Barthelemy's Amaranth Club Hideaway Draws Gamblers
In London, Hilda Tressingham and Otto von Roon rejoin gambler Barthelemy at a concealed casino accessed through the Amaranth Club. Von Roon warns Hilda to curb her play and Bernstein's Promissory note shadows their schemes. The den feels lawful inside a perilous underworld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barthelemay
Isidore Bernstein
Hilda
London
Mr. Harthelewy
von Roon
Hilde
Harthelesmy
Tan
Mr. Barthelemy
von Roop
Hrim
Cat
Agelf
Hiyself
Bernstein
van Roon
West End
Barthelemy
Mr. Harthelemy
Hilda Tressingham
Otto von Roon
Barthelomey
Janus
Monte Carlo
Cabbage Cigars Hint at War Time Substitutes in Germany
Widespread scarcity and high tobacco prices in Germany drive government to approve wartime substitutes made from cabbage, strawberry leaves, lavender blossoms, sandalwood, and other ingredients to impart aroma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Government
Department of Substitutes
Seed Potato Shortage Warns of 1917 Crop Risk
Eugene H Grubb the potato expert warns of an insufficient seed potato supply in the US for the 1917 crop. He urges conservation of the nation's seed and says the potato has helped Germany prolong the war by at least two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene H. Grubb
Germany
Salt water wash removes hidden stall inserts from greens
Using salt water to wash vegetable greens like lettuce and spinach can reach and drive out stall inserts that water alone may not remove, improving cleanliness of produce.
Superstitious philosopher warns of fruitless melon patch visit
A quixotic philosopher contends that if a man enters a melon patch and encounters a watchdog the errand will fail. He frames the omen as a superstition linking guardian dogs to futile outcomes.
A Good Fighter Hats Must Come Off to Tommy Atkins
Editor Ht A Gwynne recalls touring the front in France and hearing a Canadian officer praise Tomm y Atkins as the finest fighter, while urging credit for all Allied soldiers. He notes colonial officers resent being singled out and emphasize joint effort and courage in the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Gwynne
The
Morning Post
Tommy
Roche
The Husband and Wife Debate Economy Over Dress
A humorous exchange follows a husband chiding economy while the wife defends saving a wedding dress for a possible second marriage, framing the debate as practical thrift versus romantic sentiment.
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the Amaranth Club
J. S. Fletcher
K & CO. United
ELV Gap
Appleford
Jine
SVS le
Leford
Appleford Counter Check. Book Co., Limited
Hamilton, Canada
Toronto
Montreal
Winnipeg
Vancouver
Cabbage Cigars
New War Horror
Tommy Atkins
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