Logging Camps of the North Pine Forests Then and Now
A nostalgic overview contrasts old and modern logging camps in the pine forests of Minnesota Wisconsin and northern Michigan. It details shifting work from axmen to sawyers bunk cars kitchen cars and the evolution of camp life from spartan shanties to comfortable bunks and meals while noting sustained timber reserves despite rumors of depletion.
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Northwest
Minnesota
Isconsin
Michigan
Axman
Pine
Lucullus
Wisconsin
Daughter’s German reply shocks stern mother
A timid girl tells her mother she accepted Reggie’s proposal and her mother is startled by her two letter German reply. The daughter smiles and explains she answered in German as promised.
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Reggie
He Means Well Hostess Seeks Dance Partner
The transcript describes a hostess at a party asking a man to dance with Miss Robins. The man responds with delight, choosing to dance with her instead of the host.
Highest Tree in the World Reported at 219 Feet
An inspector of forests and a government surveyor measured a claimed record tree at 219 feet 9 inches. They found no nearby tree approaching 300 feet and noted Victoria’s Premier James Monroe offered a reward.
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James ‘Monroe
Victoria
California home to the broadest tree in the world
The document discusses a redwood claimed to reach a height of 340 feet with a trunk girth of 107 feet. It reflects on measurements and the current knowledge about the tree’s dimensions and status in California.
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California
Rules of love and household harmony in old advice draft
A long didactic meditation urges women to avoid constant squabbling with fiancés and to respect his family, especially his mother and sister. It contrasts the fates of content husbands with those who cling to jealousy, emphasizing calm dialogue, shared duties, and long term happiness over petty quarrels.
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Cupid
No Family Ties
A dated meditation on loneliness and friendship arguing no man thrives without family ties. It contrasts fleeting club friendships with the anchor of a wife, home, and children to bring peace, belonging, and daily joy.
Why He Is Indifferent to Her
A woman learns that male indifference stems from a single heart and differing ideals. A plain home girl with steady virtues outshines fashionable charm, persuading a man to favor a quieter, caring partner. The text advises accepting rejection, cherishing friendship, and trusting a better suitor awaits.
Court boy’s new suit marks milestone in school prep
Courtney, small for his age with freckled winter skin, leaves wash clothes for a proper outfit as his father takes him to a clothier. The boy admires his reflection in three mirrors and exclaims that he finally likes men’s clothes, signaling readiness for school.
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Courtney
Sonny
Sleepy parishioner inspires zealous student nurse
An elderly Scottish lady on watch in church would sleep during sermons while a young St Andrew's University student acted as substitute and stayed awake. The minister demanded an explanation for her conduct as she remained attentive.
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St. Andrew's
University
Caillaux Wife Shoots Calmette in Paris Feud Climax
Madame Caillaux fired five shots at Lucien Calmette editor of Figaro during a busy Paris evening. Calmette died after being wounded in the groin and ribs. The attack ended a long Caillaux Calmette feud over political corruption coverage.
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Menriette Caillaux
Joslaux
Finance
Figaro
Calmette
Caillaux
Paris
Gaillaux
Leo Clarette
the Figaro
Madame Caillaux
Bourgett
Mme. Caillaux
the Figaro Ace
Envoy Page Absolved Over Monroe Doctrine Speech
President Wilson exonerates Ambassador Walter Hines Page after his Monroe doctrine address is said to be misquoted. Wilson insists the speech is accurate and free of lines offending the United States, citing a misquoting about repealing the Panama act exemption clause in the context of England.
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Washington
Wilson
Walter Hines Page
United States
Court of St. James
Page
England
Texan JIS SLAIN IN Madera Company Murder
El Paso March 18 Oscar Allen American watchman for Madera company Pearson Chihuahua was murdered by Mexicans Sunday night He is 55 born Corpus Christi Texas brother sister survive Sheriff father owns Nueces county Texas Widow and children in Pearson Washington Huerta and Mexican government deny responsibility for Clementez Vergara murder and absolve Coahuila soldiers of blame for the stockman's death
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el Paso
Tex
Oscar Allen
Madera, Company, Limited
Pearson
Chihuahua
Allen
Corpus Christi
Nueces County
Texas
Washington
Huerta
Clementez Vergara
Coahuila
Illness strikes New York Herald owner aboard Lysistrata
James Gordon Bennett proprietor of the New York Herald is seriously ill with fever aboard the yacht Lysistrata at Suez. He is delirious and an extra doctor has been summoned.
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New York Herald
Cairo
James “Gordon Bennett
New ‘York Herald
Lysistrata
Suez
Militant Knocked Out By Doctor In Scotland March Incident
In Glasgow Scotland March 18 1918 Dr James Devon a member of the prison commission of Scotland reports being attacked by a militant suffragette armed with a whip. He restrained the assailant and the mob action ended without further incident.
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Glasgow
Scotland
James Devon
Prison Commission of
President's Wife Operated On During Illness
Washington reports indicate Mrs. Wilson was confined to home due to illness. The condition stemmed from a minor operation, though initial notes suggested other causes.
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Washington
Wilson
Two Convicts Escape From Leavenworth Federal Prison
Two inmates escaped from Leavenworth Federal Prison in Kansas, breaking out Monday by slipping from a cell door. Officials pursued leads as authorities investigated the breach and searched for the fugitives.
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Kan
Lloyd
Blitzburger
Cape
Federal
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