An Assisted Fate story of Erastus and Drusie
Erastus Spake, a bashful bachelor with a fine job, loves Drusie Ch Ford but hid his feelings. A chance car ride brings them together when he hides behind a newspaper showing unexpected interest. A mistaken page sparks a plan for a sudden romance leading to marriage and a discovered letter that hints at another love interest.
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Erastus Spake
United States
Tie
Eristus
Drusie
Pobave
Erastus
Crusfe
Caime
Crisie
Uttlc
Draste
Crusie
Fragments Reveal Secret Romance in Rumored Letters
The text recounts a flirtatious, gossiping note from Drusie to a chum about Erastus and Vin, hinting at bashfulness, a faked scene, and a plan that seems to have worked. It suggests emotional tension and social intrigue within a small circle.
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Rome
Chum
Drusie
Tide Drusie
Erastus
Drus c
Vin
Luby
Miu
Why Pershing Was Nicknamed Black Jack
A historical note traces Pershing’s nickname to West Point cadets rather than reporters. It alleges cadets disliked him and coined Black Jack from “Nigger Jack,” linked to his transfer from the Tenth Cavalry, a non Negro regiment, reflecting early 20th century race biases.
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Pershing
Black Jack
Foster
George Mae Achin
Philippines
Sarren
Military Academy
Tenth Cavalry
See Black Pain Relief Warns of Televised Trick
Dr W A Bates of New York claims to end pain by seeing black, saying it dulls suffering and can render surgeries, cold, hunger, fatigue and fever less distressing. He asserts trained recall of black eliminates pain at will, even in trenches or during death. An extended note contrasts long words with urban scenes, citing a New York Sun выcerpt.
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W. A. Bates
New York
Bates
Some More to Worry About
Smith says national prohibition could deal a severe blow to Uncle Sam's ship building program. Smythe questions the impact and wonders about a secretary of the Interior's daughter christening a ship with Bevo. The Indianapolis Star reports the quip as a light, pointed remark from a public debate.
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Smith
Sam
Smythe
Secretary of the Interior
Indianapolis Star
Soldier Reflections On Duty And Home in Occupied Rhine
In the Army of Occupation a soldier asks a comrade about their watch on the Rhine. The reply expresses a longing for a sense of home and belonging beyond the current duty, highlighting fatigue and sentiment in wartime occupation.
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Army of Occupation
Rhine
Local business and names listed in Salisbury area ad
The snippet lists numerous local names and firms in Maryland and Delaware including L. W. Gunby Salisbury J Frank Brown Delmar W E Walsh Lewes I B King Milton W N and W H Clark Aiken Covey and Williams Federalsburg Ellis Garage Pocomoke City O W Wilson Snow Hill and H L Nock as part of a business directory or advertisement.
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L. W. Gunby
Salisbury
J. Frank Brown
Delmar
W. E. Walsh
Lewes
Del
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Denton Journal
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Melvin & Johnson
Arthur W. Beer
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Arastus
Crastus
Dearest
Benson
Ind Ia Khakl
Ike
New York Sun
Hochschild
Kohn
Dered
Venient
Omers
Hordshire
Mound Bay
Baltimore, Md
Mr. Farmer
Bellevue
King
Oxford
William H. Valliant
Maryland
Jasy
Nash
Big Nash
Standard Oil Company
Morris & Company
Boston
Chicago
Palmolive Company
Del-Marva Nash Motors CO
Easton, Maryland
E. H. Hirs
Denton, Md
Mullin's Home Store
Wilmington
Caroline County
T. Frank Seward
DEVOE
Buollet
Smith & Walls
M. K. Newnam
Denton, Maryland
Taving
Syracuse College of Embalming
Syracuse
N. Y
Eastern Shore Nash Dealers
Shannahan & Wrightson Howe. Co
Easton
Kennedyville
James A. Hart, JR
Townsend
H. V. Buckson
St. Georges
Charles H. Dean
Queen Anne
E. W. Reed
East New Market
Preston Howe & Auto Co
Preston, Md
I. B. King
Murphy’s Garage
Bertin, Md
H. L. Nock
Bloxon
Va. C. D
Nottingham
Seaview
W. W. Bowdle
Jwins
Baltimore, Maryland
Department of Engineering
College of Arts and Sciences
Gilman Hall
Homewood
College Entrance Examination Board
Baltimore City
Harford
Queen Anne’s
Somerset
Act of Assembly
Loyola College
St. John’s College
Washington College
Western Maryland College
Maryland Agricultural Siege
Mt. St. Mary’s College
Rock Hill College
Johns Hopkins University
J. Tyson
Heather
Marydel
Ny GD
Den-Mar Mobile
Denton
The
Hughes Lumber and Coal Co
Call Journal Office
Niewsport
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