War Update From Front Lines and Global Declarations
German casualties since the outbreak total 2,667,372 with February at 35,186 as government reports. The British destroyer Coquette and torpedo boat No 11 sunk. four officers and 41 men missing. Germany declares war on Portugal over seizures of ships in Portuguese ports. French and Russian reports detail shifting fronts, with German gains and losses in various engagements. Russian troops seize Riza and Sehna on the Black Sea as the German fleet reportedly returns to Kiel.
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London
Coquette
No. 11
Wines
Admiralty
Germany
Portugal
Mexican Revolt and Villa raid reports rise in 1916 turmoil
Dispatches from Chihuahua and El Paso describe the execution of American citizens Howard John Wright and Frank Hayden by Villa bandits at Cava Valley on March 2. Major General Funston urges immediate action in Mexico, while William Jennings Bryan endorses sending troops. Reports cite Villa involvement in the Columbus raid, pursuit by U.S. cavalry, and continued border tensions. The era sees diplomatic moves, Congressional debates, and war preparations reflected across multiple fronts including Oaxaca and Sonora.
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Howard John Wright
Frank Hayden
Cava Valley
Faaraon
Chihuahua
el Paso
Tex
William J. Bryan
South Bend
Ind
Wilson
Courag
Mexico
Villa
Columbus
Maud Wright
Ritchie
W. T. Ritchie
H. J. Slocum
Thirteenth
U.S. Cavalry
N. M
Washington
Rural roads as economic lifeline and school booster
The article argues that reducing hauling costs on rural roads would save about 250 million dollars annually, boost farm profits, enable better marketing of perishable crops, and strengthen rural education. Improvements would lower transport costs, expand market reach, support parcel post, and raise farm value while enabling consolidation of one room schools into larger facilities.
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United States
New York
Liverpool
France
England
Germany
Virginia
Wisc Binia
Phet Gaevenes
Maalvelaee
Penge
Timag
Aspen View
Grinnell Aviator Killed in 13 000 Foot Plunge
Billy Robinson head of the Grinnell Aero school and a leading American aviator died when he lost control of his biplane and fell 13 000 feet near Ewart Iowa. The crash and ensuing explosion burned his body as fire consumed the wreckage. Robinson aged 22 was married with four children and had held the American sustained flight record. He trained National Guard officers and was regarded as a dependable flier and innovator in aviation.
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Grinnell
W. GC
Billy” Robinson
Grinnell Aero School
Acre
Diane
Robinson
Ewart
Des Moines
Hammond
Ind
Chicago
Indiana
National Guard
The
Aero Club of America
Iowan Slain by Mexicans in Columbus Raid
Humboldt resident James T. Dean, formerly a local attorney and prominent farmer, was reportedly killed in the recent Mexican raid at Columbus, New Mexico. Survived by his wife and four sons in Humboldt County, his remains will be brought home for burial.
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Humboldt
James T. Dean
Columbus
N. M
Dean
Humboldt County
New Mexico
Postoffice Robbed at Robertson of Funds
Robbers entered the Roy L. Strahorn store and took 50 dollars from postoffice funds. Strahorn, the postmaster, was low on stamps and money orders, which were not touched. No clues to the robbers were found.
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Robertson
Roy L. Strahorn
Strahorn
School House Condemned in Jeterson
The high school building has been condemned as unsafe and the school dismissed until repairs are made. Erected ten years ago and never satisfactory, architects were called to assess the condition. Bonds were voted last fall for two new buildings, but bond companies declined funding the plan.
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Jeterson
No Conscription in Canada Now Open to Settlers in West
An advertisement asserts Canada faced no conscription and that mounting war taxes are unlikely. It urges Western farmers to move cattle and land to Manitoba Saskatchewan or Alberta, noting strong yields in 1915 crops and easy rail access via Canadian Pacific and Canadian Northern. Prices are favorable and land programs offer 160 acre homesteads with duties to cultivate. It cites Bond issues as proving prosperity and government support.
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United States
Canada
Department of Agriculture
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Canadian Pacific
Canadian Northern Railways
Canadian West
Farmore
Dominion
Robert Borsten
Dr. Roche
Western Canada
Vinitor and Scotch Wire Duel in London Punch
Dialogue from London Punch recalls a father praising his son’s VY C Scotch Wire victory while noting the son once stood up to him, illustrating hometown humor and family pride in a playful exchange.
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Vinitor
London
Baby Skin Care Remedy Ad Offer in Boarding House Ad
An old notice describes bathing a baby with hot water and Cuticura Soap, then anointing irritated skin with Cuticura ointment. It mentions refreshing sleep for babies and directs readers to outlet address in Boston department ads, claiming the product is sold everywhere.
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Addre
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