War era urges strict wheat economy and self denial
A Philadelphia Ledger style column urges voluntary food conservation to aid France and England in World War I. It praises self denial over bread cards, notes bakers and dealers must follow strict regulations, and highlights inventive strategies like seaweed fodder for horses. It critiques German aims and calls Americans to sacrifice amid shortages and rising class tensions.
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Picardy
Federe
Food Administration
Philadelphia Ledger
France
England
America
The Spring Afternoon Meeting With Sally Graham
A warm spring Saturday in the city follows Sally Oratam as she wanders a country road hoping for happiness. She encounters a glamorous sister of John Strong and an invitation to ride with the family, sparking a surprising reunion and a chance to meet John again.
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Wally
John
Gerald
Jackies
Sally
John Strong
Evelyn Caray
Sally Oratam
Belly
Slater
Sally Graham
Miss Graham
Tin
John” Strong
Edith
How Do You Like Your Burglars and Other Notes
A fragmented column mix discusses neighbors and minor quarrels over behavior and voting remarks. It mentions Reginald and a dog, a boy’s hutem, and a cryptic line about wealth and ciphers reflecting a large portion of the people.
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Reginald
Paeble Collarton
Cardus
Cardui
POKER DECK Hints and Biting Banter at The Stationers
A fragmentary exchange shows calling cards and playful mutterings about hats and wind. The Gorobler questions why the deck is full while Souther Prosperity Song and Fur to chew appear in the chatter. Mrs Stiles clarifies a hat staying put while a bat meets the pin.
Benjimmin Frank themed tale teased by scribbler
Wise Author hints at a historical novel about Benjimmin Frank while Ruyter asks about a giuvi vlegut bin. Berbbler admits confusion and fear about spelling the novel title.
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Benjimmin Frank
Ruyter
Giuvi Vlegut
Etrald
Going Bshing Caption Dialogue Snapshot
Fragmentary dialogue from an economics themed piece shows a casual exchange about affording a line and a socket related to consumption. Language is rough and incomplete, obscuring clear meaning. The readable pair hints at budgeting decisions and market constraints.
She Knew Him in Perishable Characters at the Hotel
A fragmented verse scene hints at a personal message found in a hotel setting with intimate addresses such as dear one and Neuri. The text evokes a sense of longing and written affection, suggesting a note or poetic line discovered among belongings.
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Neuri
Yun'd
Hotel Fegiater
A Woman's Way in Lampoon Satire
A fragmentary theatrical lampoon item references Mrs Biltoo and Mrs Tiltou in a playful dialogue about a husband’s gift. The snippet hints at satire and character notes within a period rag, with cryptic dialogue and social humor.
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Biltoo
Tiltou
Studying the Bible requires heart determination to read
A compact sermon urges readers to commit to reading the Bible despite busyness and distraction. It stresses heart resolve to let the Book define its terms, to let it speak to personal hearts, and to read and reread rather than treat it as mere literature. It cites Jesus and the Samaritan woman as examples of probing dialogue.
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Hank Ibielf
St. John
Terosalem
Gentle Leader Feels Fear About Meeting at Tent
A fragment describes hesitation to approach the Leader about fear of a looming issue. The narrator motions reluctance to wake him at his tent by eight, signaling anxiety over addressing concerns with authority. The tone implies a cautious, intimate power dynamic and unease in direct discussion.
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Omor
Official Food News at Indiana County Fairs and State Prices
Officials announce food displays at fairs will not hinder sugar allotments. Judges to rate exhibits on conformity to federal rules. Indiana food inspectors will check fruits and vegetables for war effort. New bakers’ quarters opened in Indianapolis. Farmers urged to sow normal rye acreage amid possible 1919 wheat shortage. County agents record wheat yields and threshed area for 1917 and 1918. Government seeks data on wheat costs and yields. No pork price guarantees, but minimum support of 15.50 per hundred pounds planned. Local milk price adjustments approved to 2.75 per hundred pounds with new bottle and pasteurized milk rates. Consumers urged to limit whipping cream use as conservation. Price disputes referred to citizen committee for adjustment aligned with state policy.
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Department of Neticulture
Food Administration
The
Hudsea
Merion
Circuit Court
Grant County
Aia
Marion
Inegest Bowling Works
Mart
Era
Marlow
Grant descendant sews chevrons and is promoted corporal
U S Grant a great grandson of a famed Union general earns corporal rank in the One Hundred and Second ammunition train of the Twenty sixth division. Harvard graduate and former Wall Street employee, he enlisted in the Seventh New York and later transferred. At promotion time he was driving an army truck. The family history links to General Frederick Dent Grant and another Grant, with Allied service to Colonel Roosevelt in the Spanish American War.
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U.S. Grant
U. 5
Spartanburg
Frederick ' S
Dent Grant
A., & Grant
Tittle
Roosevelt
Grant
Harvard
Wall Street
New York
Indiana Food Administration Warns Against Damp Wheat Purchase
The Indiana State Council of Defense Publicity quotes Dr. Harry E. Barnard, federal food administrator for Indiana, condemning threshing and buying damp wheat as contrary to food conservation. He warns dealers supplying damp wheat risk aiding foodstuff destruction.
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Indiana State Council of Defense Publicity
Food Administration
Harry E. Barnard
Indiana
Harry H. Barnard
Barnard
Dr. Baroond
Salem Democrat
Chamberlains Tablets for stomach troubles and constipation
An advertisement describes Chamberlains Tablets as remedies for stomach trouble biliousness and constipation. It encourages readers with any troubles to try the medicine to see its effects, noting a low cost per dose.
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Chamberlain
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