Short Heroes For Tall
Betty, granddaughter of a famed writer, seeks publication in Black and White. A wary editor with spectacles reads her stories after a brief correction, and a revealing letter exchange uncovers that the editor’s tall hero fear was a ruse to test her writing. Betty admits she replaced tall heroes with short ones to secure the sale.
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Betsy
Betty
Henty
Molly
Ria Prundy
Aawinlett
Saurgs
Tristeul
Fe Senn Detter
Liter
Dow
Toa
Lancer
Baetty
Wisconsin Professor to Study Russia in June
Professor E A Ross of the University of Wisconsin sociology department will travel to Russia in June as a representative of the American Institute of Social Service. His mission is to study social, economic and political life to aid social service among Russians and inform others about Russia. He will return to the university for the second semester next year.
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E. A. Ross
University of Wisconsin
Russia
American Institute of Social Service
Ross
Wisconsin Y M C A Plans 100000 War Welfare Campaign
The Young Men's Christian Association of Wisconsin will raise 100000 during a four day drive beginning May 22 as part of a 2000000 fund to aid American soldiers joining the war effort against Germany.
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Young Men's Christian Association of Wisconsin
Germany
Leave Well Persons Alone
An excerpt from a New York Times discussion at the New York Academy of Medicine debates whether doctors should treat the sick or the well. A doctor argues against routine examinations as making people sicker and urges physicians to focus on the sick rather than the well.
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New York Academy of Medicine
New York
Uni
Metter
Brain size and bird intelligence discussed by naturalists
Naturalists conclude the brain ratio to body varies among birds with the goldfinch at about one fourteenth. Observations note brain weight alone is not a reliable measure of intelligence across species. Citing examples from canary sparrow chat ravens eagles and hens, the piece discusses how brain size relates to behavior and perception of danger.
Dorcas Elopes With Cary Roberts In Quiet Valley
Dorcas Wimbledon watches her lilies as Cary Roberts returns after selling his farm. She plans to leave for study, but her brother Luke’s spite drives him to destroy her care. Cary arrives with the news and Dorcas races to pack, then elopes with him at the 6:10 train.
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Dorcas
Heaven
Luke
Doctor Fellows
Dorens
Cary
Cary Roberts
Instea
Lute
Zoe
Beylich
Shae
Cary Heather Wing
Iim
Ant
Rendy
Eloison
Cattor Fallows
Wimbledon
Dgerar
Martford
Weeds to be barred from seeding on Wisconsin farms
The Wisconsin University bulletin urges aggressive weed control this year. It cites weed seed counts in common species and warns a single plant can yield thousands of seeds that threaten wheat fields and potatoes. Experts advise using weeders, harrows, and cultivators on cultivated crops to prevent infestation.
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Wisconsin
Eveery
L. Stone
University of Wisconsin
Banker-farmer
The Midget Wedding and Local School Contest Notes
Friday evening at Lang's hall the Ladies' Missionary society presented The Midget Wedding a home talent play by local children. Aud, daughter of the Powells, portrayed a bride with noted dignity while Floyd Loubury wore formal wedding attire. The play was well attended and a success. The text also mentions a tri school declamatory contest at the state graded school with Junc tion City earning first in both divisions. Other items note social visits, a gathering at Northwest Collegiate Institute, travel of Mrs Knapp and the Joneses, Dick Evans visiting Marshfield, and the funeral of Mrs Tubeck from the German Lutheran church.
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Sherry
Lang's Hall
Ladies’ Missionary Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Aud
George Powell
Floyd
Glen Loubury
Junction City
Dick Evans
Tubeck
German Lutheran Church
Great West Scenic Tour Offers Deluxe Summer Travel
Travel prospect highlights a western grand circle including Colorado Utah California the Pacific Northwest and Alaska with direct railway and auto tours through National Parks. Agents of the Chicago and North Western Railway offer favorable rates literature and full travel details from A Cairns at 226 W Jackson St Chicago.
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West
Ado
Utah
California
Pacific Northwest
Alaska
Black Hills
South Dakota
Chicago & North Western Ry
A. Cairns
Chicago
North Western Ry
W. Jackson St
Bate
Temptations Linked to Male Insight Suggests Risk
A reflective line suggests men may face more temptations than women as they know where to look. The remark hints at gendered self-control and social expectations without citing a specific event or source.
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Dorcas’ Day
Liles
Isabel Frost
Jay
Great West
Adler Theatre
House OF Quality
Triangle
Bessie Love
Nina
Flower Girl
Marion Dentler
Wm. Sauter
Peg O
Mary Pickford
George Washington
Sacred Heart Church
Fox Night Two
BIG Fox
George Walsh
the Mediator
Hink Mann
William Wesmond
Iced Bullet
Selig Tribune
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