Taking It Easy and the Real Rewards in Life
An old Washington Star reflection notes that ease and steady effort are balanced by duty and wisdom. The piece argues that true reward comes from time spent without fear of blame, even as life moves fast and society pressures constant exertion.
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Washington Star
Keeley
Indianapolis
Commercial Club
Irvin
Board of Trustees
Cole
Washington St
Coleman Ave
Tow Irvington
Ind
Valley and Hill Remembered in a Sacred War Scene
Ainslee's Magazine verse speaks of trembling meadows and crimson hills as the dead lie in both valley and hill. It contrasts victors and the defeated, noting women of two peoples counting the cost. The poem contemplates shared loss across sides of conflict.
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Ainslee’s
Eve and the changing roles in love and marriage
A verse reflecting on how Eve’s title and women’s behavior shift over time. It contrasts old notions of womankind with modern temptations and pride, noting men’s reactions to wives spending and whims.
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Adam
The General Seeks His Secretary in a Fiery Outburst
A Western-Front general erupts in anger over a note from Russian forces. A long‑time secretary and chief of staff manage his temper while drafting a stern reply. The private soldier-turned-secretary receives the task, attempting to translate the temper into formal, restrained language.
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United States
Joykeen
Vessir
Zonowitchky
Nicholas Zonowitchky
Nicholas Flaskowiisky
Pat
Hare
General's Insult Letter Sparks Brief Russo Letters
A military general writes an insulting letter to a Russian commander filled with threats. The secretary delivers it, causing an international upset until the general withdraws the letter while insisting on acting under Washington's instruction. The incident ends with a mollified Russian response and the secretary returning to duty.
Rich Authoress Gertrude Daniels Publishes The Warners
Gertrude Potter Daniels daughter of a Chicago millionaire has written The Warners a novel that sparks talk for its bitter attack on capital and its exposure of society’s seamy side. Critics note its socialistic tone and the author’s known insider familiarity.
Comfortable guest rooms as a sign of hospitality
A Philadelphia Ledger excerpt highlights how a guest room with a small bookcase, pictures, a bedside table, a candle and matches, water bottle, glass, and crackers signals homey hospitality. Anticipated comforts reduce guest tension and foster gratitude.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Miss Murphy's drive revives game laws in Point Pleasant NJ
In Point Pleasant New Jersey Miss Caroline Murphy led a campaign to enforce state game laws. Wardens arrested and fined several pet hunters and dog owners after her year long effort, bringing a surprising bloom of wild birds and wildlife to the town streets and yards.
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Point Pleasant
N J
Caroline Murphy
Miss Murphy
Opal superstition races and a baby’s chatter
A trio of clipped anecdotes from old papers. A man risks superstition about his opal ring before a race. A radiant wife proclaims the baby speaks, while the husband seeks friends amid entering politics. A barber and a customer joke about hair loss and vanity.
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Detroit Journal
Ironies of life and marriage through a woman's view
A dated reflection on gender roles playful ironies. The text notes a woman’s sweetness and reasonableness, warns of faith in husbands, and contrasts appearances with inner hurt. It uses humor about Eve, spouses, and parenting to critique domestic expectations.
Domestic ice box closet for year round storage
The excerpt explains building a wire gauze shelf cooling box attached to a wall for meat and perishables. It advises fresh air, light, outdoor placement in sunless shade, and regular sterilizing with boiling water. Foods like cheese nuts olives and dried fruit keep best in the fresh air closet.
Summer cushion with green leaf motif and carnation cord
A white material cushion features a green leaf and stem design outlined by carnation cord. The delicate mesh fills the pattern, edged with a green frill and suited to armchairs or piazza benches in bold red. White linen covers are stretched with a stray green design and finished with a heavy green looped cord at corners.
Opinion sketches on manners and love in humorous aphorisms
A collection of trimmed witty maxims about marriage, gender roles, vanity, and social behavior. The author mocks both men and women through aphoristic lines, noting how appearances and pretended pressures shape habits and perceptions.
A Hottest Day Gown Described in Green and Pink
A vivid description of a ladies summer dress features a cool green buntiste fabric with large pink roses scattered across it paired with a white blouse and black velvet ribbons.
Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People Promoted as Blood and Nerve Remedy
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a cure for numerous ailments linked to poor blood and weak nerves. It cites a patient case of St Vitus dance and partial paralysis improved after six weeks, claiming the pills restore blood nourishment and treat locomotor ataxia, neuralgia, rheumatism, and related conditions.
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Williams
Dr. Williams
William J. Williams
Milford Road
Watertown
Wis
Wales
Texas Peach Promises Pride In A Sixteen Year Old
A Houston Post rhyme extols the Texas peach as superior to Delaware fruit. It jokingly praises a girl reaching sixteen and declares no man can wilt her, celebrating local pride in Texas agriculture and culture.
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Texas
Houston
Tex
Post
Quick Work Might Save It in Answers Jest
A mother tells her son a tale of a boy aiding his mother after his father falls ill and dies. The boy reasons that while they have a house and plenty in the pantry, they cannot eat the house or pantry, and he finally suggests finding another husband to support them. The mother concedes the point.
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Tommy
Mamma
Two Home Hints on Ironing and Fruit Pairings
A laundry tip notes calicoes ginghams and chintzes iron better on the wrong side. A culinary tip suggests currants taste best with bananas and sliced bananas with extra sugar to balance acidity.
Don't Accept a Substitute Cascarets Alert
A publicity notice warns shoppers to request genuine Cascarets Candy Cathartic and avoid counterfeit substitutes. It emphasizes ensuring authenticity of the product when purchasing hospital or retail items.
Cincinnati Return Ticket Deal For Christian Endeavor
Train fare offers a Cincinnati round trip for 3.30 with a discount to return by July 7. Ensuing extension possible until August 31. Tickets on sale July 5 through July 8. Information available from ticket agents.
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Cincinnati
Viac
Christian Endeavor Convention
National Educational Association Travel Offer Detroit Return
Tickets priced 9.60 for Detroit round trip via C H D Railway issued for July 6 to 8 with final return September 1. Tickets honored by a Toledo Detroit steamer at no extra cost. Special party led by Miss Della Brown departs 10 45 a m July 8. Inquiries to Miss Brown or ticket agents. R P Algeo D P A.
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Detroit
H. & D. Railway
National Educational Association
Toledo
Della Brown
Juord St
Special Trains Run Sunday for Cincinnati Area
Two fast trains depart Sunday at 6:30 a m non stop and 7:15 a m with stops at Rushville Connersville and Hamilton. Return from Cincinnati at 6:20 p m. Baseball game Cincinnati versus New York scheduled.
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Rushville
Connersville
Hamilton
Cincinnati
New York
Colorado Excursions Via Monon Route Ticket On Sale
Ticket sales announce daily trips to September 10 with final return by October 31. For details contact ticket agents.
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Monon
Local Bus Route Details From Michigan City to Indianapolis
Schedule notes a bus departing Indianapolis at 6 30 a m and returning, leaving Michigan City at 6 00 p m with stops at Michigan City Laporte Plymouth Rochester Peru and Sxokomo.
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Michigan City
Laporte
Plymouth
Rochester
Peru
Sxokomo
Indianapolis
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