London Word Meaning Across Worlds In A Bulgarian Tale
A fragment from Youth's Companion uses a Bulgarian landlord’s daughter who only says London to illustrate how the name London stands for English goods in commerce and a welcome greeting to a fatigued doctor, while hinting at danger from Russian shells and a shared language gap.
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London
England
Near East
Bulgaria
Bndforian
Litchfield Johnson Dinner Honors Dr Samuel Johnson
An annual Johnson birthday banquet in Litchfield roars with beefsteak pudding, haunch of smutton, oysters and mushrooms, apple pie with cream, ale and punch. The event remains a sirnious stag affair for literary figures, with the Johnson house now a museum and library.
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Samuel Johnson
Litchield
England
Litchfield Johnson
St. Mary's
Johnson
Rasselas
Electricity and life merge in unfinished creed
A cryptic note from the Christian Herald speaks of electricity running through “wonder wires” and energies entering life via a median of an unfinished creed, blending science images with faith language.
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Aving Grove
Christian Herald
Christmas Hope Restores a Family in Hard Times
Mrs Midgely faces a lean Christmas after her husband loses his job. Sister Judith visits, devises thrifty handmade gifts from scraps, and invites the Lamberts. A nephew from France arrives to spend a week, inspiring Red Cross work and a joyous holiday culminating in a hopeful future.
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Anne
Judith
Henry Midgely
Midgelys
White House
Aunt Judith
Martha
Peggy
Ralph
Tommy
Henry
Lamberts
Merrie England
John Leigh
France
Washington
Red Cross
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Be Kind to Animals and Respect for Creatures
A moral exhortation stresses kindness to animals as a measure of character. It condemns cruelty to unvoiced beings and argues that harming animals reflects poorly on a person. The piece urges compassionate treatment by those responsible for animals.
Petition Filed for Letters of Administration on Smith Estate
In the Third District Court an administration petition for the estate of Joseph F. Smith lists a value not exceeding 60000 with real estate in Salt Lake Washington County and Canada totaling 22000 and personal property including stocks and bonds valued at 46725.80. Five executors are named Joseph F. Smith Jr David A. Smith Joseph R. Smith Alvin F. Smith and Willard J. Smith.
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Third District Court
Joseph F. Smith
Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints
Salt Lake
Washington County
Canada
Joseph F. Smith Jr
David A. Smith
Joseph R. Smith
Alvin F. Smith
Willard J. Smith
Juliana Smith
Charles W. Nibley
Anthon H. Lund
John Wells
Wilson to Be Feted by France in Paris Landing
Elaborate plans are under way for President Wilson's Paris visit with state dinners and an opera gala. He will be greeted at Bois de Boulogne station by President Poincare and officials and stay at the Murat mansion. A ceremonial drive through Paris may be arranged after arrival.
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France
Paris
Wilson
Bois de Boulogne
Poincare
How Will We Pay McAdoo
Washington debates McAdoo's pay as he leaves the government payroll December 17. Law forbids two government salaries and requires compensation for service, prompting dollar a year posts and regionals at $40 000, with the president setting any post switch.
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McAdoo
Washington
Congress
Spartacus Movement Spreads Across German Cities
Paris reports additional troops sent to Berlin to crush the Spartacus movement. Radicals control the northern suburbs and hold the Prussian chamber of deputies building. Disorders spread to Munich after a Democrat party meeting was disrupted. Similar unrest noted in Tilsen Bavaria.
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Paris
Berlin
Ebert
Spartacus Movement
Zurich
Chamber of Deputies
Munich
Democrat Party
Tilsen
Bavaria
Continue Marine Corps Recruiting Resumes Enlistments for Four Years
Washington announces immediate resumption of Marine Corps recruiting with four year enlistments, maintenance of former standards, and no limit on the number of recruits accepted.
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Marine Corps
Washington
Baby Breathes with Lung Motor Air Pump Start
A newborn uses an air pump device to initiate breathing, aiding the transition from womb to air. The apparatus, described as a lung motor, supports the infant's first breaths and stabilizes early respiration.
Danderine promises rich hair with dandruff relief and growth
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine claiming to stop dandruff itchiness and hair loss within minutes and weeks. It promises soft glossy hair, fullness, and new growth, urging purchase at drug stores for a few cents. The piece ends with a light aside about hollow macaroni as a solid food.
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Duffy
Knowlton
Adv
Soothe Itching Skins With Cuticura
Instructions promote Cuticura Soap and hot water bath followed by Ointment for relief. Mentions free samples from Cuticura Department X Boston and that Soap Ointment priced 25 and 50 cents. Ad copy targets druggists and mail orders.
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Dept. X
Boston
Drugelists
Ady
Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets Sold As Cure All
An old advertisement touts Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a cure for pimples and headaches with claims of luck and trust. It promotes a herbal remedy wrapped in a pill form and urges caution when in doubt.
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Pierce
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