Life and War Talk From Waterloo Column
A midwestern readers column discusses postwar immigration trends, wartime aid by the Y M C A in France, and public remarks on labor and politics. It reflects on the value of aid organizations, economic migration, and wartime social issues with references to officials and public figures.
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Europe
George W. Perkins
New York Banker
France
Perkins
Russia
Congress of the
United States
YM. C. A
M. C
Health Talks on Diet and Raynaud’s Disease
John B. Huber outlines diet for influenza recovery with dairy options, bread types, meats, and vegetables. He explains safe foods, warmth, and digestion, then describes Raynaud’s disease causes, symptoms, and treatment, emphasizing medical evaluation and long-term care.
Making the Most of Marriage How to teach husbands order
A column advises wives on improving household habits by defining clear places for belongings and reinforcing routines. It notes changing ingrained behavior is hard but possible, urging consistent standards and timely guidance to keep items in their proper spots.
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America
Canada
United States
Centrat
Custom House
War Trade Board
Europe
Hawkeye
Wil
Gentle Housework Advice From 1918 Thompson Feature
A 1918 guidance piece advises wives to pre arrange convenient hat and coat storage, praise small orderly actions, and avoid scolding. It suggests meeting husbands at the door, framing duties naturally, and reinforcing habits to keep belongings off the floor. The tone emphasizes habit formation and appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Thompson Feature Service
Deafness A Constant Strain And A Call For Kindness
A friend recalls the hard strain of temporary deafness from a severe cold and how hearing and nerves recover. The discussion expands to how deafness affects close ones, with remarks on impatience toward the deaf and a plea for more kindness and sympathy.
Frisky Squirrel Learns Lessons From Breakfast Mischief
A domestic tale describes Frisky the squirrel waking early and venturing beyond his mother. He explores, takes small items, and faces consequences, with a moral about listening to mothers and following rules during spring vacation.
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Tim
Times
National Newspaper Service
Frisky learns a sharp lesson from a prickly neighbor
In a woodland mishap Frisky the rabbit provokes Mrs. Thrush and a thorny encounter with Mr. Hedgehog. He limps home nursing a sore nose and paws as his mother lectures him on safer roamings in the woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Thrush
Frisky
Wasa Brigky
Mr. Een
Mr. Hedgehog
Views on wealth and virtue from William Kerr
In a letter to the editor, William Kerr argues that the pursuit of wealth spawns both good and evil traits. He contends that money should serve humanity, not rule people, and warns against letting gold enslave or corrupt the soul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United States
Brain Tests in Word Puzzle From 1919
Exercise asks readers to spell out names of small objects, then add and subtract letters per signs to reveal a domestic animal. Example given with Manor Roman Ocean Canoe Words Sword Qork Rock. Copyright 1919 by Sam Lor a.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manor
Ocean
Sam Lora
Remedy to clear pimples by Zemo touted by druggists
A fragmentary ad-like note promotes Zemo as a skin remedy for pimples. It implies the product is available from druggists and claims effective action against blemishes, though the text is garbled and lacks clear attribution or proof.
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Meade
Deena Brat Depe
Rose Srrant
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