Neutrals rarely end wars says historical view
The Philadelphia Ledger quotes Girard noting neutrals rarely end costly conflicts. It cites Napoleon era, Frederick the Great, Napoleonic wars, the American Revolution, Civil War, Crimean and Boer wars to argue only belligerents decide terms, with Lincoln favoring settled issues.
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Frederick the Great
France
England
Bismarck
Denmark
Austria
Lee
Johnston
Lincoln
Girard
The
Philadelphia Ledger
Idle Curiosity Dictates Public Perception in Luxury Hotel Scene
A playful exchange contrasts wealth and personal bias in a hotel lobby. Millionaires are ignored while a man with unusual baggage faces collective scrutiny. The dialogue highlights class interest and social judgment in public spaces.
Guess Flubdub Won’t Seek Country Board Post
In a Louisville Courier Journal snippet, a quip suggests that Flubdub will not apply for a country board position next summer. The joke hinges on his notoriety from an eye boycott, implying risk in engaging with a rural electorate.
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Country Board
Louisville Courier- Journal
Gained Wisdom From Loss, Says L Estrange Motto
A brief adage notes that losing something and gaining wisdom through the experience makes a true gainer. It emphasizes personal growth arising from adversity and reflection.
World News Sparks From Global Conflicts and Trials
Sunk vessels and prize captures dominate dispatches from London Berlin and Petrograd with Bergen hus Valle and Manuel sunk by submarines Yarrowdale arrives with prisoners Dutch and Swiss reports warn of Basel troop concentrations and possible invasion Britain declares more ships sunk and crews captured while Iberian theater sees Balkan and Roumanian fronts active War office notes Russian offensives and strategic withdrawals in Roumania plus political reshuffles in Berlin and Petrograd Amid domestic items trial verdicts and notable deaths close the page
Troops Ordered Home from Mexican Border Action
Washington ordered General Funs toon to designate one company from Kentucky infantries to return to their live stations marking the first movement home in weeks. In a separate clash near Nogales Arizona six Mexicans were killed by two American cowboys who opened fire while herding cattle rustled by Mexicans.
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War Department
Washington
Funstoon
Kentucky
Nogales
Ariz
Wilson to Use Second Cavalry as Inaugural Escort
Washington announced President Wilson will employ the Second Cavalry Troops from Fort Myer Virginia as his personal escort at the inauguration. W G Lee head of the Trainmen’s Brotherhood presented a railway labor plan to the House Commerce Committee proposing an eight member board, split between workers and officials, to resolve working condition disputes. The Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington rejected railroad protests to increase storage charges on export grain held at Atlantic port elevators beyond 60 days. Dr Cary T W Grayson was promoted to medical director in the Navy with rank of rear admiral for four years of keeping the president in good trim. Senator Wadsworth introduced a resolution directing Army Engineering Chief to permit the Woman’s Titanic Memorial Association to erect a granite memorial on public grounds. State Department said Ambassador Gerard’s report did not contain an offer of resignation as some reports claimed. The president sent Congress a special message announcing Admiral Dewey’s death and praising his service. The U S government seeks 16 and 14 inch shells from Hatfields Limited of London for Navy needs. Sovereignty over the Danish West Indies transfers to the United States after ratification by Secretary Lansing and Danish Minister Brun. Sherman L Whipple of Boston invited to counsel in the Wall Street stock leak inquiry. Vatican endorsed President Wilson’s peace efforts as administration plans next moves.
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W. G. Lee
Trainmen’s Brotherhood
House Commerce Committee
Washington
Wilson
Cary VT. Grayson
Navy
California Syrup of Figs Laxative for Children Advised
Mothers widely trust California Syrup of Figs as a safe fruit laxative that tastes pleasant and cleanses stomach and bowels without griping. It helps when children are cross feverish or have stomach upset, and a teaspoonful can bring relief in hours. a 50 cent bottle carries dosing directions for all ages.
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California
Adv
How to Preserve Records in a Scholarly Study
A December Scientific Monthly article by Prof. C. B. Vail examines the impermanence of human documents during disasters and natural forces. It argues for finding media with maximum durability to transmit history, noting current limits of paper stone glass and clay. It cites vast war debris and shipwrecks as signs of an era and contemplates future recording media.
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Scientific Monthly
C. B. Vail
Atlantic
Columbia State
Bent Kerrville man credits Dodd's Kidney Pills
Mr 8S BP Benton of Kerrville Texas writes that after years of kidney and rheumatic trouble he used Dodd's Kidney Pills. He was bent over and needed a cane but now at 64 years old feels fine and stands straight again. He stresses the brand name DODD'S with three D's.
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BP. Benton
Kerrville
Exas
Dodd
Mr. Benton
Pertinent Query on Dime Request From Boston Evening Trans sculpt
A terse exchange shows a beggar asking for money and a resounding refusal. The dialogue highlights poverty and street life as a vendor declines, noting no change and implying the man should work instead. The fragment suggests urban hardship and social tension in a Boston setting.
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Boston Evening ‘Trans Sculpt
Pimply Faces and Pimples Remedy Ad Report
An old advertisement urges rapid use of Outicura Ointment and Outicura Soap to clear pimples and blemished skin. It recommends five minute wash routines with hot water, daily morning and night applications, and mail order for a sample via Outleurn, Boston. Also notes sales of Garteld tea and mentions a leather import figure for China. A building trades council forms in Clarksburg, West Virginia.
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Speedy Away
Trea
Outleurn
Dept. L
Boston
Adv
Budget Presented by Governor Calle for Increased State Spending
The Iowa budget outlines 1917 to 1919 appropriations totaling $5.13 million for 1917, $8.69 million for 1918, and $8.58 million for 1919. Lawmakers weigh retrenchment amid salary raise caution. the state fair board seeks $100,000 annually for operations and new structures. If governor Clarke’s department consolidation plan passes, several requests may be cancelled.
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Calle
Des Moines
General Assembly
Appropriations Committees
Committee
State Fair Board
Fair Grounds
Clarke
THIRD IOWA ORDERED HOME
Des Moines reports that over 25,000 national guardsmen are being returned from the Mexican border for muster out. Iowa units including the First Squadron Cavalry and Field Hospital No. 1 will be sent home as transportation is arranged, with Fort Des Moines to house the Third Infantry first if space permits.
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Des Moines
Funston
Iowa
Third Infantry
Adjt
Guy DB. Logan
Third Town
War Department
Fort Des Moines
Logan
Texas
Potato Shortage Threatens Local Produce Market
Sioux City dealers warn of a serious potato shortage that could trigger a famine in produce. About 20,000 bushels are in storage and none have been received for weeks. Hand supply will last roughly forty days, with the last shipment from Canada largely frozen.
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Sioux City
Canada
State Shoe Dealers To Meet In Des Moines Convention
The Town Retail Shoe Dealers association will hold an annual convention in Des Moines on March 6 7 and 8. This will be the first meeting of the association in Des Moines and preparations are underway for the largest convention since the group formed five years ago.
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Des Moines
Epidemic Closes Tracy Consolidated School
Scarlet fever has closed Tracy consolidated school in Knoxville. A child in the John Masterson family is reported dying from the illness, which is widespread. Burlington station agent A. L. Johnson in Knoxville is seriously ill. his case is the only other reported in town.
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Knoxville
Tracy
John Masterson
A. L. Johnson
Burlington
Explosion injures workers wiring power poles at Menlo
In a dynamite blast near Menlo H Shelton of Tama lost both eyes and part of his jaw and may die while H W Stewart of Toledo was blinded in one eye and badly cut on the head. The men were drilling holes for cedar rapids based To wa Electric Co and tried to light a fuse with a match when the electric igniter failed.
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Menlo
H. Shelton
Tama
H.W. Stewart
Toledo
Towa Electric Company
Cedar Rapids
Prison Literature Across Century Walls
Books written in prisons reveal enduring creativity from Socrates in Athens Galileo in a Roman cell Luther in Wartburg Castle Bunyan in Bedford Jail Raleigh in the Tower of London and Paul in Rome, with Revelation drafted on Patmos. The London Chronicle notes these works as prime examples of prison literature.
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Athens
Socrates
Roman
Galileo
Wartburg Castle
Luther
Bedford
Jatt
Bunyan
Walter Raleigh
Tower of London
St. Paul
Rome
St. Tohn
Patmos
London Chronicle
Freezone advertised for painless corn removal
A Cincinnati claim states corns and calluses can be lifted out with the fingers after applying a few drops of freezone. The ad promises a quick, painless result with minimal cost, noting the liquid dries instantly and does not irritate surrounding skin. If a druggist lacks freezone, it can be obtained from a wholesale house.
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Cincinnati
Ady
Quotable Banter on Ice Slicing Skills
In a light exchange Mrs Mintbush recalls her husband once sliced ice and snow. Mrs Bensonhurst notes he seemed to be down on it today, prompting a playful remark about past labor. The segment captures quaint conversations from a social setting.
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Berlin
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Petrograd
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Tito de Janeiro
Basel
Exchange Telegraph
Geneva
Switzerland
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Council of the Empire
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Deliaeit
Petrogrid War Office
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Roumanis
Danube
Galats
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N. J
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Thomas J. Scully
W. W. Eldridge
Flint
Mich
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Minde
Corning
Swift & Co
Prescott
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
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Thomas J. Mooney
San Francisco
Alexander Berkman
Edward A. Dunha
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Troy
Sonora
Robertson
Bishop
United States Army
Mexican
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Harry K. Thaw
Thaw
Chicago
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la Grippe
George Dewey
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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Cologne
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Rules Committee
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China
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Building Trades Council
Clarksburg
W. Va
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Hostetter
Corns
Bate Sand
Pawe
U. A
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Virginia Farms and Homes
Fror Cataloguy OF Law
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