Private Stanley Smith Back from War Tales of Cantigny Return
Private Stanley Smith of Company Bb 16th Infantry describes hisCantigny front experience. He endured shelling near Paris hospital care, and later visited by the Sullivan family who supported him with letters, sweaters, and friendship. He testifies to German atrocities and war horrors observed in French villages.
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Cantingy
Stanley Smith
16Th Infantry
Smith
Paris
Fritz
Bo Sullivan
East Second Street
Sullivans
Everette
Sunset
Montana
Creston
Camp Dodge
Women advancing across states and professions noted
Reports show rising numbers of women life underwriters in the East and broader progress with women honored in China and at Yale. Hawaii Governor McCarthy backs suffrage for territories as Des Moines prepares a General Federation of Women's Clubs meeting. University of Idaho women exceed men in scholarship averages. rural mail carrier Frances Anderson travels 35 miles daily. Ohio auditor’s office marks 30 years of service by Mary Morrison. In Los Angeles a murder trial juror situation highlights mixed death penalty views.
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China
McCarthy
Hawaii
Des Moines
General Federation of Women's Clubs
University of Idaho
Frances Anderson
Duluth
Mary Morrison
Auditor of State
Columbus
Yale University Corporation
Louie G. Bishop
Mt. Holyoke College
Los Angeles
Viper macropa Reported in Bosnia At 18 Inches Long
A Bosnia origin viper species Viper macropa grows to about 18 inches and feeds on grasshoppers. Although venomous it may be handled with impunity, and only bites if seriously harmed. The snake may snap when teased but generally does not bite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosnia
Strength of Character in Dickens View
A concise reflection on character as the restraint of strong feeling. It states true strength lies in yielding to resist discontent from outside and inner unease, as articulated by Dickens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickens
Daydreams and Failings of a Sober Mind
A reflection notes that every man imagines an ideal self yet often falls short, depicting the tension between aspiration and weakness. The author cites a personal struggle with temperance and self control as a universal human condition.
Kolah Club Elects New Officers At Social Meeting
The Kolah club met at Mrs. John Jackson home with Mrs. Jackson elected president Mrs. Edna Quinn secretary and Mrs. Chris Dittmar flower chair. After plans for an oyster supper at the Chas Jackson home were discussed refreshments followed a social afternoon with music on the Sonora. Present were Mesdames Duke Benz Montgomery Young Wilcox Thompson Beal Stephens Lytle and Miss Miller. Two members were absent.
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Kolah Club
John Jackson
Edna Quinn
Chris, Dittmar
Chas. Jackson
Red Cross
James Swift
Sonora
Mesdames
G. L. Duke
Mary Benz
W. M. Montgomery
A. L. Young
M. R. Wilcox
N. W. Thompson
Glenn Beal
Boyd Stephens
Ralph Lytle
Hazel B. Miller
Lee Foster
A. C. Miller
Mrs. Swift
Just Us club meets at Hyink home hosts music and sewing
Mrs J A Hyink hosted ten members and two guests for an afternoon of fancy work and music by Mrs Carbaugh and Mrs Bambrick with two vocal solos by Evelyn Bambrick. A quilt in progress sold for $6 to aid a French war orphan for a year. Spelling bee plans were made for March 15 at Mrs Messersmith.
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J. A. Hyink
Just Us Club
Hyink
Charles Hays
William Sleeper
Carbaugh
White Way club welcomes two new members
The White Way club met with Mrs. D C Stewart Tuesday afternoon. Two new members were taken in, Mrs. Floyd Crayne and Mrs. Claud Rhodebeck. A three course lunch was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Stewart. All who attended enjoyed the afternoon despite the storm and the group will meet at Mrs. J C o Ralston's on March 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Way Club
D.C. Stewart
Floyd Crayne
Claud Rhodebeck
Stewart
J.co Ralston
Pythian Circle Hosts Afternoon Meeting
The Pythian Circle ladies were pleasantly entertained yesterday afternoon by Mrs. John Swisher. Fifteen members and four guests attended the gathering.
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Pythian Circle
John Swisher
Yankee Doodle Across Nations Through Time
The article traces Yankee Doodle as a very old tune with roots in England before year 1000, noting its varied identities as a jig in Ireland, a sword dance in Spain, a labor song and nursery rhyme in Holland, and folk songs and dances in Germany and Poland.
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England
Ireland
Spain
Holland
Germany
Poland
Opportunities to Learn in Rural Communities
All Is Not Lost. Boys lack access to learning by pine knot light yet still can master draw poker in haylofts lit by smoky lanterns. Rural communities face limited education but preserve informal skills and games as alternatives.
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Topeka
Envious Molly Finds Beauty in Caring For Family
In a Saturday afternoon tale Molly Endicott, envy driven by Gloria Snow’s beauty, learns from Dr. Grover that true worth lies in her own hands and love. A maple shade confession solidifies Molly’s shift from self pity to accepting inner beauty and a future with a soldier sweetheart.
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Molly
Gloria Snow
Gloria
Prather
Molly Endicott
Dr. Grover
Robert
Gloria Snew
de Grover
McClure Newsway Syndicate
Woman Follows Safe Plan to Build Savings
The life of Miss Mary BE Hallam shows thrift and steady investing can yield long term wealth. From a Chicago department store she saved weekly, avoided speculation, and left an estate of 70000 dollars. The article touts Liberty bonds as smart for small investors amid wartime debt.
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Mary BE. Hallam
Chicago
Miss Hallam
United States
Mise Hallam
Uncle Sam
Finish The Job Liberty Bond Call Promotes Saving
Public appeals urge thrift and U S Government bonds to fund wartime and postwar efforts. A secretary argues peace financing may rival war costs while citizens and a nurse volunteer to support Liberty Loans as a national duty.
Save Now for Old Age with Victory Liberty Bonds
Financial planners funded by life insurance firms urge purchase of Victory Liberty bonds to prepare for retirement. Analysts note statistics on longevity and future costs and advise steady investing now to avoid dependence in old age.
Cummins Plans Iowa Trip On League Entente Message
Senator Cummins will spend the interval between congressional sessions in Iowa and may address the Iowa legislature on the proposed league of nations. He travels to engage in discussions and inform Iowans about the international alliance plan.
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Washington, D. C
Cummins
Iowa
League of Nations
Cummins Likely to Speak in Iowa on League of Nations
It was learned today that Senator Cummins will be in Des Moines before adjournment and may be invited to speak by friends in the legislature. He plans several speeches on the league of nations while in Iowa after previously opposing covenants that threaten U S sovereignty.
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Des Moines
Cummins
East
League of Nations
Iowa
America
The Woolsack and Its Curious Origin
The woolsack is the large red bag the lord chancellor sits on during House of Lords sessions. An Elizabethan export ban on wool led to this practice to keep wool as a national wealth in sight. Today a new chancellor is said to be appointed to the woolsack and to sit on it.
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House of Lords
Elizabeth
Eyes on the Goal: Focus Trumps Backward Glance in Races
The piece urges runners to keep sight of the finish line rather than glance back at rivals. It argues that turning to watch others risks losing the race and that what lies ahead matters more than what is behind.
Remarkable Armistice of 1871 Between Spain and South America
A historic armistice sealed in Washington in 1871 ended hostilities between Spain and the western republic of South America. The pact bars renewed warfare for three years, with notice provided via the United States government.
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Spain
Republicc
South America
Washington
United States
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France
Snake Story
Tienore Parker
Graham
Lem
Glass
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Assis
Sone Forever
J. B. Crail
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