Henry Ford Calls for World Peace and US Isolation
Henry Ford proclaims lifelong mission to end war and militarism, offering his wealth to promote unending peace. He condemns armament, praises Edison as a peacemaker, and argues the United States should avoid preparedness as root of conflict. He vows to oppose war and redirect wealth toward peaceful global education.
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United States
Detroit
Mich
Henry Ford
America
Mr. Ford
Thomas Edison
Mr. Edison
United States cash now setting world’s standard
The American dollar rules the world as foreign currencies fall in value amid war contracts paid in dollars. Foreign buyers bear losses while banks debate remedies, with a proposed $500 million foreign credit and a second gold shipment to New York expected to restore exchange rates.
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New York
Europe
United States
Forest fires feared in the Northwest
Washington report warns of extreme danger as dry conditions and minimal snow leave the Northwest forests tinder dry. Aug Sept Oct are peak danger months. Forest Service boosts trails, telephones, and drill lessons to replace lone firefighting with coordinated system.
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Washington
United States Forest Service
Forest Service
Nicknames for Frontline Bombs Described by English Officer
An English officer’s front line letter outlines four main bomb types used in France and Flanders the hair brush the cricket ball the police man’s club and the jam tin. It explains their construction timing and dangers and notes trench slang for bomb throwers anarchists.
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London
France
Flanders
The Captain and His Trained Horse at the Exposition
The photograph shows The Captain a trained horse on the Zone at the Panama Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco and a giant model of the horse used to attract passersby. The Captain can add subtract and multiply up to six figures and spell simple words.
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San Francisco
U.S. Library System Holds 75 Million Volumes Across 18000 Libraries
New figures from the U S Bureau of Education show 18 000 libraries in the United States holding more than 75 000 000 volumes an increase of 20 000 000 since 1908 Public and society libraries total over 50 000 000 volumes with 7 000 000 borrowers cards in use New York state alone accounts for 7 842 621 volumes across 214 libraries. Massachusetts 7 380 024 across 288. Pennsylvania 3 728 070. Illinois 3 168 765.
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United States Bureau of Education
Public and Society
North Atlantic
New York State
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Illinois
North Central States
Stereoscopic Surveying Now Used for Large Area Mapping
A stereoscopic method photographs from two points to map terrain. Photographs are developed into positives and read by a stereoscopic measuring machine to yield exact positions. Effective range reaches about five miles, aiding mapping in mountainous regions.
A Real Grievance Dialogue on Nighttime Housebreak
A magistrate questions a prisoner about breaking into a gentleman’s house at night. The prisoner replies that the magistrate earlier reproached him for stealing by day, arguing that he should be allowed to work.
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London Telegraph
Spelling Book Sparks Debate Over Kitten Letters
A Yonkers Statesman cartoon quotes a child and mother discussing why a kitten has six letters in its name while a big cat has only three, prompting reflections on spelling and language.
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Ethel
Yonkers Statesman
Causes and Weeps Lyrics Quote From Chicago Tribune
A quoted note asks what to do about tears when singing, with a dismissive reply about wearing cotton in the ears. The text also cites Emerson on life as concentration and dissipation as the one evil.
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Chicago Tribune
Emerson
Dancer Joan Sawyer Tours for Suffrage Message
New York to San Francisco journey by decorated car to aid The Gause cause and women's suffrage. Joan Sawyer dances in each town for crowds. car blocks traffic in many cities. She carries a pilgrim scrip signed by Manhattan suffrage leaders urging eastern sisters to inform voters of progress and plans in New York state.
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O. H. P. Belmont
Carrie Chapman Catt
James Lees Laidlaw
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Miss Sawyer
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