England and France face submarine diet and US role
Washington debates war aims and food relief as British and French leaders press for more ships and troops. The piece notes England and France depend on each other for sustenance, while the United States increasingly shoulders feeding three nations and prepares officer recruits for future battles. It highlights personal stories from Paris and Washington about dedication to democracy and the call for American youth to join the fight.
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Edward B. Clark
Washington
Europe
Shipping Board
United States
Russia
Italy
Balkan States
Wilson
Great Britain
France
England
Eustace Percy
Duke of Northumberland
Hotspur Percys
Foreign Office
West Point
Emile Hovelaque
Rene Taillandier
Monsieur Hovelaque
Taillandier
Madame Taillandier
Paris
America
United States of America
The Holy Spirit Work in Believers and World Perceptions
A Pentecost lesson outlines the Paraclete as Spirit of Truth sent by the Father through Jesus to enable testimony about Christ. It covers the Spirit’s role in guiding believers into truth, convicting the world of sin righteousness and judgment, and dwelling within believers as Comforter, Advocate, and guide to all truth.
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Jesus
Gartson
Jesus Christ
Satan
John
Canada War Link Spurs Northward Farm Growth
The article notes stronger U S Canada cooperation in world war aims and a surge in Canadian farm labor immigration to feed allies. It cites W D Scott Ottawa immigration figures showing a 60 percent rise in US arrivals over three to four months and forecasts over a 100 percent annual increase in 1917. Immigrants come via Emerson North Portal Coutts Kingsgate Vancouver and Edmonton, with Saskatchewan settlers numbering 8136 in 1916 and livestock value added in Winnipeg yards at about 150000 for the first quarter of 1917.
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Canada
United States
W. D. Scott
Ottawa
Scott
Emerson
North Portal
Coutts
Oregon
Washington
Kingsgate
Vancouver
Saskatchewan
Immigration Department
Edmonton
Alberta
Winnipeg Yards
West
An Effective Plea Before a Door
A tramp boasts of sixty miles walked to enlist while a patriotic man derides begging. The tramp insists he fought under difficult circumstances and asks for help. The man offers a meal instead, directing him to the kitchen for a breakfast.
Bald excuse over pistol fire in debate sparks doubt
In a heated exchange a remark about a bald excuse to explain firing a pistol is challenged by a counter claim that it was a hair trigger. The dialogue hints at credibility concerns in the discussion.
Amateur Gardening Teases With Quirky Replies
A light humorous exchange questions planting in a garden. The reply mentions two rubber items, two pencils and a fountain pen, hidden as a playful answer. The vignette captures casual backyard chat and folksy wit.
The Silky Hat Faux Pas At The Formal Party
A man at a formal party slips on the sidewalk and sits on a new silk hat. He curses, then retrieves the ruined hat and swaps it for his own. He returns home, leaving the damaged hat on a hall chair. The incident ends with a wry, corrective twist.
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The
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad Praises Pure White Wash
An old advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue claiming it produces a beautiful clear white without a dingy yellow green tinge. The copy emphasizes loyalty with a slogan Yes sire Bob and endorses the product as essential for laundry.
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Bob
Like Produces Like in Scarce Rations
A short, sardonic line about how limited food scraps can spur clever thoughts. The speaker notes a paradox of rationing shaping tall thinking, hinting at resilience in tough times.
Self Made Claim Skews Tailor’s Tale in History
A concise observation notes that claims of being self made often overlook the craft and support behind success. The remark underscores how personal narratives may omit the unseen labor of others, including professionals like tailors who contribute to visible achievement.
Women Report Relief From Change of Life With Pinkham Remedies
In Lowell Massachusetts Mrs. Marcarzet Quinn credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with reducing headaches and nervousness after years of Change of Life symptoms. In North Haven Connecticut Mrs FerrEnos IsELLA notes improvement after about ten bottles and praise for the Compound and Sanative Wash. Readers invited to request free advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co with assurances that letters are answered by women and kept confidential.
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Lowell, Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham
North Haven
Conn
Pinkham
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Sellers
Moody Bible Institute
Western Newspaper Union
Holy Spirit
Orep Co
Aix Seas
Rossin
Signe
Castoria
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