Carson recalls son joining navy over lawyer fate
Sir Edward Carson told a London audience at the Savoy that his son urged naval service over law. He recalled resisting at first, then acknowledging the navy as a vital link to the empire as his son now commands a submarine and an earlier destroyer attack was read to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Carson
British Empire Producers’ Organization
Savoy Hotel
The
London Chronicle
Sir Edward
Admiralty
Did He Understand and Wedding Wardrobe Woes Decline
A quirky verse pair notes that big dress checks won’t be in demand this season and ends with a proverb about starting at the bottom of a task. The lines juxtapose a wife’s sentiment with a husband’s relief and a proverb about digging a well.
A Shot on the Gand Bar in the 1911 Northland Fires
In 1911 fires sweep the Northland as Kazan and Gray Wolf wander toward the McFarlane river headwaters. Prospectors flood Fort Smith, chasing finds on the McFarlane with Sandy McTrigger among the Yukon arrivals. He arrives to stake, gamble, and scout new claims in Red Gold City, while old methods clash with new mining booms.
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Kazan
Gray Wolf
Hudson's Bay
Athabasca
McFarlane
Fort Smith
Slave River
Yukon
Saskatchewan
Frazer
Mackenzie
Liard
Sandy McTrigger
Sandy
Dawson
Klondike
Red Gold City
Randy
Gold Rush Along Slave River a Tale of Kazan and Sandy McTrigger
In a Yukon like chase along the Slave River Sandy McTrigger, a hardened prospector, hunts Kazan the Arctic wolf and Gray Wolf with poison baits after a blind pair threaten his plans. Kazan and Gray Wolf outpace the trap using scent and stealth, guiding by instinct while Sandy pushes a risky pursuit.
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Slave River
Sandy MO Trigger
Sandy
Kazan
Gray Wolf
Blindness
Sandy McTrigger
Kazan and Gray Wolf Enter Critical Life Phase
The narrative enters the most critical period for Kazan and Gray Wolf as the story advances toward an important turning point in the next installment.
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Kazan
Gray Wolf
Many Creeds In One Church Atascadero Federated Parish
A federated church in Atascadero San Luis Obispo County California unites 18 denominations in one congregation. Organized July 1915 by Dr Edward A Berry pastor and brother of Bishop F Berry the plan gained broad support with 120 members signing the church book and 250 members within a year. Denominations include Baptist Congregational Episcopal Evangelical Freewill Friends Disciples of Christ Lutheran Methodist Episcopal and others.
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Atascadero
San Luis Obispo
California
E. G. Lewis
Edward A. Berry
F. Berry
Methodist Church
Doctor Berry
Denominations
Baptist
Congregational
Episcopal, Evangelical Association
Freewill Baptist, Friends, Disciples of Christ, Lutheran
Methodist Episcopal
Methodist Episcopal South
Presbyterian
Presbyterian South
United Pres
Sign of the Times Monarchs and press agents in decline
A perceptive note questions the longevity of monarchies and observes that publicity tactics have shifted away from stressing royal audiences. The quotation suggests cynicism about the appeal of stars performing before European coronets and hints at broader changes in public attention.
Riot and Fire Roil St Louis Suburbs
In East St Louis a race riot devastates districts and fires five negro sections. Authorities fear up to 260 dead amid shootings and lynchings as mobs hunt blacks and patrols struggle to restore order.
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Western
Union News Service
East St. Louis
Schaumspeffel
St. Clair County
Walsh
St.Louis
Prices Fall Across Markets Amid Food and Fuel Shifts
Chicago reports broad price declines with potatoes down to 2.25 a bushel wholesale and canned goods 15 to 20 percent lower. Bread may gain six ounces from lower flour costs as experts link the drop to over-supply and the food control bill. Coal buyers cancel orders as fuel prices fall. In Russia, a government commission led by a woman aims to conscript women labor. Emperor Charles seeks peace in Vienna discussions. Farmers urge draft exemptions until after harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charles Paesch
Chicago Master Bakers’ Association
Status of American Troops on the Western Front
In the house of commons Joseph King asked whether American soldiers on the western front are under French generalissimo Haig or American command. Henry William Forster replied that the American government will announce the disposition of their forces when it is opportune to do so.
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Washington
Justice and Post Office Department
London
Joseph King
North Somerset
House of Commons
Haig
Henry William Forster
Freer the tramp at the back door asks for help
A hearted woman counsels a needy man who lost his soap factory job three weeks ago. She notes he was not dismissed for dishonesty. A separate scene shows a boy admonished for chasing a cat, then a quip about effort and patience driving great deeds.
Harold walks to Sunday school with father
A father and four year old Harold trudged to Sunday school. Harold, exhausted, admitted he was tired saying time paper as the pace proved too much. The scene echoes an old Christian Herald reflection on envy between lean and fat.
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Harold
Christian Herald
Save the Babies Castoria Ad Anti Narcotic Poison Claims
An old advertisement argues Castoria saves infants by preventing narcotic poisoning from drops and tinctures. It claims many infant deaths stem from opium in these remedies and promotes Castoria as a safer alternative with no opiates. The copy emphasizes timely use to protect children.
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Aleey
Mysterious Visiting Note Reaches Tombs Warden
Warden Hanley of the Tombs reads a puzzling note from a man in a frock coat and silk hat who claims a family history as a heat denunciator in Pittsburgh. He asks the warden to discuss a motive and to proceed, then departs after 4 PM, with Hanley poring over the message for the 93rd time.
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Hanley
the Tombs Prison
New York
Pittsburgh
Dandruff and Itching Restore Hair with Cuticura
An ad explains rib Cuticura Ointment for scalp care and Cuticura Soap for daily use to prevent skin and scalp troubles with a free sample offer by mail. Also notes a humorous children story line about a girl named Jennie discussing cake after a big meal and ends with a bunion remark about shoes.
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Dept. L
Boston
All Say it Customer at Fair Bazaar
A brief cartoon caption shows a customer asking price for a box as the attendant jokes about price and appeal. The caption cites Cassel's Saturday Journal and ends with a wry remark on fretting as a confession of weakness.
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Fair Bazaar
Cassel’s Saturday Journal
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Joan
San Rock
Kasam
Lalk
Sign of the Times
Europe
Russia
Petrograd
Amsterdam
Vienna
Charles
Reichrath
Wilson
Benuetes
Canada
Che
W. W. Bennett
Bee Bidg
Omaha
Jennie
Nebraska
Paxton
Cape
Omaha Stove Repair Works
Omaha, Neb
Fairmont Creamery Company
Grand Island
National Photo Works
Kodaks
Kodak
Lincoln
Saltman Koda.k
Dept. K
St. Lincoln, Neb
Larenes
Benk
Seath 6Th St
Ww. N. Y
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