Navy shipboard journals boosted by printers and censorship
Navy battleships issue small magazines that rival shore publications. Printers, often second class petty officers, publish, edit, and sell at ten cents a copy, aided by the ship’s censorship. The Kentucky Budget set the pace, while others like the Ble Colorado faced suspensions, and debates over discipline and enlistment fairness emerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Navy Department
Ncation
Wisconsin
Washington
Colorado
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Heet
San Francisco Bay
South America
Louis Kline
Entucky
Usarpotarita
W. R. McLeod
Sttle Street
Kline
Russia
Lnd
Tyre
Kiine
Eline
The Aerophone Twin Box Telecommunication Invention
The Grindell Matthews aerophone is claimed to enable two people to talk over distance without wires using paired boxes. A user triggers a bell in the other box by moving a knob, prompting the other party to answer. The receiver is held while the operator listens and writes, replying via a telephone-like transmitter.
Well Guarded Again at Fire in City Alarm Coverage
More than 90 percent of cities in the country with populations above ten thousand are equipped with electric fire alarms. The notice highlights widespread adoption and ongoing safety measures in urban areas.
Old People Pains Relief Prescription Ad
After forty the body declines and poisons accumulate causing rheumatic pains in joints muscles and back. A suggested remedy promises relief after a few doses and recovery of strength using one ounce compound syrup of Sarsaparilla one ounce Toris compound half pint of whiskey taken in tablespoonful doses before meals and at bedtime with bottle shaken before use.
Short-Sighted Old Gentleman Warns About Hatless Outings
An odd mistake headline centers on a cautious elder advising that a young boy should not go out without a hat. The article reflects a quirky, period voice emphasizing practical dress for children.
Baby Boy Endures Severe Itching and Scratching
A brief news item reports a baby boy with extreme itching and frequent scratching, described with rough skin and a bark like texture. The incident centers on intense discomfort and visible skin irritation. No other persons or organizations are named.
Cure for child's rash cited from Guthura ad
A Yukon Oklahoma family reports a two year old with a severe rash improving after using Cutienra Snap and Cuticura Ointment. The testimonial claims dramatic relief with no symptoms for over two years since treatment in 1908.
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J. W. Lauck
Yukon
Okla
Potter Drug & Chem, Corp
Sale Props
Boston
Alonzo
Nerves Boost Archery Draws 300 Women in London
A London archery tournament attracted 300 women amid rising popularity. Doctors praise the sport as beneficial for nerves and decline in American female participation may change U S interest abroad. The piece notes strong enthusiasm and potential cultural shift in sports participation.
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London
Results of Food Health and Natural Conditions From Right Feeding
A Boston educator recounts recovering from nervous exhaustion after resigning from teaching. She credits Grape-Nuts with relieving constipation and improving brain power and health. She notes breakfast of Grape-Nuts with hot milk or water and invites others to read The Road to Wellville for more.
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Boston
Pkys
Wellville
The Law of Charm and Its Costs
Adelaide Keen in Nautilus argues that inner wealth like intelligence love health and confidence attracts external riches including love and success. It warns against selfish manipulation and asserts the law of compensation where giving earns returns though true charm respects others birthrights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide Keen
The Natural Coiffure Fashion Update
The new coiffures are more moderate in size than the pied up curls of late fashion. The fashion emphasizes chignons that follow the head’s natural lines and can be enhanced by a bright ribbon band for an attractive look.
Vanity Boxes Sparkle as New Silver Tokens
Jewelers display vanity boxes on tong chains among new silver items. Each tiny case holds a powder puff, possible key or small mirror, and charms. The contents remain a mystery, with guesses of love messages and rings tucked inside. The pieces are delicate, pretty, and pricey.
New Flannel Blouse Described With Velvet Bow
A description of a new flannel blouse worn by a girl named Tar highlights its soft texture and fine gray and black stripes. It features a front fastening with silver buttons, a turnover collar of white embroidery, and a broad black velvet bow secured by a long bar pin.
Dyeing Tan Shoes Sparks Winter Usefulness
A brief note says shoes can be dyed blush to extend wear through winter with low cost and good results. It notes the dyeing idea is simple and practical for readers seeking economical shoe upkeep.
Little Helps to Health in Bright Eyes Care
A compact health note advises good food outdoor exercise and eye care as keys to bright eyes. It warns against glare from rich meals and reading in bright light and cautions on eye cups hot baths and hygiene. It emphasizes moderation and safe routines for eye and skin health.
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Jack
Dudget
Uncle Sam
Dinah Doe
Makes smart coat in velvet and braid with silk edged trim
Instructions describe a blue velvet coat with ivy dress pairing. Front and back panels feature braid tukens and large loops, silk edge finishes, collar and wrist edges trimmed with silk and braid. Right front wrap crosses left, surrounded by press studs. Hat noted in blue velvet with leather trim. Materials list given.
Atlantic Lawyers and Doctors Advertise Services
Attorneys at law advertise wills probated guardianship and probate practice in Atlantic Iowa with J B Rockafellow Wood Savery and W Savery. Also real estate abstracts and loans offered by Wood Co sixth and Chestnut. Max Emmert Jr physician surgeon lists office at No East Fifth Street Musson 319, residence Musson 230 Beil 37J.
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Chas
A. Grubb
4Th and
Chestnut Streets
Atlantic
Iowa
Businese
J.B. Rockafellow
D. O. Herbert
West Fifth Street
Max Emmert, Jr
East Fifth Street
Musson
Beil
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ODR
Guthura
C. B. Clovis
Attorney AT Law Estate Matters
Melcher’s
T. B. Swan
C. G. Clark
Interne Hospital
State University of Iowa
R. A. Gamble
Opera House
Lowa
Chas. D. Finley
Chestnut Street
C. L. Campbell
Glesale Building
Musion
A. S. Mullins
W.C. Heers
Smiley
Music Store
G. R. Miller
Gillespie Building
J. A. Giffen
C. Thurman Purniture Company
W. M. Bailey
Bell Tal Wight
Avissun
Chestnut St. Atlantic
Butler
M. H. Butler
Pnce
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