Winter hedge breaks down in Rosevale memory romance
In Rosevale a 12 foot privet hedge is felled after a harsh winter revealing a sunlit garden and a long dormant romance. Hester Marden and Judge Robert Pritchard, once separated by the hedge and Aunt Bethiah, confront their feelings on the lilac bench as past misunderstandings melt away and new love blossoms.
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Rosevale
United States
Peter Conkling
Liberty Loan
Robert Pritchard
Peter Conklin
Jude Pritchard
Judge Pritchard
Hester Marden
Marden
Hester
Pritchard
Aunt Bethiah
Ester
Lodhing
Bethiah Marden
Bethiah
France
Lilacs
Why We Hear Heart Throbs
The article explains the two normal heart sounds the first dull and prolonged systolic followed by a shorter sharper diastolic second sound. It notes possible causes including valve vibrations, ventricle contraction, or the heart striking chest walls, with the second sound linked to semilunar valve closure.
Demand Surges for Shoddy Wool in War Overcoats
Government orders push reclaiming wool from rags to new fabric. Machinery shreds and washes clippings to separate wool from cotton. Experts say shoddy, mixed with virgin wool, yields warmer, denser cloth suitable for army overcoats, while other uniform cloth remains pure.
Butter Produced on Farms Begin with Clean Flavor Milk
A United States Department of Agriculture prepared overview notes that farm butter, though eclipsed by creamery butter, remains over half of production. It cites poor pricing and limited markets, and urges standard practices and careful handling to improve quality from good clean flavored milk. Some regions still ripen and churn whole milk rather than cream, but this is no longer common.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Choosing Cream Separation Methods for Quality Butter
The article compares gravity separation and centrifugal cream separators for obtaining high quality butter. It weighs shallow-pan and deep-setting methods, noting flavor and butterfat losses in each, and endorses centrifugal separators for speed and purity while stressing proper maintenance of the machine.
Shipyard rally urges speed to beat U-boats
Charles M Schwab leading 300 000 shipbuilders at Bethlehem Shipyards San Francisco urges maximum effort to accelerate ship launches. He says rapid production will deter Germany and that workers share credit with American soldiers in winning the war.
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Bethlehem Shipyards
San Francisco
Charles M. Schwab
United States Emergency Fleet Corporation
America
Schwab
France
Germany
Marines Deserve Their Food and Chow, Says Soldier
Edward A. Burkheimer of Pittsburgh describes Marines as “devil fighters” who receive plentiful meals. He praises their hearty appetites and says Uncle Sam’s “chow” is as good as top hotels. He notes upcoming chicken and cantaloupe day tomorrow.
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Sammy
Soldiers of the Sea
Edward A. Burkheimer
Pittsburgh
Soldier of the Sea
Sam
New York Sun
Frivolity of Outward Show in Spring Wardrobe
Aunt Jane visits her newly married niece in early spring as discussion centers on spring hats and outfits. The niece worries the brim is too narrow to charm her husband, but Aunt Jane dismisses fashion fuss and offers a blunt reassurance about looking fine.
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Jane
Aunt Jane
Solomon's wisdom rooted in others counsel say wives
Mrs Meekton asks how Solomon earned fame for wisdom. The reply notes his wisdom came not from self thought but from listening to the many wives whose advice he heeded.
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Solomon
Mr. Meekton
Henrietta
Apartment Lights Spark Prospective Tenant Comment
Evidence notes electricity in the apartment. The prospective tenant remarks that the lighting feels shocking and bright.
Cincinnati Markets Passages for May Grain and Livestock Prices
Market notes list May grain prices in Cincinnati for timothy hay, clover mixes, oats, and corn with multiple No. and quality grades. Butter eggs and poultry rates appear, plus live stock and hogs, cattle, calves, sheep price ranges reflecting shippers to packers, butchers, and general market activity.
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Cincinnati
Digestive relief in heat with Eatonic tablets claim
In hot weather stomach and bowel miseries rise due to acids and gases from foods. Eatonic Tablets are advertised as tasty quick acting relief that neutralizes acids and eases pains after meals. Try Eatonic risk free with refund if unsatisfied.
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Eatonic
May Restore Canals In China As Transport Needs Rise
A Chinese plan to revive its ancient canal system, once spanning about 60 000 miles, aims to boost transportation. Ancient rivers were diverted centuries before Christ to form these waterways and the revival would enhance inland travel and trade.
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China
Celestial Empire
An Economic Move to Marriage
A playful exchange questions retirement and finances as a man plans marriage. Wry lines note that love rarely shocks a woman, while a quip about invisible patches hints at smoothing quarrels as Going Up faces disputes.
Paradoxical Raise Shaves Prices and Cuts
A witty remark notes rising shave prices in a market of many cuts. The exchange frames pricing as paradoxical in a business dominated by cuts and sharp competition.
Man Showcases Respect Across Affectionate Judgment
A reflection on how genuine admiration for a woman can counteract potential accusations of insanity. The remark suggests that affection preserves credibility even when others doubt a man’s sanity.
The Usual Place
A cryptic excerpt features a comforting line to a boy about a future reward. The dialogue hints at recurring events or promises tied to a familiar locale, reflecting a weary, possibly old-fashioned voice.
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McClure
Libby
M‘neill & Libby
Chicago
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United States Employment Service
Columbus
Dayton
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Springfield
Youngstown
Cuticura
Dept. x
Boston
Betty
Mother
Willie Hibrow
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