Give Your Boy a Chance Inspiring tale of reintegration
Captain Samuels describes a lifelike rehabilitation story of a derelict with severed arms who rebuilds through education and work. The piece urges mothers wives and sisters to support disabled veterans with patient reeducation and job placement, praising curative workshops and strong employer backing.
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Arthur H. Samuels
Surgeon General's Department
Hohenzollerns
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Uncle Sam
Washington
Germany
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Red Cross League of Love by Edwin Markham poem
This piece praises a League of Kindness led by Edwin Markham and the Vigilantes, urging a worldwide brotherhood. It envisions the League as a conquering force of mercy that can outpace violence, offering cheering, saving arms and divine reach in times of suffering.
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RED Cross League OF Love
Edwin Markham
the Vigilantes
League of Kindness
Brotherhood
Corn versus Pork by Hamlin Garland in wartime food policy
Garland argues food conservation during war, suggesting reduced pork and livestock, greater corn usage, and scientific feeding. He cites Kellogg’s vegetarian logic, German rationing, and the need to double production to feed allies, ourselves, and maritime-blockaded regions.
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Kellogg
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North Sea
War Mother Verses A Son’s Toll Across the Sea
Street Talk presents a War Mother’s lament and resolve as she comforts a mother and son bound by distant conflict. The poem depicts a mother’s pride and pain, a vow to endure, and a shared courage across the sea. The lines juxtapose a mother’s heart with the battlefield drum and honor.
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Laura E. Richards
the Vigilantes
AN American Mother by Daniel M Henderson on a tube train
A mid age mother and friend discuss her son who has become a sergeant and awaits front line duty. The mother speaks with quiet pride and a hope he will do his part without fear, reflecting wartime resolve and parental sacrifice.
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Daniel M. Henderson
The
Vigilantes
August 18 Lesson From Acts On Church Growth
P B Rey presents a lesson for August 18 from the Bible Institute of Chicago. The study centers on Acts 2 and 4, detailing the early church’s growth through steadfast doctrine, fellowship, breaking of bread, prayer, and unity, plus the selection of deacons to address internal needs. The text emphasizes genuine conversion, continual learning, and active witness.
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Peter
Christ
Fellowship of the Apostles
A Cheerful Heart Keeps A Bright Greeting For All
The article urges every man to carry a cheerful heart and bright smile as a duty to country and fellow citizens. It notes pessimism harms community but argues hope can be nurtured through faithful daily duties and a wholesome faith in God and humanity.
Savory Notes For A Modern Home Cookery
A wartime home kitchen column offers preserved and new ways to use leftovers and basic ingredients. Recipes include a honeyed hominy pudding with dates, bean loaf with soy beans, chill con carne style beef dish, pork green beans, rabbit casserole, Bombay soup, rice and meat loaf, and croquettes, plus light desserts such as chocolate pears and pineapple Bavarian cream. It emphasizes conservation to aid troops and promotes wholesome simple meals.
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Movement For Conservation
Smallest Public Library Near London Stirs Interest
A tiny village lib rary claim draws attention as a newspaper clipping hung on a village wall. A white haired villager praises the "library" noting its value in modern life. Sunrise features praise of early risers whether in town or on the move and at sea.
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London
Vilage
Paris Gown Sets Trend for Afternoon to Evening Wear
Paris designers present a versatile black satin gown with silver embroidery that suits daytime and evening events. The piece features a straight overdress with a satin girdle and sash ends, a two-tier skirt, and an up riding black crepe georgette collar. Sleeves are full length with elbow-length detail, and silver embroidery and bands hint at future fashion trends.
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Paris
Fall Blouse Styles Bring Variety Beyond Wool Frocks
The article discusses timeless blouse options for fall, highlighting cotton and silk pieces that pair with skirts and suits amid wartime economy. It contrasts moderately priced blouses with lavish, handworked designs, noting georgette as a favorite and detailing two pictured models with beadwork and braiding. It also gives tips on using lace and edging in home sewing projects.
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Voile
Fine Batiste
Georgette Cr
Fan
Heavy Rest Robes and Albatross Fabrics for Home Gowns
The passage describes rest robes made from heavy materials like corduroy velvet and albatross for warmth and softness. It highlights fawn embroidered berths with flowers, scalloped lace edges, and pockets as enduring trimming features. Navy blue serge models also showcase faced pockets in satin.
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Albatross
Plaited Effects in Wool Sweater Styles
Wool sweaters rarely use plain weave and are knit to resemble checkerboard patterns, fancy stitches, or accordion plaited textures. This reflects period fashion emphasis on decorative knit structures and tailored detailing.
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Georgette
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