Ring for Frances
Frances K a shop clerk despises her alarm clock routine at R Co. A hospital stay follows after she collapses from the relentless ringing. David B, the new manager, reveals a past connection to her via his uncle and asks her to join him at his home, promising a future if she agrees to move beyond alarm clocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances K
Frances
David B
Mrs. 1
Miss K
Miss M
Mr. B
John M
Northwood
Canteen Worker Shelled Four Killed Wounded in WWI Reports
Grand Rapids lumberman Guy A. Willis served with the Y M C A canteen in France. He survived shellfire in St Mihiel and Argonne campaigns, helped carry wounded, and was wounded himself when a shell struck Romagne, killing two soldiers and wounding thirty. He spent two months in hospital.
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Guy A. Willis
Grand Rapids
France
St. Mihiel
Argonne
Willis
Romagne
Canteen Run Through Shelling Serves Doughboys at War
Three shells ripped the YMCA roof as workers kept running the makeshift canteen for three weeks. Benny Willis oversaw service one night while two Fiftieth French artillery officers joined the packed room of doughboys grabbing cigarettes and chocolate amid the Argonne fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argonne
Benny Willis
Fiftieth
French Artillery
Notable Remark About Success From Arkansas Thomas Cat
A quip notes that a small success should not go to the head as billions remain unaware of you, reflecting on humility and global perspective. The line attributes the saying to Arkansas based figure Thomas Cat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Thomas Cat
Colloquial Tone Meds Sell Bromo Quinine Tablets
Advertises a laxative product branded as Bromo Quinine with a price of 30 cents. Claims to remove the cause of colds grip and influenza. Mentions E W Grove signature on the box as a marketing detail.
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E. W. Grove
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Margaret J. Feeley
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Karo
Corn Products Refining Company
New York City
P. O. Box
Cord Tires
The
Pioneer Garage
SHELL
Uncle Sam
Baker
Texas
Gulf of Mexico
Red River
Pflugerville
Travis County
A. F. Leppin
Pfingerville
St. Louis
McGregor
F.o.b. McGregor
Texas Cotton Chopper
Mcgregor, Texas
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