Roads and rails push for cheaper transport costs
A bustling mix of economic comments discusses road improvements to lower transport costs for farmers and cities, noting high food prices from poor roads and rail bottlenecks. It highlights state tax support, a $15 million borrowing, and the broad impact on industrial and consumer benefits. Also profiles M Khvostoff, a Russian minister of the interior, championing anti German influence and closer ties with America, with Standard Oil raising gasoline prices a penny per gallon.
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Union
Iles
Ica Cinemas
Anes
United States
Villa Soldiers Riot in Juarez as Villa Formerry Aide Shot
Juarez erupted as about 3000 ex Villa soldiers rioted across the border from El Paso. One American brakeman, George A. Suppert, was killed by a shot from south of the border. Reports say several Mexicans died looting stores and at the International bridge as armed forces pressed to restore order. Carranza authorities warned of payoffs triggering more riots.
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el Paso
Tex
Francisco Villa
Juarez
Ochoa
International Bridge
Villa
Rio Grande
United States
George A. Suppert
el Paso & Southwestern
Santa Fe Bridge
Carranza
Manuel Ochoa
Atas
Battle Cruisers Debate in American Defense Journal
Secretary Ding Stetson argues in American Defense that the United States lacks battle cruisers and urges full disclosure of naval needs during congressional estimates. He notes battle cruisers rival dreadnoughts in range, speed, and strategic value for rapid mobilization and coast raids.
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United States
Ding Stetson
American Defense Society
American Defense
Society
Congress
North Sea
Navy debate over vessel numbers in general board report
The passage notes the United States Navy lacking any vessel of a certain type and that naval officers understand the General Board has recommended six of them. It reflects a discussion on naval procurement and officer perspectives on future fleet composition.
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Carranza
Villa Laredo
Texas
Mexico
Chihuahua City
General Villa
United States
Villa
General Board
Fighting Moths with Parasites Reported in 1914 15
The Bureau of Entomology reports releasing over 12 million specimens of two parasites in 201 towns across Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts and Rhode Island in fall 1914 and spring 1915 to curb gipsy and brown tail moths. Progress includes established parasite colonies and cooperative state actions slowing moth spread with scouting in 223 New England towns and treatment of egg clusters on infested trees.
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Maine
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Bureau of Entomology
United States Department of Agriculture
New England
Vermont
Connecticut
United States Lighthouse Service
Long Island Y
Candied cranberries from U.S. department guidance
Home economics experts of the U S Department of Agriculture outline a method to candy cranberries that yields bright firm semi transparent fruit. The process saturates the berries with sugar and results in a versatile sweet used as a garnish, dessert ingredient, or mix in ice creams and puddings.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
P and Q Announces Growth and New Plums Line
Greetings from the P Q boast strong year with 60 percent more Bridgeport customers adopting their style, quality and price. New batch of suits and overcoats arrives to fit festive boards, promising value from $20 to $25.
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Bridgeport
P&q
Express
Candied berries from old recipe for syrup and tutti frutti ice cream
A detailed method explains piercing berries with slits, slow candying in a multi stage syrup, then drying to prevent clumping. It notes using large firm cranberries, chilling syrup, and boiling steps, then suggests adding 1 2 to 3 4 cups of berries per quart of ice cream and pairing with candied citrus for tutti frutti.
Helen Keller Defends Dr Haiselden On Defective Baby
Helen Keller writes to The New Republic defending Dr Haiselden of Chicago for his actions in the defective baby case. She argues the need for expert jury consideration, warns against uninformed public opinion, and questions relying on ordinary juries for life and death decisions.
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Helen Keller
New Republic
Haiselden
ChiscaEe
Criminal Court
Fragmentary psychiatric debate reflects on mind studies
The fragment cites a "mental detective" arguing for scientific evaluation of intellect. It notes physicians’ conclusions would hinge on precise observations rather than prejudice, applying only to true idiocy where development is unlikely.
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Evide Sharpreee
Footbinding and the myth of male heroism in China
A Chinese writer contrasts footbinding with male heroism, arguing that women’s life bound to domestic service is framed as contentment by men. He reflects on his own perceived weakness versus his wife’s view of his greatness, noting how cultural ideals shape desires for heroism and submission.
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China
Building permits granted by the building commission last night
The building commission approved permits for several structures. Notable items include two family frame dwellings on Merchant street for Mrs Hastings and on Oak street for Joseph Tipeety, plus a frame shed on East Main street for Hartford and New York Trans Cs. Additional permits cover a frame dwelling on Linen avenue for Joseph Gipysety, a one story frame shed at 74 Geork street for Nicholo Coyino, a private frame garage at 125 Ulian avenue for F C Stevens, a frame store addition on Main street for Henry J Clampett, a one story frame store on Helen street for Remington Arms M C Co, a frame extension on Pembroke street for Queree Mainero, and a brick addition on Seth Crescent avenue for Dentato Rican. The commission will hold a second meeting Thursday eveing due to Christmas Eve Friday.
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Merchant Street
Hastings
Oak Street
Joseph Tipeety
Hartford
New York
Cs_ wrest
East Main Street
Linen Avenue
Joseph Gipysety
Geork Street
Nicholo Coyino
Uulan Avenue
F. C. Stevens
Main Street
Henry J. Clampett
Seth Crescent Avenue
Dentato Rican
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Union Roller
Robeson
Gillette
Weck
Gem
The
Hawley Hardware CO
Main and
Middle Sts
M. Khvostoff
New
Russia
M. ‘kXhvostoft
America
Germany
Standard Oil Co
Bridgeport Trust Company
Bridgeport Trust Co
Garcia
Andreas G. Garcia
Bastillo Ranch
Main ST
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