England's Woman Land Army Expands Farm Role
London reports the Woman's Land army grows despite war, with thousands of women from all classes plowing, planting, and caring for stock. Large estates provide clubs and barracks, while a central committee adds exams and a magazine to boost skills and morale as many plan to farm after the war.
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Helen H. Hoffman
London
England
States
Woman's Land Army
Board of Agriculture
Lnter
Aoo
Sten
U S
Land Army
Committee of Women
Central Committee
Official
Farm Magazine
Cow Climbs Barn Stalra In Chinook Neighborhood Feat
A Chinook Washington cow owned by Dave Williams known for breaking into neighbors yards defies gates again. In a barn incident the cow trod into the hay mow and descended the angled stairs despite improvised barriers. Local men consider rigging a derrick if needed.
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Stalra
Dave Wiliams
Herman Johnson
War alters town meetings in Grindle account
Captain Pattershall and Grindie recount a changed town meeting in wartime New England. They note decorum, a woman on the school board, quieter clashes between interest groups, and a prayerful opening, with lingering regret for past vigor.
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Dudley
Pattershall
Wenosa-a-u-l
Cap'n
Grindie
Grindle
Umpteddiddy
Cape
Bates
Baptis
Pirut’ Pollard
Boston Globe
Restore Vitality With Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery
Promote renewed energy and blood vitality with Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. The herbal remedy uses Golden Seal Blood Oregon grape and Queen's root, alcohol free, available as tablets or liquid for sixty cents at drug stores.
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Dr. Pierce
Oregon
Galveston City Plans Two Mile Sea Wall Expansion
The city continues a major sea wall project begun after past storms to extend nearly two miles more at an estimated cost of 200000, with completion expected in about two years. Citizens funded these colossal improvements through local taxation.
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Galveston
Gulf
Going Slow on Reform of a Difficult Son
A Louisville Courier Journal note quotes a debate over disciplining a difficult son. The tone suggests a gradual approach aimed at reducing vanity while avoiding complete emotional withdrawal.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Telephones in Canada show five-year surge in use and capacity
A Commons table reports a remarkable rise in Canadian telephony from 1912 to 1917. Telephones in use grew from 870,884 to 604,186, while operating companies increased from 688 to 1,659. Wire miles rose from 889,572 to 1,708,202, and capitalization climbed from 42,278,851 to 79,121,702 with revenue up by about 8 million.
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Canada
House of Commons
Dominion
Iin
Muddled Phrase Sparks Question on Positive Negatives
Readers report a garbled excerpt mentioning an electrician and a quoted exchange about why a negative is always positive. The fragment lacks clear context or full names, making it impossible to identify the source event or participants.
Where His Count Lay and a Joking Exchange with Robey
A light anecdote recounts Mr. George Robey dismissing a street remark about writing a book. He clarifies he has a great mind, not the ability to write, prompting a playful exchange with a fellow comedian who forgives the quip given Robey’s famed wit.
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George Robey
George
G. B
Cuticura Promotes Daily Hygiene Against Eczema
Cuticura is recommended as a daily toilet preparation to heal eczema and rashes that itch and burn with pimples tending to return. Free samples offered by Cuticura Dept Boston. Also mentions Cuticura Soap and Ointment available in various sizes.
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Dept
Boston
Reasonable Inquiry and the Stake of Justice
A legal brief outlines a reasonable inquiry into a case involving a stake and identity. It discusses steps taken by investigators and cites key entities connected to the matter, framing the issue as a procedural search for truth within the justice system.
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Dodds
Kidnen Pills
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