Lucy and the Letter to Miss Anne
In a 19th century small town scene Lucy, called Little Black Lucy and a busy scullion for her mother, finds a letter from Mr. Heath meant for Miss Anne Pendleton. She misplaces it amid mischief and evasive excuses as tension rises over Heath’s sudden departure to Amanda for a family emergency.
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Lucy
Luey
Mr. Cyril Herth
Mr. Cyril
Cyril
Anne Pendleton
Anne
Tar Baby
Anna
Mr. Heath
Mennuny
Forbidden Letters and a Hidden Proposal
Anne confronts a vanished Cyril Heath after a long absence and a torn letter reveals a secret proposal. Lucy discovers papers and Tar Baby’s mischief, while Anne tests true love by rereading Cyril’s words and deciding whether to respond.
Pro German Propaganda Arrests Hit Mexico Scene
In a tense international shift, authorities in New Orleans arrested eight Mexicans linked to Celis Diaz revolutionary cells amid rising German propaganda concerns for Salvador and nearby regions. The crackdown reflects growing cross border tensions as Salvadoran loyalists surface and pro German sentiment faces pushback from multiple factions.
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Pisellegus
Batin Ameren
Walt
Mexico
Lavin Amerten
Naivader
Salvador
New Orleans
Celis Diaz Revolutionary Party
When Sailors Are Seasick Surgeon General Remarks
Navy surgeon general notes a portion of recruits never get seasick while others suffer seasickness for a few days at sea. Most men recover with time, but a few experience such severe discomfort that it stops them from performing duties after prolonged cruising and may lead to disability discharge.
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Navy
Fragmented romance dialogue in old paper snippet
A dated exchange shows a couple in conversation about stars and telegraph poles. They remark on brightness of exes, discuss distance, and remark after marriage. The tone suggests a light, intimate exchange from a bygone era.
Mysterious Russia debate echoes in Western writing
The piece argues Russia is not mysterious and discusses Western perceptions of Russia. It cites Arthur Ruhl and Collier's Weekly, noting shifts in political values and a contrast between Russian life and Western explanations. It reflects on Tolstoy, Shakespearean imagery, and daily life in Petrograd versus staged revolution tropes.
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Petrograd
Viborg
Arthur Ruhl
Collier’s Weekly
Ao Seciat
Richuself
Tolstoy
Russia
Shakespeare
Borrowdus
Phizaebethan
London
Moscow
Hreraiy
Ain
Auinzin
Chiedren
Paris
Trovarishi
Liverpool
Manchester
Plutsburgh
What Your Me 27 Is Worth and Foreign Money Values
A glossary style discussion compares global currencies and their rough U.S. values. It notes that exchange rates vary daily, cites the German mark at about 23.5 cents, explains other units like the shilling and sovereign, and mentions francs Belgian Swiss yen and other currencies with approximate U.S. equivalents. It ends by remarking on copper coin value and American pennies.
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America
France
Enghiid
Raisin
Germany
European
Uncle Saan
United States
Eins- Ind
Belgian
Switzerland
Italy
Bowmania
Serbia
Venezuela
Turkey
China
British East
New Broadway novelty the puff kiss shocks New York
The piece titled puff kiss is billed as a home wrecking novelty on Broadway with the lead couple Hin and the new husband. Parlor scenes and a demonstration of the puff pull kiss draw first nighters, and cabarets flock to imitate the sensational gag as prices rise.
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Hin
Soo Jim
New York Times
Washing Hands Method Taught by Austrian Surgeon
Surgeon wash procedure described by Dr R R Van Barner from Wiener Wachensehrift. It prescribes placing chloride of zinc on a plate with baking soda, cleaning hands with soap, then mixing solutions to form a paste, rubbing for three to four minutes, and rinsing with sterile water. Odor from chloride is removed by ammoniated water.
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R. R. van Barner
Wiener Methzinische Wachensehrift
Doctor Weir
New York
Clear Roads for Dispatch Bearer in War Zone
A reader letter and reply discuss military truck congestion and dangers on roads in a disrupted zone. The exchange notes trucks on road surfaces forcing others aside, with vivid images of vehicles scrambling into ditches to avoid collisions amid confusion and hostility.
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Colliers
Quatis
Sooiniles
Imperial Reichstag tensions shaped by Prussia budget power
The text outlines Prussia sending 236 of 3807 Reichstag members and the empire using emergency procedures to override resistance. It notes three historical uses in 1878 1887 and 1903 to push bills on suppressing socialists army size and military system, with financial measures proving pivotal to government operation.
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Reichstaz
Prissii
Atoany
Bundesvar
Motorcycles Gain Popularity in Java's Islands
A fragmented report notes motorcycles becoming popular in Java amid varied terrain and rising roads. It highlights a preferred route between Batavin and Soernoasa over improved rounds, drawing comparisons to Britain and noting a population roughly described as Blagunda.
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Java
Britain
Blagunda
Tour du Devi
Batavin
Soernoasa
Dhout No Ines
Serbian War Heroine Recalls Brave Ski Roll and Prisoner Rescue
Maj Plera Sandes, newly returned to London on leave, recounts wartime service with the Serbian front. She describes the brutal retreat, a hand grenade blast, and her unit's stubborn stand against enemy attack. She notes orders followed and prisoners treated, with recognition from Serbian royalty and the Croix of Bravery reward.
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Serer
Plera Sandes
Brish
Galhimt Serbiu Nrims
London
Serbis
Sarpething
Phu
Binelant
George
Priel Vieterss Crosa
Democracy and Fine Writing in Democratic Literature
The author argues that democratic civilization faces a tension between popular appeal and artistic integrity. He contends that genuine writing must challenge readers beyond easy tolerance, treating the novel as the test of democratic literature. He cautions against cash-driven patronage and praises demanding craft over mere popularity.
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Henrys Sebel
Saul
David
Eruder
Aerlon
Francis Bacon
Thame
Breeding Sheep for Fur From Bokhara to Kansas
In distant Bukhara Persian lambs with lustrous brack fleeces shaped shawls for nobles. Fashion spreads wool covers and Persian hats raise prices. An American rancher on 800 acres near Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, crossed Bokhara sheep with Lincoln stock after importing 35000 Berkshire-like animals to yield pelts prized for warmth and luxury.
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Bukhara
Russia
Amerienness
Persiaa
Cottonwood Frills
Wan
Asia
Kansas
Bokhara
Rhussia
Robert EH
Moulton
Mechuntes Magazine
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Denton Journal
Howard Serlvin Ben] HO
Ohnson
Melvin & Johnson
Fate’s
Union
Niewsrarperhabhiy
Mrs. Pendleton
Uomald
Ceril Heath
Manus
Gsuno
Atte
Tar Babs
Fes
Mise Anne
Clare
Lacey
Ron
Miss Anne
Theoines
Manuny
Cyril Isd
Renance
Cyrl
Manila
Larestes
Nim
Weller In Magazine
Joe Callier
Reichstag
Donvid Bestow
Ang
AryuRn
Fernaca
Weeder
Prince Wall
Delos
Thompson Home. & Supply Co
Hillsboro
Peter T. Everngain
Sind
Alin Goldsborougeh, Adminisinat Rs
Carolee
Eqain
Am Andin
Penny Pischierr
Vansa
Mareh J
Baltimore St. Haetimore
Peoples National Bank
Alpert
Prest
Voenson
Castier
Maryland
Great Liberty Loan
Belgium
Fifth Regiment Armory
Baltimore
No Man’s Land
LanLalen
Wuind Limowell
Soldiers of Liberty
Army
Young Men's Christian Association
The
Red Cross
Young Women’s Christian Association
Knights of Columbus
Preston Street
Fifth Regiment
Albert G. Towers
State Committee On
Liberty Lo
Liberty Loan
Liberty Loan Committee
Baskets Hiareedecke Rosati
Hughes Lumber and Coal Co
Dun Pon
Famis FP
Ross Bresache Tit
Kent County Mutual Insurance Co., Prn, Deke PN WA
Carver & Clen, Tals
Denton, Md
Lev Jones
Vit
Greensboro
Alex. Noble, Agh
Preston, Yd
Priptine
Call Journal Office
Liberty Loan Cantonment
StewarTe
James McCreery
Howard and
Lexington Streets
Hutzler Brothers
Tarf Iincheon
Alana Es Ke
MRS
K. M. Hardcastle CO
Pete R. Owtns
Ambrose & Perry
Qoilice
Deaton
Chase. Andrews
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