palladium
Billy Merson
Great Britain
America
Mer- Bon
Apt. Ly
Burké
England
Merson
Captain Kettle
Merswn
American Soldier Party Finds Guide in London Host
A visitor recounts two hours of rest period card and coin tricks by a London host who apologizes for not showing quaint London. He invites an American party to return, offering to guide them around as a host to American soldiers.
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London
Mr. Burke
Reyenne electors bar German from district schools
The Reyenne school electors voted to exclude German from the district curriculum and replace it with Spanish while rejecting Walter Larshs amendment to burn German texts and ban songs of German origin. The board's recommendations for 98000 dollars in expenses for the coming year were unanimously approved.
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J. F. Jenkins
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Storey
Wireling
Jenkins
Jen
Aan
Senate Post Office Panel Won't Revise Rate Hikes
Washington May 7 The Senate Post Office Committee declined to consider legislation to suspend increased second class postage rates set to take effect July 1. Newspaper publishers have attacked the changes while individual senators plan later efforts to suspend or reduce the increases.
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Washington
Senate Port Office Committee
Lost 32 Degree Masonic Ring with Diamond
A 32 degree Masonic ring with a diamond is missing. The ring bears an engraving on the inside and a liberal reward is offered for its return to Plalos Hotel.
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Plalos Hotel
Farm help wages and wheat pay scales reported
Farmers South Dekots plan profit sharing and wage surveys. Average farmhand wages run about 55 dollars monthly with board room and laundry. Wheat regions show sliding rates from 50 to 66 dollars per bushel tied to yield. 10 dollars added for high wheat outputs. 65 dollars for very high yields. Also noted is a Paris May 1 item on Prince delivery anniversary and Orleans celebration.
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United Press
Pipare
South Dekots
Chetaore
Swamp Root Kidney Ailment Remedy Claim
An advertisement touts Swamp Root as a universal kidney and bladder remedy. It promotes rapid healing, claims thousands of cures, and urges readers to request a sample from Dr. Kiwer & New York. It lists drug stores and a mail-order option.
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Ain
Fediuir Anil laMpee
Cire
Kiwer & N.Y
Robbers Steal Plate and Gem in Rawlins Jewelry Store
In Rawlins Wyoming around midnight a thief entered Robertson jewelry store and stole about 400 dollars worth of silver plate and jewels. Bystanders chased, night marshal Clyce Bobb pursued the suspect who fled with pockets full of jewels. The robber gave a name under questioning, and the store remained closed after the incident as investigators noted damage to the door and ground near the entrance.
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Robertson Jewelry
Clyce Bobb
S Ome
Fine
Ue Marsce
Bobb Cough
Jae Warckerlin
Ion Wan
Katigan Olly
Mra Niland
Aldeog
Farm Machinery and Livestock Offered for Sale
Auction notices describe Oud tractor and implement sale from 1917 vintage plowing gear. Also Percheron stallions aged 2 to 7 years, Mees sires, imported yearlings, and prized cattle with winners’ costs. Ranch listings include Meridt and Gyaleworth stations with additional old registered Shorthorns and heifers. Price terms to be provided by writing or calling the listed stock ranches.
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Price
Topma
XL Stock Ranch
Meridthome
Yaleworth Station
Helfers
Springer
Public Land Lease Application Filed for Potash in Wyoming
Salt Lake City residents Thew pe We Lover and diy Sterling apply under the 1917 act for a lease to extract potash from sections 4 20 12 34 in Beecher County Wyoming. Publication runs until May 14 with objections due during the notice period.
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Salt Lake City
Sherman son says war’s true character lies in restraint
Rev Thomas Ewing Sherman, visiting Amreman's, recalls his father General Sherman. He cites a 19th century remark that war should be restrained and refined. He also notes an early 1800s instance where his father spoke against glorifying war to military cadets at a Michigan academy.
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Sherman
Thomas Ewing Sherman
Patie
Atlanta
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