Remark on President Cleveland and political calling
A Washington Post reporter recalls R C Brown describing James A. Cleveland as a capable lawyer with no political instinct who preferred legal puzzles and abandonments over politics He noted Cleveland would have stayed in Erie if not pulled into public life and did not seek higher office.
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Air raids and detectors test British German air war
An American in British aviation tests a detector claimed to reveal approaching planes before sound. He notes British planes once dominate the noise but detects a change when German raiders approach. The Royal Air Force keeps men near the capital with ears to the device as alarms.
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Red Cross aid urged to save lives on battlefront
A wartime lecture contrasts two surgeons at a hospital, one swift and sure while the other delays, costing a wounded boy his life. The observer argues for faster care and more Red Cross funding, equipment, and ambulances to shorten time to treatment and save lives.
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Patriots in Brooklyn Knit Squares for Belgian Babies
A small group of Brooklyn children, described as patriots, lack funds but earnestly knit blankets for Belgian babies. One girl suggests twisting mittens into yarn squares, other kids contribute old clothing and scraps, turning shortage into a collective act of help and hope.
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Belgium
Prisoner’s bizarre claim as judge hears a violent outburst
A courtroom transcript shows the defendant denying murder intent while claiming a peaceful revolution sparked his rage. The exchange includes a defense remark about becoming overwhelmed after opposing autocracy, revealing a volatile defense posture amid the proceedings.
Best Way to Water Plants and Speech on Negation
A fragment notes Rey French, a botanist, experimenting with vegetable growing and finding steady drip watering best for many plants. It also discusses emphasis and negative statements, contrasting a firm repeated no with milder language for rhetorical effect.
Prayer of Vigilantes Seeks God’s Power to End Prussian Tyranny
A wartime prayer fragment urges divine aid to “avENGE and plundered land” and grant victory against Prussian tyranny. It appeals to God of hosts for strength, redemption, and the righting of wrongs in the fight.
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Woman's Gift in Wartime Solace and Martyrdom
A wartime poem fragment speaks of a woman offering emotional support and resolve while soldiers march. The speaker declines direct combat and highlights sacrifice, loyalty, and devotion as she honors fallen and fighting comrades.
Saqueeze the Juice of Lemons in Orchard White Lotion
A grocer claims three ounce bottles of Orchard White lemon skin brightening lotion are cheap at drug stores or toiletry counters. The ad urges massaging the lotion into the face and neck to make skin appear clear and white, promising a soft harmless result.
Teacher and Tommy Joke About Teamwork In School
A Philadelphia Evening Telegraph item recounts a social session where a teacher asks a public school class to estimate how long workers would take to complete a task if they teamed up. Tommy answers ten thousand years, joking that workers who do not cooperate will idle and spin tales.
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Philadelphia Evening Telegraph
Get Rid of Freckles With Othine Double Strength
An advertisement promises removal of freckles with Othine double strength claiming quick clear skin and a money back guarantee. It urges readers to ask for the double strength product and notes a notable campaign for beauty. A contrasting column discusses conflicting judge opinions on a husband kissing his wife. The Washington Herald cites a Canadian airplane firm employing only British subjects.
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World of Lilac: Lemoine's Garden Breakthroughs in War Time
The article recalls Victor Lemoine, amid 1871 turmoil in Nancy, cross breeding lilacs to aid morale. His wife propagated his plans due to his failing eyesight, leading to the famous wartime garden group and other plant recreations like the deutzia and welgella.
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Victor Lemoine
Nancy
France
Alsace- Lorraine
Lemoine
Bloom
Parsonage Sign Causes Humorous Community Stir
A lighthearted squib reports a new minister displaying a sign on the parsonage reading Spirits Rectified. The playful message sparks local amusement and conversation about the clergy’s sense of humor.
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Squab
Dubb Announces Run for Senate
Dubb declares candidacy for the Senate, saying he will mount a challenge. Critics doubt his pace and readiness, suggesting he may not move quickly in the race.
Springfield union seeks rent regulation during war
A labor union in Springfield asks the city council to regulate rents during wartime. Berlin plans to demand peace terms rather than negotiate them.
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