Making a Million tale of deception and marriage
A satirical romance centers on Henry Bennink, a secret author who writes under a nom de plume. His daughter Allaire pushes him to reveal his true identity, leading to a six figure windfall through a Wall Street money scheme and a playful marital aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennius
Hweiler
Morenor
Charles
Eris
Dunghion
Allis
Heory
Chartes
Henry
Oower
Benntuk
Bin
Allaire
Mrs. Bennink
Wall Street
H. H. Bennink
Bennink
C. Tenry
A. Bennink
Lin
Abe
Hash
Charten
Charles E
Lane
Straw hats in ancient Greece and European adoption
Fragmentary note explains straw hats originated in ancient Greece but only entered European use about a century ago. The text hints at the straw hat as a modern concept contrasting past headwear. No specific persons, dates, or places are clearly legible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Armenian Heritage Endures and Faces Restoration Hope
An editorial reflecting on Armenian history from ancient Armenia to modern times urges American aid to restore a nation shattered by massacre and exile. It argues for a $20,000,000 voluntary fund to repatriate four million survivors scattered in Asia Minor and neighboring regions, with a proposed $7.50 per person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Khown
Inet
Asia Minor
Persa
Syria
Armenia
Agen
Long Ano
Mount
Ararat
Gregory
Europe
Tirmdates
Abdul Hamid I
San Stefano
Russia
England
Aussie
Turkey
Gladstone
Berlin
Armen
Ike
iMfe
Keep Watch Over Thoughts and Parental Responsibility
A brief Exchange note urges vigilance over inner thoughts, condemning abuse of the mongrel mind and stressing parental duty to guide and restrain mental impulses. The fragment reflects moral framing on self-control and ethical upbringing.
Always the Way in a Roving Witty Quote
A fragmentary quotation notes that the perfect husband remains mar and the perfect wife is married to another man, attributed to a Cincinnati inquiry. The pun reflects social marriage commentary in terse aphorism.
Unskilled Labor in a Water Fountain Repair
A Washington Star item notes how the term unskilled labor can mislead a man who volunteers to repair a fountain and tackle a stubborn problem. The anecdote highlights the unexpected skill required and the sense of bold enterprise in common labor tasks.
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Washington Star
Brief halt in efforts to beat time limits
A short note notes a pause in attempts to accelerate work and meet deadlines. The writer mentions constraints of time and the need to pause briefly to reassess priorities. No specific events, people, or places are cited.
Cardinal Gibbons Seeks Aid For Syrian Armenian Relief
Cardinal Gibbons appeals to Americans to support Armenian and Syrian relief efforts for starving Christians in the Ottoman territories. He urges generous donations through the American Committee for Armenian and Syrian Relief, noting ongoing deportations, massacres, and refugee orphans amid World War I. Signed J. Card. Gibbons, December 37, 1918.
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Cardinal Gibbons
Turkey
Bane
American Committee For
Card
Gibhons
Massive Sunday School Campaign Aims for Near East Relief
On December 1 75,000 speakers addressed Sunday Schools nationwide to raise funds for Near East relief. All expenses are private, with proceeds to the American Committee for Relief in the Near East led by treasurer Cleveland H Dodge. Last year multiple Sunday schools raised 1 million dollars. this year the drive seeks 2 million from 176 thousand churches to aid Bible lands children.
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America
Near East
American Committee For Relief In the
Cleveland H. Dodge
Madison
New York City
Sunday Schools of America
International Sunday Bishood Association
The
Bible Lande
Do Not Waste Coal Dust
Guidance discusses not wasting coal dust, advising to ship south and mix with water to create a damp paste that can be ignited and used to heat, with warnings about proper handling to avoid waste.
Walnut Timber Used For Gunstock Making
A note explains that walnuts in the countryside were planted not for fruit but to supply wood for gunstocks. The wood is valued for heat resistance, lightness, strength, and warp resistance, qualities sought in firearm stocks.
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H. T. Rich
McChy
Charles B.) Ackernon
Trewalt
Williare M. Taylor
Mohammed Erept
Mecca
Gibraltar
Asia
Black Sea
Caucasus Mountains
Persia
Mont Blanc
Euphrates
Tigris
Peon
Araxen
Caspian
Black Bear
Gulf of Persia
Fai Long
Ssues
Leee Tiecce
Seeos
Cassleverry
Marine Baginest
Port Yorent
Lamblen
Peausider
Trecenmiend
the Empire Talking Machine
Slaelimente
Masiston
Wareethick
Suginaw, Mich
J.C. Pardee
Florist
Union
Bell 249
Columbus
Creas
Shoe-N-Hat
Wm. Angelus & Co
E. Superior
Paty
Ahoeth Shin
Bette Tobacco
Joyus
Prince Albert
P. A
Heebe
Telcos Creeree
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston-Salem
N. C
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