His Turn to Command at Grimsby England
An elder Lincolnshire regiment corporal on leave in Grimsby was greeted by his son who had just earned a commission from Charterhouse School. The father saluted the boy who calmly replied Stand easy, dad. A terse exchange followed as a light moment during a wartime homecoming. A separate line notes a brick incident aimed at a girl named Seph, with a minor punchline about the hurt to her fingers.
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Grimsby
England
Lincolnshire Regiment
Charterhouse School
At the Opera and a New Auto Road Over Andes
A nightclub crowd praises a powerful tenor voice at the opera. In a separate item, Rollvia announces a new road project to lift autos over the Andes, climbing to 17,000 feet above sea level.
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Rollvia
Immense Sums Raised by Taxes in 1919 Plan
Secretary McAdoo urges Congress to raise about 8 billion dollars through taxation in the fiscal year 1919 to cover roughly one third of expected expenditures. He proposes a high war profits tax, higher taxes on unearned incomes, and heavy levies on luxuries to fund wartime costs.
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Washington
McAdoo
Kitebin
House
Ways and Means
Henderson blasts German labor stance in Commons
London reports Arthur Henderson declares in the House of Commons that Britain will not negotiate with German labor while opposing militarism. He urges uniting German people with democracies to thwart imperial militarists and prevent a sustained war burden on democratic nations.
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London
Arthur Henderson
House of Commons
Milarium
West
Russia
Ukraine
Roumenia
Finland
STRICT SEARCH FOR SPIES Along Delaware Capes
Secret Service men believe U boats communicate with people in the United States. A concealed radio station is being hunted near Lewes as seamen prisoners report wireless contact with Prussian agents ashore. The Lewes port is ordered closed for 24 hours and a woman is suspected of involvement.
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Secret Service
United States
Lewes
Del
Secret Service Sea
Delaware Capes
Ger
Tuan
Bakeries to Close Saturdays in ChicagoUproar Over National Telegraph Strike
Fragmented clippings report bakery closures citywide every Saturday and a nationwide telegraphers strike set by Sylvester Konenkamp to press for commercial telegraphers rights. Other items mention two brothers hiding from military service in London, an Indian uprising scare in Oklahoma, and mixed-blood conflict rumors, all reflecting era concern and unrest.
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London
Arthur
William Webb
Strita
Chicago
Sylvester J. Konenkamp
Commercial Telegraphere’ Usion of America
Swimming Suits for the Sport and Beach Use
A survey of bathing suit styles shows varieties from beachy outfits to practical wool swimwear. Describes fabrics, fits, and accessories, including knee-length coverage, narrow arm bands, and caps with white rubberized bands. Two pictured suits feature navy blue with stripes and gray white borders, designed for freedom and durability in water.
Styles in Summer Coats Feature Long Capes and Velvet Weave
Fashion notes highlight summer utility coats with long capes, detachable capes, and heavy warm weaves in beaver, blue, green, and gold. The spring version of velours and smooth broadcloth looks are shown, with collars high at the back and georgette crepe trim. Dark blue capes often include a vest or contrasting color, and fringe accents finish the look.
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Aftic
Brower
Georgette Crepe
Tening Up Gember Gowns In Chinese Mandarin Tulle
A fragmented note describes brightening a gown using colored tulle from Chinese mandarin sieves. Designers advise home crafters and couturiers on sleeve lengths and fabric tones. A blue satin gown for indoor wear may feature light sleeves and deep cocktail yellow accents.
A Psychological Fact About Gratitude and Wealth
A short reflection argues that contentment grows with appreciating what one has. It posits that satisfaction increases the more one values existing blessings and cautions that envy reduces one’s perceived share of good things. The piece frames this as a psychological truth tied to gratitude.
Fragmented OCR Note on Military Tailoring Craft
A garbled OCR fragment mentions elaborate millinery and ceremonial attire. It references a treeparent badrar and eumar sith eliding lines, with terms suggesting ceremonial garments. No clear persons, dates, or places are readable.
Western Canada crops raise hopes of a big harvest
Optimistic farmers describe favorable seed bed conditions and timely rains in the Prairie Provinces. J. D. McGregor of the Federal Food Board notes crops are in excellent ground with even moisture and strong germination. If weather stays favorable, an enormous crop is expected. The article also recalls historical notes on censorship in Russia and a remark on labor efficiency.
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Western Canada
Bow Op
J. D. McGregor
Federal Food Boar
Celgery
Prairie Provinces
Foc
McGregor
Caticura sample scalp treatment advertisement
Dandruff and itching relief described with Caticure Oistmest rubbed into the scalp to restore dry, falling hair. Next morning wash with Caticura Soap and hot water. Free samples offered by mail from Caticura Dept. X Boston. Advertisement notes price and availability.
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Caticura
Dept. X
Boston
Olotment
Fragmentary quotes on fate and invention in a tangled scene
A garbled dialogue fragment shows characters discussing fate and a supposed inventor. The text includes stray lines about excuses for not working and a warning about a dangerous site revealed by opening books, indicating a misread or corrupted passage.
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Libby
M‘neill & Libby
Conerit
Wonder
Seph
United States Department of Agriculture
Swift & Company
Union Stock Yarde
Ilinois
U.S.A
Kaiser
Henryetta
OM Hickory
Home Guarda
Cedar Rapids
Willian Mawerd
Zhoe
Ceberate
Enops
Mazeppe
Paris
Count Schirinsky
London Globe
E.pinkihead
Daisy Fly Killer
ST. Louis, BO. Ze
Serials
Laventies
Kramer
Carter
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