Aberdeen Herald discusses short ballot and university plan
The article outlines advertising rules for the Aberdeen Herald, notes subscription terms, and promotes the national Short Ballot movement led by Woodrow Wilson with support from Roosevelt and Taft. It also covers proposed state university funding via bonds on a former ten acre site, aiming to avoid new taxes while using rental income to cover costs.
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National Short Ballot Organization
Woodrow Wilson
National Organization
Roosevelt
Taft
Bible
Spokane
Tacoma
North Yakima
Walla Walla
Centralia
Chehalis
Everett
Hoquiam
Washington
de Erica
Shania
Tion
Fk Liasantes An
Board of Regents of
the State University
University
Metropolitan Building Co
Revenue gains amid tariff law praised by secretary
Secretary McAdoo reports the October 3 1913 tariff act exceeded the Payne Aldrich bill by about 16.6 million in the first fiscal year and produced 271.06 million in revenue. He notes European war hurt imports with October 1914 customs at 16.27 million versus 30.14 million in October 1913, a drop tied to reduced import activity. The plain people of Switzerland consider neutrality amid belligerent demonstrations.
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Adoo
Congress
Payne Aldrich
McAdoo
Department
The Key to Success Evades Nighttime Illumination
A compact reflection notes that success rarely hinges on night time effort and instead relies on sustained planning and disciplined routines. The idea contrasts nocturnal work with steady daytime focus.
War costs rise as Europe battles exhaust national treasuries
The article reports that wartime expenditures in Europe have soared, with France stating an average daily cost of about seven million dollars in the first two months and November spending over 182 million dollars. It also notes Britain's war outlays averaging four to five million daily and a projected year end total of around twenty eight billion francs.
Wynooche Water Vote Faces Opposition in Hoquiam
The Washingtonian urges abandoning the Wynooche project to save election costs amid a predicted Hoquiam defeat by about 2000 votes. The Herald argues no immediate danger and notes a chance to gain a valuable water right if rejected. Kansans plan to send Belgian relief flour totaling 100000 barrels.
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The
Washingtonian
Hoquiam
Herald
Dstrict
Perkins Charged With Jumping to the Republican Party
Geo. W. Perkins faces charges after switching allegiance from the Progressive Party seen as a blow to the party’s strength. The incident described as a decisive political shift impacting local party balance and voter alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Perkins
Republican Party
Bang
Progressive Party
Turkey Seeks Culture Amidst Rug and Cigarette Claims
The remark suggests Turkey has yet to speak on its culture while hinting at rival aims over traditional goods like rugs and cigars.
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Turkey
Memories of the Kaisers Court Reveals Family Life
Excerpts from Anne Topham memoirs describe Kaiser Wilhelm II as a family man who jokes at breakfast and enjoys punning. The emperor shows disdain for English politics, notes English naval strength, and mocks a minister of war who cannot ride. He also admires but laments loss of Napoleonic relics during English visits.
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Anne Topham
Brunswick
England
Napoleon
Louvre
Edison the World's Best Informed Man
Dr Charles P Steinmetz praises Thomas Edison as an unsurpassed source of knowledge across electrical engineering organic chemistry anthropology and multiple fields. He notes Edison’s practical mastery of transients and currents and asserts Edison is today the most informed man in all human knowledge.
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Edison
Airing the Bedclothes Practically Improves Health
Practical Health Hint advises airing bedclothes and mattresses to remove odor and weight loss from nights. It recommends stripping beds when occupants leave rooms and airing materials for several hours before remaking.
Sven Hedin's perilous Tibet journey recounted
Washington Star reports explorer Sven Hedin recalled extreme high altitude travel in Tibet with pains in the heart and days without water. He described a burglar entering his room and his embarrassment at being unable to offer a sliver of hospitality due to his distinguished appearance.
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Sven Hedin
Sven Helin
Tibet
Washington
Crown Prince and King Debate Amid Unclear Text
Fragmentary OCR reads like a march of names and titles, referencing a crown prince and a king, with garbled phrases about a war and a contested outcome.
Scouts Promote City Wood Poles Plan Amid Advertising Fears
C H Feusterer, Minskecer scout commissioner, works on a citywide plan as unsightly timber poles face advertising bans. The Seitent Awered offered to help postal runs if the city approves the new site. Five hundred Boy Scouts supported by guides assisted visiting Grand Army veterans in Detroit.
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C. H Feusterer
Minskecer
N.4
Medinance
Aner
Grand Army of the Republic
Detroit
God Save the King Appears in Loyal Toast Version
The text presents a royal loyal toast praising Lim as king, wishing long reign, defense of laws, and continued cause to sing God save the king. It reflects ceremonial language and constitutional sentiment typical of monarchic praise.
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Lim
Max
King
Local Wildlife Approval Prompts Strong Support
A brief note asserts broad backing for a genuine bull mows initiative, aligning with regional wildlife management aims from Louisiana to southern areas. The statement emphasizes confidence in the plan and discourages opposition.
Unclear fragment hints at naval escort elements
The readable portion mentions dreadnought escorts with submarines torpedo boats and aircraft, suggesting a naval force arrangement or training context without concrete events or dates.
Determination Drives Dollar Creations Across Markets
In a surge of enterprise, investors pursue new ventures as keystone figures chart growth paths. Firms across sectors leverage persistence to fuel financing rounds and expand operations, signaling optimism amid shifting economic currents.
Deadly Traps in Oil Fields Kill Rabbits and Fowl
In California oil regions rabbits and water birds fall victim to oil pipe trenches and traps along gusher routes. Rabbits seek shelter in holes and tunnels, later choking lines with debris and carcasses. Destruction spreads as birds and small animals encounter tar colored traps at dusk and dawn.
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Wauy Ives
Midway
Sunset Oiields
California
Fragmentary dialogue about gifts and a birthday present
A garbled exchange depicts a man offering light and cigars as a birthday benefit. A wife questions a lie about gifts and the narrator mentions costs and keeping quiet about the situation. The text shows informal, imperfect speech with unclear context.
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Mary
Hindu rules on women cited in religious text
The Hindu holy books restrict women from dancing hearing music wearing jewels and grooming. The text notes women may not view themselves or be seen by others in the presence of the Hostilities, and mentions limits on divorce and proper conduct during religious observances.
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Liverpool Mercury
Raetes Reflections on Ties and Twice Married Men
The dialogue hints at complex family bonds and the notion that a man who marries twice loses something of himself. The exchange raises questions about fidelity, legacy, and the meanings of union within a familial context.
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Raetes
Inventory fragment with assorted small items
A fragmented listing shows prices and items including baby spoons, ivory clothes brushes, pin cushions, trays, a bedroom clock, an Italian bronze statue, and assorted notes. The text mixes prices like 1.00 and 2.50 with unclear descriptors and stray letters, indicating a partial catalog or sale ledger.
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Mahogan Cathedral
Rogers Tires
Rogers Gerry
Rovers
Chest Rovers
Cathedral Gang
Gentlemen’s
Naming a Battle Across Sides and Names
The article explains how famous battles have dual names from opposing sides and why. It cites Waterloo St Privat Bull Run Manassas Shiloh Antietam and Sadowa Koehiggraetz Gravelotte as examples, noting geographic landmarks shape naming and perspective.
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Waterloo
Olin
la Belle Alliance
Prussia
Pssau
Buopwu
Sadowa
Neueniggruetz
France
Sravelutte
St. Privat
Bull Run
The Unspeakable Turk Phrase Coined by Carvie
Thomas Carvie is credited with inventing the famous unspeakable Turk phrase highlighting a notable linguistic attribution to his naming in historical usage.
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Thomas Carvie
Boiling Water Treatment for Glassware
A home remedy explains rendering glass dishes and vessels less prone to breakage by boiling them in salted water. Warm water is poured into a pan with salt, glass items added, then slowly brought to a boil and boiled a few minutes before cooling with the glasses still immersed.
Unclear Humorous Exchange Noted by Editor
A fragment from a St Louis Republic page shows a young author reading a fake animal tale to the editor. The editor IDs the moment with a quip about a woodeniuck and a cryptic remark AR. The scene captures a light newsroom interaction and a subtle laugh from nearby staff.
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Woodeniuck
St Louis
Polly and Esther clash over a claim of a hidden cave
A fragmented London Telegraph excerpt shows Polly defending a treasured item while Esther laments a shared space. The dialogue hints at tension over ownership and control of a small, prized possession.
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Polly
Esther
London Telegraph
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God Save the King
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