Tomorrow's World of Ireland Rising to Self Rule
A 1913 Bowles essay argues Ireland moves toward Home Rule, forming a self governing Irish parliament in Dublin early 1916. Ulster opposition led by Carson fears Catholic Dublin governance, while Asquith pledges protection against persecution. John Redmond likely becomes first Irish premier.
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Dublin
Ireland
British Isles
Glandstone
Westminster
District of Columbia
Alaska
Commons
United States
London
Dalfour
House of Commons
House of Lords
Lords
Ulster
Belfast
Indeet
Sir Edward Carson
Eni
Congress
Hilinda
Massachusetts
Oklahoma
Britain
England
Great Britain
Y Club
Street
All Ireland
Asquith
National Museum
John Foster
Garon Oriel
Dublin Castle
John Redmond
National Assembly
Joseph B. Bowles
Ghosts Vanish as Furnace Fix Ends Haunting
Boston professor Schneider investigated a Back Bay mansion famed for hauntings. Tenants reported terrifying apparitions and noises until the furnace was repaired by the plumber, revealing poisonous gas leaks as the cause. The case mocks supernatural beliefs and credits plumbing over phantoms.
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Boston
Back Bay
Collier's
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Schneider
Ghost
Goblin
Wraith
Specter
Band
Radley Sets London to Monte Carlo Motor Speed Record
James Radley established a motor speed record from London to Monte Carlo in 26 hours 4 minutes. He left London Monday at 1 10 P M and arrived in Monte Carlo Tuesday at 3 14 P M. He was accompanied by two gentlemen and a mechanic. His sister followed in a closely timed car, arriving one hour ten minutes after his brother.
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London
Monte Carlo
James Radley
Radley
Silence and Dyes and Cough Drops in a Curious Page
A fragmented page surveys oddities from ads and quotes. It references Putnam Fadeless Dyes, Dean's Mentholated Cough Drops, and light chatter about music and art. It notes remarks by an art instructor named Lone Star on Cubist origins in American Indian art.
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Lone Star
United States Indian Service
Gays American Art News
Park for Millionaires Plans Costly Palos Verdes Transformation
Plans to convert the 14,000 acre Palos Verdes ranch into an elite residential park for American millionaires proceed after Frank A. Vanderlip and associates bought the tract for 1,760,000 dollars. Projections show a total expenditure near 5,000,000 dollars as the project advances. Necktie Magnate A world touring necktie tycoon, top seller at 25 ties for 250 dollars, remains noted for high priced goods and a 110,000 dollar annual profit while in Paris.
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Palos Verdes Ranch
Los Angeles Harbor
Catalina Channel
Frank A. Vanderlip
National City Bank of New York
Paria
Paris
Skin Cleared by Simple Change in Food
A Kansas girl cured a facial eczema by changing her diet. She credits grape-nuts for improving digestion and clearing the eruption, saying medicines gave only temporary relief. The letter, attributed to the Postum Co. advertising feature, urges others with indigestion and skin issues to try grape-nuts.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellsville
Alberta Crop Yields Show Strong Grain Returns Across Provinces
Alberta reporters describe high yields from wheat oats and barley across districts including Mackloed Inverary and Milk River with Marquis Red Fife and other varieties delivering 40 to 60 bushels per acre. A record shipment looms as Noble predicts 350000 bushels ready for rail. irrigation trials place Red Fife top yielding 59.40 bushels per acre. Alberta soil praised as rich black loam with extensive sloughs and buffalo-trace water, while congestion and car needs loom for harvest logistics.
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Macleod
Alta
Inverary
Alberta
Lethbridge
Monarch
Milk River
John Turner
Rosthern
Arcola
Calgary
Moose Jaw
Sask
Bassano
Acra
Noble
C. S. Noble
Canadian Pacific Railway
L. Anderson Smith
Killam
Mending Stiff Felt Repairs Described
The article explains a method to fix breaks in stiff felt by applying heat from a lighted match. The heat melts the shellac used to stiffen the felt, causing it to run and fuse the fibers back together.
Commendation for industrious men over petty grouches
A brief tribute applauds men who stay focused on productive work rather than dwelling on irritations. It emphasizes merit in diligence and positive'action over complaint. The sentiment honors those who prioritize progress and practical effort.
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Walter Williams, Ll.d
Secrat Office
Dean
Bivins
Schences Mandrake
J. H. Schenck & Son
Philadelphia
L. C. Smith & Bros
L. C. Smith & Bros. Typewriter Co
Syracuse
N.Y
Biscasveeves State
Virginia Farms and Homes Free
R. B. Chavfin & Cq., Inc
Richmond, Va
Des Moines
Cripey
Samuel Pitcher
Centaur Company
Bears
Castoria
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