Victor Murdock Returns as Wichita Editor with Fresh Page
Former congressman Victor Murdock has begun editing his Wichita paper after twelve years in Congress. He plans a plain language society page and a concise editorial voice, plus a weekly review of periodical press and brief society notes. He also proposes printing train passenger names, starting a new feature.
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Congress
Wichita
Kan
Washington
Victor Murdock
Kansas
Murdock
Washington News
Wilberforce Dustin-Rocks
Calcutta Bishop Urges Germany Bravery Recognition
London reports say Dr. Lefroy the bishop of Calcutta joined the archbishop of York in urging the British public to recognize the bravery of German sailors and soldiers. He criticized taunts and ridicule in the press while calling for breaking the Prussian militarism that has drawn the nation into war.
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Calcutta
London
Lefroy
York
Germany
Prince of Peace urged to shape postwar German ties
A speech emphasizes transforming bitterness from wartime abuse into a broad Christian appreciation of German and Austrian virtues. The speaker urges adopting the temper and spirit of the Prince of Peace to be true to those ideals in postwar relations.
Child Prodigy Theresa Mahoney Delights Marquette
Four year old Theresa Mahoney daughter of John L. Mahoney from Marquette Michigan astonishes a school audience by playing classical and popular airs on piano without formal lessons. She uses all five fingers and rarely looks at the keyboard, matching or exceeding adult interpretation.
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Marquette, Mich
Marquette
Theresa Mahoney
John L. Mahoney
Olcott School
Berlin Women Promote War Time Garden Movement
Berlin plans to convert vacant lots into truck farms to feed the people amid wartime shortages. Women of high position, including Frau Wild von Hohenborn and Fraulein von Gersdorff, will study at the Royal Gardening Institute to lead vegetable raising. The effort urges reduced meat intake and greater reliance on milk, with war committee guidance and expert instruction for practical farming.
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Berlin
Pingree
Michigan
Greater
Royal Gardening Institute
War Committee
Frau Wild von Hohenborn
Countess von Brockdorff
Fraulein von Gersdorff
Frau von Boetticher
Ripe Olive Day Observed To Showcase California Wonders
California olive interests announce a nationwide observance on March 31 to highlight the food qualities of ripe olives. A campaign will promote the olive’s appeal from Oroville to audiences worldwide as Panama Pacific Exposition officials back the effort.
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San Francisco
California
Oroville
Girl Who Sat Still Gets $25 000 In Legacy
New York a retired jewelry dealer Jacob Hyman died leaving half his estate to Miss Bertha Gretsch of Brooklyn. The girl’s share is estimated at more than $25 000. The Bucket to be church in St Louis once the notorious resort known as The Bucket of Blood will be remodeled for Riverside mission.
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New York
Jacob Hyman
Bertha Gretsch
Brooklyn
Church
St. Louis
Middle West
West
Riverside Mission
Red Eye Dalton
Mickey Mack
Blind girl suddenly regains sight after twenty-one years
Marblehead Massachusetts, Maude Emerson Lincoln, long blind since birth, unexpectedly regains sight in both eyes within days. She described a snapping sensation in her right eye as darkness lifted, followed by eventual light and color. Her family recalls guidance from Dr. Perkins at the Perkins Institute and notes her prior life of education and dependence.
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Marblehead
Mass
Maude Emerson Lincoln
William F. Lincoln
Perkins Institute For the
F. I. Perkins
Perkins Institute
Women and Stammering A Curious Gender Difference
A 19th century medical note discusses the rarity of stammering in women, noting roughly a hundred men to one woman. It attributes causes to mental fear and nervous temperament, citing expert observations on sex differences in nervous disorders.
Wills Leave Estate to Nichols Children for Puppy Care
In Roseburg Oregon probate court James Rice of Riddle leaves all his estate and money to the children of Mr and Mrs A B Nichols of Riddle on condition they care for his dog puppy for life. Rice, long a resident of southern Douglas County, chose the Nichols children as beneficiaries due to their care for his constant companion the last several months.
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Roseburg
Ore
A. BE. Nichols
Riddie
James Rice
Riddle
Nichols
Mr. Rice
May tenth set for bankers conference Washington
Secretary McAdoo announced President Wilson will convene a May 10 conference in Washington with leading U S bankers and finance ministers from Central and South America. The meeting, funded with 50 000 dollars, aims to remove barriers to trade and establish closer financial relations amid shifting funds due to war and new foreign banking rules.
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Washington
McAdoo
Wilson
United States
Central and
South America
Congress
Europe
Great Britain
France
Germany
Bryan
Secretary of the Treasury
Hope to Dig Up Mastodon Skeleton in Michigan Farm Dig
Jonas Leik and his sons on a Westphalia farm plan spring excavations after finding a mastodon tooth last May. The tooth, deemed a fine specimen, was requested by the Museum of Natural History New York for examination. A payment from $50 to $500 may be offered if the tooth is well preserved. Paris reports France will exempt reservists who are fathers of six or more children.
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St. Johns
Mich
Jonas Leik
Westphalia
Museum of Natural History of New York
Paris
France
Goats as Firefighters in California Reserves
The U S forest service approves free grazing of 4000 goats in California national reserves with owner bonuses. Goats cut fire breaks by eating undergrowth, reducing brush fire risk, though annual trail cleaning costs persist.
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San Francisco
United States Forest Service
Secretary of Agriculture
National
California
Sloan's Liniment touted for rheumatism relief
The ad urges quick relief from rheumatic attacks by applying Sloan's Liniment to the affected area without rubbing in. It promises fast pain relief for joints and muscles, cold symptoms, lumbago and sciatica, with a 25 cent bottle and money back if not satisfied. The note also mentions a cyanide plant planned at the Great Excelsior mine near Nooksack Falls.
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Sloan
Great Excelsior
Nooksack Falls
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