The Pacifist as a War Worker
A Nebraska observer recalls how a lifelong pacifist friend resisted wartime service yet aided war efforts indirectly. She opposed war despite atrocities, joined Red Cross in Washington briefly, then returned home to Nebraska to garden and raise a pig, while critics argue pacifists can still hinder national needs.
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Miss B
Belsium
Ited Cross
Red Cross
Washington
Enan
Nebraska
Civil Service Commission
From Rejected Soldier to War Camp Volunteer
A man rejected for military service due to an infinitesimal heart murmur finds purpose joining the War Camp Community Service. He meets a six foot stranger who explains how the Recreation Association of America recruits from near training camps to provide entertainment, meals, clubs, and housing for soldiers and sailors, encouraging him to write to National Headquarters and begin work locally.
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Flo
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Recreation Association of America
War Department Commission
Army
Fabetus
National
Hendquarters
Madison Avenue
New York
Whet
Forget-Me-Nots by G E Woodberry Vigilantes
Poem reflects on blue forget-me-nots and calls them symbols of memory for fallen heroes. The speaker links the flower’s blue to battles in France, the sea, and the sky, expressing lifelong affection and a final prayer as the hero lies in his grave.
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G. E. Woodberry
Vigilantes
France
On to Berlin
Henri Chapelle argues Americans should push toward Berlin by military force, rejecting peace talks as futile. He claims only battlefield victory can advance democracy in Germany, urging strong backing for troops to ensure unconditional surrender and postwar German representation.
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Henri Chapelle
Vigilantes
Berlin
Tft
Germany
A CERTAINTY Poem by Thomas Addison
A poem urging a faltering soul to faith and resolve against a fearsome foe. The speaker envisions a night of struggle and a divine message in light guiding toward a steadfast right. The verse asserts that no earthly tyrants can prevail against a higher banner and a chosen path.
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Thomas Addison
The
Vigilantes
Artful Single Frock Showcases Satin Gown Design
An article reviews a gray satin afternoon gown featuring a two piece cut with an overdress tunic and satin girdle. It notes a signature name on the satin tip, intricate embroidery, fur trim in taupe ties, and pearled crepe sleeves, highlighting craftsmanship and aristocratic flair. The piece discusses fabric quality, color tones, and styling details as essential to the gown’s elegance.
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Danny
Taupe Tynan
Pearce
Pawar Lane
Cozy Furs and Wraps Boost for Children's Winter Wardrobe
The article highlights children’s winter fashion with cozy furs, wraps, hats, and dolls in white and bright tones. It notes accessible prices, varied millinery, and the joy of wearables like neckpieces and muff sets, with emphasis on white uppers, black vamps, and festive holiday styling.
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Solomon
Community thrift focus urged by agriculture department
Old clothes clinics are encouraged as a saving measure in wartime, not spending. The agriculture department frames the criterion as the amount saved during the year of war, noting home defense and public aid programs.
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Department of Agriculture
Frugal Cookery and Meal Prep Lessons From Old Text
The excerpt reads as a scattered guide on thrift in cooking, advocating simple, economical recipes and practical tips. It emphasizes using leftovers, conserving heat, freezing bread, and sensible substitutions to reduce waste while aiming for satisfying meals. Names, dates, and clear events are largely absent, focusing on generic culinary guidance.
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Seth
Jolie
Apples And Corn Dishes Featured In Homestyle Menu
A reader’s recipe notes describe baked apples with jam and bread, corn spoon waffles with honey and lemon milk, a corn soup from corn juice, banana custard pie with honey and lemon, baked hominy with milk and egg whites, and salt mackerel baked with cream for breakfast.
Pape's Diapepsin Provides Quick Indigestion Relief
Advertises two tablets of Pape's Diapepsin to end indigestion and stomach distress instantly after meals. Claims pleasant harmless tablets that cost little at drug stores. Also notes a remark about Chinese taste for foreign sweets.
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Pape
Ady
Influenza Prevention and Care Advice From An Old Eco Fight Text
The article promotes avoiding fear and crowds while exercising in fresh air. It lists a purgative pellet, a kidney flushing tablet, and a nightly hot bath as remedies. Guidance includes bed rest during a bad cold, warmth, warm lemonade, and simple foods like broths and dairy during influenza.
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Me-Nots
Berlini
Ansan
Che CiecumieGinees
Gem
Bright
Dean
Ohio
E. Camppell
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo
N.Y
Lydia E. Pinkham
Kellogg
Worthrop & Lyman Co
Ing
Buttato
Papfe
Odiapepsin
DR. M. Cook
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