Old Year’s Journey to Time Mountain Party
A whimsical tale where Old Year bids farewell on New Year’s Eve and joins the Months and Minutes in a voyage to Time Mountain. Aerial arrival by March in a frost covered biplane leads to a grand ball honoring Old Year with June opening the dance and December stirring final sleep before the Spirit of New Year kisses the Spirit of Old Year.
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Brother January
Old
Time Mountain
Old Year
January
March
Enn
Ear
Bright Hall
April
May
Jane
October
November
Fearty
Derember
June
United States Fleet in Being Stirring British Navy Reflections
Charles Dawbarn in the Daily Chronicle praises U S naval contribution in World War I. He notes Americans act openly yet Britain values secrecy, highlights joint gentility between British and American crews, shared bases and signals, and the vital convoy work protecting sea lanes. He calls the alliance a family of navies.
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London
Daily Chronicle
United States
America
Charles Dawbarn
Sam
Rome
England
Eric Geddes
Jackie
Jack Tar
Inglish
Tere
Isles
United States Navy
New Year's Resolution Encourages More Work and Complaints
A brief item notes a New Year resolution to complain less and work more, targeting improved routines and productivity for the subject identified as Jess.
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Jess
New Year Greeting from Mr and Mrs Eugene T Skinkle
A brief New Year greeting from Mr. and Mrs. Eugene T. Skinkle offers playful reflections on superstition. They acknowledge charms like swastikas and rabbit feet have passed, then promise a cheerful greeting to friends.
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Mr. and
Mrs
Eugene T. Skinkle
Markets Thrive Amid Scarcity Yet No Deliveries
In the capital the Hiccest of Living remains undefeated, influencing all. Markets brim with goods from the near south and both rich and poor shop the stalls. No delivery services or charge accounts, but Saturday dominates as the bustling market day with a wide array of edibles on offer.
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near-South
6 Feet 7 Inches Not Too Tall for Army
In Little Rock Arkansas farmer W Ki Hale asked the draft exemption board to discharge his son W P Hale claiming he is "just naturally too tall for the army." The board refused the exemption. Hale stands 6 feet 7 inches from feet to head.
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Little Rock
Ark
W. Ki. Hale
W. P. Hale
Umbrellas Fixed at 75 Francs in Belgium
The price of umbrellas in occupied Belgium has been fixed at 75 francs or about 15 dollars each by German authorities.
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Havre
Belgium
Mata Hari Dies at Vincennes in 1917 Spy Verdict
Mata Hari, the famed Paris dancer Marguerite Zelle, was executed at Vincennes after being found guilty of spying for Germany. She faced the firing squad without tremor, writing farewell letters, aided by a nun and her lawyer, before death near the rifle range.
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Gaze
Germany
Paris
Vincennes
Mata- Hari
Europe
MatalTari
Saint Lazare
Mata-Hari
Aoroilitary
Bourchardon
Non
Mata-Heari
Mata Ihart
Marguerite Gertrude Zelle
MAKE REAL CITIZENS Call to Women for All American City Initiative
The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution launches a war effort through its war belief committee led by Mrs. Matthew T. Scott. It urges women to foster an all American city or town by aiding unassimilated immigrants learning English and citizenship, with annual Americanization days and public schooling.
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National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Matthew T. Scott
Pipers
Wien
Woman Celebrates 93rd Birthday In Winchester
Mrs. Sarah J. Sea Graves of this city has lived in Winchester since 1850 and, except for a long absence from the business district, recently rode in an automobile with her grandson for a city tour marking her ninety third birthday.
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Winchester
Jnd
Sarah J. Seagraves
Ince
Profit on Sheep in Wisconsin Flies High
A Bayfield county sheep raiser reports a clear profit of 20 a head from a flock of 275 ewes with an eight pound wool clip and a 168 percent increase. The farmer expects to market 85 ram lambs this fall at 90 to 100 pounds each. Each ewe is projected to yield over 386 in value from wool and mutton.
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Rau Claire
Wis
Bayfield County
American to Rebuild Dun sur Meuse After War Devastation
The town of Dun-sur-Meuse gains a new benefactor in a wealthy American whose surname matches the town’s pat ronymic. The municipal council met in Paris to gain pledges and oversee the rebuilding effort.
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Dun-Sur-Meuse
France
Paris
Dun-sur- Meuse
Belled Buzzard Sight Reported Near Martinton
Jasper D. Dilley on his farm in Martinton West Virginia heard a bell tinkle overhead and looked up to see a large buzzard wearing a bell around its neck. The report notes the unusual sighting near the farm.
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Martinton
W. Va
Jasper D. Dilley
Dilley
Peoria Woman Claims Childhood Memory of Emperor William
Mrs. Christian Tropitz of Peoria testifies she knew Emperor William II in childhood and recalls slapping his ears during a past encounter. The claim appears in a dated society note or testimony section.
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Kaiser
Christian Tropitz
Peoria
William of
Germany
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Offered Reward
Frank J. Cheney, senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Notarized December 6, 1888. The ad claims internal action through the blood on mucous surfaces and offers free testimonials.
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State of Ohlo
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Ohio
Only Dreaming: A Dream of Heaven in Town Topics
A light exchange between wife and husband in Town Topics about a dream of heaven. The wife recalls seeing him in heaven and concludes she was only dreaming, conveyed in a brief, humorous exchange.
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad
An advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims purity from vegetable herbs, non stimulant use, and availability in two bottle sizes with a sample offer by mailing ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York.
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Dr. Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Fletcher
For Future Happiness War Relief Appeal Encourages Giving
The Burlington Hawk Eye urges citizens to contribute freely to war and relief funds now to ensure pleasant remembrances later in life and to support future happiness.
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Burlington Hawkeye
A Wary Guest’s Tea Question Sparks Food Commission Suspicion
An uneasy exchange over sugar in tea leads to a guest avoiding the question and hints at a report to the food commission. The remark suggests scrutiny of domestic habits and possible regulatory interest.
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Food Commission
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Bie
Germain Secret Police
Berlin
Rpins Atock
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Waukesha
Wescoriin
Lydia E. Pinkham
Red Cross
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