Uncle Sam Signal Corps Teach All-Mode Communication
The Signal Corps trains to communicate by sight, sound and touch using wireless, flag signaling, wigwag, lights, and even barbed wire in emergencies. About 1,000 men and 125 officers are organized into ten companies with posts nationwide and rapid field deployment capabilities. Training emphasizes mastering American Morse continental Morse and army navy codes for flexible signaling.
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Signal Corps
Uncle Sam
Porto Rico
Miles
Uncle Sam’s
Alaska
United States Army
Congress
Crook
Washington Barracks
Philippines
Army
Navy
Rough on the Passengers in Bois de Boulogne
An American recounts a French cab clash over a minor accident between two cab drivers Henri and Pierre. Both sides swear and strike patrons, each defending their own driver in a humorous clash of manners. The tale ends with understood fair retaliation.
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Bois de Boulogne
Monsieur
Henri
Pierre
No Longer Bold Dividend Debate Sparks Public Opinion
A tense exchange centers on dividend declarations. Mr. Dustin Stax asserts the firm no longer proclaims dividends, admitting a reluctance influenced by public sentiment and governance pressures.
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Dustin Stax
Juror Quits Work Over Sabbath In Sunset Verdict
Superior Court Justice Lehman faced a unique Friday night jury situation in a $10,000 contract suit against Pioneer Fruit. Juror 11 John M. Carver refused to extend deliberations after six due to Seventh Day Adventist Sabbath, forcing the judge to excuse him and accept the 11 jurors verdict.
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York
Superior Court
Lehman
George Rae
Pioneer Fruit Company
Justice Lehman
John M. Carver
Carver
Mr. Carver
Emil Schultze
John B. Stanchfield
Lazy man jailed six months as judge lauds loafing
Gustave Schillinger of 1466 North Paulina Street is sentenced by Judge Goodnow to six months at the bridewell for nine years of idleness. The court notes his unearned comfort while eight children and his mother funded his laziness and he bossed a beads project without working.
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Great West Side
Gustave Schillinger
Gustave
North Paulina Street
Goodnow
Schillinger
Hole in the Snow Leads to Missing $23000 Robbery Claim
Frank Wyant, a laborer tied to East Bottoms land deals, claimed $23 000 hidden in a riverfront hole near Gillis street was looted. Judge Porterfield doubted the tale as neighbors saw him dig the hole and Wyant owed his ten year old son clothes and board. Wyant faced court for neglect and admitted a $1500 loan with heavy interest.
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Ansas City
Gillis Street
Frank Wyant
Wyant
Porterfield
Jesse
East Bottoms
Wyatt
Muzzle on a Goat Ends a Ticket Feast
In Minneapolis a goat mascot named Near Stop Billy ate a transfer book from a conductor’s coat and caused a two month mystery of missing passes. The goat was captured in the car shop and muzzled as punishment by the amused crew.
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Inneapolis
Minneapolis Street Railway
Billy
Street Railway
Welch
Best Defence Against Disease A Cure for Pale People
An advisory piece explains anaemia as low or impure blood weakening disease resistance. It cites symptoms like pallor and notes young girls aged 14 to 17 are commonly affected. A testimonial from Mrs. Morgan Bowen recounts recovery after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. The article promotes these pills for anaemia and related conditions and offers purchase details.
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Morgan Bowen
Fillmore Street
N. E. Minneapolis
Minn
Winona
Dr. Williams
Rash All Over Baby’s Body In England And Ireland
Mrs. Margaret Gunn describes a severe infantile rash during travel from Boston to England and Ireland. After doctors failed to improve the condition, she reports using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for nine months, resulting in disappearance of the sores and no scarring. She offers samples and a 32 page booklet by Cuticure Dept. L Boston.
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Boston
England
Ireland
Baby
Margaret Gunn
Burrell St
Roxbury
Mass
Cutleura
Take a Different Route Sermon Exalts Pulpit Path
Uncle Abraham, newly promoted to the pulpit, warns followers that one path leads to destruction while another toward damnation. Sister Eliza muses from the back pew that she plans to head toward the woods, amid a rustic sermon from Lippincott's.
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Abraham
Eliza
Lippincott
Not only say the right thing in the right place
Quote attributed to Sala about choosing words carefully under pressure. The line contrasts saying the correct thing in tough moments with avoiding the wrong remark when tempted.
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Sala
Why People Go to Canada
A letter cites rising American emigration to Canada driven by 160 acre free homesteads and affordable lands from 15 to 20 dollars per acre. William Johnston describes nine years of crops, six horses, seven cows, with good butter and eggs, coal nearby, and milder winters, praising the country and its land selling for 18 to 25 dollars per acre.
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Canada
Champ Clark
U. S. Senate
Congress
United States
William Johnston
Alexandria
Minn
Albery
Battle River
Minnesota
Humiliation of a Female Presidential Candidate Described
The piece notes years of progress in political equality and reports a female presidential candidate being publicly humiliated in a dignified manner. Friends voice strong protest that such hats went out long ago, reflecting public amusement and commentary from Puck.
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Puck
Paxtine Antiseptic Eyes Remedy Endorsed
A splendid and highly recommended remedy for tired weak inflamed eyes and granulated eyelids is Paxtine Antiseptic at druggists 25c a box or sent postpaid by The Paxton Toilet Co Boston Mass
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Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Mass
Flat Hunters' Geography
A quip about Van Dieman's Land targets May Day in a humorous local exchange. The cartoonish line plays on mishearing "Van Dieman" as a demon, drawing a quick joke about geography and timing. No specific people or organizations named.
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van Dieman’s Land
Cole's Carbon Salve Promises Fast Skin Relief
An advertisement touts Cole's Carbon Salve as a quick cure for burning itching and torturing skin diseases and says it instantly stops burn pain and leaves no scars. Priced 25 cents or 600 by druggists with a free sample offered from J W Cole & Co Black River Falls Wisconsin. The copy also remarks that some people feel disappointment when a scandal proves unfounded.
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Cole
J. W. Cole & Co
Black River Falls
Wis
Doctor J H Rindlaub Opens In Fargo Clinic
Dr J H Rindlaub specialist in eye ear nose and throat operates in Fargo North Dakota. The ad notes the clinic emphasizes ethics with a saying about money and conscience.
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J. H. Rindlaub
Fargo, N. D
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Tess
B.W. Ghovw
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