Wilson Urges Action on Remaining Reform Measures
President Wilson, addressing Congress at a joint session, urges rapid progress on key railroad regulation and labor reforms. He calls for expanding the Interstate Commerce Commission, eight hour rail labor standard, public dispute investigations, and government rail control for military needs. He also pushes faster passage of anti corruption election funding and Porto Rico reforms.
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Washington
Whlson
Congress
Union
Publc
Interstate Commerce Commission
House of Representatives
Senate
Milttary Service
United States
Commission
Porto Rico
Elec
The Years After Fifty
The piece reflects on men passing fifty and finding the later years the happiest. It notes a mysterious quality of life in midlife, unseen by the world, as men who have lived honestly reach a new sense of worth and fulfillment in their fiftieth year.
Whenever you don't know what to write about write about face
A father and son exchange playful banter as the boy asks for a composition topic. The father encourages a straightforward approach by suggesting to write about the face, turning the moment into a lighthearted lesson on ideas.
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Bobby
Wes
Eating Higher Up. Bert Swor’s Comic Darkey Tales
Fort Worth born delineator Bert Swor tells a tale of a dusky swain who fails to enter his sweetheart’s door and tries to woo with lies. He then offers pigs feet as a ploy but Clarissa dismisses him claiming she now enjoys higher status and a new beau.
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Bert Swor
Fort Worth
Tex
Swor
Dusky
Swain
Henry
Kase
Clarissa
Noted Actress Fiti Flubdub Faces Temperamental Swoon
The piece describes actress Fiti Flubdub as volatile, swooning at tuberose scents, requiring her manager to supervise her closely. It recalls she grew up near a gas house in a block where she was raised, reflecting on changed times.
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Fiti
Opportunity Ahead For His Future Years
A brief note from Amestean Magazine reflects on a person’s lack of dread for the coming years and suggests the greatest opportunity lies ahead in life. The quotation conveys optimism about future possibilities and growth.
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Amestean Magazine
Grocer’s Scales Catch Woman’s Secret Weight
Detroit Free Press recounts a humorous exchange where a grocer’s scales are declared accurate by a resident. The speaker asserts the scales revealed the woman is twenty pounds lighter than she believed, quipping about the fruit weight of honesty.
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Mia
Detroit Free Press
Greece Declares War on Bulgaria Amid War News Mix
An Athens dispatch says the provisional Greek government allied with Venizelos has declared war on Bulgaria. Reports list British November casualties at 74 050, with 2 351 officers among them. Other items note German ration changes, naval losses, and political shifts in Europe.
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Venizelos
Bulgaria
Athens
Nation and World Briefs Highlight Deficits, Sports, Labor
The Democratic campaign reports a deficit of 300000 with apportionment planned. Republicans show 21144 deficit from receipts totaling 2420421 from 34205 contributors. Canada’s eight month revenue ends Nov 20 at 144812570. Army defeats Navy 16 to 7 at Polo Grounds. AFL reelects Gompers. Buffalo chosen for 1917 convention. Hunting season toll 86 killed 41 injured in 15 states. Cudahy Packing sales 133960916. profits 3011415. Train tragedy near Passaic leaves 5 dead 7 hurt. Quincy dye plant opens as US adds a second big dye facility west of Buffalo. orders exceed 400000.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Quincy
Mexican Trouble and Shifting Loyalties in El Paso
Richard Wilbrun, an American in El Paso from Chihuahua, says 1 000 Carranza troops defected to Villa forces without a shot. Carranza disarmed Villa veterans serving as Juarez customs guards amid loyalty fears. General Funston says no withdrawal of U S troops unless War Department orders and denies handing Pershing command withdrawal to him.
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Richard Wilbrun
el Paso
Chihuahua
Carranza
Trevino
Villa
Juarez
Funston
Mexico
War Department
Pershing
Washington News Roundup
The transcript in the Missouri Oklahoma and Gulf railroad Supreme Court case tests the Adamson law. Turkey consents to relief supplies into Syria from the Caesar. The U S protests Belgian deportations by Germany. Kelly and Campbell win Pennsylvania seats expanding Democratic House margin. Federal Reserve cautions bankers on foreign debt exposure. Nebraska cattle show sore mouths but no foot and mouth disease. Secretary Daniels awards over 65 million dollars in Navy ship contracts including battleships and submarines. Seattle Construction awarded 35 knot scout cruiser contract at 4.975 million dollars.
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Missouri, Oklahoma & Gulf Railroad
Supreme Court
Seattle Construction and Drydock Company
Navy Department
Lecturer's cook inspires match as marriage answer
After a woman’s cooking club questioned his household, a famed lecturer admitted his cook satisfies all tests. When asked about her, he praises economy pies soups and neat appearance. A critic sighs to marry her, and the lecturer confirms he did.
Skinner's Macaroni and Spaghetti Ad Claim
Ad touts Skinner's Macaroni and Spaghetti as tasty and nourishing for children. Claims to build bone and muscle, avoid nervous irritability, and be economical, made from durum wheat. Invites mothers to request a free cookbook from Skinner Mfg. Co. Omaka, Nebraska.
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Skinner
Skinner Mfg. Co
Omaka
Nebr
Adv
Twilight of the Gods at the Spencer Mausoleum Site
A quixotic New York Sun letter laments the emptiness of late Positivism and Rationalism. James Huucker invokes a satirical chair of irony, imagining Edgar Saltus as its pioneer, amid references to Spencer, Comte, Haeckel and the mausoleum.
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Herbert Spencer
Comte
George Eliet
Spencer
Ernest Haeckel
Edgar Saltus
James Huucker
New York Sun
Attar of Roses Price Rise Tied to War Shortage
The article notes Bulgaria grows 0,000 acres of roses used for attar of roses and that only half as much distillation occurred this year due to war, predicting higher prices for the prized distillate. It also mentions Germany makes attar from contemplate materials.
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Germany
Piano maker puns on baby grands as niche product
A piano manufacturer jokes that his business is an infant industry, noting he specializes in four baby grand pianos. The remark blends humor with a nod to his niche market.
Systematic Flattery as a Path to Winning at Love
The piece explores a strategy of using deliberate praise to influence romantic outcomes. It argues that careful compliments can shape perceptions and boost appeal, outlining potential risks and ethical considerations.
From Coffee to Tea: A Rising Trend Sparks Warmth
A lighthearted note highlights the shift away from coffee toward a comforting hot beverage. The piece frames the change as the start of greater satisfaction as people seek a savory warm drink.
Instant Postum Affects Nervousness And Sleeplessness
Advertisement claims Instant Postum reduces nervousness and sleeplessness by replacing coffee with a caffeine free beverage, promising calmer nerves and better sleep for those troubled by overstimulation.
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