Destruction of Jerusalem and First Babylonian Deportations
Lesson on Kings 1 1 detailing the fall of Jerusalem to Babylon, Zedekiah’s flight and punishment, and the dispersal of inhabitants. It notes three exiles, famine in the city, destruction of walls and temple, and the division of inhabitants between exiles and left behind to till vineyards.
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Kingdom of
Israel
Judah
Babylon
Jehoiakim
Daniel
Aime
Dan
Hizekel
Jerusalem
Zedekiah
Mattaniah
Egypt
Jeremiah
Nebuchadnezzar
Itone
St. Zedekiah
Jordan
Riblah
Temple
Nation maps storage plan to protect potato supply
Washington officials outlined an emergency plan to store 1917 potato crops in approved local warehouses. Growers may get 90 day loans from member banks at up to 6 percent. New England growers, Boston meeting, grading standards, sacks, and railroad loading targets were set to avoid market glut.
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Washington
Food Administration
Federal Reserve System
Reserve
Lou D. Sweet
The
Reserve Board
New England
United States
Boston
Mass
Federal Reserve Board
Wayward Daughter and a Neighbor's Advice
A story from a neighbor describes visiting an apartment where a mother scolds her daughter Jenny. The mother reproves the girl for wearing evening gloves when shopping in the morning, arguing it is undignified and extravagant, while the observer reflects on the seriousness of the admonition and its impact on the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenny
Labor Shortage Hits Interior Alaska Hard
An Alaska correspondent reports acute labor shortages in Interior Alaska, with wages rising to unprecedented levels. In Fairbanks district, ordinary laborers now command near 12 dollars a day. The Alaska road commission seeks a large labor force, while mining expands. Few workers available threaten private and governmental projects, and past shortages foreshadow worse outcomes if relief is delayed. Many workers may come from the states, but not enough to meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Fairbanks
Alaska Road Commission
Railroad Commission
Seattle
Alaaka
The Price of Freedom Across School Life
A reflective Atlantic essay argues that rigid schooling breeds restraint and desire for adventure. It envisions personal emancipation through patient inner growth, foreseeing a future where one may explore every wood, glade, and stream without harm or risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iward Lewis
Atlantic
Rabbit killer nets 18000 rabbits in a year on two ranches
Arthur Oliver reports killing about 18000 rabbits over the last year, mostly on the Millar and Lux ranches, with a small bounty per rabbit. He sends the bounty animals to San Francisco and other markets and has also killed many coyotes. He notes ranch help and rabbit prices lessen his concern over living costs in Fresno.
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Arthur Oliver
Millar
Lux
San Francisco
Oliver
Cal
Twofold Signal Warns At Hazardous Salem Curve
A tall bright wooden figure of an officer with one hand raised and a red flag stands near a curve on Loring avenue in Salem Massachusetts. Erected by a tire company beside its billboard the sign both warns drivers of the bend and advertises the firm. Similar schemes have been used elsewhere to good advantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loring Avenue
Salem
Mass
Mechanica
Inning Tonight After Quiet Domestic Spat
A brief quarrel between Hla Turn and Dubb over a wife ends with Dubb saying he will take his turn to speak when company arrives. The exchange hints at a humorous domestic scene and a planned retort.
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Hla
Dubb
Chubb
War apple crop plan urges two bushels per person
A war crop drive calls for a two bushels per person allocation during harvest across the United States. Farmers need volunteers, with local chambers of commerce and boards of trade organizing crews as labor shortages and railroad capacity affect workforce. Perishable fruit must be carefully handled from picking to storage, with first class fruit sent to market and lower grades repurposed, and full handling guidelines to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chambers of Commerce
Boards of Trade
State
Colunellaé of Defense
Hees
Jobor
Marget
Paradoxical quotes on honesty and office from a 19th century page
The excerpt presents fragmented observed lines about character and authority. It references a "good man" versus "better" and notes about someone named Smith and Githers. It mentions wear of khaki, lodges, and a uniform collection described as magnificent. The tone suggests satirical commentary on public virtue and appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fin Oriental Potentate
A Waiting Game
A dialogue framed as a social exchange shows a man asking about progress with Miss Troxley. The reply suggests a cautious approach, describing the situation as a “waiting game” while implying the subject hopes she changes her mind. The tone hints at courtship within a social setting.
Tommies Evaluate a Shameless Shop Window Prize
Two Scottish soldiers stroll past a shop, eyeing a pretty girl inside. Sandy remarks she is the fairest colleen, while Mike says he will enter to buy something and hopes for a smile. His friend jokes they only need change a shilling.
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Sandy
Mike
Shure
Slain on Mother Phoebe Finds Little Cheer in Glass
A Pearsons Weekly vignette follows Phoebe a forlorn girl of six who sobs in her nursery after gloom from life. Her mother dressed for tea asks what troubles her and Phoebe becomes suddenly curious about her reflection in the mirror. The piece captures child despair and a small, domestic moment.
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Mother
Phoebe
Pearson's Weekly
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Smith
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