Peach of a Punch in Small Ramsey Milholland Tale
Ramsey Milholland recalls his Civil War grandfather as a Decoration Day parade scene sets memory. In school he dislikes arithmetic while Dora Yocum and Milla Rust contrast his precocity and bitterness. The high school years bring a dramatic romance, marriage, and a World War debate reshaping fate.
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Ramsey Milholland
Ramsey
Dora Yocum
Dora
Pilenic Ramsey
Milla Rust
Milla
State University
Mitchell
Milholland
Colburn
Linski
Brother Mitchell
Fred
Wall Street
Craig
Ole Craig
Europe
United States
Germany
Brother Milholland
Yocum
Lumen debate erupts as freshman interrupter hails chaos
A heated Lumen Society session collapses into chaos when freshman Linski interrupts the debate arguing capitalism and war errors, prompting adjournment and a tense aftermath amid campus chatter about the incident and the participants.
Universal Tropic Food: Breadfruit Flour in New York Markets
The breadfruit tree yields flour used in New York groceries. The yuka flour is sold in cartons, pale grayish white and slightly alkaline, with taste softened by cooking. Fresh fruit is elongated like a plantain. dried ripe fruit sweetens like a Smyrna fig. The tree-grown flour and its dried form feed millions in the tropics.
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Tropics
Tropical America
New York
New York Herald
Consider the Reader and the Purpose of Publishing
Brander Matthews argues books should serve readers, not merely express the author. A work's value lies in pleasing or profiting readers, not in vanity. The writer’s personality enriches the text, but publication should benefit those who read it.
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Brander Matthews
The Use of Friends Reflected in a Wry Exchange
In a witty exchange, the speaker notes that friends quickly provide new work when one job ends, joking that this prevents him from needing to borrow money. The Boston Transcript highlights the ironic ease of support among acquaintances.
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Boston Transcript
Declaiming Emmett Speech Ends In Laughter
The speaker faltered during Robert Emmett’s death oration, paused mid line, and resumed after the audience mistook the ending. He delivered the final words with haste, red with embarrassment, while avoiding further theatrics.
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Robert Emmett
Red Cross Ball Blue boosts table linen wear
The war has made table linen very valuable. The use of Red Cross Ball Blue will add to its wearing qualities. Use it and see. All grocers.
Barracks Musketry Drill Sparks Banter About Fine Sight
On a British barracks square troops drill as a sergeant quizzes a new recruit. The recruit replies with a wry joke about a very big boat full of sergeants sinking in mid ocean, highlighting humor amid training.
Cuticura Ad Promises Soothing Scalp and Clear Skin
Advertisement claims Cuticura Ointment soothes itching and dandruff when rubbed on spots, followed by Cuticura Soap shampoo with hot water. Recommends making these products part of daily toilet routine to achieve clear skin and soft white bands.
Average Farm Size and Acreage Trends in 1920
Statistical data shows the average size of a farm in 1920 was 148.2 acres versus 138.1 in 1910. Improved land per farm averaged 78.6 acres in 1920, up from 75.2 in 1910. An advertisement promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery for postnatal strength and general vitality.
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Detroit
Mich
Dr. Pierce
Jessie Buckle
Za St. v
Heigheen, Hood Drug Store
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D. Yocum
Belgium
Lumen Society
Fred Mitchell
Chicago
Chaiman
Cholmuny
Red Cross
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Ramsey Miholland
Abe Sendesterde
Herder
Ede
Stent
Nesteste
China
Fightin
Gee, Gost
Wallop
Laplet
Nou
Tomarra
Heh Teya
Kodaks
Lincoln Pt Photo
Co. Dept. K
St. Lincoln, Neb
Louisville Courier-Journal
Mrs. Jessie Buckley
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