War Preparations Rise as Pershing Corps Looms
Washington officials expect regular army to switch to war footing with 2000 to 4000 recruits daily. Pershing likely to command a corps with multiple divisions as top generals promoted. Public must accept production and sacrifice to feed Allied armies and sustain victory.
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Edward B. Clark
Washington
War Department
General Pershing
France
Paris
Ines
Department
Pershing
United States
Belgium
Alsace
Papa” Joffre
Petain
Bridges
United States Army
William L. Sibert
John F. Morrison
Charles G. Morton
John J. Pershing
Sibert
Morrison
Morton
Army
William N. Sibert
Gatun
Panama Canal
Pacific
John. F. Morrison
Infantry
Cavalry
General Staff
War College
Special
Cuba
Philip and War
Tram Car Operates Saturday Outside of the Two
A fragment notes a tram car operating on Saturday outside the two area though details are unclear. The readable text suggests transit activity or service schedule in a historic local context.
John Dickinson Delaware Patriot Dies at 74 in Wilmington
John Dickinson a Philadelphia attorney and Delaware statesman died in Wilmington Del on February 14 1808 at age 74. He opposed the Declaration of Independence while supporting independence through writing diplomacy and military service. He led in Annapolis convention work argued equal Senate representation and earlier pressed emancipation of enslaved people.
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John Dickinson
Wilmington
Del
Dickinson
England
Washington Post
Virginia
Maryland
Dover
William Kitten
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Boston
America
France
Congress
Annapolis
Senate
Dickingon
Freezone claims painless corn removal for feet
A Cincinnati authority says sore or hard corns can be lifted out with fingers and a few drops of Freezone. For a small cost, a bottle can be bought at any drug store and will dry instantly without irritating surrounding skin during or after application. If your druggist lacks Freezone, ask them to obtain it from their wholesale house.
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Columbia
United States
America
Washington
France
Italy
British Isles
Lady Bountiful
Cincinnati
Adv
Welding Compounds and Techniques for Metal Bonding
A 19th century procedure describes a powder welding mix using iron filings borax sal ammoniac and a balsam resin oil to coat surfaces. Heat the joined pieces to cherry red until the composition melts then weld quickly. Dr Charles K Francis Experiment Station Oklahoma A and M College Stillwater notes multiple formulas exist using ammonium chloride borax and sodium carbonate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timners
Charles K. Francis
Oklahoma A
M. College
Literary Battalions and the Library of True Books
A reflective meditation compares the library to battalions of uniform books. The author notes the difficulty of finding true works amid countless similar volumes and imagines a chooser identifying bridges and ships that lead to sacred cities and temples of wisdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
Material for Mirth in a Miss Giggies Dialogue
A fragment shows a witty, informal exchange where a speaker declares becoming ready to joke about nothing, with Miss Giggies responding with enthusiastic reaction. The scene centers on playful banter and character dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kidder
I Plant a Rare Flower and Seeds of All Trades
A North Alabama resident jokes about growing many vegetables in a tiny yard and calling brassica campestris a rare yellow flower. He envisions beautifying his yard and outgrowing the greengrocer, while a neighbor clarifies the plant as turnips. The man notes a friend will return with more seeds and anticipation grows.
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North Alabama
Indianapolis
How Animals Feed From Mouth to Tongue and Teeth
The article explains diverse feeding methods across species. It notes squirrels and elephants use mouth or trunk, giraffes anteaters and toads rely on tongues, spiders chew with jaws, caterpillars have saw edged jaws, toads turtles and tortoises lack teeth, frogs have upper teeth, and lobsters and crabs digest with teeth in their stomachs while big cats chew with an up and down motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis Tribune
Wouldn't Have Him
A fragmentary dialogue features an aristocratic sister commenting on a hired, handsome typewriter and joking about marriage motives. The exchange hints at money and knowledge of business as factors in the match.
Impostor Swindles Noted as He Passes Through Village
A village tale reports an impostor who recently moved through the area swindling residents. Mrs Jones declares he should not return and angrily vows not to give him any quarter while an enraged old man echoes the sentiment. An old advertisement from Youth's Companion notes Red Cross Ball Blue and laundry delights for grocers.
Wishful talk among children over new arrival
The two younger siblings discuss the latest addition with playful wishes Betty hopes for twins while Bobby quips he would prefer a triangle, revealing light family humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty
Bobby
Happiness in Ignorance Stirs Mixed Feelings Worldwide
Opinion notes many people find happiness in not knowing troubling details. Analysts say blissful ignorance reduces worry but can mask problems needing attention.
Poor Housekeeper’s Business Principles Cited
A witty remark notes that a woman who manages her household strictly by business principles can be seen as a poor housekeeper. The quip implies efficiency may conflict with domestic warmth and full care. The line reflects social norms about women and household labor.
Morning stroll and small truths of daily life
A thought provoking fragment reflecting on health routines, social judgment, constrained spaces, and the accumulation of minor events shaping a larger life. The lines echo a quiet, reflective tone on everyday choices and personal connections.
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West Point
Maine
Military Academy
Massachusetts
Army War College
Maine Volunteer Infantry
Isthmus
Amercans
Bunau-Varilla
John. Dickinson
Pane
Asa
Daisy
Harold Somers
Kalb Avz
Brooklyn
Jackson
T.J. Jackson
Fort Recovery
Parker
W.N. U
Fort Wayne
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ridgway
Penn
W. E. Linpsry
R. R
Tennille
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Senor Weet
Benjpe
Samuel Pusphn
Sean Rochelle Salene
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