Mexican policy bears fruit amid border issues and Carranza talks
Washington sources report President Wilson heard an optimistic pledge from Texan leaders on Mexican policy. They expect progress toward recognition of Carranza and a swift pursuit of Villa, while Texas Gov. Ferguson says cooperation with federal authorities will sharpen response. The embassy urges drastic typhus controls in Mexico City and warns of rising food and clothing prices due to exchange manipulation. Six impostor army officers captured thieves face public execution as a deterrent.
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Setov. Perginen
Youteriay
Preadent Wilson
Mexico
Jon. Currinan
Creer
Villa
Texas
Belgium
Gov. Ferguson
Carranza
State of Texas
Mexico City
Federal
Lopes de Lara
Grey Intimates to Commons on German Intrigue in Far East
London December 81 Sir Edward Grey foreign secretary told the House of Commons that Britain is earnestly considering measures to block German intrigue in China and in British held concessions in the far east. He replied that the government would not easily dispose of the question of removing Germans from smaller places after Taingtau, but the danger is anxiously considered.
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Grey
Commons
Canada
London
Edward Grey
House of Commons
China
Far East
Taingtau
Edward
Dillingham Seeks Restrictive Immigration Bill with Literacy Tests
Washington reports Senator Dillingham introduces a bill to limit aliens by literacy tests and a 10 percent cap on admissions per nationality, with exemptions for temporary visitors, returning aliens, and relatives, plus humane and agricultural settlement provisions. The measure aims to curb southern and eastern European immigration while permitting work-related exemptions.
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Dillingham
Vermont
Immigration Commission
United States
Secretary of War
Secretary of Labor
Cleveland
Taft
Wilson
Illingham
Europe
Harvard men indicted in reg istration case
Harvard men indicted in registration case as details remain unclear in the fragmented OCR text. The report mentions several names and references to a public matter involving registration compliance and possible legal action.
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Harvard
Jad Salts for Kidney and Bladder Relief Ad
A vintage advisory claims kidney and bladder weakness stems from urinary acid. It promotes Jad Salts a grape lemon lithia drink to neutralize urine acid, ease irritation, and restore normal function. Take four ounces then a tablespoonful in water daily for two to three days.
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Evercome
McCombs Sees No Cloud as Dems Meet in Washington
The Democratic National Committee met in Washington to set the convention time and place, elect a secretary pro tem, and rule on Kentucky and Oregon membership contests while weighing woman suffrage signals. Dallas advocates for St Louis, with doubts about Kentucky prospects and a late decision expected. McCombs urged unity amid ongoing discussions.
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Tec
Kentucky
Oregon
St. Louis
McCombs
Thomas
Pence
Thes
Ar. Pence
Wilson
Congress
J. Haldeman
Robert W. Bingham
Umy Woodson
Haldeman
Timself
Dallas
Peace Advocates Report Riot Tension in Berlin Beach
Unclear dispatches from New York describe peace advocates involved in unrest in Berlin Beach. The scattered notes suggest riots or disturbances linked to antiwar activities, citing Brecher and a campaign to stop the war, with events spanning several days.
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Berlin Beach
New York
Brecher
Erman Frentivr
Weather Confusion Melds With Rheumatism Notes
A reader reports weather effects on rheumatism with unclear writing. The brief mentions temperature shifts and joints acting up, plus a general sense of discomfort. No precise locations or dates are provided.
New Haven 300 Pieces A Railroad Combination
Former New Haven president Charles B. Mellen testifies under cross examination in the Sherman anti trust case against former directors. He says the system grew from absorbing more than 300 independent lines and the New Haven line was the economical core for heavy freight between New York and Boston. He notes the line followed the natural route and that cost business would push rivals to receivership.
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New York
Dec
Charles 8
New Haven
Boston
Hudson River
New England
Scott's Emulsion Promises Cold Strength and Recovery
Convincing readers that neglecting a cold can lead to worse illness, the ad touts Scott's Emulsion as the best treatment. It claims the product nourishes blood and body strength to suppress the current cold and prevent further illness, emphasizing its alcohol and drug free formula. Beott & Bowne promotes the remedy from Mioonifield.
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Sven
Scott
Beott & Bowne
Mioonifield
Hair growth promise from Danderine ad copy of 1892
An old advertisement extols Knowlton's Danderine claiming hair becomes lustrous and double in beauty after a few uses. It promises cleansing of dust and oil, elimination of dandruff, and new hair growth with weekly use, urging purchase of a 23 cent bottle. The note briefly shifts to a map showing railroads absorbing others, dated to the era.
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Uae
Knowlton
Savage Women and a Home Remedy Ad from Red Cross
An ad touts a tonic for stressed women claiming savage living harms health while endorsing a non secret remedy from Floyd G. Russell of Red Cross Pharmacy. It lists tonic ingredients iron compounds beef peptone and cod liver extract in wine to quickly build up weak, run-down women.
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Floyd G. Russell
Red Cross
Gould Piano Prices Offer Budget Friendly Deals
H A Gould touts uniform daytime piano pricing with no agents or commissions. The Gould Way claims low costs through economical methods, promising savings for neighbors and friends at Spaulding Street, Barre Vermont, with phone contact 4-1.
Weather Report From A Year Ago Today Nostalgia Ad
Weather note recalls a year ago with north to northwest winds and a brisk air. an old ad touts Laxative Bromo Quinine as a cold cure in one day. The signature reads E W Grove and a price of 25 cents.
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E.W. Grove
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