Ammunition and War News Mixed in Fragmented Report
A disjointed clipping notes Europe battles and a Des Moines domestic dispute where a husband attacked his wife with dishes after she bought a sewing machine. It also mentions the American steamer Vacuum sunk by a German submarine and Lieutenant Thomas, the gun crew commander, dying of exposure, possibly the first U.S. casualty in the war.
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Europe
Des Moines
Thomas
Germany
United States
Lalor Fools the Bill Henry Ford Net Income Debate
The discussion centers on Henry Ford earning an immense yearly income far above a family living on $18.50 weekly. Critics argue no government should permit such vast personal wealth while others suggest disparities reflect enterprise success.
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Lalor
Henry. Ford
Saturday Special Coffee and Pancake Mix Advertisement
A compact ad lists Peaberry Coffee in a 5 lb can for 1.30 and Black Hawk Standard Brand Coffee in a bub. can, plus Virginia Sweet Pancake flour package. Also note a spring suit measurement service and mention of the Inter national brand.
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Black Hawk
Virginia Sweet Pancake
The Pennanite War and World War II era notes
A compendium of historical and wartime topics describes the Pennanite War between Connecticut and Pennsylvania over territory, logistics for moving large armies, aerial combat casualties, America aiding allies by reallocating trains, a German peace proposal, and American enlistments and medical plans, reflecting wartime sentiment and mobilization.
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United States
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Congress
Correct Constipation and Blood Purifier Tablet Note
Advertisement offers a one month treatment of 80 tablets for constipation impure blood and stomach troubles. Requests price at 2c per order and promises a free sample upon request. Includes send payment upon receipt and sample option.
Snow Storm At Denver Records Snowfall
Four and a half inches of snow fell in Denver on Saturday. The article notes a similar past event two years earlier when four inches accumulated on May 20.
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Denver
Britain’s War Cost Burden Rises Over 31 Million Daily
Britain faces escalating wartime expenses with daily outlays surpassing 31 million dollars. The large figure reflects intensified military and supply costs amid ongoing hostilities impacting the nation’s finances and planning.
Will Need Strong Clippers To Shear Kaiser Power
Fragmentary report notes the German Reichstag pressing to curtail Kaiser Wilhelm II's autocratic authority amid political tension and calls for strong parliamentary action to reduce imperial prerogatives.
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Reichstag
War needs stenographers and medical staff for war effort
The Civil Service and the War Department urgently seek stenographers and surgeons. More than 2,000 veterinary surgeons are also needed for the U.S. armed forces. They will rank as lieutenants.
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Eed
Civil Service
War Department
U.S
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