War Declared Between United States and Austro-Hungarian Empire
The U S congress declares a state of war with Austro-Hungarian government and people. Senate vote 74 to 0 with one abstention in the House. President Wilson signs the resolution authorizing use of naval and military forces. Representative London the lone dissent in the House. Magic date December 7, 1917 referenced in text. The move follows similar action against Germany.
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Austria-Hungary
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Germany
Senate
London
New York
Marshall
Clark
White House
Tumulty
Forester
United States of America
House of Representatives
Congress of the
Thomas R. Marshall
Woodrow Wilson
Turekey
Bulgaria
Texas Ginned Almost One Third of Cotton
Cotton ginned before December 1 this year totaled 9,704,617 running bales with 173,380 round bales and 77,638 sea island bales. By December 1 total ginnings reached 10,252,031 bales including 177,662 round and 102,496 sea island. Texas led with 2,887,478 ginned, among state totals listed. Sea island ginnings by state show Florida and Georgia contributing.
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Sea Island
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
North Carolina
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
States
Halifax Blast Wrecks City Two Thirds In Ruin
Halifax suffers a catastrophic munitions explosion and blizzard. Reports place dead in the thousands, with 26 000 homeless and 6 000 wounded as two thirds of the city lie in ruins and harbor facilities suffer immense damage.
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Halifax
Ticals
Admiralty Court
Imo
Mont Blanc
Lamedoc
Mackay
Narrows
Bedford Basin
Rockingham Bay
Bedford
Bastn
Seon
Truro
Union Station
Queen Hotel
Boschee's German Syrup Advertises Fifty-One Years Reach
An old advert touts Boschee's German Syrup as a trusted remedy for coughs bronchitis and colds settled in the throat. It claims benefits include a good night's rest easier morning expectoration and aiding natural recovery. Sold in all civilized countries in 80 and 90 cent bottles. Ady.
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Boschee
United States
Best Soldier a Middleweight
Testing at Princeton and in training camps show that recruits around 140 pounds perform best for military service. These lighter men score lower on strength tests but excel in endurance and adaptability, maintaining morale under heat and equipment while heavier soldiers falter.
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National Army
Princeton
Capudine Relief Promoted Amid Dialogue About Easing Ailments
An advertisement presents Capudine as quick relief for headaches and nervous strain in liquid form. A dramatic street dialogue follows with a tramp asking for money from a lady, highlighting hardship and work ethics in brief exchange.
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Capudine
What Convinced Him
Defendant's Lawyer challenges that the insults were directed at the plaintiff. The plaintiff recalls names being hurled and blows landing on his jaw and ribs, arguing the taunts and violence pointed to him specifically and clarifying the context for the court.
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Bilfs
Laxative Quinidine Tablets Sold For Cold Headaches
Advertises Laxative Quinidine Tablets priced at 26 cents to treat head colds La Grippe and severe headaches. Emphasizes relief claims and consumer guidance in a brief ad style.
Los Angeles Reports Oil Gusher Near City Center
A report from Los Angeles notes an oil gusher found eight miles from the heart of the city. The discovery is described as significant and could impact local development and energy prospects.
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Los Angeles
No Title From A terse Assertion About Disagreement
A terse line asserts that being disagreeable to avoid conflict is not acceptable. The statement implies social accountability for conduct and hints at consequences for rude behavior. It frames disagreement as allowed but discourages unnecessary antagonism.
The Polly Magnificent and Verdun Gallantry Tale
A Verdun battle anecdote recounts Apolly a gallant soldier whom an officer asks his religion. He faints then replies I am of that religion that tooks God in the eyes. The caption calls him the pollu magnificent per Captain Gustav P Capart in the New York Herald.
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Verdun
Being Accommodating In Public Life
The passage argues women fear not a mouse yet fear disappointing men who expect them to be accommodating. It asserts true happiness comes from contentment with present possessions.
Woman's Viewpoint on a Good Husband
A woman's idea of a good husband favors generosity with money and land and a man who leaves the bathroom as tidy as he found it.
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Land
Queensland Government Coconut Planting Experiments
Government of Queensland reports successful coconut planting experiments. Researchers note growth in test plots and potential for expanding cultivation across tropical regions. No further details on methods or dates provided.
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Government of
Queensland
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