Dr Grenfell at the Front in London Visit
Doctor Grenfell of Labrador spends days in London after months at the front hospitals. He praises patient soldiers, hospital efficiency, and tales of miraculous operations by his brother surgeons. A bullet story ends with a copper stopping it in a man’s pocket as the tale amuses. Also notes a German postal reform proposal to abolish stamps and adopt a franking system to save money and speed mail processing.
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Doctor Grenfell
Labrador
London
Sudstiemtion
Germany
Practice Loving for Three Days and Measure Joy
Louise Collier Willcox urges daily practice of loving kindness toward all encountered. She cautions against unrealistic scope but argues consistent, small acts cultivate ease and joy over time.
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Louise Collier Willcox
Speed Manta
The Watchful Waiter quips that no dish is so urgent that nine servers cannot pace the call while awaiting a timely arrival.
Health insurance urged to cut worker sickness losses
Public Health Bulletin No. 76 from the U S Public Health Service argues that a government health insurance system for wage workers would reduce preventable waste from sickness. It calls for cash benefits and medical service, shared costs among workers, employers, and government, and integration with public health agencies to improve health and efficiency.
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United States
Heal
Fisi Health
United States Public Health Service
Bultin
Let His Measure Near Us To Help Make World A Bit More Beautiful
A Progressive Farmer reflection urges seeing beauty as a human privilege and religious duty. It highlights Christ's appreciation for earthly beauty, from Judean farm blossoms to nature's skies and stars. The piece cites Solomon’s glory and Moses prayers for God’s work and beauty to shine on future generations.
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Earth
Judea
Solomon
Moses
Atlas policy explained for car insurance defense
CHAS. 8. GURR presents a sales pitch on dealers carrying fire and theft insurance for automobiles. The message asks if the reader is protected as well and promises an explanation of the Atlas policy.
Buy Good Cows and Set Milk Fat Goals
Progressive Farmer reader E. M. Frazee advocates selecting a single high producing cow over several average ones. He notes his herd averages 235 pounds butter fat annually and aims for 300 pounds, forecasting records up to 826 pounds. He emphasizes clear targets, consistent effort, and tracking feed versus milk output.
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E. M. Frazee
Liquor Seizure Ordered Destroyed in Alabama Case
In Pittview Alabama today three judgments condemn whiskey and other beverages worth fifty thousand dollars in justice court proceedings before W M Burts. The contraband owned by William Cogbill and Theatrical club D L Richards Porter Jones and Ben Edmonds was ordered destroyed. One warrant docketed improperly was dismissed. Appeals filed by claimants. Militia at Girard reduced by ten. State deputies to be summoned by attorney general. Pittsview citizens hosted a barbecue for visiting attorneys and guests.
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Columbus
Pittview
Ala
W. M. Burts
William Cogbill
Theatrical Club
D. L. Richards
Porter & Jones
Ben Edmonds
Girard
Pittsview
Negroes Flock North From Sumter County
More than 200 African Americans left Sumter county in the last week after accepting offers from agents for manufacturers in Tennessee South Carolina Massachusetts and Connecticut. The city and county failed to collect licenses from these agents due to legal defects. Several arrests were made among those who planned to depart and further developments are anticipated.
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Americus,Ga
Sumter County
Tennessee
South Carolina
Massa
Chusetts
Connecticut
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St. Simons
Lom
POU
BO & Aery
Vienna
Pares
Warm Springs
W. Croxton
Atlanta
Rgia
DR. Grenfell
Neuste Nachrichten
Munich
Your Land
Loney
D.C. Ketchum
Vienna, Ga
the Canning Club
Dooly County
Farmers’ Hdwe. CO
W. N. Edenfield
Flat Iron Ridge
Atlanta, Ga
Ford
Detroit
Dr. J. M. Whitehead & Co
W. Horne
General Insurance
Toledo
Overland
Jno. R. Barfield & Co
Unadilla, Ga
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