Whistling War Dramatizes German Fears For Winter
A Berlin winter mood spreads as leaders trumpet policy and camouflage. Reports say U boats fail to isolate England, while German morale steadies with public speech and propaganda amid asserted setbacks. The piece notes America’s looming impact and Kaiser’s risks as war strains deepen.
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Berlin
Central Empire
Watherland
Germany
England
América
Ein Germany
Byng
Fritz
Italy
Supreme War Council
Triasta Pyar
America
Early holiday mail rush feared for American boys abroad
The piece warns of an unusual December mail surge as two million American boys are away from home, demanding early parcels for soldiers in camps and cantonments. Post offices and trains will face congestion, and securing adequate help is urged to prevent confusion and disappointment among the expected recipients.
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Amore Armerican
Post Office Department
Christmas shipping warns of delay and early gifts
The article urges shoppers to mail and ship gifts early to ensure soldiers receive remembrance by Christmas. It notes fewer available workers this year and a wild rush if people delay. It emphasizes sending presents promptly to protect soldiers from disappointment and ensure timely deliveries.
Reminiscences of Long Ago and Aldermen Salaries Flap
Reminiscences of Long Ago notes city council debate on aldermen pay rising from 40 to 400 per year with remonstrance received. Religious note mentions M W church quarterly meeting starting Saturday December 5 and running into Sunday. Congress church ladies to host oyster supper at pastor Trobbins home on Wednesday evening December 4. Mr T B Smith offers for 2500 a two story frame dwelling with seven rooms and outbuildings in first class condition.
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M. W
Pipdy Vrais
A. B. Trobbina
T. BD. Smith
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Cure Reward
$100 reward offered by F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo for proof Hall's Catarrh Medicine fails to cure in any case. Internal use, acts through blood to mucous surfaces, claims to strengthen constitution and aid nature. Sent testimonials upon request. advertised nationwide by druggists.
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Ball
F. J, Chendy & CO
Toleda Ohia
All Drugeist, Ibe
Sudden Death of Boy Linked to Straninium Plant Seeds
A six year old boy, Henry Metzgar, of Walnut and Fourth streets, died after fainting at home with morning illness. A physician attributed the death to eating seeds of straninium or jipson weed. The article notes broader historical references and a women's rebel corps meeting with pillow sale plans and officer elections for the coming year.
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Henry Metzgar
Walnut
Fourth Streets
Jipson
Lunch With Mother Sparks Jane and Bob Misunderstanding
In a fragment from Annahel Wardle’s Evening Story set in 1917, Jane and Bob argue over lunch plans with Jane rushing to meet her mother and facing a contradicting invitation. A planned meeting unravels as engagement and travel interruptions complicate the day. The scene centers on domestic tension and a withheld lunch with a mother on the way.
Carter Family Plans Shopping for Living Room Furnishings
Jane Carter worries about Bob’s odd behaviour while her mother suggests he may be avoiding lunch due to stress. They discuss his visits to Ivy Lane and a grubby 18th Street Italian table, then decide to surprise him there as Jane battles confusing feelings and questions. The scene continues on page 6.
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Annahel Wardle
the McClure
Elelip
Satie
Bob
Ivy Lane
Awell
Teac
Atl Jostram
Bob Lane
Jana
Jane
Tob
Mrs. Carter
Tane
Jang
18Th Street
Jans
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