Armor urged for British troops in WWI era helmets
London dispatch notes newspapers push for protective steel helmets and breast armor for troops in France and Flanders. French, British and royal medical journals cite helmet tests reducing head wounds, with advocates including Dr Hewitt and Dr Beloume urging armor to cut infection and shell fragment injuries.
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London
Associated Press
France
Flander
Aussia
Germany
the Times
Hiimeel
Devraigne
A. J. Hewitt
Pagasus
Koenigsberg
The
Royal Medical Service
Hewitt
Il Beloume
Genera
Thoughtful quarrel over breakfast biscuit and dog
A terse exchange reveals a domestic dispute as a woman confronts a man about a biscuit meant for her. He defensively claims he fed it to the dog, sparking a sharp retort and hurt feelings. Their brief heated exchange centers on care and loyalty.
Mrs Blatch Skips New Jersey Suffrage Demonstration
In the wake of her husband’s death, Mrs Harriet Stanton Blatch, president of the Woman's Political Union of New York, will not participate in the planned New Jersey suffrage event. The torch transfer would have been handed to Mrs A Van Winkle of the New Jersey union, with tugs chartered to ferry the torch across the Hudson. A replacement speaker will be chosen later.
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Harriet Stanton Blatch
Woman's Political Union of
New York
New Jersey
Scalp Message Tale and Tax Rank in Maryland
A historical anecdote recalls Histiaeus the Greek and a secret message shaved on a slave's head then sent to Miletus. The tale highlights clever concealment, while current figures place Maryland tenth in state income taxes.
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Histiaeus
Miletus
Maryland
The Mexican Situation
The piece argues Mexico’s war toll is paid in blood and treasure, condemning revolutionary leaders and urging the United States to end arms shipments to Mexico to hasten peace. It suggests a provisional, honest president could restore order if arms are halted, warning that without embargo stability cannot be kept.
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Cincinnati
Mexico
United States
Republic
Wilson
First Arizona Rail Locomotive In State History
Early railroading tale from The Wall Street Journal recounts Arizona’s first locomotive for the Clifton mining district. Convict labor built a four mile track amid Apache attacks, with Hank Arbuckle the key engineer keeping trains moving as furnaces froze and mules pulled cars in a multipower system.
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Wall Street Journal
State of
Arizona
Clifton
Xrade
Hank Arbuckle
Arizona Copper Company
Hank
War to Change School Courses in Germany
Berlin reports from the trenches indicate Dr Heeren, a director at a major German boys high school, foresees a complete overhaul of curriculum. Physical training will shrink while school gymnastics vanish and long cross country runs are urged to strengthen lungs and heart.
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Berlin
Germany
Heeren
Rheims
Heeren Beleves
Lesa
South America
Fallacy Exploded as U.S. Industry Shows Self-Reliance
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports the belief that American industry relied on foreign trade has been debunked by wartime conditions. A Sharon, Pennsylvania plant recently began operation with capacity to meet the nation’s benzol demand, signaling that foreign domination in this market is fading and American manufacturers can meet emergencies.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Sharon
American production rises as dyes and fabrics gain local supply
The article notes progress in making chemicals domestically to reduce reliance on Europe for dyes and fabrics. It argues Americans can meet production needs and avoid foreign control, urging readiness to tackle future trade and supply channel issues with a united, forward-looking stance.
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Europe
Murrys scheme draws many to test Vitalitas in the South
In interviews Nashville residents report testing Vitalitas before purchase. Albert Murry of 409 Fifth Avenue says the tonic improves complexion and perspiration, opens pores and aids the liver. He praises its tonic and corrective properties for stomach liver kidneys and blood and invites readers to Jacobs Pharmacy 23 Whitehall Street for display and samples.
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Te South
Bloomatein
Albert Murry
Fifth Avenue
Nashville
Murry
Jacobs’ Pharmacy
Whitehall Streets
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