The Man Who Forgot by James May Jr
In a Capitol office a distressed Mary Leslie, seized by a paralyzing memory of a crowd, is confronted by Elise and Simpson. Mary recalls a religious awakening triggered by a citywide rally, singing, and a controversial agitator, revealing a hidden accusation about Mr. Smith. Elise insists the truth be spoken as the agitator returns with Edith and Senators Mallon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mhive
Mary Leslie
Simpson
Albert Mitchell
Mary
Elise
Mr. Smith
Edith
Mrs. Kane
Senator Mallon
Shanghai
Smith
China born agitator drama reveals true identity
In a tense room a woman admits a lover’s true identity. Simpson reveals he is John Garland, a Virginia born former preacher from Wolftown. The group confronts the shocking truth amid accusations and confessions set against a backdrop of Shanghai and war era intrigue.
Senator and Elise Encounter in Mannersley Corridor
In a tense scene, a senator hesitates as footsteps echo along a marble corridor. Elsie Downey bursts in, announcing she has seen the Simpson man and that Mr. Waller sent word. Mr. Smith orders a brief pause before Mallon clears the way, leaving Elise in the doorway with unspoken thoughts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Downey
Mallon
Elise
Shaving Goods Seller Tries to Make a Sale
A man visits a barber shop and lays out various toilet items on a table including pomade shaving cream a patent moustache cosmetic an electric brush and facial powder. He announces no sale and the buyer insists on an easy shave without being pressured to purchase. The seller emphasizes offering items a man might need but the customer resists prompts to buy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecke
The One Po Government by Mark Twain
A fragmented critique arguing that without a perfect ruler any earthly despotism worsens governance. It posits a hypothetical perfect despot, then notes mortality and flawed successors ruin such rule, concluding earthly tyranny remains worst.
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Mark Twain
Peter
Heaven
Daughters of Noted Men in War Work Highlighted
A garbled notice profiles daughters of British leaders and notable men serving in war effort. Maude, daughter of a Mesopotamian general, is mentioned among those aiding allied campaigns and home front labor.
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Britain
Mies Fella Maude
George
Engineers for France’s postwar strength rise in education
Observers urge France to reform engineering training to match American practical methods. They cite France’s low engineer‑to‑worker ratio and reliance on theoretical math, proposing regional technical faculties, official status, and hands‑on judging of students to boost innovation for industry and transportation.
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Paria
France
Suez
South American
Levant
Panama Canal
Germany
Central Polytechnic School of Arts and Trades
School of Mines
School of Electricity
M. Appel
Gay
Nancy
Lille
Lyons
Grenoble
Toulouse
America
Old Albion
M Houlevigne
Faculty of Sciences
Marseilles
M. Houlvigne
Alps
Jura
Vosges
Pyrenees
Alome
Transportstan
M. Claveille
Albert Thoman
War Names Translated from Balkan Places and Towns
A gloss of war era toponym meanings from the Lew Angeles Times, listing Croatian ally terms and Balkan place names with claimed English interpretations such as Belgrade white city Bucharest city of pleasure and Dobrudja goods from where everything comes. The piece cites Stephen Bro govich as the authority and includes a mix of translated names and purported locales.
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Lew Angeles
Ooston
Baltimore
Balkan Countries
Bukovina
Belgrade
Transylvania
Bucharest
Peter's Hay
Bepsexentegorgy
St. Geordh of
Sens
Rahova
Walnut Town
Birumae
Trumnitea
Stirrup
Jonasti
Jaschitza
White Mountain
Vasarheiy
Ostrova
Demir Hivsar
Demir's Castle
Penride
E Y Uskuh
Gisdova
Hungerville
Ram
Ulum
Radievats
Happy Town
Boenter’s Minor Poems Dreamed Into Prized Library Edition
A fragment describes a scholar’s imagined miniature library of Boenter’s Minor Poems, the dream of publishing a refined edition in collaboration with skilled artisans. The narrator reflects on the charm of beautiful books and the question of who would buy such dream editions, hinting at prudence and a desire to preserve the work’s delicate form.
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Rienant
Boenter
The Definition and Dress of the Marine Corps
The term corpa denotes a large fighting force acting as an independent army. The marine corps is a compact army with infantry cavalry artillery signals engineers machine gunners aviators and hospital service. The blue dress uniform features red stripe gold chevrons globe cap device eagle and fouled anchor for instant recognition.
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Corpa
Marine Corps
Charles Phelps Cushing
New York Independent
Artillery
Great Britain
British Marine Area
Freezone hailed as new corn removing cure from Cincinnati
A Cincinnati chemist’s discovery named Freezone is now sold in tiny bottles at low cost. By applying a drop or two to a tender corn or callus, the soreness vanishes and the corn loosens and can be lifted out root and all. The remedy promises no pain or irritation and claims to dissolve the corn rather than burn it. If unavailable locally, ask a druggist to order it from the wholesale house.
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Baker
Kelly
Newton D. Faker
Haker
State Department
Rene
Cincinnati
Adv
No title yet from the boarding house anecdote
A boarding house mistress seeks an economical servant and the applicant boasts of frugality. The applicant notes she was fired for being too economical, recounting that she used to wear the mistress's clothes.
Watch Your Skin Improve With Cuticura Ointment
On rising and retiring gently anear the face with Cuticura Ointment. Wash off Ointment in five minutes with Cuticura Soap and hot water. Continue this treatment for ten days and note the change in your skin. No better preparations exist. Free sample by mail with Book Address postcard Cuticura Dept L Boston. Sold everywhere. If you would succeed in life learn to know what you can't do.
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Dept. L
Boston
Western Canada offers vast wheat land and cheap farms
The article argues a strong wheat harvest is coming as new settlers arrive and labor is tight. It highlights Western Canada’s fertile plains, low land prices from $15 to $25 an acre, easy railway access, and free homesteads, urging both US and Canadian buyers to invest for high future wheat prices and food security while noting opportunities in cattle ranges and existing farms. It stresses national calls for increased food production and the home front effort.
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United States
Western
Canada
Western Canada
Cana@an
Bakery Lime-Washing Incident Reported
A decorator and an apprentice were lime-washing a bakery when the master decorator arrived to supervise. The apprentice splashed wax and lime, one eye was warned to be kept safe, and a remark about waste was made as the lad returned materials to the bucket.
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Dala
Ely
Heathen Convinces Woman in Linpayilite Incident
A woman in Linpayilite is allegedly approached by a man named Heathen who attempts to persuade her of a fantastical claim. The encounter raises concerns about deception and personal safety in the community.
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James May, JR
Garden City
New York
Doubleday, Page & Company
Capitol
Sone
Miss Downey
Mom Simpson
Mary Leatie
Leslie
Elin
Jock
Slike
Serpord Ahry
Stupic
Satorm
Whisky
Teast
Wise
John Garland
John Gard‘ Ose
Wolftown
Virginia Mountains
Gardner
Amin Wal
U. S
Iely
Castoria
Genalno
Foruiog
Gupper
Tommy
Huasklus
Kupper
Kot
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