War Stamp Institute a Big Success in Raleigh
Special to The Dispatch Raleigh February 15 Governor Bickett launches War Savings Institute with a nationwide drive. In Raleigh crowds fill the auditorium as Y M C A worker G W Whitehair speaks on Verdun and war effort. Rockingham leads with a large delegation and sponsors a $10,000 company contribution for stamps.
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Raleigh
Bickett
War Savings Institute
G. W. Whitehair
Whitehair
Govenor Bickett
and High Commission
Institute
Cornell
Mammoth Cave
England
Berlin
North Carolina
Rockingham
G. W. Fraker
Carolina Cotton and Woolen Mills
Fraker
Frustrated Rancesca Feels Trapped By Pleasant Nonsense
Rancesca, seated at her desk, laments the constant stream of dainty letters and social roles. An elderly visitor with blue eyes brings a bowl of country freshest pansies, sparking a moment of contrast with Aunt Jen’s genteel routines as Ellen Town hints at a larger family setting.
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Jenep
Jennie
Perones
Ellen Town
Return to Aldrich House Brimming with Quiet Arrival
Francesca and Aunt Jennie travel to a yellow Aldrich house, settle in, prepare fires, unpack books, and plan a calm routine after a long journey. They visit the village store to secure essential supplies until deliveries arrive.
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Lucy
Francesca
Jennie
Aldrich
Elon
Johu
Jehu
Ellen
Othis
Life in the yellow house and a town gossip circle
Francesca settles in a hill village with Aunt Jennie and Ellen Town as Belle Chase and Peter Shaw reappear from her past. Peter Shaw, now a senator, is injured after a street accident and cared for by Francesca and neighbors as he recovers, with the town recalling old ties and shared histories.
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Peter
Peter Shaw
Pete
Francesca
Yellow House
Snow
Locust Hill
Jessie Reid
Johnny Payce
Bob
Johnny
Jessie
Dr. Briggs
Yellow House Love and a City Bride
In the Yellow House Peter finds gratitude and affection from Francesca and her aunt as he heals with Dr Briggs nearby. He becomes entwined with Francesca, promising marriage and a future home in the city, while aunt Jennie quietly supports their budding romance.
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Yellow House
Dr. Briggs
Francesca
Peter
Jennie
Confession Sparks Unexpected Romance Between Francesca and Peter
Francesca admits tiring of ruling alone and confesses to Peter that she gave up her kingdom to join him. Peter remains silent, but his expression reveals mixed awe and affection as she proclaims they will rule together now.
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Peter
Francesca
Boston Bean in Dodo Class
War driven changes hit Boston menus as baked beans decline due to high prices for salt pork and overall living costs. Despite meat shortages, residents cling to salt cod for fish balls while beans fade from Saturday and Sunday meals.
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Boston
Mass
Strick
All-College Patriotic Rally in Boston Opera House
More than twenty colleges will send prominent representatives to a patriotic rally in Boston on February 16. The event aims to voice loyalty to the nation and support for the war effort with colors and chants from leading universities and colleges.
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Boston
Mass
Boston Opera House
Patriotic Rally Attracts Major Speakers Beck and Rathom
One of the largest patriotic rallies since the war began drew a large crowd. James M. Beck of New York and John R. Rathom of Providence will be the principal speakers for the evening.
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James M. Beck
New York
John R. Rathom
Providence
1915 Great Game Interrupted With Airship Chase
Read as a chaotic scene in 1915 where a summer game halts amid cheers and police officers pursuing airships overhead. The crowd chants for the game to continue while teachers and the manager urge patience as airships descend.
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Fiy
How It Happened in the Office Mouse Mystery
Confused exchanges recount a strange incident in an office where a mouse appears in a man’s workspace and prompts questions about its origin and the events surrounding the moment. The dialogue hints at a chaotic, humorous scene without clear resolution.
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Epery Iter
Parcel inquiry prompts missing name and address request
Reader asks for the name and address of a person to locate a parcel sent by express. They question whether the item was lost or stolen and request guidance on how to proceed with tracing.
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Percy Pinkleigh
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WAR Stamp Institute
Santford Martin
Martin
McAdoo
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
France
Underwood & Underwood
Folkes
Elsie Endicot
Rancesca
Belle
Belle Chase
West
Mrs. Town
Bevo
Anheuser-Busch
ST. Louis
Bryan & Bowden
Wilmington, N. C
J.B. McCabe and CO
Certified Public Accoun
Murchison Bank
Wilmington
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