Ethel Wilughby and Streetman in a World War Spy Tale
A melodramatic wartime plot centers on Ethel Wilughby wife of Streetman a German spy and her former lover Captain Redmond. Charles Brown New York correspondent Sir Georges and Capt Mond figure in intrigue as the European war erupts a Belgian inn confrontation unfolds with a German squad entering the Lion d Or.
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Ethel Wilughby
Hen Streetman
Mond
Sir Georges
Miralry
Charles Brown
New York
Ethel
Sir George
Streetman
Puch
Redmond
England
Treetman
Brussels
Feamond
Charlie Brown
Madame de Lorde
Vivid wartime account of German occupation in Belgium
A stark, vivid description shows how German troops seized Belgian homes farms and industries. The motion of the plot fuels sympathy against war and its perpetrators, offering a compelling antiwar perspective with rapid narrative momentum.
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Belgium
German troops seize inn as civilians flee in panic
An innkeeper Henri Christophe faces Major von Brenig and his officers as German forces occupy the Lion d Or. The major inventories supplies and billets two officers plus four rooms for infantry while interrogating Christophe about his daughter Jeanne and a possible spy. Captain Karl and Lieutenant Baum observe, while Ethel de Lorde tries to blur lines with the German officer.
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Allo
Charlie Brown
Culd
Old Christophe
Old Man
Ethel
Madame
Christophe
Madame de Lorde
Charlie
M’sieu
M'sieu
Lion @Or
Henri Christophe
Belgium
Rhine
Christopher
von Brenig
Larry Redmond
Baum
Schmidt
Wilhelmstrasse
M'Aleut
Chretophe
Louis
Juthe
Jeanne
Pere
Major von Brenig
Henri
Lion d'Or
Papa
Enem
M'Sleu
Vieer
Hiim
Karl
Larry
Wiedersehen
Monsieur
Madame de Lorde’s risky ruse against German officers
A tense scene questions whether Madame de Lorde can outwit German guards and gain a chance to relay the crucial information she claimed to possess for the French. The outcome hinges on her courage, timing, and the guards’ vigilance.
Peaches Peel Machine Introduced at Fresno Plant
A peeled peach machine quietly installed at California Peach Growers Plant No 9, Fresno Home Packing Company, promises to revolutionize the peach industry. It can produce peeled peaches cheaper than hand peeling, aiming for a 8 to 9 cent per pound price and likely creating strong demand as a major new outlet.
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California Peach Growers
Fresno Home Packing Company
Jones and mower mischief amid quiet town whispers
A lighthearted dialogue hints at Jones’s pushy nature as he mows the lawn covertly when his wife is away, in a scene that reveals neighborhood gossip and humor.
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Jones
Prominent Eyelid Ailment Alleges Roman Eye Balsam Cure
An aside mentions Stites curing sore inflamed eyelids with Roman Eye Balsam. A restaurant scene shows a wife and husband puzzled by a nearby attractive widow in black, prompting a wry remark on widowhood.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Didn't Feare Him Maneuver Scene Arouses Girl
A vivid wartime parade scene features rifles firing loudly as a pretty girl cries out surprised. She steps into a young man's embrace and blushes, then asks forgiveness and suggests moving to watch the artillery.
Castoria Ad Excerpt Emphasizes 30 Years Use and Signature
Advert shows Castoria as a trusted infant remedy urged for careful inspection of the bottle for the signature. It notes the product been in use for over 30 years and encourages children to cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
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Fletcher
Even the Premier is Hit by Petrol Rationing
In England motorists face strict limits as military needs rise. The prime minister and the speaker of the house of commons are restricted to six gallons of petrol per month. Asquith and Lowther will find car use severely curtailed, with public figures like Lowther seen riding crowded trams in Westminster.
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England
House of Commons
Lowther
Penrith
Asquith
Berkshire
Wombat Compares His Books With Shakespeare
A speaker notes that Wombat has the works of the author beside Shakespeare in his bookcase. The remark prompts curiosity whether the gesture was a compliment or an accidental placement.
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Wombat
Noisy Cheerleader Lines Highlight Florist's Staging
A quirky exchange features a cheerleader at a florist shop declaring pride and support for the staff. Meanwhile a note mentions froth waterprof electric flashlights mounted on life jackets for night use as a new invention.
Protectionist Policy in Wartime Economy
The Yakima Republic argues that wartime prices reflect reliance on foreign goods as Democratic free trade reduces domestic production. It contends that restoring strict protection would have kept factories busy and lowered costs for Americans, noting current costs exceed those of European nations during the war.
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United States
Yakima Republic
Strategic Move After Lunch Proposal
Blanche and Barbara discuss Blanche's captain Dasher proposing after lunch today. Barbara remarks Blanche met him only this morning as he departs tonight.
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Blanche
Captain Dasher
Barbara
Grape-Nuts Nutty Appeal Beyond Taste
The advertising copy emphasizes Grape-Nuts as more than a deliciously sweet nut like flavor. It highlights taste as the first draw while suggesting other qualities contribute to its enduring fame and appeal.
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My Child
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Libby
Chicago
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Sarf
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Aera
L. Douglas
Aoalles
Brockton
Mass
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Omaha
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America
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