Bride of Battle 9 A War Tale of Deception and Duty
In the trenches Mark Weston faces Kellerman a rival officer accusing him of treachery while Ada Kenson seeks secrecy. Hartley vanishes during a march prompting an inquiry and Kellerman uses covert authority to detain Weston until a critical rescue mission turns up amid dangerous deception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Kenson
Mark
Kellerman
Hartley
War Department
Army
Annette
Monsieur le Soldat
Kenson Oman
Washington
Weston
O. C
Kellernen
Ile
Wien
Ife
Supply and Transportation Department
Red Cross
lKcellermaun
Harley
Keyes
Captain Keyes
Wallace
War Office
Baines
Shle
Curious Cape Cod Toad Homing Tale Remains Unproven
A ragged, anecdotal reminiscence recalls experiments on toads’ homing instinct from Cape Cod to Somerville. The narrative cites Professor Storpo and Professor Sharp, cites Wakefield and Saugus trips, and mentions gout and uric acid remedies. A coy closing exchange shows a child’s neighborhood critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Cod
Mutter
Tim Tie
Tina
Storpo
Deston University
Prexticetown
Sharp
Dean
Toston
Sauevalle
Cape Cad
Sinirp
Somerville
Che Eothietom
Saugus
Hoppine
Wakefield
Boston
First Call For Winter Weatherproofing for Barns and Sheds
The notice urges quick repairs to barns hog houses and poultry shelters to withstand winter weather. It recommends open sash windows more light inspect roofs and ensure cattle barns and shelters are safe. It advertises a full stock of lumber storm paper and building materials available for immediate purchase.
Ledger of poor fund and road dragging bills itemized
The document lists payments to the Orphans Home Stromsburg and Nebraska Inst for Feeble Minded for wards clothing and care, plus coal and supplies. It then details a long slate of road dragging bills paid to numerous individuals, totaling many dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Brandt
Stromsburg
Nebraska
Stromsburg Brick Co
Benson
Peoples Grocery
New Year Greetings and Local Notices From York Area
The bulletin records New Year social visits among York area residents including D. H. Westfall and family, R. L. Cox and W. F. Nie man at J. Cox home, and L. M. McGinnis listing a December 9 public sale of an 80 acre Polk County farm. It also notes Mrs. Will Wurtz recovering from influenza and others contracting the illness, plus local business travel and prices of 19th century agricultural goods and wheat with wartime discussion on farm tool costs and supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Becker
Stromsburg
Will Wurtz
D. H. Westfall
York
I. T. Samuelson
Omaha
I. T
Greppin
Fairmont
R. L. Cox
W. F. Nieman
J. Cox
York New Year’s Day
L. M. McGinnis
Polk
Northern
Chicago
Industr Ia
New Year Reverie and Resolve
A verse by Christina Rossetti reflects a somber farewell to the Old Year and a hopeful, resolute greeting of the New Year. The speaker asks what the coming year will bring, seeking honesty and a boost on the rugged road toward heaven.
Recipe for Gray Hair
Instructional note claims a home remedy to darken gray hair using Rum Barbo Compound and a liquid ingredient. Described as mixed by a druggist or at home at low cost with a box providing directions for use and gradual darkening of streaked gray hair.
Washington White House New Year Receptions Through History
A historical reflection on New Year receptions at the White House from Dolly Madison to later presidents. It notes prominent guests, bands, and the lordly atmosphere, including Mrs Madison hosting and the diplomatic courtesies extended to visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrows
Marine Corps
Dolly Madison
Washington
White House
January First Kept From Roman Tradition
The practice of New Year’s Day originates with the Romans and was adopted by early Christians. Initial observance included penitential rites, but by the eighth century the church ended the three day fast and resumed the jovial customs that persist today.
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Bride OF Battle
W. G. Chapman
Arthur Garrod
TI. Strauss
Trof Strauss
Dr. Pierce
Lutel
Buffalo
N.Y
Lithia
Dept
Naubert
Robert
Farmers Union Co-Op, ‘Sociation
NASA
Sene
F. C. Johnson
R. H. Thesing
Bide
R. E. Covey
Tai
Reuben F. Anderson
P. E. Shostrom
Wees
C.F. Westman
Gust A. Peterson
Anton Heimer
Birger Gulbrandson
Ty. Kreis
David Hernbloom
August Fickel
Sam Eschler
Sesseess
J. H. Thompson
Seea
F. T. Bennett
Eeseeees
George Keebaugh
Homer Fellows
G. W. Cannon
W. P. Miller
Cseeeeeeees
A. E. Anderson
S. G. Bennett
Ceeeeeane
Nels G. Nelson
Nels
John Paulson
C. W
Reuben Lundstrom
Ed. Wamsley
S. Fi Law
Weees
Herman Richter
Robert Knapp
Ween Ees
J. E. Gondwinger
Frank M. Bloom
T. J. Skidmore
Gilbert Johnson
J. A. Johansen
Louis Meacham
J. Krumbach
Wahnel
H. P. Dittmer
Sophie
Christir
N Rossetti
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