Rise and Fall of the River Pilot
The piece details the river pilot profession in the antebellum era, noting high pay and authority aboard steamboats, Twain’s river sketches, and a later shift to rigid government apprenticeship rules under Secretary Redfield. It laments shortages of young pilots, unappealing river careers, and looming qualification gaps as freight waterways and federal support evolve.
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Ava
St. Lewis
Mark Twain
Witel
Clemens
Athaetic Monthly
Mask Twain
Redfield
Department of Commerce
Ss Department
Miashing Tiver Naviga
Frei
Exemption Evils and the Danger of Slackers
A critical look at exemption boards and the British system. The piece argues resignations hide cowardice and favors favoring the indispensable, with concerns over boards ruling on indispensability. It cites military representatives in England and warns of biased exemptions, urging independent boards and scrutiny to prevent injustices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nobedy
England
The Call to Action for Wounded in Battle
Quotes from Infantry Drill Regulations push soldiers to forego rescuing wounded as skulkers. The Red Cross campaign and Paris ambulance crews are praised for saving many at night, showing the need for efficient sanitary service and rapid care behind the lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry
Red Cross
Paris
Peter Tells the Truth and the Buzzard Nest Question
Peter Rabbit questions Ol Mistah Buzzard about a possible nest and truthfulness drives the exchange. Mistah Buzzard jokes about a nest, tests Peter's honesty, and the dialogue ends with lingering curiosity about the Buzzards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Rabbit
Mistah Buzzard
Peter
Ol’ Mistah Buzzard
FOR WAR GARDENS Save seeds from strong beans and corn for next year
The garden maker is advised to mark and save extra strong and prolific plants for seed. By saving your own seed you can ensure high quality planting stock for the next season amid possible seed shortages. Even ordinary gardeners should consider saving seed to guard against next spring’s shortages.
Russian setbacks halt major offensive hope
London reports Major General Maurice, wartime director of operations, says Russian lines stable may prolong the war. A wider collapse could force retreats across large areas and shift responsibility to allies and the United States. He notes Russians must show deeds to back good intentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
F. C. Maurice
War Office
Associated Press
West Front
Russia
United States
Vacation by Pagl West Brings Revival Night at Blaney's Grove
Friday night at Blaney's Grove revival drew a crowded crowd with many baptisms. A reformed drunkard led the meeting and urged forgiveness, recounting past sins. Henry Hood admitted misdeeds before promising better conduct, while a parrot caused a comic scene as Andy Anderson watched from a back seat. Mister Brigham urged continued reform and noted quieter village behavior and less vandalism as fruit ripens.
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Blaney’s Grove
Mister Brigham
Manny
Thare
Hennery Hood
Henry
Miss Cushman
Andy Anderson
Andy
Stuffy Balch
Stuffy
Be Prepared Recipes for Catsup and Condiments
Recipes describe making tomato catsup grape catsup cucumber cat sup and general directions, with quantities for ripe tomatoes onions peppers and spices. Processes include skinning boiling straining reducing sealing in bottles and corking, plus variations with vinegar sugar salt and spices for each type. Specific steps mention time boiling washing peeling and grinding and final bottling.
American Tanker Fights Off U-Boat Near French Coast
An American gasoline laden tank steamship reported a running fight with a German submarine on July 10 near the French coast. After a torpedo was launched and the U boat's deck gun fired 21 times, the tanker escaped destruction by superior speed and arrived at an Atlantic port with officers attesting to the encounter.
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Atlantic
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Jie
By Webster
Tex
Dany
H. T Webster
Anialann Stowiacs
Thorntod W. Burgies
Mizyah
OY Mistah Buzzard
Mrs. Buzzard
Mistah Bureard
Brer Rabbit
Mrs. Buzgaard
Blacky
Crow
Redtail
Ol Mistah Buzzard
Hoacy
Bradfield Regulator Co
Dept J
Lartcar
Atlanta
Reta Crt Bank Ci Ana & Service
Pagl West
Special Parcel Post Service
Weeks Bros
Fifth and
Jersey Streets
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