President's Widow in War Work Amid Global Tensions
Thomas J. Preston, widowed by Grover Cleveland, has been elected to the National Security League's Executive Committee. The piece highlights her wartime efforts and the broader mobilization of public support against Germany, reflecting ongoing American resolve and the activism of prominent figures in national security outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. J. Preston, Jr
Grover Cleveland
Security League Committee
Thomas J. Preston
National Security Langue
Ao Hanarsid
Mawford Thie Exout
Athol Lony
Do Not Meddle With Your Ears Sayings on Music Education
A fragment argues ear anatomy and medical care should not be meddled with by lay advice. It laments public attitudes toward ear health and music in schools, suggesting cautious treatment and warning against neighborly intervention. The piece critiques views on gender and singing, noting music as diversion rather than salvation.
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Kymen
Samantha
Nhoreat
Atlantic
Fancy Quilt Exhibition Ad Baptist Ladies Aid Society
The Baptist Ladies Aid Society displays a beautiful crazy silk quilt in B S Webb's store window. The sale ends in May with bids already at 815.00 to start. Society wives contribute 10 percent. all proceeds go to the Red Cross Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Ladies Aid Society
B.S. Webb
Sie
Sil Dhis Society
Great Wheat Stocks Isolated Across Allied Nations
Article discusses global wheat shortages and rationing, noting large stockpiles in Australia and Argentina and efforts by Allies to secure wheat exports. It cites January totals and April additions, with stocks of 11 to 12 million bushels available for export, while concerns about global supply persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alles
United States
Agatralia
Argentina
Australia
Tna
Jing Sein
Cero
Health is Wealth in An Antediluvian School Case
An incident at a troubled school reveals concerns about weather, discipline, and pupil attendance. The principal warns of action against the teacher and outlines measures to keep students safe and engaged during cold, damp days. Parents are urged to support training and regular exercise to aid student behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evalethias
Welrar
Dovink
All the Colonels Could Unite to Solve Mobilization Issue
A witty line from Puck notes that if male persons answering to the title Colonel could be mobilized as a compact body, military preparedness would be solved by their cohesive force. The quip underscores the value of disciplined leadership in national defense.
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Ernie Bling
Shostraiiers
Hess
Puck
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