The Eight Ingots and a Fortune Lost to Fate
A Chinese merchant named Kinovwheou saves eight silver ingots and plans to split them among his four sons. On the eve of his seventieth birthday, he dreams of eight white robed figures who vanish with the ingots. The dream leads him to Ouang, who explains his wife’s vision of eight figures and eight ingots appearing under their bed as a divine blessing from heaven.
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China
Kinnovwheou
Vic
Ouang
Such
Kirnn
Eaven
Kim
Vanity boxes bloom as fashion knickknacks through war era imports
The vanity box craze grows among fashionable women with varied shapes from square to crescent and leather variants. Limited Paris imports before the war offer unique designs, while cheaper imitations proliferate. Children’s beadwork with wooden spheres is also noted as a color learning pastime.
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Paris
Domestic Science Hash and Novel Desserts Menu
Describes baked hash with rice and tomatoes, plum and watercress salad with mayonnaise, and a mock cherry pie. Includes step by step prep for hash, variations with beef or lamb, and notes on serving hot or cold with cranberry and raisin pie filling.
Kim Receives Silver and Forgiveness in Tale of Justice
In the tale Kim, a thrifty merchant, earns pity after losing his ingots to a twist of fate. Ouang returns a portion as a gift, and a Chinese proverb reflects on punishment and ancestral debts, concluding that no crime goes unpunished.
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Kim
Ouang
Foot and Mouth Disease Fear Grips Pittsburg Readers
Dozens visited the city health office over the past week seeking examinations for foot and mouth disease. Inspectors found some with blistered mouths or skin rashes but none had the disease. A union service will be held at McKendree M E Church on Thursday at 11 am with Rev McFady and two other pastors assisting. a dinner follows in the lecture room.
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Pittsburg
McKendree. M. FE
McFady
Dr. Lucas
Mr Briggs
Federal Judge Orders Wheeling and Lake Erie Shops Open
In Cleveland on November 25 the order from Federal Judge John S. Clarke directs William W. Duncan receiver to reopen the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad car and engine repair shops in Brewster and Ironville at once. About a thousand idle workers are to return to work, easing suffering caused by previous closures tied to 1916 interest payments. Pittsburg Stock Exchange set to reopen December 2 at 10 a.m.
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Cleveland
Brewster and
Ironville
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad Company
John S. Clarke
William W. Duncan
the Railroad
Brewster
Clark
Editorial Ad Promises War Record for 10 Cents
A dated advertisement touts a “complete record of facts” leading to the present European war for ten cents and urges readers to clip the coupon on the editorial page and send it to The Press office. The note claims limited supply.
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Savory Corona Roaster Ad From Habig Bros
Thanksgiving turkey prep promotes a Savory Corona Roaster sold by Habig Bros on North Centre Street in an advertisement. The item is pitched for holiday cooking. The notice mentions a November date and local commerce.
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Habig Bros
North Centre Street
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McMullen Bros
of Ladies’ High
McMullen Brothers
Trong
Infants and Children’s Department
Coats For
Union Thanksgiving Service
Pittsburg Stock Exchange
Mark Twain
Harrison Street
Cumberland and
Westernport Electric Railway Company
Maryland
Arranee
Third Nations Bank
Cumberland
Citizen Club
Wilmot
W. T. Wolford & Son
the Cigar Men
Cumberland, MD
Pune
Hlatarenseen
Dainty Nepey
jJuinen
Louis Stein
North Centre St
MD & P
Baltimore Street
Colla Tao
Stern Maryland Railway
Traive
Gettys
Burg
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
West
Paily
Pinsboro
Hall
Agerstown
Westminister
Hancock
Waynesborn
Chambersburg
Westminster
Ittmore
Deily
Bixton
Davis
Evening Press
Cumberlane
Kelso’s
Liberty Street
National Painless Dentists
McCrory
Woodwa Bidg
Washington, D. C
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