Faces Big Task in Villa Chase
Washington faces a daunting task assessing troop availability for a Villa chase. Only reguar army units are initially available, with many regiments tied abroad or on border duty, leaving a fragile force of roughly 32,000 to guard 1,200 miles of frontier while Villa could receive Mexican support and evade pursuit.
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Funsion
Parave
Washington
Villa
Coast Artillery
Germany
Avatlatla
Vineless potato inventor claims ginseng parsnip cross
A curious report states an inventor of a vineless potato claims to have crossed ginseng with parsnip, challenging the moral tone of the parsnip while adding to Smithsonian. Separately, a 10,960-item ocean bottom specimen collection from the Atlantic, Gulf, and Pacific coasts secured by the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey has been transferred to the Smithsonian Institution.
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Smithsonian
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
Atlantic
Gulf
Pacific
Smithsonian Institution
The Human Mind—Mind as Load Bearing Vehicle
A quotation by Elian Burritt likens the human mind to a vehicle that makes much noise when light but runs quietly under heavy load, illustrating how mental activity shifts with capacity. The line reflects a metaphor on perception and cognitive effort.
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Norge
Elian Burritt
Giant U S War Armament Plants Ready for Quick Turn
Four leading U S munitions firms led by Remington Midvale Baldwin and Wid Wy site Ammunition announce plans to open plants on minute’s notice to the government In six weeks orders for rifles and shells have surged Remington at Eddystone rushes 2 000 000 rifles and 2 500 000 shells Baldwin receives 17 000 000 test forgings Midvale flooded with orders to supply war needs and Baldwin pledges to abandon other products if needed to ensure limitless munitions for any Mexico expedition or national emergency.
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Philadelpha
Midvale Steel and Ordnance Company
Remington Arms Company
Wid Wystone Ammunition Corporation
Baldwin Locomotive Works
United States
Samuel M. Vauclain
Midvale Staal and Ordnance Company
Albn Johnson
Baldwin Locomotive
Midvale Steel and Ordnance ‘Company
Johnson
Mexico
Society Women Train to Become Nurses in Chicago
Chicago society women who passed the first government exam to serve as reservists for the Red Cross will not be called to service during the Mexican campaign. Mrs William P Conger, president of the class at St Josephs hospital, said the group has two more courses and exams to complete, a process that will take at least six months or more. If an emergency arises, she would go to the border, and she believes the other twenty five members would lend their services.
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Chicago Society
Red Cross
William P. Conger
St. Joseph's Hospital
Sisters of St. Vincent de Paul
War Department seeks bids for autos for Mexico campaign
Cleveland auto makers were hurriedly asked by the War department to submit bids for 54 motor trucks 15 motorcycles and two wrecking wagons for the Mexican campaign. The request came from General Funston. The urgent need led to abandoning the usual method of advertising for bids.
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Cleveland
War Department
Mexico
General Funston
Wanted It Fairly Understood Objections to My Son-in-Law
A Washington Star excerpt features Mr Comrox stating he has no serious objections to his son-in-law but warns that entering their family could lead to blame if unliked, reflecting cautious approval and family tensions.
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Ay& Son-In Law
Fragmented plea prompts jeweler's ring choice tomorrow
In a garbled exchange a speaker asks a partner to join them at the jeweler’s tomorrow to choose a ring. The reply suggests delaying a bit longer, expressing affection and hesitation. The text appears as a damaged diary-like fragment with misspellings and odd punctuation.
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Desrest
Pure Food Warning Below Is a Food Fraud Bulletin Des Moines
The state dairy and food commissioner warned the public about adulterated foods including pepper beans dried apples canned tomatoes and bulk oysters. He cited ground pepper with shells and high moisture in dried apples and warned of low grade eggs on the Chicago market. The bulletin urges buying bottled milk and notes careless handling of milk and meat products. It also reports a record butter yield and public notices on automobile liability.
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Des Moines
W. B. Barney
State Dairy and Food Commissioner
Barney
Hale
Iowa
Chicago
Department
Bulletin
Harryshropshire
State Board of Control
Purchaaing Agant
Nest Aix
Iowa News Briefs Span Education Forging Pathways In Iowa
Four years ago Leroy Gingerich a poor youth from Manson entered Morningside college Sioux City on scholarship and worked to cover board and room. He recovered from illness with care from Mrs A W Chapin and later married. A Grinnell group plans to lead education work in China, selecting students graduates for mission efforts. Fairfield reports Parsons College president McAfee resigned with Mason to head the board. An audiorum project in Diagonal with $10 000 cost will begin soon.
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Leroy Gingerich
Manson
Morningside College
Sioux City
A. W. Chapin
Tany Gingerich
Hor
Gingerich
Jipgerich
Allamakee County
Dorchester
Grinnell
China
DeHaan
Grinnel
Jowno
George F. Althouse
Ackley
Williamb. Trullinger
Farragut
Charles F. Irons
Garrison
Clyde L. Woods
Garwin
Fred L. Ives
Hamburg
Mangus A. Merkel
Keystone
James Duggan
Melrose
Harold J. Holmes
New Albia
George Ritz
Rockwell City
Philip D. Switner
St. Charles
James B. Lower
Scranton
William H. Moore
Shelby
Joseph J. McMahon
Toledo
Thomas J. White
Whittemore
Fairfield
Lowell M. McAfee
Parsons College
Frederick D. Mason
Lincoln
Neb
Thomas J. Voster
Ottumwa
Dutch liner Turbantia sunk off Noordhinder light
The 18,000 ton luxury liner Turbantia outward bound from Amsterdam for the river Platte and carrying 87 passengers and a crew of 300 was torpedoed and sunk near Noordhinder light. All aboard were saved. Rescue ships including the Hook of Holland lifeboat, Krakatau, and two others responded. The captain said the ship was torpedoed and a mine was also rumored. The vessel remained afloat until about 8:30 a.m. and sank two miles east of Noordhinder light.
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London
Royal Hyteh Lipyd
Amsterdam
River Platte
Noordhinder Ughtship
Cotnl
WH. K. H. Wytema
Berlin
Noordhindar Light
Hook of Holland
Krakatau
Strike at Pullman Shops
Chicago labor unrest spreads as Pullman Car Shops workers walk out seeking 21 to 25 cent hourly raises. Deputies with rifles parade at Corn Products Refining plants in Argo amid worker disaffection. A Vulcanite Roofing worker is shot during a labor dispute while 106 Chicago and Alton railroad section hands walk out near Summit with no violence reported.
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Chicago
Pullman Company
Corn Products Refining Company
Argo
Patent Vulcanite
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Summit
Wabash Cashier Accused of Embezzling, Gambling Losses
Robert J. Rigby, 32, assistant cashier in the Wabash railroad treasurer’s office, confessed to embezzling about $18,000 over eight years and losing it all in gambling. He made the voluntary confession to treasurer F. I. O’Leary in O’Leary’s office and was jailed in the city jail.
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Bt. Louis
Robert J. Rigby
Traqourer
Wabash Railroad
F. I. O'Leary
Etty Joil
French War Minister Change Stuns Paris Officials
Paria dispatch reports General Gallient has been replaced by General Roques as minister of war after lingering illness. The definite appointment emerged Thursday with General Joseph Simon Galleni noted as minister since October 1915. Previously he served as military governor of Paris.
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Paria
Gallient
Roques
Gallent
Joseph Simon Gal- Heni
Warshire
Paris
Sugar Tariff Retained By House Vote
Washington report says the House passed the administration bill to keep the present one cent per pound sugar tariff. Under the Underwood act the sugar clause would allow free entry after May 1 next. A Turkish cruiser eluded Russian forces and landed German officers and guns at Vrebizand, according to Nea Hellas.
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House
Washington
Athens
Sudtan Selim
Nea Hellus
Black Sea
Vrebizand
War Rotata Flax to 400 a Ton in Ireland
Helena Montana March 11 Several carloads of Montana flax from Conrad are shipped to Belfast Ireland. The flax will bring 400 a ton in Ireland because of the war.
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Helena
Mont
Montana
Conrad
Belfast
Ireland
Morning hot water cleanse touted as health cure
An advertisement-style claim urges drinking hot water with limestone phosphate before breakfast to purify the digestive tract and cleanse the body. Citing a “well known physician,” it promises relief from ailments and says this daily ritual benefits the skin and internal organs. A buyer note and a riddle about a farmer’s wheat sale follow the ad copy.
Cascarets Advertises Fast Relief For Digestive Woes
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a remedy for sluggish bowels and upset stomachs. It promises a 10 cent box that clears sour foods, cleans the liver and bowels, and works while you sleep. The copy appeals to men, women, and children, claiming gentle nightly action without gripping.
Boarding House Exchange Over Undercooked Beef
In a contentious boarding house scene Mr Bimpking faces Mrs Skinner in a quip about beef being too rare. The dialogue hints at recurring dining disputes as the two weigh how often the beef is served.
Grateful acknowledgment for Dodds Kidney Pills relief
Mr F C Case of Walcome Lake Ps writes he suffered back ache kidney trouble and nervous fatigue and credits Dodds Kidney Pills with curing him You are free to publish this letter for others who doubt the medicine Dodds Medicine Co Buffalo N Y also advertises Dodds Dyspepsia Tablets at 50 cents per box Adv
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F. C. Case
Walcome Lake
Dodds
Dodda
Dodds Medicine Co
Buffalo
Quip About Macbeth and Lund Sparks Banter
The fragmentary text depicts a witty exchange about Lady Macbeth and time, followed by a remark on Lund winning a quarter and threatening a dollar tomorrow, hinting at playful rural humor and local temperament.
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Ald Villa
Vila
Mexico City
Zazata
Lttle
Carranza
Yapata
Muat
Algo
Vi. Hatas
Thia
U. S
America
Columbus
N. M
Pancho Villa
Hero
Sonora
Agua Prista
Emiliano Zapata
San Geronimo
Chihuahua
Mount Pleasant
State Hospital
Senator McColl
Board of Centrol
Iowa Supreme Court
James Sultzbach
Frank Smith
Webster County
Cecil Smith
Frank Simith
Sultzbach
Bultzbach
Smith
Supreme Court
Logan
Iowa National Guard
J F. Wall
County Accounting Department
Hamilton County
Harry Shropshire
Clarke
Ole GO
Ttoo
Turbantia
Holland
South America
Wabash
Robert E. Rigby
St. Louis
Gailient
Rn. C
Lund
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