Carrying On in France by Letters from an American Soldier
LT. CURTIS WHEELER recounts two France life scenes from a letter home. A boy of ten guides a two-horse plow under strain, while a shepherd girl disciplines a guard dog as a lamb is rescued, illustrating endurance, duty, and the homeward gaze of Americans in France.
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Mothers of France Lead Quiet Flock in Portrait
A passerby recalls a young girl guiding a flock along a road with the confidence of a true caretaker. The sight, described with affectionate warmth, underlines the resilience and steadiness of young caretakers in a rural scene.
Mother of Men by Alice Ward Bailey Vigilantes
The poem urges a mother not to mourn as her sons go to war. It references the flag, drums, and honor, balancing sorrow with patriotic resolve. It evokes a mother’s heartbreak contrasted with duty, right, and heavenly purpose guiding the march of soldiers.
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Alice Ward Bailey
The
Vigilantes
Who is My Neighbor in Faith and Action
Devotional reading on Galatians 6 2 and 5 6 10 urges Christians to bear one another's burdens and act as neighbors. It cites biblical parables and verses from Luke 10 29 34 and emphasizes personal service, compassion, and support for teachers, guiding readers to live out love through deeds and sacrifice.
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Gale Jane Golden
Christ
God
Christin Kery
Epee
Ife
England
Conserving Food and Kitchen Tips From A Historic Menu
A long, fragmentary home economics piece offers guidance on selecting fish, keeping bread covered, and sanitizing ware. It includes practical cooking tips from tempering dishes to preserving jars, plus recipes and salad ideas like Wedding Salad and Veal and Chicken Salad, emphasizing frugality and safe handling.
Eels and foreman Dodgin encounter at brickyard
In Japanese fishing circles Margrett Eels for canned and oiled eels are discussed as coastal catches. A new brickyard foreman named Dodgin meets two workers who claim to be foremen, inviting him to sit and smoke.
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Bravado and the War by Robert Grant Vigilantes
A wartime opinion piece warns against bravado about American war prowess. It urges humility, notes the grim scale of the conflict, and cautions that Pershing’s Rhine crossing should await tangible progress. The author emphasizes the foe’s prowess and the high cost of victory.
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Rhine
United States
Berlin
Uni Sam
Don’t Sell Your Bond by Harold A. Lamb
An urging to hold Liberty bonds long term, warning against selling for quick cash. Advises using banks or brokers for loans against bonds, with loans paid back to reclaim the bond. Promises increasing value after the war, with high safety and interest, framing Uncle Sam’s securities as sound investments.
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Harold A. Lamb
Vigilantes
Sam
They shall not pass poem preview by Alison Brown
A fragmentary war era poem stresses resolve in Britain and America to stand firm against invasion. The lines invoke sacrifice and courage, pledging to defend liberty with steadfast hearts and collective resolve.
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Alison Brown
The
Vigilantes
Britain
France
Gofest
America
Moe
The Cry of Persian Teacher 171 Dispel Darkness
A reflective verse fragment contemplates light as the Creator's intention to dispel darkness. It urges walking in knowledge as light grows within and seeks the highest pinnacle of knowledge through a transforming, refining power.
Red Cross motor corps service reorganized nationwide
More than six thousand women join the Red Cross motor corps as six city units amalgamate into a unified national service. Washington announces standard rules, khaki uniforms replaced by Red Cross Oxford gray, and officers receive silver diamonds on shoulder straps. Cars will display white enamel pennants reading Motor Corps and carry driver IDs to secure right of way on official business.
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Motor Corps Service
Red Cross Motor Corps Service
Washington
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Hed Cross Motor Corps Service
M Service
Philadelphia
National Service League Motor Corps
Atlanta
New York City
Buffalo
Emergency Motor Corps
Orleans
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Steel Cross Motor Corps Service
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Suilleight
Georgette and Satin Dress Fusion At Fashion Show
The article describes a summer to evening gown built from beige georgette and black satin with wide bands and beaded trim. A narrow yoke, long flaring sleeves, and a black satin sash define the silhouette. Accessories include a hat with a black satin brim and panne velvet crown, suitable for summer or evening wear.
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Georgette
Khown
Center Winding Method and Darning Tip for Knitting
Instructions explain winding wool from the center using a tube to form a skein and securing ends. It covers winding direction, securing ends, keeping the tube in the ball for immediate use, and rolling multiple skeins. A darning tip suggests placing stiff glazed paper inside a sleeve to prevent catching the needle during underlaying.
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Wehengh
Dustless Mop Its DIY Soothe Handy House Hack
A frugal homemaker shares a do it yourself dusting mop method. Start with an old broom, strip the straw, cover with old stockings, and stitch strips around to thickness. Dip in a paraffin kerosene mix, then let dry for a ready to use mop.
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Seana
Lace in Lingerie Durability And Style Noted
Lace remains popular in fine garments and real filet lingerie, valued for its durability. Shoppers weigh wisdom in purchasing, considering how long delicate fabrics endure while maintaining charm.
Care of the Mop and Strips Instructions
A preservation note explains keeping the mop moist by rolling it tightly when unused and covering it with a paper bag to maintain moisture. The guidance emphasizes simple steps for extending mop life.
Designs Are Quilted Pleasing Dressmakers
Quilted designs captivate women, with elaborate quilting on chiffon taf feta used for collars cuffs patches girdles and on skirts. The fashion note highlights how reputation influences heritance among wearers.
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