Fire and raids, trials and trains marked 1919 era news
Western union report lists a slate of 1919 items including a Sioux City temple fire causing about 1 million dollars in losses, arrests in St Louis with large cash and dice, Senate actions on red flag penalties, wage bills in Arizona, and broad economic and political developments from the Pacific to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Masonic Temple
Sioux City
Iowa
Senate
Idaho
Western Canada offers farming hope for food-starved Europe
An advertisement argues Western Canada can feed Europe postwar, citing vast unoccupied lands, cheap sale terms, and strong returns. It warns of ongoing food scarcity, urges Canadians to expand production of grain and meat, and highlights favorable transport and markets for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Atlantic
Germany
Austria
Turkey
Russia
Canada
Western
The Fellow Who Is Visiting Your Girl
A witty exchange marks a social observation about courtship from a visiting man and the implied status of his advancement or retreat within a local scene. The dialogue hints at expectations of progress in relationships and social judgment.
Instant Relief For Digestive Distress Ad
The ad promises quick relief for indigestion gas upset stomach and heartburn with no waiting. It highlights pains from meals misfitting the stomach and claims a fast remedy for discomfort and headaches.
Pape's Diapepsin Ad Claims Quick Digestive Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin tablets as instantly ending dyspepsia and stomach distress after a single tablet. It emphasizes pleasant taste, harmless nature, and low cost at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Stomdelis
New Drive Launched in Russia Amid Broad Effort
A new nationwide drive has been launched in Russia to push economic reform and industry expansion. Officials say the initiative targets growth sectors, investment, and regional development across multiple regions.
Bolsheviks Press Allied Lines Near Archangel in Snowbound Retreat
Reports from Archangel dated January 28 describe Bolshevik offensives against four allied columns as American, British, and Russian troops withdraw from Shenkursk. Allied forces claim effective resistance with heavy enemy losses and a retreat aided by a ruse to avoid a siege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archangel
Shenkursk
Shegovari
Vaga River
Taresevo
Vologda
Taresovo
Kotchmas Road
Arizona items show varied events from politics to mining
The report covers Jerome lid status, Maher trial resumption in Tucson, new agronomist Hawkins arriving at the university, Gravier Floyd's Indian farmer shooting fugitive, Carter Oil near Fort Defiance, Williams' escape from the industrial school, McCabe securing a 50 year Flagstaff–San Francisco Peak railroad franchise, University Bulletin on home economics, and large road and mining plans. It notes Jerome Verde ore shipments, Bullard mine lease, Chino Valley drilling rig move, a Campbell proposal against syndicalism, and Silver Belt mine ledge findings plus cattle drownings on Colter ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome
Otto Maher
Tucson
Sawtelle
Maher
R. S. Hawkins
University
San Xavier
Gravier Floyd
Phoenix Indian School
Carter’ Oil Company
The
Standard
Fort Defiance
Holbrook
Fort Grant
Charles Williams
Maricopa County
Frank McCabe
Flagstaff
Ariz
United States
San Francisco Peak
University of Ariaona
Bureau of Public Roads
Arizona
United War Work Campaign
France
Bureau of Mines
Humboldt
Bullard
Wickenburg
Phoenix
Ben C. Wilson
Casa Grande
United Chino Oil and Refining Company
Chino Valley
United Chino
Holbrook Oil Company
Dad” Hastings
Thomas E. Campbell
Prescott
Silver Belt Consolidated
Fred T. Colter
Springerville
Peace conference gains as small powers join framework
Paris reports a distinct gain as nineteen small powers fully adhere to the five great powers organization. The united front strengthens the commission's early work led by Jules Cambon, the French delegate and former Washington ambassador, chosen to preside over the small powers meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Jules Cambon
Washington
Council of the Great Powers
Royalist Control and Republican Shifts in Portugal
Wireless dispatch reports Portuguese royalists fully control Monico and Tras Os Montes. Republican troops defeated the monarchists at Coimbra and may switch to the royalist cause. Lisbon officials say large troops are being assembled to suppress the royalist rebellion at Oporto, noting a republican victory near Lisbon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Monico
Tras Os Montes
Coimbra
Oporto
Lisbon
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Cure
An advertisement offers a $100 reward for any catarrh case Hall's Catarrh Medicine fails to cure. It claims the remedy is constitutional, acts through the blood and mucous surfaces, strengthens the patient, and supports nature. Testimonials available. Toledo, Ohio company address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Nature
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Virtue’s upkeep costs contrast with vice’s ready vice
A terse aphorism notes that maintaining virtue is costly while vice remains perpetually ready. The line casts self-motivated vice as a constant mechanism, contrasting effort and ease between moral upkeep and immoral impulse.
Soldiers threaten purge at Swift & Co plant
Winnipeg reports returned soldiers completing the destruction of a store owned by Michael Ert. A mob then marches to the Swift & Co plant seeking to eject suspected Germans or Austrians. Swift manager Ingram offers to dismiss foreign workers to make room for returned soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Michael Ert
Swift & Co
Swift
Ingram
Farm Loan Totals Show Heavy State Support in January
Farm loan data from the Federal Farm Loan Board indicate 7,882 farmers received 157,020,000 in loans by January 1, with December lending of 9,567,000 to 3,525 farmers. Last month loan closures by banks included 1,634,000 for Houston, 1,627,000 for Spokane, 1,550,000 for St. Paul, 723,000 for Omaha, and 629,200 for Wichita. Only 83,000 of 14,644,000 due was unpaid, 1.8 percent, with 11,000 more than ninety days overdue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Farm Loan
Federal Farm Loan Board
Federal Land Banks
Houston
Spokane
St. Paul
Omaha
Wichita
Rehabilitation work for soldiers education seeks faster colleges
Washington notes rehabilitation of soldiers through education is a national issue. Many young men who planned university courses will now seek colleges offering the fastest path to complete their training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interallied Air Commission to Settle Global Aerial Rules
Paris reports the interallied air commission will meet to resolve major issues of world air traffic. Technical experts draft rules for universal aerial passage amid varied geographical conditions. Standard flying rules on speed height and navigation lights are easier to adapt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Interallied Air Commission
Women of Middle Age Benefit From Vegetable Compound
Urbana reader Mrs. Enson states a winter grippe left her weak but after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she regained strength and no longer suffers nervousness heat flashes backache or headaches. She says she can do her own housework and highly recommends the remedy to other women transitioning through the Change of Life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Enson
Orchade St
Urbana
Ill
Lydia E. Pinkhham
Time-Saver Maid Promises Faithful Service
A prospective employer asks Bridget to vow faithful work without waste of time. Bridget replies that she is scrupulous about time and commits to one task of prayer and scrubbing as described in Life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget
Recipe for Gray Hair Remedy Preview
To a half pint of water add 1 oz Bay Rum a small box of Barbo Compound and half an ounce of glycerine. Drugget can mix at home or have it prepared. It darkens gray hair gradually, makes it soft and glossy and does not color the scalp or rub off. Ad.
Figuring the Finances in a Cautious Citizen
A cautious citizen jokes about money and politics quoting the idea that statesmen leave office poorer. He admits he is in debt, reflecting concern over personal finances and the costs of public life.
Influenza Epidemic Linked to Kidney Strain Ad
Doctors report widespread flu cases leaving victims with back and urinary troubles. Advert says Dr Kilmer Swamp Root strengthens kidneys after grip. Kilmer Co offers sample bottle for ten cents and urges mentioning the paper. Regular sizes sold at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Adv
Humorous Exchange Sparks Between Hewitt and Jewett
A light exchange plays on wordplay as Hewitt asks why Jewett calls his sweetheart a U boat and Jewett replies because she is out of sight. The brief quip reflects idle wit and social teasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewitt
Jewett
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Union News Service
Montana Stockgrowers’ Association
Helena
Simms
Congress
John D. McGilvray
Islam Temple
San Francisco
North Carolina
Sudan Temple
Newbern
Shriners Red Cross
American Red Cross
Clarence F. Pratt
Honolulu
California
Colorado
Geological Survey
Charles G
Yale
Survey
Alaska
Montana
Utah
Nevada
Champ Clark
House
Public Health Service
Kreider
Pennsylvania
Mansfield
Texas
Elliott and Barnhart
Indiana
Bethlehem Steel Co
War Labor Board
Food Administration
War and Navy Departments
House Appropriation Committee
Treasury
House Roads Committee
Hines
Railroad Administration
Supreme Council of the
Poincare
Elysee Palace
Gustave Ader
Federal Council
Schichau Shipbuilding Yards
New York
Secret Service
Buenos Aires
Mexico
Chamber of Deputies
Manoirs
H. P. Fletcher
Mexico City
State Department
Cleveland Americans
James C. Dunn
Lee Fohl
Fohl
George Carpentier
Jack Dempsey
Jess Willard
Tex Rickard
Jess
Roald Amundsen
Philadelphia
Charley Taft
William Howard Taft
Yale University
Marshall
Baltimore
Presbyterians
Division of Public Works and Construction Development
United States Department of Labor
Australia
Far East
Jessie Ashley
Collegiate Equal Suffrage League
National Woman’s Suffrage League
Department of Agriculture
Emerson
Kiev
Western Newspaper Union News Service
London
Princes Islands
Moscow
Vienna
Small Nations United
Book of the Coe
Cascara
Mr. Hill
Chicago
All
American Shorthorn Breeders’ Association
Denver
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