Man of the Frontiersman Heart Dick Marston Helps Abner Wells
In a small town Dick Marston, recovering alcoholic, becomes a steadfast guest and helper to Abner Wells. He pays back kindness by exposing a predatory magnate, John Burton, and saves Wells from foreclosure. A final note reveals the donor’s true sacrifice as the dying man’s words affirm a selfless act for the Wells family.
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Eva Rossiter Mandeville
Abner Wells
Abner
Dick Marston
Wanderer
Red Cross
John Burton
Ned Burton
Ing
Wells
Burton
Mr. Wells
Ben
Harvey Wells
Peaceful Glenville
Western Newspaper Union
Disorganized Chinese Mails Before 1915 Decline
The Christian Herald notes a sharp decline in Chinese postal service since 1915 with mail theft by postal workers for stamps and letters discarded as waste. Public complaints describe slower delivery and reduced safety for correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Chinese Post
Christian Herald
Burglars Profit From Wartime Prices
New York burglars harvest profits as wartime price rises lift loot value. Burglar insurance underwriters report thefts surpassing $1,000 since the war began. Servants imitate a ski preparation to fool Bertilion clerks while ordinary burglars haul loot in daylight with borrowed vans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Transporting for France Army Freight Demand Analyzed
Charles H. Grasty estimates for the American army in France require massive freight flow. About 100 pounds per man per day must be unloaded at debarkation, totaling 50 000 tons daily for 1 000 000 troops over two years.
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France
Charles H. Grasty
New York Times
Debarkation
United States
New York
Ways to Save Coal in School Heating Plant
The superintendent at Manhattan college urges saving coal by maintaining an even fire, shutting off heat when rooms are unoccupied, banking fires at night, and feeding coal in small, frequent amounts. Use coarse coal for open grates and fine coal for fine grates, avoid large chunks, break large pieces, and stir the fire only as needed to prevent waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College
Manhattan
Helping Papa and the Taxicab Venture
A romantic exchange unfolds as a taxicab glides along. A young suitor sighs at endless rides while the beloved notes the prospect of forever together. The twist reveals Papa owns a half interest in the taxicab company.
Hints for Pie Bakers Improve Crust and Filling Techniques
Practical tips for better pies suggest adding a teaspoon of cornstarch to the crust to keep it light. Mix sugar and flour with the fruit for even sweetness and no flour lumps. Do not stretch the top crust. press edges toward the center to avoid bursting and juice loss. Save an extra ounce of juice from meat or potato.
Breakfast Puffs from Sour Milk Dough
A recipe describes mixing two cups sour milk one teaspoon soda one teaspoon salt one egg and enough flour to form biscuit dough. Roll into narrow strips cut one by three inches and fry brown in hot oil or in a spider with butter browning on both sides. Serve hot with coffee.
Statistical notes on wartime production and aid
Britain provides armies with 2 000 000 pounds of jam weekly. New Zealand in 1916 slaughtered 3 569 117 sheep. Nebraska yields 2 500 000 bushels of potatoes this year. Sao Paulo Brazil has 134 metal working establishments. India's 1917 sugar cane crop covers 2 442 000 acres. American Bible Society ships 150 000 Bibles to American soldiers.
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Britain
New Zealand
Nebraska
Sao Paulo
Brazi
India
American Bible Society
World crop estimates show strong 1917 corn oats potatoes output
The International Institute of Agriculture in Rome reports bumper 1917 production across crops including corn at 8.312 billion bushels and oats near 2.682 billion, with sugar beets and tobacco well above average. Wheat, rye, barley and flaxseed lag behind the 1911 1915 five year average.
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International Institute of Agriculture
Rome
Department of Agriculture
Cheese Muff for Sunday Tea
A quick housekeeper’s recipe uses common pantry items to make a cheese muff. Butter bread slices in a dish, layer with salt pepper and grated cheese, whisk eggs with milk, pour over, top with cheese and bake until fluffy and brown in half an hour.
Half Million for Fragonard Paintings Bought by Judge Gary
Judge Elbert Gary of United States Steel purchases six rare Fragonard paintings for an estimated 500000. The collection includes five panels and the artist's self portrait, transported from the Mortmart-Rocheschuart family except the portrait from Baron Maurice de Rothschild's Paris collection.
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Fragonard
Elbert Gary
United States Steel Corporation
New York
Mortmart-Rocheschuart
Baron Maurice de Rothschild
Paris
Value of Furs Drives California Fur Industry Policy
A columnist notes Pacific coast fur making animals yield about 1 million dollars annually, 5 percent on 20 million. It lauds protecting this invested capital and expanding it, citing California's law to safeguard the season when furs have no value and to impose other restrictions to conserve the industry.
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Pacific Coast
California
Hang Bath Mat to Dry Properly
Hanging the bath mat by three loops of tape on hooks keeps it cleaner longer and dries faster. It prevents wrinkling and wear compared with laying on the floor.
Colored Kerchiefs Care to Preserve Bright Borders
All youngsters favor handkerchiefs with colored borders but require care in washing. Soak first for ten minutes in tepid water with a teaspoonful of turpentine to help the colors stay lively.
Rival shoppers clash in a basement dress sale
Two women, one in a small hat and one in a big hat, chase exclusive gowns in Chicago. They clash after competing for affordable serge dresses at a basement sale, each preferring distinct styles and shops while lamenting high prices.
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Mme. Pheleepe
Mme. Croops
Mercy
Optician's
Mme. Pheleepe’s
Chicago Daily News
Prohibition Fight Heats Up In State Legislature
The battle over ratification of the federal prohibition amendment shifts to the next session. Mass Anti-Saloon League leaders plan to mobilize executives and push for immediate ratification while liquor interests seek summer consideration. Both sides target swing voters amid expected 65 new members and ongoing religious and press campaigns to sway doubtful lawmakers.
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Arthur J. Davis
Massachusetts Anti- Saloon League
Massachusetts Council For National Prohibition
Senate
Anti-Saloon League
Macaroni and Meat Hash Recipe Method
Boil a quarter pound of macaroni and drain it into a buttered casserole. Push the macaroni to the sides and sprinkle grated cheese in the center. Fill the middle with chopped cooked meat mixed with sausage, add a little stock, and bake until hot through. Serve in the casserole.
Grand Central Hangs Service Flags for In‑Service Employees
Three large service flags at Grand Central Terminal honor employees from Grand Central Terminal, New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad, and New York Central lines serving in the army or navy. The Terminal flag shows 104, the New Haven flag 1412, and the Central flag 4976. Flags will be updated as enlistments rise.
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Grand Central Terminal
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
New York Central Lines
New Haven
New York Central
Central Management
Army
Navy
Time to Be on Guard
A moral advice note warns men to stay vigilant when feeling unwell lest they say or do actions they regret once they feel better. It urges restraint and careful speech during discomfort to prevent harmful consequences.
World’s Largest Octagon Ingot Cast in U S Steel Plant
A major steel company produced the largest octagon ingot mold ever cast in the United States and possibly the world. The exact weight isn’t stated but is reported to be nearly 140 tons.
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United States
Wampum as Money Before and After White Settlement
The piece explains how Wampum served Indians as adornment and trade but not money until Europeans arrived. It notes New England tax payments with wampum until 1649, its legal tender status up to five shillings, and Massachusetts valuing six white wampum at one penny in 1628.
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New England
New York
Massachusetts
Cyclist Good Driver
An English automobile publication notes a large employer favors applicants who own motorcycles. The employer argues motorcycle owners understand engine care, fuel and tire economy, and operate engines requiring finer control, making them better drivers for both pleasure cars and trucks.
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Nner
Cholly
Johnny
Army of Million
Papa
Jessie
Arthur
Arthur Darkwater
Grand Central
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