The Mysterious Gift Rescue in a Village Home
Dayton guides a southbound train passenger to a new life as a charitable donor to Arline Lane and her family. The tale follows a hidden motive behind gifts from a stranger who becomes central to the Lane household, including a wife and her children. The narrative portrays generosity, longing, and a budding romance amid a small town setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Fanelli
Lane
Happy Home
Serer
Artine
Owell
Tess
Rale Dayton
Arline
The Shafer Plan and War Financing Debate
The Shafer Plan urged by City Bank and Trust Co of Norfolk calls for Congress to grant 12 months extra pay to all Service members, Regulars and Reserves, regardless of deployment, with civilians noting the disparity in daily wages. Supporters argue it costs trillions fewer than prolonged war, proposing funded by taxes and Liberty Bonds rather than new debt. opponents warn of immense cost and strain on government finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafer
City Bank and Trust Company
Norfolk
Congress
Iit
Ple
Banket
Germany
Gas Fixtures and Chandeliers Now In Stock at Handy Andy
Handy Andy offers updated gas fixtures including chandeliers brackets and hall fixtures. Shop to view the collection and get economical advice on upgrading old lighting to modern gas lighting. Staff describe simple fixes such as repairing lighters with flint and wire for back and forth operation.
A Scrap of Paper from Verdun Love and War
Roger Melville returns to his small town badly wounded after service in Verdun. He bears shrapnel, a knee wound, and reports of bravery. meanwhile, a romance with Wanda Bone falters as Thurstan An’s scheming complicates matters. A torn letter from Estelle Mason hints at lost trust and a bittersweet reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Melville
Plielig
Verdun
Cline
Mevelinn
Tora Certo
Wanda Bone
Hope
Turing
Willy Ove Dors
Depirtire
Thurstan
Roger
Lepes
Dave Lan
Stager
Goniobllis
Lave-Ellis Thurston
Phe Hitler
Telous
Lia
Stan
Die
Servien
Clinton
Chereopniitea Maniuets
Dewne Lown
Dewne Lown, Htthe Mie
Fisther
Theoes
Wittidin Bond
Seirbowk
TeAnet
Hower Melville
Windia
Estelle Mason
Hous
Moosen
Debate Over Soldier Bonus Sparks Heated Public Dispute
A letter or column criticizes a proposed military service bonus arguing it would overpay service members while neglecting responsible spending. The writer questions opponents who claim big future costs and reiterates gratitude to servicemen, contrasting with private sector savings and wartime sacrifice. The piece stresses fairness and national treasury concerns.
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Kidney Remedy Ad
An advertising warning urges care for weak kidneys and promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as rapid relief. It claims the capsules purify blood, strengthen kidneys, and protect against disease, asserting immediate effect and a money back guarantee if ineffective. The copy markets GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil products and urges ask for GOLD MEDAT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haarlem
Holland
Shoe Manufacturers Sail for Europe on Trade Survey
A group of leading U S shoe makers and tanners depart Boston for a pioneering tour of Entente countries to study trade and reconstruction. The mission aims to enlarge American exports, with weeks in London and Paris and visits to Marne battlefields and devastated French districts. The party includes executives from Haverhill, New England, Holming-McKenzie, Parker & Holmes, Emerson, Rogers Pire, and other firms, traveling to Paris, Nice, Genoa, Milan, Brussels, and Antwerp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Boston
United States
Europe
Wartorn
E.G. Terhune
Boston Shoe Trades Club
London
Paris
Vin Marne
France
Nice
Genoa
Milan
Brussels
Antwerp
George W. Dobbins
Haverhill Show Manufacturers’ Association
Harry J. Thayer
New England Shoe and Leather Association
W. 8. McKenzie
Holming-MccKenzie Company
Cincinnati
Monroe
B.E. Wright & Co
Rockland
Edward Z. Holmes
Parker & Holmes
H. OH. Wisswall
Anifreds-Winsspatt Company
Everett
Arthur A. Williames
Holliston
William Ellison
Practop. & Ellison
L. 2B. Rovers
Rogers Pire Company
le Cy Hunt
Emerson Shoe Company
Rocklaind
Perley Barbour
Brookton-Rand Company
Brocktuny Wallace
A. ‘Taylor
Webster
A.M. Blake
Little Brother Ren Down and Recovered in Mountainville
A reader recalls how typhoid left a boy run down with weak health and eyeing Vinci tonic helped rebuild strength. The note mentions Vinci as rich in elements to restore red blood and vitality, crediting draper Tom F. Hildebrand and Saxol Salve for pimples and blotches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chad
Mountainville
N. Yo
Vinci
Sherman
Tom F. Hildebrand
Draperist
P.S
Lucy
Capable of Anything in a Cryptic Globe-Democrat Teaser
A cryptic note from the St Louis Globe-Democrat signals a broad, enigmatic discussion where almost every topic met its end with the phrase murder. The exact subject remains elusive as the piece hints at unpredictable shifts and a possible wild turn in the narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Keeps Cheese Fresh with Vinegar Wax Paper Method
A fragment describes wrapping cheese in wax paper scented with vinegar to preserve freshness. The method suggests wrapping tightly and keeping the cheese for days without altering taste, though the text is garbled and lacks clear details or sources.
Latrobe triumphs over Indiana in high school clash
Latrobe High School defeated Indiana High School 410 in a windy afternoon game. Latrobe relied on strong team play in the second half while Indiana struggled defensively, with Miller praised for guarding and Malgek leading Latrobe. Key players listed include Schultz, Cole, Rink, and Longwill, with Miller and Gale contributing multiple goals. Next game at the Y.M.C.A. on Friday January 17 against Eldersridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. Moc. A
Eldersridge
Om. S
Birersridge
State Admits High School Boys to Freshman Class
State College Pa. will admit a limited number of prepared high school students as freshmen at the January 27 start of the second semester. Eligible applicants have nearly completed graduation work, even if the diploma is not yet issued. Registrar A H H Fispenshade said the college will accommodate former students ready to resume college work and will treat discharged military high school graduates similarly if they can begin this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State College
Army and Navy
Pennsylvania State College
A. H H. Fispenshade
Highway Issues and Ground Conditions Noted
The article notes poor foundations in buildings and low ground sections along the highway. It warns drainage is poor and urges proper precautions to create high, dry ground, indicating a plan to address foundation and drainage problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denez
Indiana Will Campaign Urges Unity in War Work Drive
Countywide effort for the United War Work and Liberty Bonus asks churches and Sabbath Schools to mobilize. Rev C Morrow leads the county drive, taking town chairmanship and pushing for early, united action to aid Bible Lands and the needy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United War
Saverest
UN Eames United
India
C. Th Morrow
Lovers of Humanity
Sye Diana
Bible Lands
Brushvalley illness spreads amid community updates
George McCutcheon and family show improvement while Ralph Douglass dies Friday and is buried next Sunday. Many Brushvalley residents sick with influenza in the valley, with several on the road to recovery and a few serious cases. Rev Sprinkle ends meetings at Mt Union and begins Grace church series in Cherryhill next Wednesday. Local skating enjoys two evenings of recreation. new miller Buck earns praise for buckwheat flour. No M B Church services due to epidemic. Various town residents visit. Josephine iron works to employ workers. children of Rev Greena of Homer are reported in critical condition with typhoid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russel Swonraigen
Ana Geore Meyers
Tower City
Fuengza
Brushvalley
Rev ‘Sprinkle
Mt. Union
Grace Church
Cherryhill Township
U. BE
Johaniesburg
Buck
Vernon Shannon
John Coup
John Shearer
Croft
Awew Town
Russel Verlinger
Omer City
Rey, Sprinkle
Mr. Sprinkle
Scottdale
Ivant atAlverton
Westmoreland County
Wesley Shannon
Blacklick
Howard Cunningham
John Raigh
Rollo McPetters
Taelelick
Josephine Iron Works
Greena
Homer Ily
Crushvalley Baptist Church
Lever
Transfers Complete in Indiana Property and Funds
Juli Baker transfers to J B McCormick Motin Chevrolet frees $100. John M Leeds adm to We Ss, Hamilton, et al, a lot in Indiana valued at $4,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juli Baker
J. B. McCormick
Motin Chevy
John M. Leeds
We Ss
Hamilton
Indiana
Indian Apatta Apollo Licenses Mentioned in Report
A fragment references licenses tied to individuals including Dames 13, Maesh Ethel C, Juare Louw Wilson Agney, and Wee eevereees Inetlana. The note links these names to an Indians-Apatta event or entity with unclear context or authority. Further readable details are not provided in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dames
Maesh Ethel C. Juare Louw Wilson Agney Wee Eevereees Inetlana
S-Siore
Apatta Apollo
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Molltova
Mar Thine
Weaters
Aitte Gainster
Rolfe
Witte
Inchoon
Xeon
Taine
Hentily
Atune
Ibston
Artin
Cheierain
Dayton Strurt
Rene
Juan
Hyon
Tata
Penn Bay
Indiana State Road
Penn Run
Dumison
10Th Street
7Th Street
Inquire
North Ninth Street
Co. Rts
Church Street
S. M. Houston, Savings & Trust
Salvation Army Hall
Colonial Theater
Carnahan
Mgr
Eee
W. S. Carnahan & Bro
Parkwood
W. S. Carnahan
Andy
Valen
Dong
Servier
Brilhart’s
Indiana, Pa
Gazetts
LOYS
J. D. Julington
Ee Ene Enn
Kramer
Maple
Indiana Hospital
Leena
Gazette
Tf-X
S-T
Ant Wayne Avenue
G. S
Homer City
Walker Smith
Weslsworth
Lentare
Timberlake
Savings & Trust
Lee Enlace
Cail Lovu
D-X
Arene
Ali—Sevan-Roun
Court House
L. YW
Monrheat
Bell
Kent
John Bennett
West Philadelphia
Injure &, N. Ray
He Vimberlake
Crust Tidy
Clair Lychek
Frank Menteh
Clair Menteh
Giae “Zelie
Latrobe
STATE
H. S
George McCutcheon
Ralph Douglass
Lam
Indiane
Nxt
Ita
John McDowell
Max Coup
Lee
Charley Artemus
Quay
Medel Sttton
Hebboy
Samuel Mark
Id Detter
Charles Stewart
Fisk
Dill’s
Basin of
Wall
Cary
Morristown
AMC Munlaw
Dill
Ash
Strand Theatre
George Walsh
William Fox
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