Assassination Attempts Mark Global Tensions and Unrest
Reports from Teheran and Buenos Aires recount bomb and dynamite attempts aimed at rulers. The shah of Persia escaped injury as three outriders were killed and bystanders wounded. In Argentina President Alcorta faced a failed attack amid political strife linked to wartime budgeting and parliamentary obstruction.
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Teheran
Persia
Shah of
Root
Jackson
Buenos Ayres
Huenos Ayres
Alcorta
Argentina
Congress
Insco
Senate
Explosion at La Rosita mine kills 76 workers
In Musquiz Mexico 76 men died in a pre-dawn explosion at shaft No 2 of the La Rosita mine near San Juan de Sabinas. Most laborers were Japanese. Fire damp is believed responsible though the cause remains uncertain.
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Musgquiz
Mex
la Rosita
San Juan de Sabinas
Fowler currency bill heads to House with committee OK
The banking and currency committee voted five to nil with three members present and not voting to authorize Chairman Fowler of New Jersey to report the Fowler currency bill to the House with a recommendation that it pass.
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Washington
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Fowler
New Jersey
House
Wu Tells of Big Army in San Francisco Visit
Wu Ting Fang arrived Friday as China’s minister to the United States for the second time, bringing news of a Chinese army estimated at one million. The ceremony highlighted renewed diplomatic ties between China and the United States.
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San Francisco
China
Wu Ting Fang
Quiet Washington officers plan surprise for Admiral Evans
Naval officers in Washington work quietly to arrange a surprise for Admiral Evans as the battleship fleet nears the Golden Gate completing its Pacific cruise.
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Washington
Evans
Golden Gate
Torpedo Flotilla Arrives After Warship Departure
A torpedo flotilla left Telcahuanac on February 25 and arrived at Callao shortly after the American warships departed. The arrival follows the recent withdrawal of U S naval forces from the port.
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Callao
CaMac
Lotilla
Telcahuanac
Beach humor and hog cholera notes in old periodicals
A collage of humorous quips about beach life and theater with a pig disease warning. It includes a sailor joke about waves on the beach and a playwright and hissed performance anecdote, followed by Hog cholera warnings and a Sloan ointment promotion for livestock care.
Job's patience tested by plagues and hurricane blow
A humorous Atlanta Constitution excerpt retells the biblical tale of Job in dialect. The sufferings include diseases like smallpox and relentless blows from the devil, culminating in Job protesting that he bargained for bites not a hurricane in full measure.
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Dickey
Job
Atlanta
Different Effect Smoke Response Nicked in Dialogue
A humorous dialogue shows Mrs Goodsole scolding a boy for smoking and the boy replying that the habit makes him feel sick in the stomach. The exchange highlights generational tension and attitudes toward smoking.
Coffee to Postum: Surgeon Gives Up Coffee for steadier hands
A veteran surgeon recounts how coffee caused tremors and insomnia, leading him to switch to Postum. He notes his nervousness, improved circulation, and calmer sleep after three years, sharing a friend’s same success and urging proper preparation per package directions.
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AsHpore
Postum
Postar. Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wallville
Winter Wheat Crop Yields and Farm Outputs Across Alberta
A farmer reports 349 acres in Coaldale with 38 bushels per acre wheat and 74 bushels oats, plus 50 tons hay and 500 bushels potatoes. Best wheat yield 41 bushels per acre on 107 acres at $1 per bushel. oats at 95 bushels per acre sold for 50 cents. Also notes 19,000 bushels total grain worth $12,000 from one team. Additional Alberta notes include 25 to 30 bushels per acre winter wheat in southern Alberta and local farming impressions from Warner.
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Coaldale
Alta
Can
W.H. Pawson, JR
Warner
Canada
A. L. Warner
Tenny Brothers
Iowa
John A. Salzer Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
America
Sly Miller
Victoria
John A. Saber Seed Co
Wis. K
Minister and guest debate who to meet in heaven
A 19th century tea conversation turns to eternal recognition in heaven. A minister asks guests which Biblical figures they would meet, and Mrs. In the Swim declines Eve, quipping she would not speak to Eve even if she met her.
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Mrs
Eve
Jdia
Wanderer appeals to farmer's wife for aid
A tramp asks the farmer's wife for help and compliments her voice. She responds with interest and grants the wanderer a half loaf and a chunk of cold beef after driving away the dog.
Allen's Foot-Ease and Other Remedies Featured Tabs
A compact patchwork of old ad copy touts Allen's Foot-Ease for foot pain sweating nails and easy shoe wear with a free trial. Also promoted are Brown’s Bronchial Taches Garfield Tea Pile Ointment and Winston’s Soothing Syrup along with general adage quotes and literary lines.
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Allen
A. S. Olmsted
le Roy
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Dinois
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