Americans to Restore Famous Belgian Inn
Hotel men of the United States volunteer to rebuild the Hotel Noble Rose in Furnes Belgium after wartime destruction. Baron de Cartier leads the initiative with support from US officials and notable patrons, aiming to raise about fifty thousand dollars for restoration as a historic monument under Belgian government oversight.
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Belgium
Furnes Inlanders
Albert
Flanders
Ren S. Allen
Baron E. de Cartier
Belgman
New York
Ben
Allen
United States Food Administration
Noble Rose
Furnes
Yser
Mr. Allen
Hotel Men of America
Baron de Cartier
Washington
Havre
Ministry of Fine Firms
Brand Whitlock
Whitlock
Herbert Hoover
Timeworn French Politeness Recounted By Brother
A Chicago Tribune quip humorously critiques French politeness as a man asks a guide for the cathedral route. The guide spends minutes lecturing with an imagined interlocutor before finally explaining the four‑block distance, apologizing for ancestors and the cathedral’s location.
Domesticity traits in gendered social roles
Analysis notes the masculine urge to stay home when the wife wants to go out and the feminine urge to stay home when the husband wants to go out, as discussed in the Boston Kyeing Transcript. The excerpt outlines competing domestic expectations and their implications for pair dynamics.
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Boston Kyeing Transcript
Diverse early 20th century facts span unions to war birth tolls
A digest of varied items notes a Boston animal hospital adding a dental department, labor costs in shipyards, Toronto police union size, US sulphur production growth, Noah’s Ark dimensions, and Sister Mary of St. Michael’s centenarian status. It also cites EF Delwiche’s improved corn yields, women on state labor councils, Portugal’s coal output, and wages for harvesters in England. Additional items mention pickpockets in a murder case, electric streetcars as mobile kitchens, a massive cake for a YMCA dinner, and an estimate of war’s toll on births.
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Toronto Policemen's Union
United States
Bishop Wilkins
Mary of
Louisville
New York
Owis
Should America Take On German Colonies and Near East
Special Staff correspondent Lloyd Allen reports English officials discuss whether the United States should govern former German colonies and Turkish possessions. Advocates argue English-led stewardship could educate Americans about empire and aid postwar planning, with the League of Nations oversight shaping any future administration.
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United States
Lloyd Allen
Western Newspaper Union
London
America
Near East
England
League of Nations
Palestine
Armenia
South Africa
India
Canada
Australia
France
Italy
Cuba
Great Britain
Labor Party
Downed 12 HM planes and a war tale of a pilot
Lieut A O Lillicrap of Hvansville Ind returned to the United States after serving seven months with the One Hundred and Twenty third French escadrille and four months with the One Hundred and Ninety sixth aerial squadron. He earned twelve Bowie planes, survived a battle where his gear was shot away, and landed despite heavy damage.
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A. O. Lillicrap
Hvansville
Ind
Lillicrap
The Stranger at the Door Captioned in Atlanta Constitution
A quotation from the Atlanta Constitution warns readers about the ambiguity of a stranger at the door. It contrasts a potential ex-king with a mere tramp, highlighting vigilance and doubt in everyday encounters.
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Atlanta Constitution
Bright Idea Prompts Pre-Fire Practice Plan
Townspeople discuss a plan to improve the local fire department by requiring two practice sessions before each alarm. The exchange shows eagerness for readiness and community input.
It Isn’t Always Money Debtor Pays On Time
A brief exchange shows a debtor assuring payment on time while a collector insists the boss wants cash now. The dialogue highlights tension between promise and demand in a debt collection scenario.
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Hin
The Absorbing Question in a Daring Wardrobe Mystery
In a lively exchange, Belle notes Bess keeps a modest style while managing on a large salary. The dialogue questions how she dresses well given her partner’s ample income and hints at fashion choices as a public puzzle.
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Bess
Belle
Out in the Rain Quip From Louisville Courier
A Louisville Courier quips about a felon seeking shelter in rain and comments on slow actions and a rubber collins wash, reflecting a humorous or pointed news item.
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Louisville Courier
Aowrual
Albany Romance Ends With Missed Meeting in Albany
Arthusia Carmen travels from Lowell to Albany to wed Robert Walters but awaits him in vain after a long wait. She says they met via a Boston matrimonial agency and exchanged months of letters. Walters allegedly met her before and did not appear, leaving Arthusia stranded with wedding trunks and questions. Commissioner Quentel notes the case as a charity inquiry while Arthusia waits for word.
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N. Y
New York State
Robert Walters
Arthusia
Arthusia Carmen
Alwin C. Quentel
Department of Charities
Walters
Boston
Bob
Tells a Sad Truth
A dialogue fragment shows a man accusing a woman of foolishness and the woman admitting doubt about marrying him, revealing tension and contrasting views on past choices. The exchange hints at unresolved relationship strain and differing perspectives on judgment and commitment.
August Flower and Garfield Tea Advertisement Claims
An old advertisement touts Green's August Flower as a remedy for stomach disorders and liver inactivity, claiming it soothes sour stomach and indigestion. It also promotes Garfield Tea for constipation biliousness and kidney issues and urges a trial.
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