Tamnering With Trifles in Wartime Verse
A 1917 antisocialist era poem recalls British resolve and Allied sacrifice in World War I. The speaker criticizes earlier world judgments as England braces for battle, while allies fight and enemies threaten. The piece emphasizes Britain's isolation, mobilization, and steadfast duty.
England sneers yet Iris fights on through the fray
The verse praises a determined heroine who rises to the challenge to fight on. It describes steadfast resolve as she smashes drives against foes and continues her task despite scorn. The speaker salutes her bravery and endurance amid battle.
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Ingland
Rugland
Tommy Atkins and Allied Soldiers in War’s Grim Toll
Poem-style lament recalling British and Allied troops, including Canarians Scotia Australians and Tommy Atkins, marching to death in WWI. It honors brave sacrifice, frames England as paying for allies’ earlier losses, and honors Trafalgar lineage while urging forward into war.
Man Rules But The Woman Reigns
A report on Dr Bernard Hollander's Ethnological Society address in London arguing gender contrasts. He asserts women reign when in love and discussors male dominance, citing quirks in temper, generosity, secrecy, and emotional progression.
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Bernard Holander
Ethnological Society
Royal Sanitary Institute
London
Dr. Vollander
Rochester Girl Chews Sixty Guai Sticks At Once
A Rochester girl reportedly chews sixty guai sticks in one sitting, according to a quirky local tale from the Smouth of the Amazon.
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Smouth
Amazon
Chicken Lunch Prank Sparks Humorous Exchange
A minister and his bride dine at a luncheonette when the waitress, a blonde young woman, asks for their order. The minister asks about the chicken and the waitress crisply replies asking after him, creating a lighthearted moment.
Customer asked to change pants at counter
Clerk advises customer to use the rear dressing room as there are many women shoppers in the store. The exchange notes a busy sales floor and room etiquette.
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Gustomer
Colored Revival Sermon Dazes Congregation With Tithes
A vibrant revival attracts a crowd as an enthusiastic speaker urges generous giving. He proclaims a tenth or even a twentieth of all possessions to the Lord amid animated responses from attendees.
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de Lawd
Brethen
British And Foreign Bible Society Collector Totals
A list of multiple collectors and contributions for the British and Foreign Bible Society, with numerous names and varied amounts. Totals shown include $13.05 collected by Miss Small, $5.95 by Minnie Waterman, and $3.25 by Frank Stockley and associates, across several groups and donors.
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Frank Stockley
Stephen Hawkins
James Primmer
Arthur Burton
Amelia Burton
FE. Jacobs
Harry Stockley
Arthur Roberts
Eli Burton
Lawrence Burton
Evelyn F. Burton
Ida Stockley
Kate Stockley
J. W. Froude
Maggie Stockley
Jenkins' Cove Trio Tops Alfred Linfield in Soccer Match
In a regional match, Alfred Linfield faces off against Jenkins' Cove led by Pearl Linfield. Key players include Mrs Geo Saunders, Mrs Stanley Parsons, Edgar Hawkins and Eleanor May as the Cove secure a decisive win.
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Collester
Pearl Linfield
Alfred Linfield
Geo Saunders
Stanley Parsons
Edgar Hawkins
Eleanor May
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Promoted for Digestive Relief
An advertisement touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as fast relief for indigestion and sour stomach. It claims the product neutralizes stomach acid, reduces intestinal gas, and gently aids waste elimination without purging, positioning it as more pleasant than soda.
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Phillips
List of Names and Amounts from a Ledger Total
Reader identifies individuals Hawkins Edward Smith and others with varying ages and titles, plus a set of monetary amounts. The document totals to 139.28 with a sub total of 5.67. Names include Mrs Albert Linfield and Caleb Smith among many others.
Police Chief Confirms Fatal Choking in Cabaret Front Crowd
Cap skeptically asks how a man throttled a woman to death in a cabaret with two hundred spectators, while the police chief laments bystanders believed they were dancing and did not intervene.
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Cap
Eben Holden and Judge Duel Over Moonlight Autograph
The exchange features Eben Holden claiming authorship of making the moon shine while the Judge questions Joshua’s identity, sparking a playful challenge about celestial powers and names.
Larkson Seeks Talk With Bandit Behind Car Theft
In Life magazine style dialogue, Larkson declares plans to visit a jail to speak with the bandit who took his car. Parkson questions the speed claim as Larkson wonders how the vehicle could reach fifty miles per hour.
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Larkson
Parkson
Stop and Listen Train by in a Minute Tale
Vivid roadside graphic shows a cautionary phrase urging patience as a train passes. The text hints at a car starting again after a brief pause, implying a pause before movement and safety in transit.
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