Legend of Constantine and Sophia influences Balkan war bets
The article discusses how Greek legends and beliefs about a Constantine overthrowing the Turks and reclaiming Constantinople shape morale amid the Balkan conflict. It notes gains like Salonika and Janina boosting Greek prestige and potential future spoils for victors, while stressing the king's Constantine lineage and Sophia as his wife.
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Balkan
Tratiororis
George
Greece
Constantinople
Constantine
Sophia
Belever
Salonika
Janina
St. Sophia
Return of country girls from city work shocks observers
The investigation into low wages in department and mail order houses prompts many young women to return to rural homes. They are disillusioned by city life and the meager pay and shifts, preferring familiar country conditions and wholesome surroundings. The inquiry also deters others from moving to cities, citing congestion and crime linked to unskilled labor.
The Smart Set And Young Women Observation
An editorial muses that young women err by emulating the rich social circle on limited means. It argues reform of the smart set is unlikely and notes concerns about cigarette smoking drinking and vanity among youth, implying social influence harms.
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Turkey
Untitled Moral Observation on Women’s Conduct
A fragment asserts that women who prove how unwomanly they can be are the weakest kind. It contends such behavior may seem clever yet lacks good sense.
Awakening Public Conscience Drives Social Uplift
The agitation is not deeper evil but a waking public conscience. Higher living standards aim to end long tolerated evils and abuses so uplift reaches all classes. The present unrest is a life giving breeze and a thunder storm purifying the atmosphere.
A Call for Individual Action to Boost Corona
The text urges residents to start immediately to promote Corona's interests without waiting for others or formal groups. It argues that one earnest person can have greater impact than a large number of passive citizens, and urges everyone to contribute in their own way.
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Corona
Golden Rule Chief of Police Succumbs to Scandal
The renowned city police chief once hailed as the Golden Rule proves fallible as reports reveal misconduct. Advocates urge adherence to ethical standards, noting the value of the Golden Rule for individuals and the public good amid the fallout.
Law to stop pay during senate deadlock urged
The piece argues for a law prohibiting pay for legislators when a deadlock blocks U S Senate elections or other stalemates. It suggests such a statute would speed up a decision and cites Illinois as needing such a law now.
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United States
Illinois
Mad talk on art and modern schools ridiculed
The writer condemns what he calls nonsense labeled art arguing that much of modern Cubist and Futurist work is not art at all. He dismisses pretentious claims and equates the current movements with childish, even harmful, distortions.
Leaders of thought praised for character and ideals
The passage asserts that leaders across life’s departments are people of high character and sane outlook, and that this quality boosts optimism for America and the world. It emphasizes the value of integrity and ideals among influential figures.
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America
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Ad Claim
An advertisement asserts no case of cough or influenza to bronchitis pneumonia or consumption occurred after using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. It warns to choose the genuine yellow package and avoid substitutes for R. F. Billings Estate.
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Foley
R. F. Billings Estate
California Love Song Praises State At Shrine Event
Mary Gurden, a noted stage favorite, performed in Los Angeles at a Gianer event hosted by the Arab Patel at Al Malaikah Temple Mystic Shrine. She sang I Love You California written by F B Silverwood, a Southern California merchant, to enthusiastic reception.
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Mary " Gurden
Los Angeles
al Malaikah
Mystic Shrine
California
F. B. Silverwood
Southern California
State Printer Richardson Demonstrates Elite Administrative Skill
Hanford Sentinel notes State Printer Richardson handled an emergency rush of nearly 4000 bills and amendments by melting forty five tons of linotype metal and casting lines. He supervised reading proofs comparing print to copy correcting forms and printing eight million pamphlets up to 388 pages. He gathered stapled the pamphlets and proved a practical printer is better than a purely political figure.
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Richardson
State Printing Office
Assembly Daily
Hanford Sentinel
Ontario Gas Rates Slated for Commission Review
Ontario council hears a lower gas rate proposal of 1.25 dollars per thousand feet with a 10 cent minimum. If the Ontario-Upland Gas company refuses, the matter goes to the state railway commission. The light committee seeks gas quality and pressure testing instruments for franchise compliance.
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Taibo
State Railroad Commission
Ontario
Ontario-Upland Gas Company
TD Ie Company
State Railway Commission
Light Committee
Tribune Los Angeles Daily Tribune boasts largest city circulation
The Tribune claims rapid progress since its two year existence with immense city circulation. It is regarded by many as the best Los Angeles paper and offers daily for one cent and Sunday for five cents, cheaper than other local papers.
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Los Angeles Daily Tribune
Los Angeles
The
Tribune
Los
Marriage mix up ends with sauer kraut vows
A Ventura Free Press quip recounts a printer error that joined a wedding notice and a grocer ad. It reports Bill Jones and Ida Grey wed in the holy sauer kraut by the quarter barrel with humorous lines about codfish, pig feet and pears for sale, as if a real notice.
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A. Grass Valley
Bill Jones
Ida Grey
Grand Canyon Replica Planned for Panama-Pacific Expo
The Santa Fe railway plans a five acre exhibit at the 1915 Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco featuring a Grand Canyon replica and a Pueblo Indian village. The display will include a Titan-like canyon facsimile, painted backdrops, electric viewing cars, and authentic Navajo hogans. Visitors will see trails, drifting clouds, and nightly electric effects in a mission style entrance and Pueblo front.
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Cleopatria
Grand Canyon
Arizona
John Hance
Hassayampa
Santa Fe Railway
San Francisco
Hermit Rim Road
Desert rattlers and Indian crafts at the fair exhibit
The article notes live rattlesnakes will be prohibited while other picturesque dances are listed. A notable ground floor display of Indian handicraft accompanies the grand canyon themed exhibit. The exhibit is billed as the most expensive and startling scenic spectacle yet staged at any world's fair.
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Grand Canyon
Found a Cure for Rheumatism
A Mapleton Iowa resident Lee J. Chapman shares relief from rheumatism after using Chamberlains Liniment. He suffered two years with limited arm movement and pain before reporting complete recovery in two months. For sale by all dealers.
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Lee J. Chapman
Mapleton
Iowa
Chamberlain
Asparagus Prices Reported for Imperial Valley Exports
The Imperial Valley received twenty dollars per crate for some of its first asparagus shipments.
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Imperial Valley
Kidney Pills Claim Complete Cure for Kidney Trouble
A California man, John Velyrhs Foster, reports suffering for years from kidney trouble and relief only after using Foley Kidney Pills which he says effected a complete cure. The testimonial mentions frustration with prior remedies and credits the pills for restoring kidney function.
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Carretthening
John Velyrhs Foster
Calif
Foley
BR. F. Billings ‘Bataté
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