Women Warriors Through History and War Fronts
A sweeping overview traces women fighters across ages and armies from Napoleon’s era to World Wars and civil conflicts. It highlights notable figures such as Molly Pitcher, Deborah Sampson, Lydia Darrah, Joan of Arc, and others, noting their roles as combatants, spies, or nurses, and recalling portable episodes from Waterloo to Garibaldi’s campaigns and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denis Smith
Royal Engineers
Inter
Dorothy Lawrence
Spain
Adelila
Waterloo
Valley Forge
Molly Pitcher
Ludwig
John Hagen
Washington
Monmouth
Deborah Samson
Massachusetts
Robert Shirlieff
Lydia Darrah
Philadelphia
Howe
What Do You Expect From This War
Fifteen year old Roslyn Somer of Flemington New Jersey asks readers what they personally wish to win from the war. She hopes for justice against Japanese and Nazi horror, safe return of loved ones, and a world united in peace. The piece invites letters of up to 200 words with full name address and age, to win a prize while encouraging reflection on wartime goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roslyn Somer
Flemington
N. J
Mt. Les Win
Roslyn
Elsie
Robinson
Convist Slases
Myra
Gir
Sallie
Harry
Treman
Sailie
Boor Poy
Elias
Tye
Precious
Amin
Young America by Elsie Robinson on marital freedom in modern life
The piece compiles reader letters and replies about husbands gaining personal freedom. It argues for trust and mutual respect, urging wives to allow spouses time with friends, avoid jealousy, and accept individual interests. Contributors from Arkansas and Mississippi share views, emphasizing love, partnership, and reasonable inquiry without mistrust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Robinson
Reedet Jackson
Hotfas
Ark
Ahtabene
Rachel
Myra and Sallie Plot a Rich Quick Romance
A scheming young man pretends to love Myra to gain her wealth and later plans a quick Atlantic City honeymoon. Myra learns Sallie’s fortune hinges on an odd clause about her late husband. The revelation upends the trio’s promises as motives collide and money dictates fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Ashe
Harry Tifled
Myra
Aly
Myta
A Night of Theatre Reviews From 1843 Era Circuits
A compact survey of several theatrical productions and performers. It notes reactions to shows like Winged Victors Sonja Hollie and Life With Father, mentioning audience reactions and ticket practice while recalling hold-overs and reappearances from past seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiea
Sonja Hollie
Mothers-In-Law Day Campaign and Pop Culture Snippets
A Spokane group advocates June 30 as Mothers-In-Law Day, with Gene Howe of Amarillo among early backers. The item mixes quips on love, color, and postwar dreams, plus notes on Kentucky Derby lore, film stars June Havoc and Richard Dix, and a 1943 US Post Office profile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Gene Howe
Amarillo
Tex
Wee
Tane Star
June Havoc
Gomedienne
June
Iwenty
Conchita Cintron
Moexlen
Conchita
Richard Dix
Joan Crayford
Ea Omage Department 7
Symuilvana
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ew York “Cavalcady
Armen
Russia
China
Yugoslavia
England
United States
WACS
WASPS
SPARS
Taiks Courageous
Iscalie
Napoleon
Air Service
Marie M. S. Blanchard
Ruth Lew
U. S. Aviation Corps
Katharine
Marjory Stinson
Penos
Mme, Notelierexa
Min Baile
Bary Dixon
Angelique Bruton
White Marsh
Gowrie
Loreta Jannete
Velasquez
Cuba
South
Tere
Sarah Taylor
Tennessee
Mary Ellen Wise
Indiana
Amy Lil Twbridge
Michigan
Otters
Nancy Hart
Stonewall Jackson
Belle Boyd
Jackson
Agostina
Saragassa
Joan of Arc
Jane de Bellr
Ville
France
Marietta Giuliani
Berminta Manel
Garibaldi
Madeline de Vecheras
Montreal
King Ventures
Synalenle
Rembrandt
Young America
Much Creedon
Tin Rigg
al Morning
Ila
Bueh
Huner Lee
Camp van Dorn
Shin
Emer Tee Pilgrim
Post Ordnance
Cathy van Dam
Rachel Jackson
Church St
Springs, Ark
Bernard Wakand
Cpl
Bernard P. Zinkand
Canin Bowie
Texas
Mac Cudiwell
Bartow
Pin
Tim
Mac. Cadwell
Mark Hellinger
Harry Narn
Oded
Balle
Bnd
Harrys
Fran
Arthur
Bugs’ Bacr
Cardiff
the Turtle
Parior
Godrarm
Susan
God
Adr
Friuincmo Tahoe
RE. V. Darling
Rae
Swenenborg
Monsieur 1
Rochefoucauld
Pope
Aphra Bebu
New York City
Little Eva
Sportscribe
Pictorial Review
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