How the War Came to France and America
A review praising Henry Van Dyke and Gerard for wartime memoirs. It notes Van Dyke’s journey near the Luxembourg border, observes early mobilization signs along the German rail line, and asserts the war of 1914 was inevitable and drawn to the United States. It laments missed historical bits and calls the memoirs eye witnessing accounts of how war began.
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Henry van Dyke
Netherlands
Luxembere
Germany
Little Brook
Empire
van Dyke
Longwy
Verdun
Paris
French
France
Junkers
Gerard
Berlin
England
Luxemburg
America
Kerensky's Courage Against Cowardice in War Address
A reflective piece extols Kerensky as a war minister who confronted mutiny and German propaganda with fearless rhetoric. It cites his stance on freedom, duty, and suppressing cowardice, noting his firm rebuke of a deserter and demand for discipline. The narrative links his resolve to enduring lessons for both Russia and America.
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Russia
Premier Kerensky
America
Lincoln
Kerensky
Rail commissions to meet on coal freight rate hike
Jefferson City Mo Aug 29 The Town State railroad commission will meet Sept 11 in a joint session with the state public service commission to consider applications of railroads in Missouri and neighboring state for a fifteen cents per ton increase on coal and coal products freight rates.
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Jefferson City
Town State Railroad Commission
Sion
State Public Service Commission
The Jealousy of Little Mrs Peter Rabbit
Thornton W. Burgess narrates Little Mrs Peter Rabbit as jealousy drives suspicion. Peter keeps a Green Forest secret, spurring Mrs Peter to deploy Sammy Jay to spy and uncover his activity. Sammy’s envy mirrors the tale of concealed truths and fragile trust.
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Mrs. Peter
Thornton W. Burgess
Peter Rabbit
Peter
Green Forest
Rabbit
Sammy
Sammy Jay
FOR WAR GARDENS Cabbage heads and frost care tips
Cabbages endure frost and should be cared for continually even when small. If older heads burst, push them over at the root to break growth on one side and check it. Keep cabbages growing as long as possible as they store poorly until cold weather arrives.
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Mrs. Gobbler
Green Forest
Peter
Mrs. Peter
Sammy Jay
Briar Patch
Sammy
Testimonials for medicines by Lydia E Pinkham Company
Unsolicited letters from women describe relief from displacements inflammation ulcers irregularities nervousness weakness stomach troubles and melancholy after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The company checks letters for accuracy and ensures consent before publishing.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Explorer Daniel M Wise Returns Home, Says Wife
In Williamsport, Mrs. Daniel M Wise, wife of the explorer allegedly awaiting death in a Brazilian jungle, says her husband is on his way home and not in danger. A letter from Wise described an accident that fueled the death in the Amazon area on June 29, but his wife asserts the correspondence shows he is safe and returning.
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Williamsport
Daniel M. Wise
True hero brings a friend home on wash day
A concise reflection on heroism describing a man who offers hospitality by inviting a friend to dinner despite the chores and chores of wash day, highlighting everyday generosity as a noble act.
Election of Officers in Junior Home Guards
A humorous school note recounts the vacation day election for the Junior Home Guards. Genrul-Andy Anderson leads, with officers and privates like Brigham Wigglesworth and Fatty Bellowes. The drill follows the voting, Fatty as private finds it lonely, and plans to improve morale with a school bell cue and a mock army roundup.
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Jewnlor
Genrul
Andy Anderson
Ex Brigham
Sekind
Phil Wigglesworth
Kernul
Haynea
Kernel
Torp Stebbins
Steve Hardy
Bull Hickey
Hen van Ness
Walt White
Willie Eustus
Sarjunt
Jimmy Hannigan
Sarijunt
Patsy Hannigan
Extry Sarjunts
Hannigans
Extry
Stebbins
Privat
Fatty Bellowes
Fatty
Andy
Kiser
Pritty
Lonesome
Anny Offis
Wate
Milliken
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H. T. Webster
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Anon
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Whig
Paul West
New
Wrank Moner
S. Wish
Mercantile Bank
Home Loan Co
Orpheum
Hampshire St
Mr. Hoover
Quincy Gas, Electric & Heating Company
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