Peace? We Shall Fight Until France Is Safe
A French Poilu and a Belgian mother discuss peace in a slow train crossing a rural front line. They argue that Germany’s aggression makes true peace impossible while Belgium and France demand justice and safety, as the soldier recalls home and vows to keep fighting.
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France
Pollu
E. Phillips Oppenheim
Belgium
Madame
Peaace
Germany
Lille
Polly
Monsieur
Montenegro
Serbia
Russia
England
America
Polilu
Monsieur le President
Farmers Turn to Mining In West Virginia Coal Boom
In Clarksburg and surrounding areas farmers with little more than a hole on the ground and a team of oxen have become fuel kings as coal prices rise. Wildcatting operations spread across the state with farmers digging surface veins and hauling coal to railroads for strong prices. Parrots are taught to talk using the phonograph.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Maine
Endereres Parrots
Grocer Trades Orange for Potatoes Draws Attention
Portland grocer signs advertise an orange for potato trade claiming the citrus is worth more in California while the local potato bid proves a better bargain. The sign attracts wide notice as the store leverages a quirky deal.
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Portland
Ore
California
Feared Papa Would Worry Prompts Plea to Go Home
In New York an 78 year old Patrick Hughes asked a judge to allow his release to return home. He said his 99 year old father, who works daily to support the family, would worry if he stayed.
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Papa
New York
Patrick Hughes
Solves One Labor Problem in New Brunswick Factory
Free rubbers and umbrellas for girl employees have solved the labor problem. The company is installing a special umbrella and overshoe department for workers.
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New Brunswick
N. J
Bare legs dance shut down by Cambridge authorities
Cambridge reports Harvard students organized a back to nature dance with minimal clothing including cheesecloth attire. Officials halted the event citing decency and public order concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
Cannon and projectile production in the United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom about 2 225 000 men and women are engaged in making cannons and projectiles. The supply in some lines, such as the 18 pounder field guns, is greater than the need and production is slackening.
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United Kingdom
Garden care tips for perennials and houseplants this season
Advice on refreshing old perennial clumps such as phlox and aquilegia through division and selective pruning. Tips cover watering in dry seasons, mulching, staking, and air circulation, plus specific notes on Texas rain lilies, manure benefits, and subtropical plant effects. Also guidance on pruning, seedpod removal, and enabling houseplants to rest and train for winter.
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L. M. Bennington
Seasonal notes on potting worms and begonias care
Directions for treating worm-infested pots with pepper or mustard solutions, warns against novice overuse of liquid manure, notes begonias require heat moisture and shade, advises a damp air setup with a water tray and charcoal to keep humidity and soil healthy.
Phlox for the Greenhouse Tips for potting and care
Perennial phlox makes fine greenhouse pot plants when treated like chrysanthemums. Take cuttings at two inches, root in small pots, progress to six inch pots, feed with liquid manure, use loam and well rotted manure for potting mix, harden outside to finish, water generously all summer.
The Ban of Silence tale of Djashma and Colla’s fate
In a village tale Mary Grace Hetherington introduces Djashma the mute servant and Corly Brentwood and Miss Eunice Mason. Djashma’s silent ban ends when Koriza and Djashma reveal a hidden hoard of jewels and a family secret linking Colla’s fortunes to Col. John Brentwood. Ronald arranges aid to clear debts and secure a wedding while the mute brothers keep their oath.
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Drashma
India
Miss Eunice Mason
Miss Mason
Corly Brentwood
Djashma
Ronald
Colla
Djathma
Papa
Karita
Coila
Ufe
Djalhma
Dialyma
Kariza
Col
John Brentwood
Band of Silence
Fonald
Ready Reply of Humble Theology Professor
A French Protestant university professor of theology, noted for humble origins and initial heavy speech, earns student respect. When hay was placed by his desk, he asked who forgot breakfast. Later a log prompts him to greet a new pupil joining his class with warmth.
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The
Christian Herald
Boyle Didnt Tell All In Western Town Tale
Larry Boyle described as a substantial man in a Western town. A soldier recalls Boyle warning about Snake River dangers and later crossing the river on a ferry amid shots fired at him. The tale ends with the ferryman noting Boyle swam the river once amid gunfire.
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Larry Boyle
Snake River
Inconvenient Humanity Dialogue on Kindness to Animals
The exchange features a father and son discussing kindness to animals, with a digressive line about a blind tiger named Gus and a rumor about a visit from the previous night. Bangs mentions his father relaying the tale, hinting at a small-town rumor dynamic.
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Pop
Gus
Bangs
Be Frugal Lesson Urges Saving Rags and Magazines
A civic exhortation urges the American people to practice frugality. Citizens are advised to save rags magazines and newspapers and teach children to value economy to discard nothing.
Pleasant Outlook Dialogue Snapshot
A brief fragment presents a witty dialogue about marriage expectations. The Suitor asks what the father will settle on the man who marries the girl, and the Girl responds that the rest of the family is the concern.
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Puck
Poem Prize Awarded for Best Poetic Feet
Charles won the prize for the best poem, joked that his success came from having the best poetic feet. The remark underscores playful wordplay at the award event.
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Charles
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Irussia
Grocer’s
PHLOX
Mary Grace Hetherington
W. G. Chapman
Tstenald
Caila
Waldron
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