READY FOR WAR A nation better prepared for renewed conflict
Washington reports that the United States stands ready for war if Europe drags it in, with army forces well equipped and manpower funds supported. The preparedness plan progresses, Senate and House resisting cuts, amid war cloud speculation and public longing for peace. The piece notes a detached view of death as a possibly less unpleasant experience.
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Washington
United States
House
Senate
Europe
Arizona Trance Case Prompts Burial Refusal
In Phoenix two doctors and a coroner declare George W. Stevenson dead though family and friends refuse burial. They believe he remains alive in catalepsy, a suspended animation. The report cites other cases and notes autopsy debates and recoveries during trance states.
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Phoenix
Ariz
George W. Stevenson
Stevenson
Hudson
Pysh
United States
Washington Irving Bishop
Rumor says ex-kaiser split from wife in wartime loss
A jumble of hints mentions the ex-kaiser and his wife living apart, a Pittsburg bootlegger's wealth labeled spendthrift, a stolen cannon in New Oxford Pennsylvania, and various quips about leaders, aviators, and politicians in a fragmentary wartime column.
Catalepsy and Hypnotism Warned as Dangers
The article explains catalepsy as a rare suspended state sometimes following illness or exertion, or induced by hypnosis. It warns amateur dabblers in hypnotism about serious risks as self hypnotism and autosuggestion surge in popularity.
Hague Awards and Controversy Over Arbitration Pay
Washington on January 27 outlines the dispute over whether to honor The Hague Tribunal award of 12 million to Norway for wartime shipping claims. The debate cites precedents from La Abra Silver Mining and Venezuela cases where the U S refused to enforce awards tainted by fraud, while noting pros and cons of paying the Norwegian award to preserve diplomacy and avoid harm to arbitration credibility.
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Washington, D. C
Department of State
Hague
United States
Norway
Chandler Anderson
Germany
Shipping Board
High Court of Arbitration
The
Harding
State Department
la Abra Silver Mining Company
Mexico
International Ar
Venezuela
Arbitration Court
America
Europe
Knitting Needles Take Firm Hold On American Women
An undated era piece describes the rise of knitting in daily life with the clicking of needles. It highlights sweaters as a key wardrobe item, enabling color and individuality, and notes a free pamphlet from Fleisher Yarn Company on knitting and crocheting, available to readers with return postage.
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America
Fleisher Yarn Company
Athens Day by Day As Seen 23Y The Messenger Watch Dog
A diary style column from Athens Ohio recounts daily events at the Messenger office and town scene. Notes on debts, local gossip, a visit from Prof Thomas Hoover, theater chatter, and a Masonic lodge gathering blend with personal musings about meals, expenses, and plans for ads.
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Athens
Mont Ruth
Hammer Club
Herb Dillinger
Bill Roberts
Thomas N. Hoover
Noble
Vic’s
Oliver Hartley
Pomeroy
Masonic Temple
Lee
Tom
Questions and Answers Information Bureau notice
Public notice offering a questions and answers service from The Athens Messenger Information Bureau directed by Frederic J. Haskin in Washington D C. It excludes legal medical and financial advice and asks for a question brief contact details and two cents postage for return mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
The
Inquirer
Inventions and trivia from early American questions
A compilation of quiz Q and A covering soda water origins, Brazil’s Centennial stamp, U S Supreme Court nullifications since 1910, the first U S patent, Alfred the Great era symbols, Samuel Untermeyer origin, and linguistic contrasts beside and besides with Greek roots.
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Eugene Roussel
Philadelphia
Robert M. Green
Brazil
J. W
Ypiranga
United States Supreme Court
Congress
H. A
Supreme Court
H.R. A. Sarmuel Hopkins
Vermont
United States
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Edmund Randolph
Alfred E Great
Alfred
Ethelred I
Aescesdun
Wantage
Berkshire
England
Whitman Quotation on Peace and Calm Seas
A biblical line from Psalm 117:29 and a Walt Whitman lyric about peace adorn a quiet sentiment. The verses reflect serenity amid turmoil and the enduring value of tranquility.
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Walt Whitman
Chinese View Arms as Low Calling Despite Recent Fighting
The Chinese, though they have fought recently, generally regard the profession of arms as a base and low calling. This sentiment reflects modest regard for military life despite ongoing conflicts.
Syrup Pepsin Recommended For Infants and Children
Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin described as a scientifically-balanced compound of Egyptian senna with pleasant aromatics. It is marketed as safe for infants and children and suggested as a remedy before narcotic cold medicines. Drugstores supply it, with a cost under one cent per dose.
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Sitehe
Rigar
Brin
Hi Dum
Athens Mesenger & Hernin Printing Co
Messenger
Ohio
Vra National
Hobert Ward Inc
Fifth Ave
New York City
South Watash Avenue
Chicago
Twiste
Tom Sims
Pittsburg
New Oxford
Poland
Russia
New York
California
Cincinnati
By Frederic J. Haskin
Athens Messengernformation Bureau
Washington, D
Samuel Pepy
Parker
Hartley
Kraus
Marysville Reformatory
Ohio River
Lanac
Cs Sh
MR. Johnson
Department of Agriculture
God
Dr. Caldwell
Emer
Sen
Caldwell
Washington St . Monticello
Ilinois
Henry Dean, Jr
Rochester
N. Y
Alice Cordbrey
Haskell
Okla
Mos Sanitary
Star ‘Postu
Iwealth Products
Postum Cereal Company, Incorporated
Battle Creek, Michigan
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