United States Navy Prepared for War Excerpted Letter
Excerpts of Secretary Daniels letter to President Garfield detail naval strength, vessels under construction, and increased munitions. It notes active service vessels, reserves, and plans expanding dreadnaughts, destroyers, submarines, and torpedo stockpiles, with personnel totals and base material exercises conducted by Admiral Badger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Danele Strothg
Garfield
Williams College
Danials
United States
Naval
Rminet
Badger
Ancient Idean and World Ages in Early Thought
Fragmentary notes discuss ancient ideas on the age and shape of the Earth and prehistory. References to philosophers, a sense of earth's rotundity, and early maps or names tied to regional histories surface in a rough, antiquated voice. The text also touches on place names in Nevada and Michigan linked to explorers. A mention of early marriage rites and a child’s benedictory event appears amid imperfect transcription.
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Earth
Shasta Limited Hits Automobile Killing Four Children
A northbound Southern Pacific Shasta Limited struck an automobile driven by F. E. Sly in Creswell Oregon. Four children Bowides Treanor Moran aged 12 and Vincent Treanor aged 6 and George Asblotree aged 8 and Dorothy Treanor aged 6 were killed. Mr Slyinjury severe but not recoverable. The crowd observed the car launched into the air and the train passing without stopping. Witnesses described the tragedy near the Pacific Highway as the car crossed toward the tracks.
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Frand
Austrian Commanders Doubt War Ending Soon
A Austrian commander active against Bulgarian forces in the Carpathians told Major Tanner of the Swim army that the war will last a long time with no clear end date. He also stated the Swiet government has prepared for a prolonged conflict, while the overall progress remains uncertain. Separately, the Bender Brothers delivered cargo to Pribilo Inhabitante Gas Supplies in Seattle bound for Pribitott Lalas in the Western Sea, returning after an uneventful voyage amid variable spring weather.
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Dank
Geneve
Hanera Dankl
Tanner
Swim Army
Swiet
Pribilo
Seattle
Westi
Bender Brothers
Pribitott Lalas
Wering Sea
Tum
Leath
Ima
St. Maul Island
Ierlur
Floods Return in Texas Swell Colorado River Waters
Floods recur in Texas as heavy rains sweep central areas. The Colorado River and smaller tributaries swell beyond banks, with no new casualties reported though a few dozen persons are missing. Local authorities fear more injuries as waterways overflow.
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Texas
Austin
Tex
Texa
Colorado
Lea
Parsons
Digestive Health Boost Promoted by Hostetter's Bitters
An advertisement extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for digestion liver and bowel health. It claims pure ingredients support overall digestive function and urges readers to try a bottle while ensuring authenticity.
Prominent Patent Medicines and Book Covers Ad Claims
An eclectic ad item promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters and Dr Pierce's Pellets for digestive relief and liver health. It discusses ancient notions of illness and extols paper covers for books as a protective, practical choice, mentioning brown paper and cloth covers for books and manuscripts.
Stop Dandruff and Hair Loss With Simple Treatment
A cheap home remedy claims to stop dandruff and itching while keeping hair thick and lustrous. Apply a coniol of ity into the scalp at night, rub gently, shampoo with reninol soap next morning, work resinol into the pulp, then rinse with cooler water. Advertising text from a period advertisement plus a wartime note follows.
Fragmentary remark on fatherhood from a 19th century journal
An old excerpt notes that as men age toward forty, they feel a shift in temperament. It touches on themes of future parenthood and societal expectations, referencing Columbus and the Ortoy Journal in a fragmentary fashion.
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Joss
Columbus
Ortoy Journal
Woman Recovers Health with Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Mehmond Pennsylvania resident recounts relief from chronic ailments and nervous exhaustion after using Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports improved headaches, sleep, and energy after two bottles, credits the product with restoring vitality and daily functioning.
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Mehmond
Lydia B. Pinkham
Vogetabe
Rw. Peake
Tulip St
Richmond
Lydia
Pinkham
Wilson Answers German Protest Notify Neutrality Firmness
The United States replied to Count von Bernstorff’s note stating that neutrality would not bend to German pressure. President Wilson and Secretary Bryan emphasized no embargo on arms and rejected altered war rules, reaffirming steadfast U S neutrality and cordial ties with Germany.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Count von Bernstorff
Arma
Germany
Bryan
State Department
Wilson
Count von Bernatorff
Ite Dutien
Profits to Railroads in Grain Scrutinized for Tariff Hike
W M Daniels panel reviews four Western railroads profit from grain traffic to contest a proposed one cent per hundredweight increase in grain and grain product freight rates. Paul Muller, rate statistician, notes grain movement yields higher profits than average. Urban figures show road costs per loaded car mile at about 69.28 cents. Astronomer Armin Loeachner of UC Berkeley earns National Academy of Sciences honor for telescope research.
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Chicago—Statistica
The
Interstate Commission
Fcrose
Muller
Rock
Santa Fe
Burlington
St. Paul Road
Une
Filler
Berkerley
Cal
Armin
Leuaehner
University of California
Watson Eal
Nectional Academy of Sciences
Convi Neion
Washington, D.C
Pilgrim Shelter Saved Amid Mayflower Historic Site Debate
Article reports that the Pilgrim Shelter, the lone intact building in America used by Mayflower passengers, is set to be preserved despite a proposed sale. John Howland of the Mayflower Society states the shelter’s preservation is essential, arguing its historical significance and public value.
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Plyrouen
Oirowland Houm
America
Lilian
John Howland
May Bower
Northwest Market Summary Unsold Goods Roil Markets
The page lists a wide array of prices for grains, hay, vegetables, fruits, and livestock across Northwest markets. Wheat types sell around 1.28 to 1.30 for Fortiané, club, and red Russian. corn whole 35 ton. hay prices range from 10 to 16 per unit. potatoes and onions show Boston-style pricing, with fresh Oregon eggs at 17 18e dozen. Livestock prices are posted for steers, cows, heifers, hogs, and sheep.
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Oregon
Valley
California
Mobair
Tacoma
Dealera
Washington
Diamond T. C
Ture Keyn
Boone
Washington Creamery
Yakima
Idaho
Walla
Bartlett Pears and Mohair Prices Signal Market Struggles
Fragmented OCR notes describe frost impact on Bartlett pears and weak demand for mohair with prices down under grade. Mentions Oregon market activity, a pool sale at Budsville and Riddle, and dealers viewing conditions as discouraging amid plush and gross goods trade softness.
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Toobairt
Oregon
New Version of Old Song Causes Child’s Lively Chorus
Orendon teased Helen with magazine pictures and breeches in a shop ad. The three year old then sang London breeches falling down. The piece lists eminent living American historians including Rhodes Adams Turner Dunning Hart McMaster Burgess and Beard.
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Orendon
Little Helen
Ite
London
James Ford Rhodes
Henry Adams
Prederick J. Turner
Herbert J. Ongood
William A. Dunning
Albert Bushnell Hart
John Bach McMaster
J. W. Burgess
James Hehouler
Charles A. Beard
New Methods for Locust Wood in Furniture Making
A report notes locust wood as a best choice for furniture due to its unique grain and color. It mentions a new move against stumps with recalls of stump storage prior to blasting and an inventor’s auger powered by a portable gasoline engine designed to ease logging and stump removal.
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Avtowon
Riga
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Pere Masmuze
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Gusrantend
PAY Silratcing
Madloon
Portend
Bicycle Bargains
St. Dorns Scoyill
NAVY
Daniels
Vera Cruz
Mantamond
Virginia
Michigan
Meabank
Humboldt River
Nevada
Fremont
Baron Humboldt
Monamobile
Greavee
Fon Traction Amb Harvesters
Armado
Partiowrn
Portland Auto OL Co
East Oregon
Jack Farm
Swaggart
Ballivan
Farks
Welay
Lexington
Walter A. Goss
Corbett Bidg
Portland, Or
WER Johnson
Breda
Wieness
Pte
Ervirsk
T. Hudson Arms
Shasta Limited
Hostetter’s
Woah
Dr. Pierce
Lydia E. Pinkham
von Bernsterff
Pons Note
Kirkwall
Seem Opti
Hluestom
Club
Fife
North Yakiton
Board of
True Tops
Yakima Fruitgrower
Ita Officara
Pacific Northwest
Tewawon
Board of Trustees
North Pacific Fruit Distribators
Bartlett
Reo
Distributors For
Northwest Auto Co
F. W. Vogler
Couch St
Portland
SPOHN
Bohn Medical CO
Goshen
Ind
Irene
Weike
Alurive Yeiteng
Chicago
Sidney
Loyd
Alohinon Glohe
Snaite
Thule Tatual Wallare
Cole
Erin
Iain
Atlanta
Yaten Bulls
Carhutctes Grievees
Resisus
Bintred
Rae
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