Standard Advertising Rates and News Stand Listings
The item lists subscription rates for The Daily and Sunday Standard and details sale points for the newspaper in multiple cities. It names distribution outlets in New York Chicago Detroit Rochester Denver San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Spokane and St. Paul with agencies and street corners. It directs readers to address correspondence to Standard Publishing Company in Butte, Montana.
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Standard
New York
Hotaling
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Broadway
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Oneness
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St Mark
Cigar and
Fifth Street
Detroit
Naval review urges strong United States Navy for convoy duty
Monday May 17 editorial argues New York harbor naval review proves the U S Navy is formidable and ready to defend American ships. It urges deploying battleships to convoy merchant vessels across the Atlantic and protect American citizens, noting German assaults and the need for deterrence. It emphasizes the value of a robust navy in wartime.
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New ‘York
New York
Vite States
United States
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Atlanti
Lam P. Frye
United States Navy
Wilson
Unreconciled Progressive Stands Firm With Perkin
George W. Perkin remains a steadfast progressive refusing to switch parties despite pressures. He argues a stronger case for progressives to stay in the movement amid perceived reactionary Republican legislatures in New York Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. He warns that GOP gains do not guarantee better alignment with the people and asserts his commitment to progressivism on the job.
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Republican Party
George W. Perkin
Perkine
New York
Llansachusetts
Pennsylvania
Republien
Political parties and arbitration in wartime tensions
A column argues against Democrats and Republicans, urging progressives to stay true to their principles and warning that the U S should not accept arbitration over the sinking of American ships like the Gulflight and Lutana. It asserts the right of the United States to seek redress and rejects surrender to a board of arbitration on questions of right and principle.
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Bertin
Washington
Wilson
Germany
United States
Board of Arbitration
Gulflight
Lutania
Market Outlook During Tense US Germany Relations
The stock market is expected to stay subdued until US German tensions ease or a clear policy on future relations is set. Even in a war scenario the market likely rebounds as United States industry remains strong and dividends rise, with long term prospects remaining favorable.
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United States
Lusitania
Germany
Atlantic
Loving the Trail Heads west road work boost
The Yellowstone trail from Minneapolis to Missoula is under inspection with plans to improve roads by June 15 for the summer motorist rush. Butte Anaconda roads are in good shape. Silver Bow county and toward Missoula require work as tourism and car travel are expected to surge this year.
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Yellowstone Trail
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Anaconda
Silver Bow
San Francisco Fair Trip Off Yellowstone Trail Plans
A discussion notes motorists will use the Yellowstone trail one way but will avoid the route if roads are poor. Authorities urge road improvements to keep travelers coming and to make the journey worthwhile.
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San Francisco Fair
Shipping bill defeat aside, U S merchant marine grows
The article notes that despite the shipping bill’s defeat in 1916 mainly due to Republican filibustering, the United States added more merchant vessels in 1914 to 1916 than in any prior 69 years, with 37 ships built and 173,900 gross tons, while 142 foreign-built vessels entered American registry totaling 500,705 tons, a net increase of 1,019 ships and 680,165 tons. The piece compares gains to historic peaks in 1855 and 1907, calling the current rise encouraging yet citing the bill's passage as a key factor for a much larger gain.
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United States
American Reistry
Inking Freezes a New York Paper On Wilson Golf
A New York paper defends President Wilson after he golfed the day after the Lusitania sinking. It argues the president is thoughtful, calm, and not rash, and suggests recreation helped him clear his mind for the crisis ahead.
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New York
Wilson
Washington
Colorado growers use smudge pots to save $3 million fruit crop
In a bold effort to prevent frost damage, fruit growers in Colorado deployed thousands of smudge pots across 27 miles of orchards. Oil and coal burning pots raised orchard temperatures by about 8.5 degrees, with as many as 30,000 devices employed to shield the crop valued at roughly $3,000,000.
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Colorado
Muffin Recipes and Substitutions for Homemakers
A 1918 McClure Syndicate piece advises homemakers on muffin making using one reliable recipe with substitutions. It details substituting cereals like Hominy and oatmeal for flour portions, adding fruits such as raspberries or cherries, and adjusting liquids. It also offers variations with Graham or corn muffins and notes milk, eggs, sugar, and butter steps for two muffin recipes.
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Copsright
McClure
Humor of the Day and Clever Exchanges
A fragmentary humor column quotes exchanges about smoking and wit between characters like Miss Cayenne and Jack Lavery, referencing newspapers such as the Boston Transcript and Washington Star. The dialogue touches on sarcasm, teaching, and everyday misunderstandings in a brisk, playful tone.
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Miss Hate
Jack Lavery
Boston Transcript
Miss Cayenne
Ithom
Washington
Inheritable Susceptibility to Cancer and Preventive Care
The article discusses experiments claiming cancer susceptibility is hereditary and shares that cancer follows the same inheritance laws as albinism. It argues infection is not the cause, notes cancers grow slowly when nourished poorly, and suggests prevention through careful mating, organ care, avoiding chronic irritation, and managing nutrition during critical life periods. Dr Bulkley’s view on diet is mentioned as controversial but noteworthy.
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Bulkley
New York
Mise Siye
Mole on Chin Questioned for Removal Method
A reader asks if removing a mole on the chin with an electric needle is perfectly safe. The Chicago Tribune reply suggests safer option: have the mole cut out.
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Chicago ‘Tribune
Fragmented Press Quips Echo Vintage Editorial Tone
The item surveys mixed newspaper lines about public perception and media stardom. It cites names like Dr Cook and Mr Barnes and notes camera aided fame, questioning credibility and the public’s trust in sensational coverage.
Short Stories Charmers and Social Banter in Telegraph Clippings
In a witty mix of society notes and humorous anecdotes, Mrs. Sherburne Hopkins recalls stage life as conversations drift to fashion. A boulevard encounter prompts a joking exchange about a ring and a reminder to mail a letter. A husband and wife discuss spring dress plans, jokes about a small monetary check, and saving for a nest egg this season.
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Sherburne Hopkins
Brown
Green
Aetter
Philadelphia Telegraph
War With Indians and French in King William's War
The text outlines the early 18th century struggle from King William's War, noting Port Royal’s capture by Sir William Phips, the Oswick treaty restoring Acadia to France, and renewed frontier campaigns. It mentions Carolina raids on St Augustine, Spanish defenses, Apalachee violence, Boston and New York impacts, and English attempts to counter French and Indian incursions through 1707 including Colonel Merch's siege of Port Royal.
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America
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Florida
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Savannah
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