Mother Burdick and the Shrapnel Cake Canteens at War
The story chronicles Mother Burdick and her husband Pat who volunteered for Salvation Army canteens near the front. They baked pies and doughnuts for the troops, earning the nickname Mother Burdick as fighters wrote letters home. Health strains forced a transfer, but the couple remained near the stove sewing, mending, and maintaining morale with camp fare like the famed shrapnel cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Payloer
United Press
Burdick
Sam
Texas
Pat Burdick
Immediateis
Fie
Burdicks
Salvation Army
Davy
The Harwick Meteor Hoax and the Ransom Plot
In Harwick a meteor hoax and a boy’s staged kidnapping unfold as the Ad-Visor Average Jones threads clues. Bailey Prentice’s disappearance, the forged beach clue, and a secret plan by Tuxall and partners culminate in unmasking the ruse and recovering the boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarwick
Mortimer Morley
Lielivery
Jones
Algernon Spofford
Algy
Harwick
Harwich
Bailey Prentice
Spofford
New England
Moving Picture Show
Tuxall Place
Peter Prentice
Hailey Prentice
New York
Atr
Average Jones
Mr. Prentice
Bailey
Mr. Jones
Iere
Dailey
Prentice
Congregationalist
Hoe
Toston Pike
Romiway
Sal
Mr. Holling
Marwick
Ugaps
Rateey
Tuxallt
Tuxall
Trarwick
Batley
Farleys
Hhere
Roy
Farley
Parley
Tim
Warwick
Tuxall & Co
Battey
Harwith
Rey
Hin
Thane Satters
Mr Prentice
Harwiels
Averagea Jones
Ratley
Petree
Sinn Fein Leader Jeremiah O Leary Charged in Treason Case
Federal indictment accuses Sinn Fein figure Jeremiah O Leary of treason against the United States. A photograph shows him arriving in New York after capture. authorities describe him as a key wartime organizer. He faces charges related to alleged actions during the war period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah O'Leary
Sinn Fein
Gestador
United oShates
Espapeel
New York
Aochickem Party
Washington
Fragmentary note on ancient paper and textile trade
The text mentions paper and cotton trade routes from Asia to the Arab world and Europe, referencing Avia Furie and silk substitutes. It cites crops, weaving, and a conquest context as cotton replaces silk in Tipar making, but details are incomplete and uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algernon Spofford
Spofford
Asia
Avia
Furie
Cattle and Sheep Favor Ornamental Tree in Australia
In Australia cattle and sheep graze near a distinctive ornamental tree, with locals noting cattle and red sheep browsing on the foliage. The practice is tied to soil conditions and the tree’s appearance, while some Turners cultivate the tree for decorative purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australla
California
Jap Invents Novel Sprinkter For Street Pavement Ads
A Japanese inventor unveils a new sprinkter device that showers liquid that forms a temporary advertisement pattern on smooth pavement. The invention aims to attract attention with colored streams creating visual messages.
Fragmented prompt about a girl and a tiger tale
A garbled description shows a girl or child reflecting on a creature or event titled the ent. The text mentions deep thought and a turning point when she first sees something or someone, hinting at a meditation on fear or wonder.
And Probably Spoke Truth Milly and Tilly Exchange Light Quips
A fragment shows Milly asserting men are more concerted than women while Tilly retorts that a man once claimed he was worthy of her. The lines suggest playful banter over courtship and social expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milly
Tilly
Bacon's Tribute to Books On Truth and Comfort
A compact note on books as true friends that neither flatter nor dissemble. It urges applying the lessons they teach to the afflicted, offering comfort and counsel through reading.
The Cynical Bachelor Misreads a Moment
Fragmented dialogue from a dated publication shows a cynical bachelor mishearing a question about mental illness. The garbled text hints at stylized era language and textual corruption, leaving the main event and speakers obscured.
Jewelry Theft Totals Four Million Dollars In New York
Dayton News notes a reported four million dollar jewelry theft in New York last year. The item calls for concern over the sorrow of those affected by the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dayton News
First Dill Pickle Story From Indianapolis News
A fragmented clipping recalls Dill Pickle moments with characters Roberta Migp and Roberta Raalae in a school setting. The text hints at a child named Troberta or Roberta discussing a pickle and a painting activity, with a reference to Indianapolis News as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troberta
Juss
Roberta
Indianapolis News
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tie
Spyder Tor Sens Athonat
AL Jones
Ant Wise
Astor Court Temple
Noo
City
Hoke & Holling
Rose Street
Mr. Hollla
Alpicion
Flying Marleys
Mr. Lolling
Craney
Jle
Tle
Sinn Feiner
Vood
Jeremiah A.o'leary
Bacon
Bachelor
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!