US neutrality under siege by Teutonic powers
The commentary argues that US neutrality has been eroded by German and Austrian actions. It asserts Washington has kept faith and harmed no belligerent, while Berlin and Vienna push for hostile aims and technical diplomacy. It warns that absent a change, American neutrality will become expired.
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New York
World
Ancona
Vienna
Neue Fresse* Presse
America
Germany
Austria
United States
Teutonic
Neue Freie Presse
Berlin
Alphabet Transpositions Stagger Improbable Count
A playful note asserts the vast number of possible arrangements of the twenty six letters exceeds all global attempts over unimaginable time. It imagines everyone writing forty pages daily, each page with forty distinct transpositions, to illustrate magnitude.
Ibsen's Poor Pathology in Ghosts Debated
A critic questions Ibsen's portrayal of inherited illness in Ghosts, arguing Oswald's case may be an exceptional anomaly rather than typical. The piece weighs whether the play’s theme accurately reflects real pathology or only fictional shock.
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Ibsen
Tb Sen
Oswald
Sacred White Elephant Funeral in Siam
The white elephant is considered sacred in Siam where the animal's death triggers a grand funeral. Buddhist priests lead rites as thousands of devotees accompany the hearse to the grave. Jewels and rich offerings are buried with the elephant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siam
Grape and Apple Health Claims From Historical Note
A passage extols grapes as wholesome and highly beneficial for various illnesses. It cites apples as corrective and useful to counter nausea from seasickness, noting their cooling effect and stomach soothing properties.
Diamond Talisman and Engagement Symbol Across Legends
The diamond is described as the most precious gem and a safe talisman. It signifies purity and innocence and is linked to peace and joy, making it a traditional engagement symbol in many legends.
Telegraph Section Moves With War Columns
A field telegraph unit travels with heavy columns in dangerous terrain. Soldiers lay and unwind a long cable while telegraphers and linemen keep sending and receiving orders to the general staff as cavalry scouts relay reports. The setup resembles a mobile railroad office in motion as poles, drums, and signals thread through the landscape.
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Edeeda
Aluin
Aingeli
Shoes That Save Leather With Cotton Soles Aim To Cut Costs
A 19th century invention proposes cotton shoe soles as a leather alternative due to cattle shortages. Census data shows cattle declining by 4,000,000 over twenty years while the U.S. population rose by 29,000,000, making cotton soles a cheaper option as cowhides become scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Uncle Sam
Color Photography Invention Produces Color Pictures
An English inventor living in the United States unveils a color photography method. It uses two color sensitized plates exposed through red and green filters, developed and fixed, with silver removed. Each plate is dyed in inverse colors and aligned to form a color image by transmitted light.
Pheasants React to North Sea Battle Noise
Scientific American notes that English papers report pheasants in northeastern England reacting to cannon fire on January 24 during the North Sea battle. Birds appeared excited where audible noise was clear, while others showed disturbance from unseen atmospheric waves possibly causing tree sway.
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The
Times
England
North Sea
Davison
Scientific American
Licorice Growth in California Under War Trade
Sutter county experiences promising licorice cultivation with a good crop expected. Over 1,000,000 pounds of licorice root were imported in the 1813 fiscal year alongside substantial paste imports. Turkey remains the source, and wartime trade restrictions are seen as boosting California profits this year.
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California
Sutter County
Turkey
Blondine Ridiculed For Five Marriages Mania for Gifts
A lighthearted quip notes Blondine Mrs. Giddigadd has been married five times and faces barbed jokes about her pursuit of wedding presents rather than a suitable husband. The exchange underscores social humor of the era.
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Blondine
Giddigadd
Brunette
United States Demands Austria-Hungary Obey Maritime Law
The note from Secretary of State Lansing insists Austria-Hungary is responsible for the sinking of the Ancona and endangers American lives. It states the United States will hold the Imperial and Royal Government accountable, urges compliance with international law, and seeks to preserve relations.
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Lansing
Austria
Washington
Angela
Sinki
Rennes
Phistad
United States
Hiponithe
Haldin
Ancona
Admiralty
Austria-Hungary
Bristol Town Licenses Swine and Annual Permit Rule
The Town Council of Bristol enacts that swine may not be kept within the compact town limits without a license issued by the Town Council. Licenses are annual and revokeable, referred to the Chief of Police and Health Officer for report before grant, effective February 1 1916, repealing inconsistent ordinances. Signed by Cornelis Coggeshall, Town Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Ohnm
Coggeshall
Cornelis
Bristol Probate Court Hears Request for Administratrix
December 22 1915 Fanny Reynolds widow of John P Reynolds seeks appointment as Administratrix of the Bristol estate intestate. The matter is set for January 17 1916 at 10 30 AM in the Probate Court Room Bristol for consideration with notice ordered to run fourteen days once a week in the Bristol Phenix. Clerk J M Coggesshall notes the filing date 12 24 31 1 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drobate
Bristol
John P. Reynolds
Fanny Reynolds
John P.ynolds
Probate
Bristol Phenix
J. M. Coggeshall
Edward Anthony
Russell
Church
Saidward Anthony
John M. Cogge
Notice of probate and executrix bond for Thomes W Easterbrooks
December 20 1915 notice from PExecutrix of the Last Will and Testament of Thomes W Easterbrooks Bristol deceased. She has accepted the trust and given bond. creditors must file claims within six months from the first advertisement date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomes W. Easterbrooks
the of
Bristol
HAT
Administrator Notice for Gertrude Gooding Estate
The Probate Court of Bristol appoints Clinton T. Sherman as administrator of Gertrude Gooding late of Bristol deceased. Claimants must present claims within six months from the first advertisement date. Also Edward Anthony estate petition requests burial lot care payment be set by the court with a hearing January 3, 1915 in Bristol Probate Court Room.
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Bristol
Gertrude Gooding
Clinton T. Sherman
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