Orchards and Nurseries Wiped Out in Northern France
A French observer describes German destruction of orchards nurseries and gardens in northern France Belgium Poland Serbia and Roumania. The piece details systematic razing trees uprooted roofs blown and walls torn with ax and saw and notes plans in London to fund orchard restoration and new planting with British cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Belgium
Poland
Serbia
Roumania
London
Country
Homme
Reims
Verdun
Nojon
la Petite
Our Fair Weather Friends
A narration about a rich girl who loses wealth and status after her father dies. Her so called friends abandon her during hardship, but she earns a secretarial diploma, gains a responsible job, and a good salary proving true character emerges under trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret J
Sangster
Christian Herald
Musical Conductors and the Quiet Power of Gesture
A Christian Science Monitor essay lauds Hans Richter among great conductors. It recounts a Tristan und Isolde prelude moment where Richter, with right hand time beating and left hand over his heart, obtains oboe players’ responsive playing through simple, clear nonverbal cue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Richter
Christian Science Monitor
Richter
New Year's greetings from Canada leaders and provinces
The message highlights Canada’s wartime effort and fiscal support as of 1917 and early 1918. It notes Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta leaders stressing prosperity, sacrifice, and willingness to bear further burdens, with figures on bonds and troop commitments and optimism for the war’s outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannockburn
England
Truffaut
United States
Canada
T. C. Norris
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Martin
Messa Aden
Alberta
Acres
Chas. Stewart
War Camouflage Creates Hidden Front Line Art
A young pupil named Bessie asks for credit as she presents a drawing the teacher initially misses. The child explains the piece depicts a war front with a long line of ammunition wagons camouflaged from view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie
Boschee's German Syrup Advertised For Cough Relief
Boschee's German Syrup promises to quiet coughs ease throat and lung inflammation and reduce bronchial irritation leading to two restful nights. It is described as a wonderful prescription aiding nature and general health, useful for lung trouble asthma croup bronchitis and sold worldwide for fifty two years in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Adv
New Year Whiskered Figure Asked to Represent 1919
A playful exchange questions if the New Year can be represented by a growing whiskered figure. The bright child contemplates whether a new year can outgrow and replace the old one in twelve months, noting the rapid changes.
Dodd's Kidney Pills Praised By Illinois Woman
Mrs. Julia Browning of Mulberry Grove Illinois writes that after eight months of rheumatism bladder inflammation and swelling she found relief with Dodd's Kidney Pills she took three boxes and now recommends the remedy to friends praising its proven benefits and urging others to avoid substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Browning
Mulberry Grove
Ill
Dodd
Doing His Part in a Humorous Exchange
A brief humorous dialogue shows a master asking Sam if he has married and gone on a honeymoon. Sam replies affirmatively and explains he traveled to neighbors’ houses to help with his wife’s washing duties. The exchange captures dialect and household humor.
Halls Catarrh Medicine Claim and Piles Cure Ad Snippet
An advertisement fragment promotes Halls Catarrh Medicine claiming to build up the system cleanse the blood and reduce colds with a 10000 cure guarantee. It also mentions Paso Ointment for piles claiming relief in 6 to 14 days and includes assorted quips and ad lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo, Ohio
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