Philippines Independence Debate on Japan and U.S. Roles
A 1916 discussion argues the Philippines seek free development, not colonization, with Japan's interest tied to substantial education funding. Quoted opinions from Dr. Nitobe and others warn that Filipinos would reject subjugation, while Japan favors fair dealing over conquest to maintain credibility with allies and avoid conflict with the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Iyeniga
Japan
Aganismn
United States
Otte Gall
Spain
Formosa
Korea
Manchuria
America
Nitobe
Philippine Free Press
East
Fores
Carl Crow
China
Man postpones his funeral after cure claim
A man long bedridden with stomach and liver problems says Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured him after three doses. He claims relief from catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the intestinal tract and a near-term funeral arrangement abandoned. The ad notes a one-dose satisfaction guarantee and mentions Hetrick Bros. and Montgomery druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
Hetrick Bros
Dictaphone Use Suppresses Infant Cries in Nearby Home
A device described as a dietaphane with a megiplona and eye speaking amplifier is shown in a Popithie Mervhanios Mag avlce, WI residence. The receiver is fastened to the crib in the upstairs nursery while a telephone-like gadget plays in the parlor below. The arminge works to satisfyetion, allowing Merher to resume housework with Gaby asleep, undisturbed by the infant’s cries, but the cries would be heard downstairs if he awakens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dietaphane
Merher
Gaby
The Making of a Match Proportions for Surfaces
The article lists proportions for match head and striking surface ingredients. It includes formulas using potassium chlorate five parts and potassium hydramate two parts, glass powder three parts, gum two parts, and tabbing surface components with Anthony trisulfid five parts red phosphorus three parts manganese doxld one and one parts glue seven parts and an electrical measuring device.
Dog catchers chased by armed man in St Louis incident
In St Louis Missouri July, Thomas Smith and William Schultz, city dog catchers, were confronted by a man who hid behind a shotgun and fired as they approached a dog. The assailant shouted for the dog to be left alone, opened fire, and vanished behind a stroke screen as the dog pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St, Louis Ma
Thomas Smith
William Schultz
Blighted War Romances in Springfield Divorces
Two brothers Edward and Sid Ben Van Der Pluym, who enlisted together, returned from service to find war brides unfaithful and filed for divorces in Springfield Illinois. The piece notes a double wedding prior to their military service and reflects postwar strain.
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Springfield
Ill
Edward Sid Ben van der Pluym
Evolution of table manners and tableware through history
The passage traces early dining practices from napkins to forks, noting napkin use long before forks spread. It claims forks were not common until the seventeenth century and describes how people washed hands with a basins and napkins, with finger-based preparation before forks became customary.
Long Journey to Jail in Police Court
In Kansas City on July 8 detective Harry Arthur confronted fortune teller Allie Rivo who urged him to join her to police headquarters. In court Allie was fined 320 and costs. Shea received a sentence of waning terms on condition she close her establishment.
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Kansas City
Alister
Allie Rivo
Harry Arthur
Arthur Tole Allie
Allie
Shea
Saloon Becomes Mission Near Stockyards
The Hilly Reaven saloon in East St. Coul is converted into a mission named The Roth Thomas Mission led by Rev. Ralph Wakefield. Located about a block from the stockyards, the site has a history of shootings and disturbances and will now operate as a charity mission.
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East ST. Couls
Reaven
Roth Thomas
Ralph Wakefield
Minister Fashions Own Coffin from Aged Tree
NOBLESVILLE Ind July 8 The Rev James Hill a retired minister on a county farm has finished his coffin It is satin walnut and highly polished The timber was cut from a tree on his farm planted by his grandmother ninety years ago He has placed the coffin in a local undertaker shop awaiting use
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Noblesville
Ind
James Hill
Method in His Madness
Frank Vance of Butler Missouri is described as town’s Tom Sawyer after offering a lawn mower duel with Boone Brandon. The pair tested two machines and Boone cut more than half of Vance’s lawn to prove his mower’s edge, with Vance reportedly planning to repeat the stunt to finish the job.
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Butler
Frank Vance
Tom Sawyer
Rank
Boone Brandon
Boone
Frank
Doctors Demand Shorter Hours and Higher Fees
Evansville doctors demand eight hour work days and higher fees. The Vanderburgh County Medical Association appointed a committee to draft a fee schedule with provisions for an eight hour working day.
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Evansville Ind
Evansville
Vandenburg County Medical Association
Medicine Chest For Only 30 Cents
An old newspaper ad promotes Sun Cura Ointment and Thea antiseptic balm promising quick relief for burns cuts and pains with a money back guarantee. It also touts San Cura soap and other remedies priced from 25 to 80 cents targeting skin ailments and general care.
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Daugherty
Chile
Thompson
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Madaeer and
Hditor
Eity
Abe
Iled” Iepalinat
The
Philippine Mission
Apan
Tahisetta
Penoniite Sao
Man
Monty
London
Bach Wash
Mirro Aluminum
Mirro
Mirru
Aene
Stan Aul
Bach
J. M. Stewart & Co
DPD Mara Maa Pier
Regulae Advertias Ora
Gazcette
Berkshire
James M. Piter
Indiana
R.D
Church Street
Piladelphia Street
Indiana Vulcanizing Co
Ridgeway _ refrigerator
10Th Street
Jersey
Wadding
Moore Hotel
Secon
Wettling
Singers
Wheeler & Wilson
Philadelphia J Street
Singer
Wayne
Philadelphia Street
South Eleventh Street
Water Street
B. FP
Jamison
John R. Campbell
Uptairs
Wayne Rigg
North Sixth Street
Underwood
Mra
St. Clair
School Street
S. 10Th Street
Goodrich
Firestone
Goodyear
Indiana Tow Truck Service Station Ltd
Bell 141
Streams
Kent
Loreal
Bon Ton
Geo. D. Leydic Undertaking
Inthephone and Records
Thila
Paul D. Sharretts
Phila
St. Opp Hotel
Silas C. Streams
Douglass
Modern Tailoring Co
LeVine
Philadelphia St
NEW Auto Exchange Cz.s
Sheffler
J. S. Hileman
Utility Electric Company
Anything and Everything
Court House
Bell
T.me
India
County Street Raiways Company
Blairsville
Creekside
Clymer
S. M. Boggs
Oaea
Lith St
H. S. Owens
Cor, Phila
6Th St
Real Estate
T. L. Edwards
Indiana, Pa
Negro
C. S. Woodburn Monuments
Church and
Sts. Railroad Ave
Jack’n
South 7Th Street
R. A. Campbell
Homer City Truck Service
Bell Phone
Homer City
Gibson & Clark Co
Church St
Gazette
E. A
Grant Marinello
Marinello
E. R. Springer Photographer
Antone Retreat, Co
Lane
Lectric CO
Willard
Salome William Fox Prodlei
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