Porto Rico’s New Governor Endorses Citizenship for All Desiring It
Colonel Arthur Yager, appointed governor of Porto Rico, a Georgetown College alumnus and former college president, expresses strong support for granting American citizenship to all Porto Ricans who wish it. He notes some residents prefer Spanish citizenship, but argues the American flag should protect citizens abroad and affirms island and Washington backing.
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Arthur Yager
Porto Rico
Georgetown College
Georgetown
Yager
Washington
Kentucky
Kentucky College Association
Pindell from Illinois Named Ambassador Hope for Russia
Henry M. Pindell, editor of the Peoria Journal and a Wilson ally, was selected for the ambassador post to Russia. His support at the Baltimore convention helped Illinois swing to Wilson. Though no treaty exists, a U S ambassador presentation at St Petersburg is seen as speeding cordial ties and initial negotiations. The prior ambassador, Curtis Guild of Massachusetts, resigned.
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Henry M. Pindell
Illinois
Wilson
Russia
Peoria Journal
Pindell
Baltimore
Ile
St. Petersburg
United States
Taft
Ssussia
Curtis Guild of
Massachutts
Ring Lost Nineteen Years Found by Daughter
In New Orleans Mrs L A A Gaal misplaced her wedding ring nineteen years ago while cleaning tea leaves on a rear porch. A daughter, Viola, found the ring at the original spot while digging arti chokes. Mr Gaal rejoiced as he watched the ring fitted again on his wife’s finger.
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New Orleans
Mr. Gaal
Well but in bed fifty five years in Paris
Paris resident Mile. Lecaux has been bedridden for fifty five years dating to 1858. Reported as hypochondria or love affair motive, she lives in a white room with a bed in an alcove, while doctors note good digestion and only slight limb weakness from disuse.
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Paris
Lecaux
Stolen as a Boy Finds Home in Punxsutawney
John James Hurley, kidnapped at six and raised under the name John James, is identified by Seattle and Punxsutawney police. He recalls coal towns and towns passed through from Clivace to Belt, Helena, and Crescent before reuniting with his mother and siblings in Pennsylvania.
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Seattle
Wash
John James Hurley
Punxsutawney
John James
Surley
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Wnd
Pennsylvvnania
Emmai Ploetke
Washington
Pennsyvavania
Pinxsutawhney
Ames
Palmer
Clivace
Belt
Mont
Helena
Crescent
Child Born Without Brain Lives Four Years
Berlin reports a German medical case of a child born with no cerebrum or cerebellum. Only the medulla oblongata remained, enabling basic bodily functions but no mental activity, leaving the child in a coma with minimal movement.
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Berlin
Fastest Box Maker Elevates Northwest Productivity
Dayton Oregon. Willis Bellows is believed to be the fastest apple box maker in the northwest. His season pace averages 600 boxes daily. In La Grande he set a record by producing 7 000 boxes in ten and a half days. On another stretch he made 610 boxes daily for fifty eight days. He relies on ten trained apple pickers filling boxes as he works.
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Dayton
Ore
Willis Bellows
Northwest
la Grande
Dr King’s New Discovery Ad for Croup Remedy
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as the best remedy for croup coughs and colds. It features a testimonial from Lewis Chamberlain of Manchester Ohio praising its effectiveness for children and urges a bottle in every home with prices 50c to $1.00 at Irvin’s drug store.
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Dr. King
Lewis Chamberlain
Manchester
Ohio
Irvin’s Drug Store
Lobsters and Crabs Chew With Stomachs Not Mouths
The text explains lobsters and crabs are rapacious eaters eating one prey while craving another. They have teeth in their stomachs to finish chewing, swallowing unfinished meals, while using claws to grasp the next target.
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Nature
New House Member Defends Floor Rights in Speech
Hon. Frank Buchanan of Illinois addresses the House regarding his status as a new member. He asserts new members have the same right to the floor as veterans and explains unsuccessful prior attempts. Laughter follows as he explains his position.
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House
Frank Buchanan
Ilinois
House of Representatives
Doctor Tests Skull Fracture Theory With Toe Reflex
A St. Louis doctor reports testing a skull fracture theory 275 times. He suggests tickling the ankle a half inch above the sole. if the big toe lifts and other toes spread, the skull is fractured. If toes turn downward and come together, the skull is intact.
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St. Louis
Dr Hobsons Eczema Ointment Proven Healer
An 19th century advertisement claims Dr Hobsons Eczema Ointment cures itch dermatitis and related eruptions. Geo W Fitch of Mendota Indiana testifies he suffered eczema since the Civil War and saw relief after one box, with a money back guarantee if not helped. Price 50 cents, offered by Preferred Chemical Co Philadelphia and St Louis.
Real Hero of the Sea Patrolman Midgett Saves Ten
North Carolina Patrolman Midgett became a beach hero during a violent storm when he swam to a wreck 300 feet off shore. With no lifeboat he rescued seven men, then pulled three more to safety despite 100 mph winds and towering waves. He accepted a treasury medal modestly saying he’d done nothing.
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Midgett
North Carolina
Constipation Ad Recommends Dr King’s New Life Pills
An advertisement claims severe poisoning from constipation and promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills to cure constipation headaches and related troubles, recommended by Irvin’s drugstore.
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Dr. King
Irvin
Bracelet spool prevents yarn tangling for crocheters
A Washington man designs a revolvable bracelet mounted spool to feed yarn directly to the needle. The open bottom bracelet fits any wrist, holds a spool with two spring clasps, allows easy replacement, and keeps yarn taut with no slack or tangling.
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Washington
Practical Turkey Preparation from Old Cookbook
The guide instructs to dress and clean the turkey twelve hours before use and to make a stuffing from stale bread with butter. It details filling, seasoning, sewing, skewering, tying, and basting, with care to avoid overpacking the filling and to taste periodically during cooking.
Culinary guide to possum and potatoes
The article describes preparing possum by cleaning, salting, overnight soaking, rinsing, and cooking in a covered pan on the stove then oven browned. It instructs boiling sweet potato slices, browning both, and serving the meat on a large platter with parsley garnish.
Quail Dinner: Pan Fried Quails With Toasted Bread
Dress and cut quails in halves and fry until golden. Add hot water, cover and simmer until tender. Toast bread thinly, keep quail warm, then finish sauce with butter and more water. Place a piece of quail on each toast slice and serve.
Do It Yourself Whitening for Lingerie and Dresses
Instructions describe soaking garments in cold water with a touch of ammonia, then boiling in lemon bleach for twenty minutes. The method uses boiled lemon slices and rind added to the pan before placing the garments into the boiling liquid to restore whiteness.
Hickory Nut Tarts Recipe
Mix one cupful of hickory nut meat with one cupful of sugar and raisins. Stir in two yolks and a pinch of salt with cream. Line twelve tart tins with pie crust, fill, bake twenty five minutes in a hot oven. Top with whipped cream and serve.
Cleaning Porcelain Tubs and Sinks With Salt and Turpentine
A home tip explains using coarse salt in a slightly damp tub, rubbed briskly with a thin net cloth wet with turpentine. The method promises a thorough cleaning and an unusual shine for porcelain tubs and sinks.
Fried Carrots Recipe Steps
Cut carrots into four pieces and boil until tender in lightly salted water. Strahl and put into a pan with one tablespoon butter and one chopped onion. Fry brown and sprinkle with pepper. Serve hot.
Little Waifs Enjoy The Yuletide Season
A editorial celebration of Christmas joy among waifs and foster children in city institutions. It praises city homes and charitable support that provide festive comforts for hundreds of homeless or parentless children, contrasting with private wealth and lonely play.
Recipes for Christmas Dishes and Pies
Salmons Salad with cucumber tomato and lettuce plus a chili seasoning and eggs. Montreaux Sandwiches with boiled eggs butter parsley anchovy essence and paprika on buttered bread. Fig Mincemeat Pies made from flour butter lard baking powder salt and water filled with mincemeat and figs baked fifteen minutes.
Christmas in France gifts and toy contrasts arise
The piece notes French children place shoes by the chimney on Christmas Eve and receive toys or money and a book the next morning. It contrasts French gift books with American tastes, describing their red cloth bindings and d
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United States
Harper's Bazar
Fortunes for Toys and New York Child Market
The article notes U S children spend about 45 million dollars yearly on toys with 30 million domestically produced and 15 million imported. New York City accounts for 3 million tied to a mix of one third imports and two thirds home products. Mechanical and hop toys rise, many built to endure rough handling by destructive children.
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United States
New York City
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