Little Sir Galahad A Story Of a Soul
A girl Mary Alice Brown is set upon by boys and rescued by Francis Wilett a knightly figure. She is taken to her home on Calvert Street but faced with a drunken father who scolds Wilett for returning without wash money. Mary Alice wanders, finds a welcoming room, and meets Mary Charlie Thomas in the Thomas household where Martha Thomas and Sam Thomas maintain daily chores. Mary Alice befriends Charlie, dreams of a cleaner life, and contemplates staying with the family while hoping to return home. The scene blends village life with themes of poverty, care, and longing for belonging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copper Hill Marx
Alice Brown
Calvert Street
Francis Wilett
Mary Alice
Sam
Thomas
Gwan
Martha
Charlie Thomas
Mary Alice Brown
Mary
Alice
Devi
Mary Allee
Charlie
Alent Ieaneioe
Jay
Charlie’s
Alek
Charile
Sheffield
Bey
Barni
Muninee
Inside bathing and hot water phosphate flush remedy
An advertisement urges readers to drink hot phosphated water before breakfast with limestone phosphate to flush poisons from stomach liver kidneys and bowels and to wash out overnight waste. It promises renewed vigor and urges a morning internal bath to feel like younger healthier folk.
Mary Alice Seeks Home Care After Gentle Community Welcome
A reader notes Mary Alice's welcome into a kind, generous household and new friendship that broadens understanding. Questions arise about arranging care for Mary Alice, her mother, and the baby. Further details unclear, but the plea asks for guidance on caregiving plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Alice
Rasseth
Mary
Alice
War on sea and land show stark contrasts in crewmen views
Henry Suydam in the Brooklyn Eagle notes a Dogger Bank naval battle compared to trench warfare in Flanders. He describes turret crews facing impersonal gunfire versus trench gunners hearing shells and the danger of a direct hit, with only an engraving of Lady Hamilton in the cabin as a nod to Nelsonian tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Sea
Princess Royal
Aiarm
Flanders
Teis
Henry Suydam
Brooklyn Eagle
Dogger Bank
Lady Hamilton
French Speech Skills Benefit Public Life
The article notes the value of English speaking and French speaking public men in parliamentary debate. It highlights Sir Robert Borden as fluent in French and mentions Speaker Sproute attempting to learn French to read Prayers in the house. A French speaking member quips that perhaps God may understand Sproute's French.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bordenies
Sproute
House of Commons
Decter Sproute
Toronto Globe
Hie Ruling Passion Elevator Joy Ride
A says he took a chauffeur into his office and fired him after the man went joy riding in the elevator. The anecdote captures a humorous lapse in judgment during the period.
Russian Tea Customs Inaccurate Drinking Rules
A note on Russian tea practices states natives do not add milk to tea and avoid milk saucers. the text mentions cups and glasses and incorrect cultural details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Woman Recovers Health After Six Years on Lydia E. Pinkham Pill
Mrs. J. Barlow of Columbus Ohio recounts a six year struggle with extreme weight loss. After taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for ten days she can eat without stomach pain and has regained strength. Her husband states the medicine has saved her life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia
Tinkham
Barlow
South 4Th
St. Columbus
Ohio
Lydia E- Pinkhaim
Pinkham
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Sir Galahad
Sam Thomas
Sam . Thomas
Seal, Maynard & Company
Chariie
Bofrow
Carter
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