A Welcome Letter From War and Work
Justin Mallory, a new letter carrier, couriers a daily mail to Anna Emrlek while wrestling jealousy and unspoken love. A fake rival letter sparks pain, but the reveal of Justin’s own success and a hopeful turn toward a future together ends the tale with a wedding hinted.
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Molly Puts It Over Molly Puts It Over
A 1918 tale follows Molly Stansbury winning over Fred Barton through brains and beauty. Molly impresses Fred’s mother and sister, defies early doubts, and impresses the family with a home kept by her efficiency. Fred lands a Cleveland contract, and the couple begin married life amid family scrutiny and approval.
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Airplanes Capture Washington Children’s Attention
The Star notes that planes overhead captivate city youths more than toys like sticks and bats. Even three year olds observe the modern marvels with keen interest, while older amusements lose appeal as airplanes dominate their thoughts and daily lives.
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Washington
Priest fish may become key New World food source
In a report from The Fishing Gazette a new priest fish is seen in the San Francisco market. Stanford University’s David Starr Jordan predicts it could prove economically important, abundant on rocky shallows in the north. He compares its oil and flavor to spoplopoma and notes fishermen eat it as deep water cod.
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Canadian Swearing Norms and a Six Year Old Retort
The London Chronicle Interview recalls a Canadian cook's warning to a six year old about dental health and swearing. General Alec McDougall reflects on language and cultural differences while considering biblical origins and divine scepticism amid historical discourse.
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Canada
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London Chronicle
It Is Hard for a Man to Pray According to God's Will
A short reflection on prayer noting that prayer aligns with God's will only when a person lives truthfully. The text cautions that lying hinders genuine communication with the divine and emphasizes moral integrity in seeking guidance.
Veterans living years beyond famous battles
A reflective look at long lived veterans from America’s past. The article notes 1888 conversations with British foes of General Jackson, around 500 Mexican War veterans, eleven Bunker Hill survivors hearing Daniel Webster, and millions of Civil War youths aging into their later years. It also mentions Waterloo’s last soldier living over 90 years after the battle.
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May Use Grape Seeds as Fuel in France Shortage
Amid coal shortages in France, grape seeds from wine presses are proposed as fuel. France produces about 1.321 billion gallons of wine annually, yielding seeds roughly 1.5 pounds per gallon. After energy adjustments, the grape sector could theoretically supply about 175000 tons of coal equivalent.
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Checks in France Limited Use and Risk to Payers
John N. Anderson notes in Century Magazine that checks are hardly used in France. Payers can face jail for nonpayment, as tax collectors and others reject checks. Banks rely on cash conveyance and messengers to settle accounts, with no centralized clearing house in Paris.
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Century Magazine
Secret lore and a noble potion from ancient authority
Steele renders a tale from the Secretum Secretorum claiming Aristotle wrote a medicinal guide for Alexander the Great. The concoction blends fruit juices with musk ambergris and costly gems and oils, guarded by magical seals. Alexander died young from excessive wine rather than the recipe’s use.
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