Cap'n Ben recites tale of spyglass that saved many lives
In Boston a veteran seafarer, Cap'n Ben, recalls gifting a cherished spyglass to the U S Navy for the war effort. He receives a letter from I R Be commanding destroyer praising the glass which allegedly saved thousands of sailors, while he reflects on wartime duty and personal loss.
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My Letter to Him by Edna H M Coy Vigilantes
A mother writes to a soldier son in wartime, expressing pride and dread. She notes family happiness at home, the father’s support, and her longing as she imagines him in the trenches. The letter blends domestic scenes with a soldier’s duty and hopeful victory.
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Edna H. M'Coy
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Fragmentary chat hints at missing glass and farewells
The readable lines show a garbled exchange about a glass not sent and a departing passenger. References to women, boys, fire, and a farewell phrase appear, but the text is highly corrupted and lacks clear names, dates, or locations to anchor a fuller report.
Whose Boots Do You Black By Harrison Rhodes
A wartime opinion urging readers to consider bootblacks' role in the war effort. The piece critiques daily comforts and argues people should polish their own boots rather than rely on bootblacks, suggesting the value of collective effort over routine pleasures. It contrasts home polish with fighting for victory and questions personal sacrifice for the war.
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Harrison Rhodes
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The Snaky Peace and Ye Olde Poetry Views
A short satirical fable by Eugene H Blake about a snake and a squirrel in a peace talk gone awry. It includes a court scene with a serpent and a man, then a sharp critique of Swinburne and aging poets. The piece contrasts youthful vigor with aging authenticity in poetry.
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Eugene H. Blake
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Beggar Flaunts Roll of Bills in Coyonenn Encounter
A destitute beggar in Coyonenn Mexico mocked by a man who refused alms. The beggar then flashed a roll of bills before the scoffer, drawing jeers from the surrounding crowd.
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Growth in Grace from Luke's Temple Visit
A devotional study outlines Jesus as a youth in the temple, showing hunger for divine truth and obedience. It traces growth in grace through virtues: virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness, and charity, urging diligence to prevent apostasy.
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The Art of Cookery and Hospitality Practices
Readable passages discuss cookery as a fine art linked to civilization and health, stressing balanced meals and practice. It covers methods for preserving foods, recipes like Quince Honey and Pineapple Cheese Salad, guidance on hospitality, and a poem emphasizing generous hosting and mindful etiquette for guests and hosts.
Carbolic Injection Treats Carbuncles Reported
An item cites Dr Edward H Ochsner in the New York Medical Journal noting carbolic act injections produced immediate pain relief and rapid healing for carbuncles. A fragmentary reading ends with an unrelated parable reference and unclear text.
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Poet’s Qualities and Parson’s Reproof
Fragmentary text appears to discuss a poet’s traits and a parson’s critique. It references taste, worldly intercourse, and refinement as subjects. Names or clear events are unreadable. no dates or locations are identifiable.
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Jason Brown
School Frocks For Fall The New Plain Yet Smart Styles
War or not, this fall introduces plain, practical school frocks for children from kindergarten to college girl. Woolen conservation featured as old garments are remade into new dresses with simple lines, practical pockets, and restrained trims. A dark serge dress with shoulder wraps and a right shoulder strap demonstrates durable, adaptable design, while chambray looks with white pique details show fresh touches. Navy serge combos with Georgette and panel backs highlight new model ideas. Dyeing tips emphasize cleaning and rinsing before coloring.
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Hand Sewn Undermuslins in Crepe de Chine and Cotton
Fashion notes praise hand sewing for undermuslins with crepe de chine and cottons in pink and flesh tones. Lux finishes include filet, lace, hemstitching, and beading. Sleeves vary from short kimono to sleeveless, with satin ribbons and bows as decorative touches. Parallel tucks and wide edging define gowns. straight silhouettes and practical utility coats dominate.
Cleaning and finishing advice for Whiting and floor stain
Whiting provides a method to clean Whiting treated furniture and woodwork. Use hot water and a flannel cloth to rub stains with the grain, then wash with warm water and dry. A durable floor stain made from coloring linseed oil and burnt amber is applied with a flannel pad, rubbed into the boards and polished in the usual manner.
Smart Fibus and Streamers Across the Buck Tie
A quirky note describes a new fibus with streamers long enough to cross the buck and tie there too, alongside other whimsical details about its appearance.
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