World events brief from the war era and disasters
Reports from London Berlin and Washington cover wartime moves including French and British losses, the German proposal to Japan on Kiao Chou, and naval actions in the Mediterranean. Also noted are a Kansas City murder case gas mine explosion injuries a big breach suit verdict and a Creston hotel fire with 775 guests evacuated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chad
Bruceville
Ind
William Batley
Thomas Patterson
Ate
Nettie M Richardson
Pittsburgh
Henry Dennison
Washington May Mediate Yet Not Start Action
Reported official stance says the United States will act only as an intermediary and avoid any initiative toward mediation to prevent embarrassment later. The Columbian torpedoing prompted German replies to U.S. neutrality inquiries after the ship warned of its submarine zone. Also noted are hearings on universal military training and possible appointments, plus obituaries for Dr. James Monroe Taylor, Princess Curaman Chimay, and Prof. Hugo Munsterburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Premmier
Mexican War News Reports Capture Puebla and Orizaba
Mexican War News reports Puebla and Orizaba have fallen into the hands of soldiers of Felix Diaz while Julapats are with other revolutionary forces, according to dispatches received by United States agents at El Paso Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puebla
Orizaba
Felix Diaz
Julapats
United States
el Paso
Tex
Villistas
Torreon
Northrop
Mexico
Dutch Dress and Patriotism in a War-Torn Netherlands
A National Geographic study by Florence Craig Albrecht portrays Dutch wives and daughters copying motherly dress from old traditions while Zeeland farmers adopt American tech. The piece notes Holland’s land reclaimed from the sea, wartime hardships, and a cherished Hague forest as Dutch resilience shines amid global conflict.
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Hite
Florence Craig Albrecht
National Geographic Society
Holland
New York
Walcheren
Middleburg
Albrecht
Tucker
Zeeland
Saa
North Sea
Little Kingdom
Willian Wisner Chapin
Globe
Petrograd
Venice
Sini
Spnd
Simple Outdoor Rain Barrel System for Household Use
A compact description explains an outside barrel fed by a water supply with a fountain sink and waste pipes to carry off water. When full, the barrel can be pumped once daily to meet a housewife's ordinary needs. Total cost should not exceed ten dollars.
Twelve Questions for Cook From Old Exchange Column
A set of twelve kitchen skill prompts asking if a cook can prepare reliable white sauce, bake with a familiar oven, cook meats tenderly, roast bacon evenly, and make uniform bread and pie crust, with multiple methods for vegetables and potatoes.
Tag Your Piece Bag Method for Fastening Content
Fragmentary advice explains attaching the largest safety pins to the outside of a garment bag to secure its contents. It emphasizes efficiency, caution, and patience to avoid loss, noting a single car fee as a saved expense.
Baked Corn Custard Takeone éan
A fragment mentions baked corn custard and a take one notion. The garbled OCR hints at a recipe note or advertisement with corn based dish. No clear names or dates emerge.
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Tokyo
Jagan
Kiao Chou
Overseas -Nawa
Berlin
London
Walter A. Page
Mr. Page
Mediterranean
Admiralty
Chambrette Farm
Verdue
Meuse
Paris
Dobrudjy
Bubudagh
Pecinenga
Berlin War Office
Patrie
Germin
Kansas City
Kan
Arthur B. Sim
Wichita
Joe Movers
Joseph Romero
Albuquerque
N. M
Jack Brittol
Ver
Cotp
Samuel G. Davis
Tulsa
Okla
Joplin
Daisy Carter
Michael Zimmer
Jollet
Jollet, T
Great Britain
France
Niles
Mays
Charles
Sud
John Hy.Gurney
T.ad Scott, Jr
Race’ Rock
Long Island Sound
New London
Conn
Koenig la
Charles Thomas
John Thomas
Mason County
Bavanag, Jr
John BP. Becker
Creston
Senate Military Committee
Senator Chamberlain
Army General Staff
Wilson Hins
Ida Tarbell
Federal Tariff Commission
James Monroe Taylor
Vassar College
Princess Curaman Chimay
Clara
Detroit
Mich
Italy
Princess Chimay
Clara Ward
Eher B. Ward
Europe
Cassirota
Hugo Munsterburg
Harvard College
Radcliffe
Boston
Eee
Lane
Congress
War Department
Liamen
Pe Ae
Abe
Gire
Dreas
Hague
Mr. Chapin
Amsterdam
Struet and Canal
Delft
Cook
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