General Nivelle Emerges as France's Likeliest War Bringer
The article profiles General Nivelle, chooser of bold field moves and artillery strategist, as Joffre’s successor. It notes his field presence at Verdun, his rapid decision making, and belief that victory belongs to the most decisive hitter. It also covers his rise from colonel to army commander and his pragmatic, action oriented war philosophy.
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Joffre
Nivelle
General Nivelle
Petain
Verdun
France
Fred Pitney
New York Tribune
Yser
Besancon
Jong
Fielderview
Ele
China
Africa
Sth
Alsace
Salmaelf
Bezittle
Marne
7Th Corps
Maunoury
Quinniveres
3Rd
Verdunim
Verduin
Christmas Mistakes in Gift Giving and Play
Miss Neff in the Stockman warns against common Christmas mistakes. Writing Xmas instead of Christmas, overdoing decorations or gifts, and excessive eating can spoil the season. Emphasizes toys built to last and meaningful play over showy, costly gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Neff
Stockman
Lancaster Bit in New Swindle
Lancaster County readers warned against get rich quick schemes as stock swindles surface. A Lancaster historian highlights legitimate local enterprise built on sound ideas, contrasting speculative fortune plays with enduring industries and trusted, long-standing businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster County
George Hensel
All Things
Lancasterian
Lancaster
Hensel
Henry Ford
du Pont
Equitable
America
Champion Blower and Forge Company
Fraims
Slaymakers
Jacob S. Peacock
Hamilton Watch Company
Mike Hoffman
Ike Weaver
John Brimmer
Andy Rose
Hartmans
The
Roses
McClain
Musser
Dunlap
Frantz
Life Worth Living Kindled by Friendship and Love
A reflective verse notes life’s worth depends on charitable acts and mutual affection rather than pride and wealth. It contrasts sordid self advancement with the joy found in helping others and sharing friendship and love. The speaker affirms life’s value when humble hearts are cheered and social bonds thrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomias Wilkon Brown
A Nature Faker and the Garden Wizard Tale
Jones asks his friend about his strange plant experiments. The wizard laments difficulty in finishing a bizarre crossbred project that began with cabbage and potato, later adding corn, squash, coconut, and growing odd features. The piece reads as a humorous, fantastical note from Country Gentleman.
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Jones
Try This on Hubby in Morning Mixup
In a comical scene a maid confesses mixing up deliveries, giving Mr Blank birdseed instead of breakfast. Ele notes the husband’s surprising happiness as he whistles leaving the house, while Mreg questions the morning tableau.
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Mr. Blank
Mreg. Blank
Will and the Won't Power Story Fragment
The excerpt features Uncle Ephraim or Aunt Eva amid a rural dialect exchange about power and a mule. The dialogue centers on a stubborn mule and a humorous attempt to measure its will against human power in a farm setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva
Ephraim
Hershey Trust Company annual meeting set for Jan 4 1917
The Stockholders of the Hershey Trust Company of Hershey Pa will meet at the banking house on Thursday January 4 1917 at 1 PM to elect officers and a board of directors for the coming year. Secretary S C Stecher signed the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Trust Company
Hershey
S.C. Stecher
Hershey Improvement Company
Administrator’s Notice Estate of Francis C Cassel
Letters of Administration granted to Harry P Boyer for the estate of Francis C Cassel late of Derry Township Dauphin County PA. Creditors and others with claims must present them to the administrator at Swatara Station PA. Elmer E Erb attorney Hockersville PA.
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Francis C. Cassel
Derry Township
Dauphin County
Pennsylvania
Harry P. Boyer
P.O
Swatara Station
Elmer E. Erb
Hockersville, Pa
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Solasons
Yaer
Soissons
Walter T. Bradley
S. E. Corner
Ninth and ‘Thompson Streets
Philadelphia
New York
Harrisburg
Hershey, Pennsylvania
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