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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1914
Page
7
A humorous wartime sketch on language barriers among Allied troops in France. The piece notes the difficulty Londoners have in understanding diverse dialects from French and Flemish to Russian Belgian Indian and various English varieties. It recounts a corporal puzzled by a Hungarian’s nationality and a broad mix of tongues across armies.
Two young men discuss saving during hard times as one explains the Pater urges economy by dropping the two B s and the mater the two T s while another cites dropping coffee and cigarettes and the third returns from Scotland to join the trend with a joke about two Bs scissors and soap.
A terse exchange shows a serious child rejecting warlike play. The youngster insists he wants to work toward universal peace and does not wish to cultivate martial spirit in himself or others through toy soldiers.
St Johns Newfoundland reports that Mallet aid and Kyle ship provisions reach Sandwich Bay 100 miles north of Battle Harbor to ease starvation among Labrador residents. War cut fish markets and jobs, epidemics worsen, relief by Newfoundland government expected to tide settlers over until next summer.
Harold Begtle portrays Sir John Jellicoe as the solitary British admiral whose decisions shape the entire fleet. He stands on the bridge with no consul and must instantly command every vessel in a battle, a one man job with the fate of the empire resting on his brain.
The Philadelphia Ledger reports England auctions for 10,000 American horses amid wartime demand. Over 5,000 horses have been purchased in Pennsylvania and nearby estates at 400 to 600 dollars each. A recent shipment of seven horses to London netted 35,000 dollars aboard the Atlantic Transport company’s Inner Minnehaha. A 27 car special train from St. Louis to New York carries horses for French cavalry, with transfers to transports under French naval convoy.
A historical exposé reveals widespread child labor in Greek shoeshine shops, where boys endure long hours, poor meals, and restricted freedom. Padrones profit from tips, masking harsh conditions as economic necessity, while families in Greece and Turkey send boys abroad to earn dowries and support relatives. The piece highlights forced labor, abuse, and the lack of schooling among bound youths, noting the harsh daily regime and secrecy around ages and work.
A fragment suggests an immigrant landlord, banker, saloon keeper, contractor, and employment agent hoodwinks and fleeces a fellow countryman. It hints that supposed successes may be less remarkable upon closer look.
Grantland Rice argues Harvard’s success over Yale grew from Haughton’s system replacing Camp’s Yale approach. He notes Harvard’s scoring against Yale rose after Haughton arrived while Yale’s old Camp-based method faded, and stresses that true systems require time and skilled installers for comparable achievement.
An analysis by Frederick L. Hoffman for the Spectator cites 1913 murder figures showing 6 500 deaths nationwide with 1 400 women victims. The Memphis rate at 6 68 per 100 000 is among the highest cities, outrunning New York and rivaling Paris Berlin and Milwaukee. It calls for harsher enforcement to curb violence.
In trying periods the traits we pay for stand as our only dependable possessions. These hard earned virtues define who we are and endure beyond difficult times.
A fragment argues that some nations respond with force rather than law. It frames the debate as a critique of using brute strength over orderly legal processes and governance.
Fragmentary wartime report references Beatty and the First Cruiser Squadron of Britain. OCR text is garbled, but indicates a naval commander and actions near the Nile with ships involved.
The article discusses how heavy rains affected military campaigns from the Spanish Armada to Waterloo and Plev, noting rain’s role in shaping tactics and outcomes. It explains that atmospheric moisture can be released by loud cannon discharges and that repeated bombardment can induce rainfall, linking weather to warfare and agriculture.
The article explains how European war news reaches America through Reuters Telegram Company and Havas with reports routed via London. It covers Reuters founder Paul Julius Reuter, early pigeon cables, the move to London, and the company’s rise as a trusted transatlantic news bureau and its link with the Associated Press. It notes Reuters and Havas as major sources for U.S. readers and mentions the 19th century telegraph and cable milestones.
article surveys motorcycle clubs from Sac City to Savannah Akron Schenectady and Milwaukee. reports 16 charter members in Sac City and upcoming cross country runs, rallies and educational meetings, plus long rides across multiple states and countries.
Captain Rutger von Bruning formerly military attache to the embassy in Washington is noted for receiving the Iron Cross. He commanded a regiment in battle and separated with distinction.
A mother strolls with her two children in a city street that is under repair. Her attention to a hat window ends when a trench opens and the baby carriage rolls toward danger. A workman warns her as crew fills the hole.
The article advises scouring milk dishes with ashes, rubbing once, then rinsing twice. Wash in cold or tepid water to keep them sweet and bright, prevent rust spots, and avoid altering flavor. Published in Mother's Magazine.
The notice advertises Cuticura Ointment and Soap for treating pimples blackheads redness scalp dandruff itching and chapping. It offers a free sample with a 32 penny Skin Book by sending a post card to Cuticura Dept X Boston.
Donald, a skilled fisherman, begins dressing his own flyhooks. A crony asks if he can tie them on anything natural. Donald admits uncertainty, noting only that a spider ran away with two hooks yesterday.
Caregivers urged to inspect every bottle of Castoria for safety and proper labeling as a trusted remedy for infants and children. The notice emphasizes verifying authenticity and avoiding counterfeits.
The late Inspector McCluskey, nicknamed Gentleman George, was a formidable foe to wrongdoers. An elderly millionaire, enraged by an insult to his pride, stormed into the inspector's office seeking punishment. McCluskey replied he could not patch him up and urged seeking a vet for the issue.
A fractured fragment suggests a literary scribe or poet narrating a quiet scene. Names, places, or dates are unclear, but the mood hints at intimate reflection and postponed meaning amid shifting tides. The text reads like a diary fragment or informal verse.
A young man finishing a painting asks a friend to view it. The artist proclaims the work done, while the friend, bored, quips that it seems to be a case of art failure, contrasting the tone of pride with a grim undertone of ill fate.
A girl en route to Sunday school in Cambridgeport England was struck by a bullet near a trolley wheel. Her gold chain blocked the wound and the wearer recovered the bullet. Police suspect the cartridge fragments found on the tracks relate to a recently stolen freight shipment.
A brief, pithy opinion contrasts social awareness with ignorance. The speaker notes half the world remains unaware of the other half while they harbor suspicions about those unseen lives.
The narrator recalls visiting the navy yard and stepping onto a battleship in Washington. The piece contrasts frugality with integrity, arguing stinginess fuels dishonesty.
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