England’s Franchise Reform Passes Second Reading
A British House of Commons debate on May 2 saw the reform bill, introduced May 15 by Walter H. Long, advance second reading. It proposes women enfranchisement and registrant eligibility rules linked to husbands, amid wartime opinions from Lloyd George and Asquith. Instances relate to Jewish bakery protests and Montreal soldiers’ potato shower, plus domestic remarks on marriage memory.
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England
Walter HH. Long
Robert Arthur Sanders
Lloyd- George
Mr. Asquith
Strong
Wamet
Calomel Dangers Highlighted by Dodson's Liver Tone Claim
An advertorial warns that calomel or mercury harms the liver and bones and promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, plant based remedy. It promises quick relief from biliousness, constipation, and general malaise and guarantees the product will keep the family well.
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Dodson
Dotson
War Aims and Cattle Feed Efforts Amid Civil Strife
The piece urges intensified cattle production and feed supply as wartime needs surge. It argues depopulated or quarantined regions hinder meat and milk output and warns the tick menace threatens national food security, calling for vigorous USDA action and unhampered production.
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Stes Department of Agriculture
Keith
Frontadiiy
Willatit
Chickens and neighbors spark town chatter in Abilene
Readers debate chicken ownership and property rights across neighborhoods, urging proper coop planning and cautioning against nuisance. The Abilene Reporter notes mixed views on poultry keeping and social responsibility, while broader community notes mention local residents, fashion quirks, bonds, and distant travels.
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Wren
Abilene
Editorial Tone on Heaven and Paper Trust Leaders
A reflective paragraph questions editors believing in heaven as a place free from newspaper trust members. It notes that leaders of deceit may seek blessing, but a sour tone in prayer probably won’t help.
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Paper
Brave Boy Ben and the Rough Seas Incident
A fragmented account describes Ben's boat being hit by breakers and Ben suffering burns as the vessel was overwhelmed. The text notes brave boyish behavior and public admonitions about youth bravado and consequences in the sea mishap.
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Bert Bney
Ben
Rysones
Deafness Cure Claims and Patent Medicine Ad
An advertisement touts a patent remedy claiming to cure deafness and other ear ailments. It asserts the product restores hearing by addressing blockages and nerve issues, promising dramatic results and potential refunds. The copy includes references to a stated price and a maker based in Toledo Ohio.
Startling Gum Chewing Sparks Sweat During Heat Wave
A reader describes sweating and perspiration as they begin chewing gum in stifling heat. The note conveys discomfort and a humorous take on an everyday habit during hot weather.
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