Fragmented quotes reflect wartime social pressures and admonitions
The piece surveys fashion and duty in wartime society through quips about hats and propriety. It cites Mrs Lar i and Puck voices, notes a French child’s story, and mentions Wallis Hopper returning from France as a symbol of civilian and military morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puck
Evan
Prench
Slacker
England
Moana
Wallace Hopper
France
Paria
Boise
Magara
Ice Method Aims To Delay Budding In Orchards
Near Luling Texas a group of orchardists test an ice burial plan to retard bud growth. About fifty pounds of ice are placed around a tree trunk when warmer weather arrives and replenished every two weeks until frost danger passes. The idea, drawn from Popular Mechanics, seeks to prevent late frosts from damaging early fruit crops, with potential savings if scaled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luling
Texan
Mechanica
Cartoon Footage Reflects War Era Press Satire
A jumbled montage of cartoons and captions from India to Washington debates war profiteering and politics. It notes German policies, British and American tensions, and public mockery of leaders while highlighting munition profits and cartoon commentary on diplomacy.
Fragmented Note About a Woman and Two Weeks
A garbled line references a woman named Walt and a promise to keep her for two weeks or take her in exchange for something. The readable portion hints at a bargain or conditional arrangement but lacks clear context or actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt
Kienimo
Alpaid
Northwest Market Reports General Crop Conditions
Northwest market notes list diverse agricultural prices and conditions. Includes Portland wheat bids, Oregon and Yakima produce values, dairy butter prices, poultry, fruit and vegetables, meats, wool, and livestock figures. Contains numerous scattered numbers and commodity names indicating a dense price snapshot for regional markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Steady Egg Market Looked For
Portland reports steady egg market at 18 cent basis for storage season with warmer weather expected to lift receipts yet no price shift anticipated. Notices to fishing skippers announce changes to grading rules March through May and introduce a case count method. London auction results show strong demand while Portland poultry receipts remain flat with prices firm at 11 cents for hens, 18 cents for springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Emg
Mareh
Teia
Kesey
Yonkers
Sinking of Sussex prompts possible open rupture demand
Washington reports President Wilson weighs diplomatic break with Germany over the Sussex sinking. Evidence includes torpedo wake, bronze fragment, and German assurances. London denies German sub involvement. If circumstantial proof suffices, Wilson may urge Congress to sever diplomatic ties despite Allied naval constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sussex
Washington, D. C
Witson
de Eise
Congress
Germany
State Department
Maya
Smith
Paris
Wilson
Imn
It 8
Austro-lungary
Bulgaria
Atlantic
Delegates Discuss Preparedness Amid War Telegram
Spokane delegates gather for a Northwest preparedness conference as a war department telegram urges officers to stay out. Lt Col David J. Baker Jr. of Vancouver Barracks speaks on northern Pacific protection while officials stress nonpartisan remarks. Delegates from Washington Oregon Montana Hawaii Wyoming elect leaders and acknowledge Japan issue with caution. Paper costs rise as print material from Germany dwindles and paper prices threaten small newspapers.
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Spokane
Wash
War Department
Washington
David J. Baker, Jr
Vancouver Barracks
Pacific States
Pacific Northwest
Oregon
Montana
Maho
Wyoming
N. W. Durham
Frank W. Hammond
Beattie
P. N. Bernard
Kalispell, Mont
Coline Baker
Colonel Baker
Japan
Bilge
Washington, D. C
Department of Force
Erste Copley
Germany
Europe
Copley
Hunt for the elusive blue tiger sails toward the Orient
In a San Francisco dispatch Roy Chapman Andrews and Mrs Andrews depart for the Orient aboard the Tenyo Maru. They plan to pursue the blue tiger specimen in Central Asia or Tibet for the American Museum of Natural History, aiming to yield an exhaustive zoological study.
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San Frivncleso
Roy Chapman Andrews
Mra. Andrews
Sal Fen
San Francisco
Orient
Central Asia
Tibet
Anvrican Museum of Natural History
How Mrs Bean Met the Grisis
Nashville Tenn letter from Mrs E H Beay describes relief from the Change of Life and a tumor after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She praises the remedy and invites others to write for guidance. The ad copy emphasizes old fashioned roots and herbs as a pure feminine remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Lydia E. Pinkham
E. H. Beay
Joseph Aventa
Penn
Lydia BE
Pinkham Medicing Co
Lynn, Maas
Break-Up-A-Cold Tablets Ad Promises Quick Relief
A fragmentary ad proclaims Break-Up-A-Cold Tablets as a guaranteed remedy for flu symptoms and grippe, priced at 250 of your IP good. The scant text mentions no clear manufacturer or location, leaving the claim and price as the core details.
Acute Hearing Test Snooped in Police Force Selection
A humorous mock exam described a police candidate being asked to hear a ticking watch. The examiner pressed the test, then revealed the watch had not run for a week, illustrating the oddities of the recruitment process reported by the Chivas Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieee
Amirt
Chivas Herald
Resinol Ointment and Keninol Soap Ad and Anecdotes
An old newspaper fragment promotes Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap as soothing treatments for itching and minor skin issues, listing uses for dandruff burns wounds and chafing. It also mentions Hanford's Balsam for chronic back pain and includes several short, humorous quotes and jokes from various sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanford
British seaplanes downed as raid on German airship sheds fails
Berlin claims three British seaplanes were shot down and crews captured after an attack on Schleswig Holstein airships. Two German armed patrol vessels were sunk by British destroyers. Medina collides with Lavrock, raising fears for Medina's fate. No confirmed damage to German facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Sayville
Schleswig
Sylt
Hoyer Water Gate
London
Schleswig-Holstein
Schleuwig-Holstein
Greman
Cruivers
Tyrwhitt
Six Die in Exclusive Country Club Conflagration
Six persons perished early Sunday in San Antonio at the fashionable country club fire. Five victims were club guests amid a weekend gathering drawing social and business leaders to the Southwest. Listed dead include J B Waltham, Judge J M Webb, Mace Stewart of Galveston, and Helen Cockrell, a club maid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
San Antonio Country Club
Mra
J. B. Waltham
J. &. Webb
Mace Stewart
Galveston
Helen Cockrell
Accident Insurance Urged After Snowy Street Incident
Two men discuss dangers of icy streets and urge buying an accident policy while recalling childhood memories. They mention carrying an application and warn about slips leading to broken arms or legs. The ad continues with a health claim for Hanford Balsam to cleanse wounds and promote healing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garraboat
Crofters’ Commission
Hs Pharoah
Kenneth
Joan Pharoah
Not Wanted Laughing Fragments From A Baltimore Satire
A playful, fragmentary exchange features a mother calling Willie and his retorts. The text riffs on a dramatic actress and gross receipts while a comic tone pervades a seaside or urban setting with quirky exchanges between Mr Sympo and Mini Peaches.
Fragmented Note Drives Unclear Suspense in Local Sheet
A mangled OCR fragment mentions delays and a tense moment in a card or poker game. The readable bits hint at caution or warning, but concrete names, places, or dates are absent.
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New Ems
Pitteck
Portian
Maln
Ree
Tabor
Hurst & CO
Aourora
Canby
Dragon
Prac
Portland YM
Gaetano Vane
Hawthorne Auto School
Portas, Ore
Meath
Hazelwood
Hastord
Balsam
Urge Piaon
Ady
Hopeleas
P. Morgan
Amnpur
India
Lally
Mtogland
Freace
Hadhar
Vraner
Italy
Ugt
Bombay
Cartoona Magasin
Ham
Yen
Grutor
Brince
Welth Product
Grace
Hothleit ‘Browl Company
Ty Washing
Abelo Bam
Wallen
Louinville Cours JerJournal
Washington Star
von Jagow
Wilhelm
Maxazing
Morr Galllieb von Jago
Afl
Lansing Bountain
Taro
Aketohes
Min Sorraat
Arne
Shite
Anda
Fale
Benny
Yakimas
New
Florida
Onegin Ranch
Portland City
Valley
Wtaga
Asparagua
California
Jcrada
Oe Anges
Kiarwath
Kienath Falla
Niche Kirstin Bari Ie Sara Se Eae
Sultan
Barlin
N. Y
Wembolfleial Quernas
Iivices
Coxsanthrople
Mershel
Vom Mackennva
Nat Test
Gescien
Mrs. Bean
Grisis
Leannesa
Earrent
Miss Cayenne
West At Bay
Trimumn
Washington Shir
Bragford Chaparral
Foston
Ostetter
Orman
Asa
Edythe
Kate
Ile
Pall Mall Gazette
Mia
Josaphus
Josephue
Benator Sorghum
Seattle
Harold Richard Clements
Arthur Fayne
Louisville
Ane
Macy Clas
Young Clamenta
Harry Curtis Clamenta
Denver Traction Com
Tetree Ree Eral Hs Esate
Army
San Diego
Cal
Mexico
Ecording Gaan Corning Institution
Reigen
Geneva Pershing
Cowan
North Island
Villa
Menica
Pedro Geamen
Nilla
Kilo
Reightar
Laguna
Elana
Steiney Fertilizers
Routledge Seed Floral CO
St. Portland
Orsuon
Portland Y. MC. AL
Monomobile
Federal
House OF Service
Motor Car Supply Co, Inc
Sn Broadway
Ore
Th. F
Aire
Ahafiaraeari
Warren Mis
Willie
Baltimore American
Sympo
Tims
Saul
Wasli Sa
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