Dobbin and the horse through history and war
A fragmented history notes horses in warfare from Queen Victoria to Napoleon, detailing famous chargers, riderless charges, and the evolution of breeding. It mentions Marengo the Arab, the Charge of the Light Brigade, and the shift from cavalry to mechanized transport with 23 million horses noted alongside automotive rise.
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Victoria
Lord Roberts
Napoleon
Marengo
Alfred Paget
Useums
Ies
England
Mexico
Canada
Mojave
First Spring Day Brings Warmth and Busy Yard Work
A long awaited spring arrives with sun and warmth. Children return to school as neighbors gather, and in the yard someone sorts bean poles while bulbs push through. The mood turns hopeful as resurrection and life reappear, even as chores and purchases like fifty feet of hose and a baby buggy loom.
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Hobbs
Get Out From Behind the Mask
A girl tries on dresses and smiles, yet a mother explains she hides feelings behind a mask. The piece urges adults to show appreciation openly, noting people misread silent praise and that genuine praise fosters happiness.
California Parade Float Fails Then Pulls Through
An Eastern town parade features California’s horn of plenty auto that overheated and halted. After a moment the crew pushed the car for over 15 miles to complete the display, earning admiration for grit and teamwork. The piece ends with a note on military and mental training and a punchline about Lenine’s theory.
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California
Europe
Two Reformers in 19
Fragmentary item notes reformers in a 19th century context. Mentions Webster and a refusal to recall good days when opposing tea. Unclear specifics due to damaged OCR.
Martian Cylinder Delights Tacoma Crowd In Extra
An April Tacoma extra reports rumors of an interplanetary cylinder above the stadium with High Doctor Martian X-111 aboard. The Chamber of Commerce celebrates the near miss of Seattle, while locals anticipate summer acts Felix Fly and Mile Mosquito amid other headliners and comic bits.
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Tacoma
Chamber of Commerce
Seattle
Henading
Felix Fly
Mile
Mosquito
Hoe
Dinner Table
There’s Light for Just One Step at a Time
The piece extols life’s uncertainty as a spur to action. It argues joy in the unknown and suggests that progress comes only one step at a time, since no one ever takes more than a single step on a journey.
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Charles Stelle
Why should the Yanks stay in France at 30 a month
A reader from The Star protests U S troops in France at 30 per month arguing civilians could find better wages and that majors and enlisted men alike should share work opportunities. He cites his own wartime service since 1914 and compares civilian pay to military duty, urging equal effort and fairness.
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The
Star
France
Sulphur and Molasses Poem Recalling Spring Tastes
The poem celebrates early spring memories tied to sulphur and molasses. It recalls childhood rituals, parental warmth, and sensory memories that linger despite time. The speaker laments fading recollections while praising the vivid taste and emotions of that season.
Test for Straight Thinking From Dr. Crane 1919
A reflective self inquiry catalogues habits of mind and speech. The author asks whether one writes opinions clearly, listens to learn, verifies facts, avoids empty phrases, and seeks truth over popularity or reputation. It challenges pride, consistency, originality, and honesty in thought and expression.
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Emerson
Cold and Cough Remedy Aimed at Families
A vintage drugstore ad touts a standard cold and cough remedy, claimed to have three generations of use. It promises quick relief from nasal congestion, fever, sore throat, and coughing, with pricing of 60 cents and one dollar.
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Seattle Star
Washington
Dobbin
Lenine
HIGM
Caruso
Mrs. Caruso
New York
Porter
McAdoo
Todaxroem
Edmund Vance Cooke
Tul
Bacchus
DR. Prank Crane
Frank Crane
Tarn
Carter
Dr. King
Ladies’ Department
Empire Mortgage On Co
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