Wide World Gleanings Include Coast Salt Pile Safety And Royal Yachting
A Wyoming page notes new safety methods in salt curing with an electric auger preventing collapses. Major Blacknall owns a coat once worn by Andrew Johnson via family ties to General McClanahan. Brazil Bahia state coast and river systems are described, and a double wedding in Oregon draws attention. Historical curiosities cover flags, sheep numbers, oil fields, and military service in Romania.
Mexico Expands Military Trade, Rail, and Industry Amid Reforms
Mexico reports a new military industrial school in Ban Sule Pot and reception of fourteen locomotives for railway use. A wireless telegraph station links Vera Cruz to Mexico City via Maltrata, and a telegraphic money order system operates nationwide. Wells are contracted in Vera Cruz and Tamaulipas, banana flour factories planned in Mexico City and Puebla, and a labor arbitration tribunal formed in Yucatan. Public libraries rise in Yucatan as wages are paid in Mexican specie, aiding normal commerce. Steamer traffic with Japan resumes, while campaign clubs back Carranza’s presidency in Ameou. In Jackson, land restoration for indigenous people resumes under Ding-era losses. General Enrique Rivera named governor of Zacatecas. the Puebla court reopens, ending military tribunals. Vera Cruz merchants fund sanitation reforms, and officials curb nepotism, with Colima pushing strict anti alcohol measures.
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Ban Sule Pot
Vera Crug
Mexico City
Maltrata
Republic
Vera Crus
Tamaulipas
Mexico
Puebla
Yucatan
Japan
Campalen Clube
Pirot
Carranza
Ameou
Jallson
Ding
Enrique, Rerrada
Zacatecas
Carlos T. Plank
Appe Court of Justice
Colima
Juan Jose Rice
Retailers Mark Cost in Face of Delivery and Credit Pressures
In Chicago a shift in retail costs hits groceries and household suppliers. Deliveries and parcel packing raise expenses for neighborhood shops as customers demand quick service and smaller purchases. Some firms add delivery charges or separate service fees to offset higher operating costs. Cash purchases and family market baskets offer savings, while chains with no delivery or credit sales increase competitive pressure. The piece argues higher prices may spur better retail methods and long term benefits.
Four Million Tons of Ships Destroyed in War News
The New York World cites the Journal of Commerce busying over wartime shipping losses. Entente allies led by Britain report about 2 144 merchant vessels destroyed since August 1 1914, totaling nearly 4 000 000 tons. neutrals show heavy losses but the United States reports the smallest impact.
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New York World
Journal of Commerce
Germany
Austro-Hungary
Ocean Maera
Great Britain
United States
France
Italy
Sis
Sweden
Sam
Holland
Denmark
Europe
Granddad Rufus Jinks Punctuates Joy With A Baby
The local paper notes Rufus Jinks has become a grandfather prompting mixed pride. He jokes that posterity has cooked his goose as he resists town mockery and hides his feelings behind sober restraint.
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J. Rufus
Mascots From Dominions Arrive at London Zoo
War time mascots from the dominions are being housed at the London Zoo awaiting troops' return. Animals include a survivor from Heligoland Dogger Bank battles, bears from Canada and the Rocky Mountains, and others like deer. The bears occupy the panel terrace as part of the Pewee procession preparations.
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London
Dominions
Helgoland
Dogger Bank
Canada
Rocky Mountains
Deer Pest in Scotland Sparks Farm Protest at Meeting
Glasgow reports Scotland suffering from a deer pest as hundreds of deer descending on farms devour crops. Farmers and land agents call for game law amendments to allow more deer hunting to boost food supplies and reduce deer on pastureland.
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Glasgow
Mall
Scotland
Scottish Chamber of Agriculture
Ill Wind Over Butter Prices and the Granger
A speaker laments high grocery butter prices and recalls past farm labor. The grocer calms him, noting butter at 40 cents a ton is unlikely, while a granger profits. He shelves his militant armor and vows to help the farmer, recalling early churns and farm life.
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Granger
Carranza Appears Strong In Horseback Feats
From Mexican Review, the first chief rode from Mexico City to Queretaro before the constituent congress. The piece recalls 1912 journeys Piedras Negras to Hermosillo about 2000 miles by horse, and a later ride from Agua Caliente to Juarez. Critics had labeled him physically wrecked, yet he remains active.
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Mexican Review
Mexico City
Queretaro
Constituent Congress
Piedras Negras
Coahuila
Hermosillo
Sonora
Agules
Juarez
Tomatoes and Bad Roads Highlight Farm Perishables
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Frei W. Davis warns that perishable produce like tomatoes suffers from rough roads causing shipments to be rejected for poor condition. He notes damaged produce incurs losses and farmers may downgrade loads or buy springs to ease road impact, raising costs for better roads financing.
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Awaid
Frei W. Davis
Texas
Stucion
Davie
Nerves and Will Power for Mental Balance
An expert nerve specialist notes that medical aid must be paired with patient effort. Will power guides nerves, reduces tension, and daily routines should balance sleep work and play. Reading broadens perspective and humor provides a tonic for nervous strain.
Dorking Inventor Patents Air Burning Carburetor
In a curious tale from Dorking a far sighted inventor claims to have patented a carburetor that can burn air and would relieve gasoline shortages. The detail suggests a novel device ready to raise hopes in a world anxious about fuel supply.
Skylark Poem Fragment by Alfred Noyes
Fragmentary verse laments a skylark caged from liberty and urges it to sing of freedom and transcendent joy. The speaker contrasts the bird’s imprisoned fate with the city’s grime and humanity’s blind greed, invoking memory, nature, and heavenly light.
Filipinos Move Toward Self Rule in Philippine Congress
In Manila the first Philippine congress concentrates on reorganizing government toward independence. It approves a six department plan including public instruction and finance. Cabinet heads will serve under the governor general and be answerable to him, while Congress seeks to control actions via limits on debate and filibuster rules.
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Mall
First Philippine Congress
Philippines
Congress of
United States
Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
Public Instruction
Interlog
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Justice
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Commerce
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House of Congress
Tortoises Triumph Over Hares In Educational Insight
The Chicago Evening Post recounts Professor Muensterberg's study of 276 students showing that steady effort beats natural brilliance. High achievers with talent often rely on gift, while those who grind become steadier performers. The piece urges education to harness superaverage minds through hard work.
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Chicago Evening Pont
Muensterberg
Muen- Sterbere
DeSeteesbere
Winter Snow Reflections on Charity and Suffering
An aged speaker recalls playful snow as a child and contrasts it with present hardship. The verse laments cold, poverty, and the needy, urging readers to help the poor and needy by sending aid to ease winter suffering.
Training youths for national defense emphasized in editorial
The article argues for universal military style training and physical education as essential to national defense. It cites Philander Claxton on education’s role and a Marine recruiting officer’s data to stress how high standards could improve health, strength, and preparedness among the nation’s youth.
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Gaina
Chicago News
Somereens Tavort
Philander FP. Claxton
United States Commissioner of Education
United States Marine Corps
United States
Signed letters case linked to Holloway plot
In York Missouri police arrest Holloway after discovery of a motion picture scenario titled His Price or Is Revenge Aweet After All. The document carries threats aimed at witnesses against a prior blackmail conviction involving coroner H David Simyaer. The case ties to anonymous threatening letters and the authorial claim of Holloway.
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Philadelphia Record
York
Judas
Agalnatim
Br. H. David Simyaer
Roscoe BE
Hollo Way
Holloway
Overalle a Kitchen Uniform From the Milwaukee Bentinel
Racine women adopt overalls as everyday wear. A dealer reports selling two pallets of overalls to customers finding them practical for daily tasks. An enterprising merchant notes the trend and imagines expanding the style to other utility garments.
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Milwaukee
Bentinel
Racine
Wis
American Legion Wuet Qui Seeks War Service Recognition
The American Legion founded in 1911 to identify and mobilize trained volunteers for government service in war plans to be incorporated under Newton D. Baker. Secretary John E. Tausmann laments lack of government recognition, noting 4000 trained men and عاج awaiting official status that could yield 200000 skilled volunteers. fears these names may be pigeonholed.
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American Legion
New York Tribune
Ala
Newton D. Buber
Council of Mathon Defense
John EB. Tausmann
Organiztion
Wrehington
Althother
Navy
Jack and the Squirrels Dance For Mrs Brown
In a meadow Jack discovers a cave of squirrels led by Craytail planning a charity dance at Hagel Nut hall to help Mrs Johnnie Brown whose husband was killed by hunters. Admission is three nuts. Jack and Betty attend as squirrels celebrate with playful dancing and gift many nuts to Mrs Brown for winter.
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Jack
Craytail
Giraytail
Johnnie Brown
Hagel Nut
Betty
Jetty
Bob and the Snowball. A Childs Snow Adventure
Bob makes a large snowball in the yard then rushes inside to show his mother. The snowball ends up on the floor thanks to his kitten, who drags it away and leaves puddles. Mother and Bob laugh at the chilly cat as the snowball proves elusive.
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Bob
Corn Gread and Embargoes in Wheat Debate
The New York World discusses rye and wheat embargo impacts. Rep Rainey of Illinois urges a bill to allow cornmeal for break making in interstate commerce with twenty percent corn in flour. The piece argues corn is wholesome, abundant, and could lower loaf costs if adopted broadly.
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New York Worldsvete
Oy Bakers and Millers
Rainey
Hilnots
New York
Scotland
Europe
Ireland
Murphy
Pate
Evangel
Germany
Italy
Sicily
Carrazza's Opportunities Misread in Mexico Policy Writings
From the Philadelphia Record, debate centers on how the administration should act in Mexico with Lane Watt and Jorge Gray shaping the approach. American-Mexican commission members seek to spare feelings while asserting U S rights as Villa remains a threat. Carranza is criticized for not pursuing Villa or General Pershing, allegedly protecting his worst enemy.
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Mexico
Lane
Dr.Watt
Jorge Gray
United States
Carranga
Villa
Porsling
Righteousness Exalteth a Nation from the Ohio Blate Journal
An essay links national health to moral character and adherence to natural law. It argues that a nation's vitality hinges on virtue and disciplined conduct, suggesting public policy and law should reflect moral foundations to sustain societal well being.
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Ohio Blate
Fragmented International Cigarette Origins Chart
A garbled OCR note lists alleged origins of various cigarette brands by country and state. It mentions Virginia and Massachusetts as sources, with other entries referencing Michigan New York Italy and Oregon in a disorganized fashion. The piece appears as a stray facts-in-facts excerpt from a Cinemathic Enquirer page.
Why France Is Fighting and Wants to Continue It
Analysis by Leon Stepha argues France fights to defend an ideal against German welt macht. The piece cites Giolitti, military spending, and invasions to claim France will win next year. It stresses Alsace Lorraine, Rheims, Verdun, and universal justice as the war’s purpose and outcome.
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France
Prince Bismarck
Marne
Somme
Rheims
Verdun
Europe
M. Giolitti
Italy
Germany
Austria
Serbia
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Russia
Belgium
Berlin
Vienna
Baron von Schoen
Paris
Realdent
Wesel
Eifel
Carleruhe
Nuremberg
Sam
Deutache Mediaginieche Wochenechrift
Schwalbe
Bombe
Reichstag
Luxemare
Bruseela
Helgium
Fryatt
Wilson
United States
Kingland
Rusia
Herr von JisHlerman
Fam
Volhynia
Bukowina
Ga Ola
Trieste
Trentino
Romania
Transylvania
Alsace-Lorraine
Prussia
Alence-Lorrain
M. Louis Barthou
James Duty: A Boy Learns Duty and Patience
A boy named James waits at a bright fruit stand for his father at night. A dog leads him away and the father returns to carry James home. The father teaches James to remember his duty and not let distractions interfere. James vows to always do his duty as his father rewards him with a gingebun and candy.
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James
How He Got the Idea. Dr J Crumbine and the fly slogan
In the Nation's Business a Kansas doctor named J Crumbine watches a baseball game and, after witnessing a fly being swatted, pens a slogan to push a health bulletin blaming flies for lost work. The scene pivots to promote public health and the idea of reducing pestborne illness.
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Wainwright
Dr. J. Crumbine
Kansas
Eeedleas
Immigrant Attitudes Toward Police Examined
A St Louis Republic summary discusses immigrant views of police, citing Russian and other immigrant groups. It links fear of police with wider resentments toward despotism and government, noting language and integration issues influence their relations with authorities.
Fragmentary notes hint at a local trade or dealer scene
The readable text suggests references to a dealer or trade setting with names or terms like Bob and Piale, but the meaning is unclear and limited by damaged wording. No clear event date location or outcome is present.
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