Feathering His Nest and Patriotism in War Finance
A tale of Hezekiah Hopper and his nephews Latimer Cobb and Hardshell Hopper shows a family tied to Liberty bonds and munitions stocks. Latimer proclaims patriotism while Hardshell admits he merely feathered his nest, engineering losses to gain control of bonds in Latimer name. The plot ends with bonds titled in Latimer’s name, profits siphoned by Hardshell for lavish spending and charity, exposing self serving wartime finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardshell Hopper
Hezekiah Hopper
Latimer Cobb
Hardshell
Liberty Loan
Red Cross
Red Triangle
Steve
Latimer
Wall Street
Liberty Bonds
Cobb
Triangle
Belgium Stands With Allies Against German Aggression
Belgium's minister to the United States E de Cartier declares Belgium’s resolve in World War I, praising allied fighting spirit and denouncing German coercion. He cites deportations, inducements, and starvation of workers, and emphasizes unity and mutual support with the slogan Union Fait in Force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. de Cartier
United States
Germany
France
Flanders
Walloon
Belgium
Munich native invents electrically controlled coffee bean sorter
A Munich native has invented an electrically controlled machine to sort coffee beans, showcasing early automation in food processing and signaling advances in European engineering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munich
How to Build an Airy Barn for Dairy Use
Advice from William A. Radford on barn design for farms, emphasizing ventilation and investment value. Details cover concrete floors, plank framing, gambrel roof for extra space, barn width, and the need for a proper ventilating system to circulate air while conserving animal heat.
Building a Modern Barn and Planning for the Future
The text discusses building with planks and joists, siding quality, and window placement for barns. It emphasizes planning for future needs, adding running water, and using a versatile 60 foot gam companying design for 20 dairy cows and horses with a central feeding alley.
Banish All Needless Care From Daily Life
The passage discusses human anxiety and universal burdens. It argues many worry needlessly and that routine duties cause drudgery and friction. It urges readers to reduce pointless concerns and focus on essential responsibilities.
Constant Attention The Daily Duty of Order in Home and Heart
The text urges constant attention to cleanliness and order at home and in thoughts. It compares daily bed making and dusting to the necessity of arranging the heart every day, not just weekly, as a guiding domestic and moral principle from Girl's Companion.
How This Nervous Woman Got Well
Mrs. Alice Heller of Christopher Illinois details four years of weakness and nervousness that baffled two doctors. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she reports relief from nervousness and regular health, endorsing the remedy for female troubles and inviting letters for further guidance.
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Christopher
Lydia E. Pinkham
Alice Heller
Dia E. Pinkham
Bureaus Glass Report Finds American Brands Superior
The United States Bureau of Standards released tests on American anade glass for chemical use. It shows all new American brands superior to Kavalier and equal or superior to Jena, the German glass long used before the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Bureau of Standards
Lemon Juice Freckle Lotion Ad Promises Clear Skin
A vintage advertisement explains mixing the juice of two lemons with three ounces of orchard white to create a cheap freckle sunburn and tan lotion. It claims to whiten skin by massaging the mix into face neck arms and hands. The ad ends with a note about marriage without love.
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Hon. E. DE Cartier
Willam A. Radford
William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Ill
Horst
Nandelel
Istalu
Nandth
Aanger
Manaie
Statis
Littte Alley
Hun Glass
Hildren
Icks Yvaporus
Kansas City Directory
Rich Artificial Company
Main Street
Kansas City, MO
Bemis Bro. Bag CO
Vnmedia
Vimedia Company
Baltimore Ave
Kansas City
Walnut Street
American Sash & Door Co
Live Stock Exchange
Dixon Commission Co
G. W. Richards
Kansas Ave
Wotton Parts CO
18Th
Kanaan City
Byerley
Byerley Tire & Repair CO
Grand Ave
Liberal Commission
American Butter CO
I Equity
Brand Mixed Cars and Ton CO
Livestoe
Missouri
Carlisle Commission Co
Ragland & GO
Klock Exchange
Bansan City
Mangan City
Sex Dyer & CO
Kansas City Securities
W. C. Sylvester Investment CO
Commerce Bldg
Feeders’ Supply Co
Pierce CO
Waldheim Bldg
U.S
Cutter Laboratory
Berkeley
Radcliffe Hospital
Asheville
W.C
W.N. Y
Star
Uls
Mi 1 Tire & Repair
Au Tac
Esting Ansas City, MO
AD DA Tire Co
Fnc
Fowler Commission CO
Board of Trade
Ao Owen Ts
Ufe
St. Legis Ave
Rabsas Citt
Empire
Empire Tires
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