Many Citizens Qualify on Age in United States Census
The Census Bureau estimates about 27,600,000 male citizens and prospective citizens aged 18 to 45 in the United States. The 1910 to 1916 population rise likely offsets alien whites and noncitizens, with native whites about 74 percent and foreign-born whites near 15 percent. The Civil War era peak troops reached about 2,500,000 serving at one time.
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Washington, DC
United States
Bureau of
Census Bureau
Maine
New
Caution on Soap Use Harms Hair and Dandruff Control
The article warns alkali in conventional soaps damages hair and scalp. It recommends using refined coconut oil as a mild cleanser, two teaspoonfuls to wash hair, producing rich lather that cleanses dust dirt and oil. Coconut oil is cheap and available at pharmacies, with small quantities lasting months for the family.
Infant care ad and stray notes from a clipped column
A collage of phrases shows vintage product pitches and odd anecdotes. references include an infants and children label, a San Francisco banker remark about funds for property and selling items, a description of a small ceiling lamp suspended electric fan, and a Dartmouth college joke about Tessie in a Jack O Lantern feature.
The Resourceful Gardener Garden Joke and Wordplay
A humorous note from Across the Counter column about starting a vegetable garden humorously renamed a zoulbyival garden after pests and chickens disrupted plans. The exchange pokes fun at buyer and seller dynamics with light local wit.
French Women Outnumber the Men End of War
French women outnumber men as the war ends. The report notes 1,750 more women compared to men. Authorities, crowds, and relief efforts mark the transition to peace with social shifts predicted.
France Faces Shift as Women Enter Industrial Life in War
The Paris labor department reports that war will reduce the male workforce by about a million, boosting female workers to roughly 2.86 million and potentially making women 47 percent of total earners. prewar data show 2.21 million female wage earners. postwar adds, with many women in at home piecework, 3.0 million male workers may drop to 2.89 million if men stay constant.
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Paris
Labor Department
France
Villa Leading Bandits In Southern Chihuahua Attacks
Authorities in Chihuahua City believe Villa directs bandit operations in southern Chihuahua. An American in contact with Mexican forces says Villa led raids near Plax and towns to the north, with reports of captives branded and ears removed. A Mexican informer told of ears wrapped after capture at Jiminez.
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de Paso
Mevicah Anthities
Chihuahua City
Chihuahua
Tle
Trevingrites
Plax
Gonzales
Duares
Jiminez
Chihuatille
Convict Fatally Wounds Man in Lansing Prison Fight
A white inmate and a Black prisoner clash in the Lansing Lansing State Penitentiary cell house. The victim, a white man serving a life term, is gravely injured by stabbing and blows. The incident occurred during a melee foregrounding tension between convicts from Montgomery and Howie counties.
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Lanesing
Leavenworth
Ten Siners
Tha Stite Petentiary
Lansing
Damesig
Newra
Bowers
Dhimnsele
Moan
Lewis
Montgomery County
Howe Frany Rene
Cavalry Troop Muster at Fort Riley Ordered to Federal Service
July 11 dispatch reports officers at the state military encampment directing the Eureka Company of the Kansas National Guard to be withdrawn into federal service. The unit was slated for reassignment after training, with the move likely affecting deployment across the border.
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Eureka
Tata
Fort Riley
County Commissioners Debate Breezedale Annexation Proposal
City Attorney Thos Be Harley presented a plan to extend city limits to Breezedale at yesterday's county meeting. Commissioners discussed the proposal at length, then took it under advisement for a few days. Some property owners may contest the move and will be granted a hearing before a decision is made.
Show Attractive Pictures of Frog South Life Display
Tomorrow night the event will feature vivid images of Antartica scenes and animal life. The display highlights Mawson pictures and the hardships endured by intrepid explorers.
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Frogouth
Rupture cure advertised with trial offer and patient letters
An advertisement promotes a rupture cure appliance claimed to provide instant relief without pads or trusses. It promises a trial, illustrated book, and testimonials from patients including a Dubuque child and Mr C K Brooks of Marshall, with claims of comfort, invisibility under clothing, and safety. The message urges sending for a free coupon and illustrated book.
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Tony
Tepma
C. E. Brooks
State St
Harshall, Mich
Praise for rupture appliance heals long-standing condition
James A Critton of Bethlehem Pennsylvania writes that after six years of rupture trouble he wore the offered appliance and it fit snugly, adapted to his body, and healed his rupture. He praises the product, intends to recommend it to friends, and thanks Mr C E Brooks of Marshall Mich for declining rupture pains.
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C.E. Brooks
Hirself
Marshall, Mich
Mr. C. E
Brooks, Marshall
Mich
Theody
James A. Critton
Spring St
Bethlehem
Confederate Veteran Cures Communique From Commerce
A damaged OCR item reports a Confederate veteran in Commerce Georgia being told by a correspondent that his appliance cure brought him back to sound health. The letter notes prior poor health and expresses hope in the treatment's effectiveness for plowing and heavy work.
Pictures and Community Sings Open Summer at University
A report covers a trip by Sir Douglas Mauvseil featuring dramatic Antarctic scenes with wind velocities up to 31 miles per hour and gusts to 180, plus penguins gulls and sea elephants. The screenings were shown before the National Educational Association in New York, with a light comedy from sea elephants. Also noted is a university community sing directed by Pratt, and a security incident in Junction City where 150 men arrived by footpath train, attempted a hold up, and were dispersed. war office reports 56,000 troops and 5 machine guns secured.
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Antarctic
Douglas Mauvseil
Fehie
Sometin
Nations Ndecational Association
New York City
Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Reward and Health Claims
An early 20th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure with a one hundred dollar reward for incurable cases. It claims cures by promoting healing through blood interaction and promises nationwide availability through Cheney Co. The copy urges readers to consult physicians and buy the remedy from druggists.
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Smith
Smith Drug &Chemical CO
Cheney & CO
Toledi
Cheney
All Drugegi
Appliance cures sickness vows claim and thanks
An odd testimonial fragment claims an appliance cured someone and brought sound health for about a year. It references names and places in a garbled manner, with thanks and a recommendation to the makers.
Fragmentary dialogue on marriage and family relations
A garbled excerpt shows characters discussing marriage timing and familiarity with cousins. The muddled lines mention a wife or partner, ongoing worry, and distant relatives, reflecting a fragmentary domestic scene from an old text.
Fragmented memory and rust prevention tips in stray text
The passage mixes fragmented dialogue about fear, church moments, and a crude rust prevention tip. It mentions Mary Jane being taken to church, a mother’s warning, and a wish to be put out, followed by a rust prevention paste recipe using linseed oil and whiting to coat infrequently used iron pans.
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Mary Jane
Tar removal method for sticky bands described
A historical note describes removing tar by rubbing with the outside of fresh orange or lemon peel. It claims golavile oils dissolve tar, allowing it to be rubbed off.
Preparedness and fitness in old world training
The excerpt urges readers to prepare for a great world by training body and manners. It warns that strength alone fails without suppleness and flexibility and notes that young people too readily assume they are safe. It quotes Maxims on risking one’s own prospects to save others.
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Chisterfield
Unclear fragmentary text on humor and traffic police
Fragmentary passage notes that people who take themselves serious lack humor and mentions traffic policemen exchanging pleasantries with drivers. It hints at bargaining and expert testimony, with several garbled phrases about horses and driving a bargain, but content is damaged and incoherent.
Fragmented Theoretical Rant With Obscure Dialog Fragments
A garbled OCR passage blends quotes and slang about truth and power. It includes a Renan line and disjointed dialogue about money, crime, and a brick plan, with phrases about iron stands and retention hints. The fragmentary text lacks coherent narrative or verifiable facts.
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