Born Diplomat in a Private Exchange of Names and Hats
A light domestic vignette features a couple discussing their baby’s resemblance to Harry, and a wife revealing a new cherished hat costing $25. They reminisce over a christening name choice and express mutual happiness at the growing connection with their child.
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Harry
Chicago Herald
Density of Population in the United States
Excluding the District of Columbia Rhode Island leads as the most densely populated state with 508.5 persons per square mile. Massachusetts New Jersey and Connecticut follow, each exceeding two hundred persons per square mile in density.
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Uncle Will’s Peace Maker in Surbiton Village
A backwoods illusion turns comic as an itinerant “International and Intercolonial Peacemaker” named Mr. Itt visits Surbiton. The town shows signs of quarrel easing, while Lydia and George reconcile after a staged mediation acheived with Uncle Will and Miss Barrett.
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Maltes e cat defeats hawk to save kittens on Northumberland farm
On a Northumberland Pennsylvania farm a large Maltese cat fought a hawk that swooped to grab a kitten from a manger. Themother cat mounted the hawk and they fought, feathers flew, and the hawk finally fled. The kittens were unharmed.
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Jabbie
Living for Others Opposes Selfish Living
The text argues happiness comes not from self interest but from serving others. It emphasizes that reliance on ego leads to unhappiness, while true fulfillment arises from contributing to others and placing their needs before one’s own.
Frozen desserts from ice and figs and chocolate
The article describes simple frozen treats including Frozen Fig Custard using eggs, milk, sugar, lemon, figs, and whipped cream. Frozen Chocolate made with chocolate, sugar, milk, gelatin, vanilla, and cream. Coffee Ice using coffee, sugar, eggs, and cream. and a Fig Charlotte Russe with figs gelatin milk sugar and ladyfingers. It gives practical steps to freeze desserts using ice and salt and provides preparation guidance for each item.
Savory Sauces and Gravy Techniques and Spicing
A guide to making flavorful sauces and gravies with browning methods, alternative liquids, and color enhancers. It details flavoring spices, drying salt, and building plain white sauce with butter flour and milk, plus variations for fish, oysters, and meat sauces.
Automobiles and War Boost American Industry
The automobile industry stands to gain lasting benefits from the European war. Britain and Russia purchase motor trucks is just one example, as American manufacturers will dominate the home market for years and hold an edge in South America. European makers face years to recover from war damage.
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Britain
Russia
South America
Armored cars prove highly valuable in European warfare
Youth's Companion reports armored motor cars as essential for outpost and scouting duties in western Europe. They are fast, quiet, and mobile with steel armor three sixteenths to a quarter inch thick, protecting engine, wheels, and vulnerable parts. Armaments include one or two machine guns and ammunition. crews of four to eight men carry rifles and revolvers. some models feature a steel superstructure and domed roof to deflect bullets and shrapnel.
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Solace and doubt amid a lover's death
A New York Sun snippet contends with consolation for Dora from Fred about her lover’s death. It notes that many have faced loss and suggests pes simism as a counter to hopeful beginnings ending badly.
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Fred
Dora
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Coffee’s grip on a life and a remedy found
A letter details a woman’s coffee addiction and health decline including rheumatism and headaches. After switching to Postum she reports full relief, steadier nerves, better digestion, and weight gain. The ad promotes Regular and Instant Postum from Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan with pricing and brewing notes.
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Postum Co
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Wellville
What made you clap in the tramcar
A humorous exchange about misinterpreting a signal in a tramcar leads to a joke on mistaken musical signs. Mr. Cumro x rhetorically explains he clapped while dozing, thinking his family’s musicale was at home. The quip highlights everyday social rituals and playful misunderstanding.
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Clean Haul
A witty remark alleges a clever thief left town after years in society. The speaker claims to grasp the method: the robber infiltrated high society to plunder it from within.
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Heirship and Wealth: Tales of Inheritance and Fortune
A cautionary note on wealth and legacy, suggesting that outward signs of success do not reveal true fortune. The author muses that even if men could relive life, they might not leave substantial sums for heirs to fight over.
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