End of the Civil War debated and military capacity discussed
The text surveys claims about the war ending in 1866, notes Lincoln proclaimed war in 1861, and outlines population figures from the last census, militia totals, and estimates of potential U S mobilization including 1 000 000 trained troops. It touches on slavery, Washington sword lore, Fort Meigs, Zouave origin, Mexico’s force, and naval questions.
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Lincoln
United States
Army War College Division
War Department
New Jersey
New England
Georgia
Massachusetts
Vermont
Connecticut
New York
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Diaz
Mexico
Does Sloan's Liniment Help Rheumatism
Reader testimonials claim Sloan's Liniment cures years of rheumatism and neuralgia. The ad urges sufferers to buy a 25 cent bottle at any drug store for warmth and relief of backache stiffness and soreness.
Rail wage demands debated as public bears rise in rates
The article reports Samuel O Dunn arguing against a $100 million wage increase for railway train service workers, contending higher wages would raise rates paid by the public. It compares 1906 1914 wage growth for train service employees to other railway staff and warns most burden would fall on 100 million Americans.
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United States
America
Samuel O. Dunn
Railway Age Gazette
The
North American Review
Mr. Dunn
Crease
Commission
Wisconsin
California
Public cannot afford a railroad strike warns Chicago Tribune
The Chicago Tribune argues a railroad strike would be disastrous for America, claiming it would eclipse ten wars with Mexico in damage and disruption to the public.
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America
Mexico
Chicago Tribune
Railroad Brotherhoods Contemplate Hesitation Before Strike
The New York World warns members of railroad brother hoods to hesitate before pursuing a strike action. The commentary weighs potential disruption against collective bargaining leverage and urges restraint amid labor tensions.
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New York World
Secrets of Comfort and Small Pleasures
The author argues comfort comes from not letting trifles vex and from cultivating a steady undergrowth of small pleasures. Though minor annoyances can pain, few great joys arrive on long leases. prudence in focusing on small, consistent pleasures sustains well being.
Very Sharp Girl Named Dinah Mentioned by Johnnie
A dialogue style note describes Dinah as very sharp and recalled a past encounter where she cut referents with a sharp remark. The speaker mentions Johnnie and a prior meeting where Dinah’s cutting remark affected him.
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Tom
Dinah
Johnnie
Peronne Named As A Strong Citadel Of Courage
The National Geographic Society describes Peronne as a storied French town near the Somme, ninety four miles north of Paris, famed for its impregnable defense during the Franco German war and its historic ties to medieval France and notable sieges. It notes the town’s fortifications were razed about a decade ago, its role as a military stronghold, and its proximity to Amiens Fricourt and the early July offensive.
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Paris
Peronne
National Geographic Society
France
Marie Faure
Catherine de Poix
Charles V
Nassau
Duke of Wellington
Charles the Simple
Louis the Stammerer
Charles
Herbert
Count of
Vermandois
Rudolph
Burgundy
Louis XL
Louis
Picardy
Perette
Jean Balue
Clovis II
Erchinoaldus
St. Fursy
Somme
Amiens
Fricourt
The Doubling of Public Service Referendum Explored
A discussion of Referendum No. 7 showing the certificate of necessity and convenience act aims to protect small utilities, regulate entry of new companies, and require public service commissions hearings on rates. It argues that consolidation raises rates and that regulation supports expansion into rural areas. It also contrasts with a deadly weapon from western Asia in a separate note.
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Seattle
Public Service Commission
Oldest Grays Harbor specialist promises cures for men
Dr Messer a longtime male health specialist advertises on Grays Harbor offering free consultations and office hours daily, claiming to cure ruptures piles and other chronic male ailments without surgery. He cites blood tests and intravenous treatments and notes late evening hours and Sunday accessibility.
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Grays Harbor
Missouri
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George Lewis
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Washington
Fort Meigs
Ohio
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Harrison
Green Clay
Kentucky
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Chinchon
Peru
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Southern Building
Horace Porter
Robert M. Thompson
Arthur H. Cadman
Lewis L. Clarke
Congress
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Sloan
Secrets
Wellington
Charles the Bold
Liege
Flanders
Parlement
Aberdeen Printing
Aberdeen Printing Company
East Wishkah ST
Western Asia
Shivaji
Wide World Magazine
DR. Messer
Messer
Blyth & Blyth
E. Heron St
Aberdeen
Wash
H. B. Elder
Prop
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Hume
James A, Hood
Aberdeen, Wash
L. J. Kolts
Undertakers
Wishkah Street
Eople
Standard Hotel
1St Ave. and
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Seattle, Wash
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