Banker presses Dexter Baldwin on Smith and dam deal
In Brewster City Kinzie rooms Baldwin for a last chance to back the compromise with Stanton. Kinzie reveals Smith is an outlaw with a price on his head and urges Baldwin to fire Smith or face ruin. Baldwin challenges the tale and warns Kinzie of a moneyed standoff before departing.
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John
Smith
Timanyoni
David Kinzie
Brewster City National
Dexter Baldwin
Dexter
Baldwin
Kinzie
Missouri
Dave
Miss Richlander
Hophra House
Topaz
Stanton
John Smiths
Montague
Watted
J. Montague Smith
Brewster
National
Mr.Stanton
Whit
Dam Construction Near Finish Amid River Tensions
As carpenters place forms for the final wall section, workers push toward completion while guards patrol both riverbanks. Smith consults with Miss Richlander and banker Minzie, probing loyalties and risky alliances as flood plans accelerate the dam project.
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Starbuck
Smith
Wiliams
Fettle
Martin
Hophra
Miss Richlander
Jibbey
Vera Richlander
Corona Baldwin
Hophra House
David Minzie
Brewster banker battles identity of two Smiths at law
In a Brewster parlor scene, Kinzie presses Miss Richlander on whether two men named Smith are the same. Jibbey debuts as Tucker, a Lawrenceville banker’s son, while Stanton and Baldwin maneuver over a bank dispute and a looming compromise. The tale shifts to charity plans for WWI soldiers and Christmas boxes.
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Miss Richlander
Smith
David Kingie
J. Montague
John
Brewster Smith
Lawrenceville
Jibbey
David Kinzie
Tucker
Mr. Kinzie
Brewster City
Kinzie
Cincinnati
Verda
Cinci
Richlander
Brewster
Portieres
Starbuck
Crawford Stanton
City National
Stanton
Baldwin
Dexter Baldwin
Timanyoni
Save That Skirt That Spots A Smart Refresh
A Woman's Home Companion writer suggests reviving old skirts with a panel and belt of contrasting materials. For plain fabrics add a crosswise panel or stripe, and in suits pair with contrasting collar and cuffs. Matching materials can be ideal but is often near impossible.
Census snapshot shows Denmark population growth in 1916
Denmark counted 2,920,000 inhabitants on February 4 1916 an increase of 163 000 since 1911. Frederiksberg county holds 605 000 residents while 74 other cities total 604 000 Rustic areas total 1 711 000 with Aarhus Odense and Aalborg as major towns Esbjerg seaport rose to prominence amid war impacts.
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Denmark
Kingdom
Copenhagen
Frederiksberg
Aarhus
Odense
Aalborg
Esbjerg
Rules for Proper Living
Charity should be the habit of our estimates kindness of our feelings benevolence for our affections cheerfulness of our social intercourse generosity of our lying improvement of our progress prayer of our desires fidelity of our self elimination being and doing good of our entire life.
Ribbon Trends In Afternoon Gowns Shape Fashion
The article notes how ribbon trimming dominates current gowns with designers using wide satin and maire ribbons to embellish afternoon and evening wear. It describes a brown satin underdress with crepe georgette tunic, ribbon plaits, narrow bands, and decorative cuffs, showing how ribbon structure defines waist and bodice with intricate plaiting and embroidery accents.
Child’s Hat Stands Out With Original Mushroom Wreath
A charming children’s model features a tete de negre style hat with a wreath of small natural colored mushrooms. Four close fitting Élodie shapes show minimal adornment. ribbon rows and silk strips form the shape, a narrow ruche of ribbon and occasional tiny floral wreaths add a finishing touch.
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Tete de Negre
No Vermonters in Heaven Poem Stirs Rail Station Crowd
An item in the American Magazine notes a wall pinned poem titled No Vermonters in Heaven in a nearby rail station marketplace. It mocks the idea that Vermonters will stay beyond death, with Saint Peter at the gate welcoming them and sending them on.
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Vermont
American Magazine
Peter
The Hat Brim Axiom Challenged by Older Women
An art discussion questions the idea that women over thirty need a brim to shade eyes. The claim is labeled an artistic axiom, yet it is reportedly broken by many women over fifty, while still considered a safe statement to defend.
Fragmentary verse on mountains and Vermont's loss
A poetic fragment recalls someone offering crowns and harps, only to find them gone back to the hills and forests of Vermont. The speaker laments that no celestial bliss could compensate for this loss of Vermont's upland pastures and rushing brooks.
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Vermont
Kansas City Journal Quotation Highlights Frugality
The Kansas City Journal cites a remark about someone who never spends money except on the day and always asks for change. This brief excerpt captures a character trait and recurring habit in a concise nod to a local saying.
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Kansas City Journal
Western Canada Land Taxes Push Settlers to Farm
The piece argues that non cultivated Western Canadian lands face low taxes, prompting owners to sell to settlers or develop farms. With rising grain prices and high profits, many buyers plan to move in spring, taking advantage of favorable terms and years of manageable payments.
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Western
Canada
Western Canada
Te Ae
United States
Church Pension Fund Oversubscribed by 75 Percent
The Church Pension Fund sent final returns to J. P. Morgan treasurer of the five million dollar fund for retired Episcopal clergymen. Subscriptions totaled eight million seven hundred twelve thousand dollars, with five million one hundred sixty four thousand five hundred fifty five already paid. The fund, second only to the Red Cross in size, was the largest raised for a single purpose in America and took one year. The goal was five million, but oversubscription was sought to strengthen backing.
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Church Pension Fund
J. P. Morgan
Red Cross
America
Fuund
Question on habits from a hometown remark in Kansas City Star
A reader quotes Rifey Rezzidew bragging about a cousin in Kansas who supposedly never drinks smokes or gambles or visits burlesques. Burt Blurt questions the relevance of the cousin's location as a point of pride.
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Kansas
Rezzidew
Big Burg
Burt
Kansas City Star
New York August Deaths From Street Accidents Rise
New York records show 61 deaths in street accidents in August with autos killing 19 persons. The figures highlight deadly pedestrian and vehicle incidents in the city streets.
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New York
Censors Target German Language Publications in Bismarck
Local authorities in Bismarck target German language publications raising concerns over public discourse. Officials cite alleged violations and promote enforcement steps while publishers respond with questions about legality and press freedom.
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Bismarck
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