Eleanor H. Porter Illustrations and Divorce Synopsis
A diary opening set in Andersonville follows Mary Mario, a nurse Sarah recounts Mary’s birth and her famous astronomer father, plus a dainty eighteen year old bride. It explores family strain as pride and misunderstanding drive her parents apart, leading to Mary’s double life as described by the author.
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Mary Mario
Andersonville
Mary
Berah
Abigail Jw
Sarah
Profomaer
Divorce Dreams and Questions in a Young Girl's Tale
A young girl recalls probing adults about divorce, facing evasive answers and sharp judgments. She describes conversations in a store with Mr Jones and others, the impact on her mother, and the looming move to Boston amid emotional strain and quiet sadness.
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Vengey
Brookhart
Francia
Eng
Stapley
Cagacrettes
Lfe
Realife
Andersonville
Mother
Boston
Mtue
Apology Due From Self-Praising Man to Acquaintances
A proverb states that a person who overpraises himself should offer an apology to those he knows. It cautions against vanity and urges humility in social relations.
Fragments of a Historical Tested Recipe Notes
A garbled text segment reveals a playful, old fashioned guide offering simple children friendly treats and home remedies. It mentions making candy with sugar water walnut vanilla egg white and almond extract and describes a clam corn bake and a potato and herring pie with butter and milk.
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Pacific
Chinatown
Maud Cudworth Leads Auxiliary War Relief in West
The national welfare chief Mrs Maud Cudsworth of Milwaukee Wisconsin supervises local auxiliaries aiding wounded and ill World War I veterans across Indiana Illinois Iowa Wisconsin Ohio West Virginia Kentucky Kansas and Michigan. She visits hospitals hears complaints and acts on them with officials. A Milwaukee post named her “Mother” after losing her only son in the war.
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Indiana
Ti Nois
Iowa
Wisconsin
Ohio
West Virginia
Kentucky
Kansas
Maud R. Godworth
Milwaukee
Wis
American Legion Auxiliary
Profiters and Patriots in Le Sueur War Efforts
Two profiteers labeled as good and bad emerged during the war in Le Sueur. Mrs. Menrietta A. Starkey, owner of Starkey theater, opened her venue for Liberty Bond and Red Cross drives, displayed photos of local servicemen, and covered film costs to aid morale. Le Sueur Legionnaires honored Mr. Starkey for his charitable support, contrasting with other profiteers.
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Mina
Claim
la Sueur
Menrietta A. Stikey
Liberty Bond
Red Cross
Er Campaignia
Plandita
Rey
Starkey Theater
Fonda
le Sueur Legionnaires
Starkey
Germany World War Losses From Official Records
A study of German war department records shows that 44 men were killed and 100 wounded per hour during World War I. General Von Altrock cites Kaiser’s forces at 18 million with about 1.808 million killed or dying from wounds or sickness. Wounded totals reach 4.246 million, with deaths attributed to the war near 12 million.
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German War Department
von Altrock
Trig Olan
Alttock
Legion Posts Hear Plans As Community Home Sought
Farmers donated 200 trees and the village contributed for the Elizabeth town Indiana post of the American Legion as it sought a community home. A Gold Star Legion for families of World War dead was proposed. Washington ex-servicemen carry 888 million yearly renewable term life insurance. Wartime draft dodger bans in New York state move through the legislature. Legion chapters reportedly exist in Salcutta India New Zealand and Denmark, reaching 11 060 posts worldwide.
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Elizabethtown
Ind
The
Legion
Washington
Legion Poate
Salcutta
India
New Zealand
Denmark
Science on Farm Canadian Tillers Proved That Old Day
Agriculture in Canada is advancing through education and scientific methods. A shift from traditional farming to crop rotation, soil preservation, and trained profession has broad implications. Many successful farmers are city transplants who study and apply modern techniques, improving nationwide agricultural outcomes. Advertisements offer pamphlets on Canada railways and related topics.
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Canada
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Tate
Elfy Nnfa
Hia
Aifetime
C. J. Broughton
U. W. Adams &J
Chicago
M. MacLachlan
Jefferson Avenue
Detroit
Michigan
Battery searchlights grow stronger and reach farther
A New York Herald item notes pocket flashlight power has improved from six to eight volts, with a then new battery searchlight reaching 2000 feet to half a mile. A seven and one half inch adjustable focus reflector and a nitrogen filled tungsten lamp yielded 453 candlepower in a photometer test, marking a major advance in portable lighting.
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New York Heralds
Bird Help. Man Remember the birds this pring
In a discussion on forest health the text warns that insect outbreaks threaten forests. It notes hundreds of species attacking a single tree and argues for protecting birds to keep insect populations bound. Without birds, insect numbers could devastate trees.
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Boundaria
Mistaken declarations halt marriage plan amid tense dialogue
The exchange reveals a dispute over marriage intent with one party asserting certainty that the match is not possible. Boston Transcript notes the conversation shows delayed realization of the true situation as details unfold.
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