Polish Commands and Allied Stance Reported in Warsaw Dispatch
A Warsaw dispatch to Havas notes General Weygand offered supreme command of Polish forces by Poland's defense council. The U.S. government pledges to uphold Poland's independence and territorial integrity, opposing dismemberment of Russia, per a note to the Italian ambassador approved by Secretary Colby and President Wilson.
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Weygand
Polish Council of National Defense
Warsaw
Havas
Poland
Russia
Colby
Wilson
Democrats Laud Wilson in Dayton Rally for Presidency
Amid a broad turnout in Dayton Ohio Democrats praised Wilson's war record and argued his administration faced heavy labor. The candidate pledged prompt federal tax reductions and emphasized end of Republican opposition as the national contest for the presidency began with a nationwide display by leaders and supporters.
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Dayton
National Democracy
America
Wilson
Cox
Cox Declares League of Nations Policy in Acceptance Speech
Governor Cox pledges support for the League of Nations as Wilsonian policy and denounces a separate peace with Germany. He urges suffrage ratification, calls for tax cuts, antitrust reform, farm and urban modernizations, and stronger enforcement of laws while urging budget reform and disarmament provisions.
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Gov. Cox
Robinson
America
League of Nations
League
Wilson
Harding
Germany
Bengalese Flattery Among Petition Writers
The Bengalee is praised for writing flattering petitions and closing with a request for kindness. It notes the phrase “by the grace of God, a gentleman your highness” as exemplary of their style, as quoted by the North China Herald.
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Babu
North China Herald
Man the only land mammal with song says biologists
Biologists claim humans are unique among land animals in song though most people cannot sing well. The remark highlights a gap between potential and ability in vocal skills.
Walking Fish and Gorilla Homes Across Species
The article describes the walking fish or eel like snake head as a freshwater creature in the East Indies and China that can breathe on land. It notes its double respiratory system and land roaming habits. It also mentions the gorilla family moving to new tree homes every four days after birth.
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East Indies
China
New Turn in the European Crisis Shocks Parliament
British leaders scramble as France recognizes Wrangel anti Bolshevik forces in southern Russia linked with Don Cossacks. Lloyd George postpones Parliament amid uncertainty over Polish situation and Minsk armistice talks. Wrangel plans large offensive. Commons adjourns until Monday. Labour stalls on crisis response.
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Russia
Foreign Office
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Crimea
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Sweden
Germany
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Berlin
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Alaska
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Laborites
Poland
English institute urged to standardize language worldwide
Robert Donald of the Empire Press Union urged English speaking universities to form an English institute modeled after the French Academy. He said 200 million English users create new words and expressions without a standard or authority to guard purity.
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Toronto
French Academy
Robert Donald
Empire Press Union
Imperial Press Conference
Donald
Made Excessive Charges on Co operative Livestock Carloads
Secretary of Agriculture Meredith announced a new schedule under the food control act set to take effect August 16. The action follows an investigation prompted by the American Society of Equity accusing seven Chicago commission houses of charging higher rates for carloads of livestock with multiple owners than for single ownership carloads.
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Meredith
American Society of Equity
Commission
Tulsa 7 Cent Fare Sought by Street Railway
The Tulsa Street Railway Company says its application for a 7 cent fare will be filed with the state corporation commission immediately due to increased out of operation costs.
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United States
Houston
Tulsa
Tulsa Street Railway Company
State Corporation Commission
Louisiana cane crop at 74 percent normal on Aug 1
The United States Department of Agriculture estimates Louisiana sugar cane crop at 74 percent of normal as of August 1. This reflects growing conditions and crop health in the state during the period.
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Louisiana
New Orleans
United States Department of Agriculture
In a Tender Spot
Benover-No I wasn’t wounded in France but I was wounded in my engagement with Miss Leech Romantique-In the heart I presume Benover-No in the bank roll
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Mr. Benover
France
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It
Druggist reports many adults unknowingly suffer kidney trouble. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root is praised for healing effects and insurance officers note unseen kidney disease causes insurance rejections. Sample bottle offered for ten cents with paper mention.
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Kilmer
Dr. Elmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
The Law of Averages in a Convention Vote
A dialogue cites a friend with half a vote and Senator Sorghum notes past elections where one person cast six or eight votes. The exchange highlights skewed voting influence and the quirky math of averages in political life.
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Sorghum
Castoria Reminder Emphasizes Signature For Children
Public service notice urges mothers to examine every bottle of Castoria to ensure it bears the signature familiar to years of use. The advertisement underscores Castoria’s 30 year history and notes that children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
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Fletcher
Fortunate Bride Wedding Gossip Reveals Groomed Bride
Two Philadelphia wedding guests discuss the bride after a fashionable ceremony. One asks how she looked and the other replies the bride appeared remarkably well groomed.
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Philadelphia
Shave With Cuticura Soap Ad Claims Double Razor Efficiency
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap claiming to double razor efficiency and promote skin purity comfort and health. It asserts no mug slimy soap germs waste or irritation even with daily two shaves and promotes one soap for shaving bathing and shampooing.
Chocolate Coated Watermelon Request From Sly Customer
A humorous exchange from New York Central Magazine features a shopper asking for a chocolate coated watermelon and a vendor predicting a mix of cherries strawberries and other fruit covered in candy. The playful dialogue showcases Southern Confectionery slang and regional dialect.
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Rastus
New York Central Magazine
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