War News Roundup From Ardmore to Petrograd Fronts
Overseas dispatches report Ardmore Oklahoma fears eased as Governor Williams rejects need for outside aid. Reports claim German thrust checked at the Slave while Bulgaria may enter the war on Oct 15.
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Wouldn't Part With Them A Gambler's Conversion Tale
In a Kansas City Star excerpt, Deacon Whang urges a recently converted gambler Brad Simmons to burn his gambling paraphernalia as a show of faith. Simmons resists, joking he might backslide, while others shout about the land and conversion. The scene highlights conflicts between religion and past habits in a rural community.
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Goat Simmons
Deyallus
Kansas City Star
Women Sufferers Need Swamp Root
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble often mistaken for other ailments. Swamp Root claims to restore kidney health and relieve pain headaches nervousness and despondency. Obtainable at drug stores with Doctor Kilmer’s endorsement.
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Kilmer
Fordy’s Greek Letter Society Disappointment
The remark notes Fordy’s only real letdown during his Greece visit: failing to fool members of a Greek letter society. The exchange highlights the social tightness and selective circles abroad.
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Fordy
Greece
Punctuation and Dialect in a Quoted Exchange
An odd exchange questions health benefits of kissing and riding as exercise. The article notes over 22 million dollars worth of diamonds produced in South Africa last year, then cites differing opinions on fitness routines.
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South Africa
English Verbs Troubles: A Broken Language Joke
A humorous exchange about English verb forms confuses a Frenchman and an American friend. They joke that verbs like break up break down break in break into broken out and broke lead to misunderstandings about influenza school and a broken engagement.
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M’sieur
People Favor Stable Mates Over Novel Heroes Says Judge
In a pithy remark a judge notes women prefer men who can provide three meals a day, while girls worship fictional heroes. The exchange contrasts real life with romance and practicality.
Arrest Of A Teenager Sparks Town Turmoil
In Rumpus Ridge a sixteen year old is accused after a town disturbance. Constable Sam T Slackputter reports four men shot in the incident. Local resident Jack Gap condemns the suspect while Kansan Star notes mixed reactions.
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Sam T. Slackputter
Jack Gap
Rumpus Ridge Hood
Jallus
Kansan
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