Mill Owners Push Squeeze on Paper Prices Amid Shortage
Eager publishers push for higher paper prices as costs rise. Mills claim they own their supply and aim to maximize profits, with rates from four to five cents per pound discussed. Kansas and Missouri editors form a united front under J. C. Mack and Geo. W. Marble to secure rapid action and relief, each publisher contributing ten dollars for immediate needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern
Kansas
Missouri
Chicago
Journal-World
J. C. Mack
Geo. W. Marble
Postel Bill Would Lower Second Class Mail Rates
Washington December 5. Rep Dess Reynolds of Ohio introduced a bill proposed by the American Newspaper Publishers Association. The measure aims to reduce second class mail rates on publications without changing the method for computing advertising content charges. It also seeks to compress handling costs and overhaul the system of assessing surcharges with publication weight under a stated pound rate and adjust charges by parcel post zones.
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Washington
Dess Reyrussean
Ohio
Rendof Publications
PE RU NA testimonials trumpet cures and claims
A lengthy collection of customer testimonials extols PE RU-NA as a cure for chronic catarrh stomach and bowel issues catarrhal deafness and rheumatism. Names and locations appear with quotes praising its effectiveness and urging households to keep PE RU-NA or tablets on hand for emergencies and health protection.
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Martha C. Dale
R. F.D
Cannon
Del
J. Bayer
Glendale
Oregon
Kate Marquis
Middleburg
Ohio
J. Hf. Collins
Wesson
Mississippi
P. Ludvigsen
Austin
Minnesota
L. Heering
East 169Th St
New York
W. H. Edgar
Cooper St
Atlanta
Georgis
Leona Dodd
Medon
Tennessee
Elks Bowling Soves Narrowly Wins Ten Pin Series
Elks bowling at the alleys saw Strong team win all three games in the ten pin series. Wigton led with 452, Cope had 427 for his team, and Das GOS de Martig and Pierson tied in the Ovenback series. Pierson posted top scores of 203 and 200 while Harth and Tiersen-ZUR posted notable marks as Tonizki, Gracher, and Petersson prepare for the Sewer back series.
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Elks Alleys
Wigton
Cope
Fieewmlges
Strong
Das Gos de Martig
Pierson
Harth
Tonizki the Gracher
Petersson
Time Rail Players Seek Army Aid For Weather Dilemma
In a quirky note from the local recruiting station, Time Rail players discuss joining the army to escape severe outdoor practice weather and the scant snow for snowballs. In the Panama Canal Zone, six terms remain in effect year round. Special arrangements for the Zone are proposed under new rulings attributed to Gon Lawrence.
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Panama Canal Zone
Gon Lawrence
Delegation to sail from Paris to Brest then home
Paris reports that all but three members of the American delegation will depart Paris for Brest next Monday night. The three remaining delegates will depart Tuesday night and the whole delegation will sail to the United States on Wednesday aboard the steamship America. Hugh C. Wallace will then be the sole U.S. representative in the supreme council.
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Paris
Brest
America
United States
Hugh C. Wallace
Supreme Council
Gets-It corn remover promises painless relief
An advertisement touts Gets-It as the only guaranteed corn remover. It claims drops peel corns like banana skins without bandages or trouble, urging readers to buy from Lawrence & Co in Chicago and stressing quick, painless results.
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MK Lawrence & Co
Lanterns Vanish Again Along Fort Road Construction
Fragments describe lanterns placed nightly by workers on the Fort Fort road failing to stay lit until morning. A mysterious wireless signal and threats accompany the scene, with references to a Miss Kathryn J hor honn and a fatal incident hinted at amid the confusing garble.
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Fert-te-Fort Road
Calverts
Untitled fragment hints at musical notes and practice
Fragmentary text mentions a song, waltz, and practice. It references rhythms and a matinee, with scattered names and phrases suggesting a casual, incomplete note about music and performances.
Sheriff Pushes Laws on Officers Duties and Reform
President W T Clark of the Kansas Sitio Peter Officerts' Axe seciation announces the Newton convention plan to press measures before the legislature. Kan ay sheriffs seek reform, aiming to curb flaws in official duties and strengthen law enforcement oversight.
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Kanay
George
W. T. Clark
Kansas
Peter
Newton
Mond
Perce
Choek
A. Antenmdiant
Germany Replies To Allied Note On Armament
Germany's answer to the allied demand over armament increases reached Paris but had not been submitted to peace conference delegates, per the Temps. In Linn county fifty coal cars will be taken over by the state for distribution at 3½ percent, with J K Lee of Topeka named as special agent to manage coal supplies beyond the Crawford Cherokee field now under receivership. A local health note offers cough relief with a special remedy.
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Germany
Paris
Topeka
Linn County
J. K. Lee
Popeka
Crawford-Cherokeee
Increase in American Vessels Between U S and Brazil Port Cities
In October 1914 Rio de Janeiro saw a surge with 33 American vessels docking, signaling a strong rise from prior months. Earlier in the year only 26 American ships arrived in Rio, reflecting a notable uptick in shipping activity between the United States and Brazilian ports.
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Rio de Janeiro
United States
Braziffian
Portas
Rio
Carefree Wakeup Breath Toxins Warned
An old advertisement warns readers about laxative products causing severe health issues. It cites liver poison, bowel problems, and skin reactions, urging users to avoid nightly use and false claims. The message promotes a laxative brand as a remedy while describing dangerous side effects.
Wood donation fuels City Y M C A heating needs
C. S. Cox of the Nine Mile ranch donated wood for heating the City Y M C A. The offer was accepted by the board of directors at a noon meeting yesterday. The YMCA squads will venture forth against the timber next Saturday to confer with Lansing. Washington December 5 Secretary Lansing to face senate committee before action on Fall’s Mexico severance resolution. Police censor to approve moving pictures in Rio de Janeiro. circular sent to film companies.
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C. 2
Cox
Nine Mile Ranch
Y. Mlc. A. Wearl
Lansing
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Fall
New Mexico
Wilson
Mexico
Rio de Janeiro
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