Bohemian National Alliance Renounces Hyphenation
The Bohemian National Alliance in Chicago declares Bohemians are now Bohemian-Americans no more, adopting American unity and sending a memorial of allegiance to President Wilson. The document asserts no divided allegiance and supports free export of all goods, munitions included, as part of neutral policy.
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America
Bohemian National Alliance
Chicago
Alliance
United States
Wilson
United
War era musings and facts mix from misc. editorials
A collage of observations on war era topics cites cotton prices, German arms policy, and a July Army and Navy Journal note. It mentions George Gould’s income, marriage jokes, Norway’s mails dispute with the Kaiser, and debates on American patriotism and a large war trade total equaling about 40 battleships.
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Army and Navy Journal
Germany
Spain
United States
Manila
Dewey
Young Walter Quietly Chooses Clergy Path
An American boy discussions about becoming a preacher after past events with his mother and a local minister. Walters or Slim Williams shows interest in the clergy and clothing for church life. A New York farmer reports a deer farm expected income and deer carcasses valued at $30 to $60.
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New York State
New York
Races Memoir Ends With Won Bet Gone Bad
A Palm Beach man recounts gambling with his wife who bet $50 on a 100 to 1 shot because she liked the jockey colors. He secretly placed the bet and warned the wife, but the horse won by three lengths, leaving them to laugh at the costly mistake.
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Palm Beach
Funny Courtship Tales From A Humorous Era
The piece delivers light anecdotes about social manners and flirtations. A man brags about traditional frugal fan use while another suitor recalls a rejected proposal and a clever reaction from his beloved about future visits.
Forhaned Youth and Honest Boys in Tiny Tales
A playful exchange features a young violinist waiter and a discerning patron as a five dollar bill powers a small reward. A butcher and a savvy shopper discuss ham from the same pig. In Tokyo, two miserly men boast thrift, saving moments by only opening sections of a fan to last years.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Tokio
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