Submarine threats and mysterious raider reported at sea
New York dispatch notes reports of small German submarines capable of laying mines, and a mysterious German raider roaming the Atlantic. Capt. Jan Haren received daily warnings from a Cape Hatteras station as he neared the United States. A 450 foot German commerce ship with one funnel and two masts is described as equipped with long range fins and torpedo tubes. The Voltaire and Georgic, two large liners, have not been heard from after leaving port.
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New York
Atlantic
Nieuw Ameterdan
Jan Haren
Bneleh
Thames
Cape Hace
Voltaire
Georgic
Migratory Bird Act Remains In Effect After Treaty
The department of agriculture announced that the Migratory Bird act of 1913 and its regulations remain in force and will be enforced until Congress enacts new legislation to carry out the United States Great Britain treaty provisions.
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Wasitington
Department of Agriculture
United States
Great Britain
Department
Evers Secures Job for Jim Sheckard with Cubs
Johnny Evers helped Jim Sheckard land a role with the Chicago Cubs after a National League meeting in New York. Evers praised Sheckard as one of the brightest players, noting his outfield cleverness and inside game as a coach following his appointment as manager.
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Jane
Johnny Evers
Jimmy Sheckard
New York
Evers
Shechard
Innisere Cub
Sheckard
Musterole Ointment Promises Quick Pain Relief
An advertisement touts Musterole as a white ointment made from oil of mustard and other ingredients to replace mustard plasters. It claims relief from sore throat bronchitis stiff neck asthma neuralgia head congestion back pains sprains and colds without blistering.
Southern demeanor and Yankee clash over motor age
A reflective piece contrasts Southern hospitality with lingering hostility toward Yankees during a visit, then shifts to statistics on U S motor car ownership. The article cites the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce figures, detailing national car totals, per state registrations, and six month production in 1916.
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United States
National Automobile Chamber of Commerc
New York
Ohio
Hitnels
Pennsylvania
California
the Automobile
Ansas
New York Seventh Family Car Ownership Claim
A Cincinnati Commercial Tribune item reports that one in seven New York families owns a car, reflecting rising automobile ownership and shifting urban mobility patterns.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
New York
Cheyenne Exhibitor Dominates Local Poultry Show
The Cheyenne exhibit draws cheers as Secretary Fulton invites all residents to view the event. Winners include Harry Hoffman, Mrs. W. W. Busselle, C. A. Hummer, F. C. Austin, and others across breeds such as White Plymouth Rocks, Buff Cochin Bantams, Barred Rocks, and Rhode Island Reds with cups for best displays awarded.
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Cheyenne
Fulton
White Plymouth Rocks
Harry Hoffman
Wyoming Poultry Co
Laramie
F. J. Worls
Greeley
Cole
Edwin KE. Brace
John ©. Fulton
Buff Mymouth Rocks
W. W. Busselle
Buff Cochin Bantams
Mre
Nilawandeer
Andrew Ryan
C. A. Hummer
Wyoming
W. M. Foust
County officials defend audit of former treasurer
Wyoming board chair Warren Richardson defends auditing former treasurer Olds citing record confusion and necessity. He says one deputy has sufficed, notes prior office size and workload shifts, and explains extra tax department funds aim to recover delinquent taxes. He adds assurances to protect Clerk Mrs. Graham and criticizes past deputy confirmation delays.
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Wyoming Tribune
Olds
Warren Richardson
Stoddard
Platte and Goshen
Laramie County
Old
Board of Commissioners
Graham
Board of County Commissioners
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Jim Sheckard
Musterole
Nye
Metropolis
Sheckumd
Josephine Branta Thmsen
Los Angeles
Shmsen
Collier's Weekly
New South
Dedernead
Sowthorn
Ike
Edison
Waterman
Logan's Book and Curio Store
Mere
F. C. Austin
C. A. Smith
Black Langshang
Nick Stoll
M. IT. Cox, Jr
Cleyenne
H. D. DeGroot
Archer
H. Hawk
Pine Bluffs
Partridge Wyndottes
C. Orr
Loveland
Colo
Anconas
Warren Yeager
Rhode Island Reds
E. W. Glafcke
CC. C. Hawes
Wyyming Poultry Co
F. A. Benson
MH. EB
Thompson & Son
Belgian Hares
T. A. McCleave
Doe
E. C. Dubuisson
Buck
Dow and
Titter
TL Am
Cooper
Curtis
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