Lighting the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor
A revised permanent flood lighting plan for the Statue of Liberty will illuminate the monument and base from Bedloe’s Island. President Wilson was to press the switch with cabinet members and diplomats present, marking a new era in night viewing of the statue.
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Liberty
New York
United
Theo Tatty
Ito
América
Atlantic
Taberty
Au-guste Bartholdi
Rein
New _Jersey
Bhore i
Bedloe’s Island
Wilson
Ciyils
Chauncey M. Depew
Presi‘dent Grover Cleveland
New ‘York’harbor
Union Estabed
Paris
Auguste Bartholdi
Philadelphia
Congress
Governors
Bedloe Island
Pes Sherman
Barthol‘Hite
Bedloe
United States
Isere
New York World
Grover “Cleveland
Corpaythesides
France
York
War ends denied as $120000 bet paid in Amsterdam
A 120000 dollar bet on the war outcome was settled in Amsterdam Folland as the conflict did not end in October 1916. Two stock exchange pools and businessmen formed the bet a year earlier while insurance policies shifted risk to insurers. Winners split 108000 dollars. losers paid 12000 in insurance.
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Amsterdam
Folland
Stock Exchange
Sphagnum Moss as a War Dressing Breakthrough
One of the chief discoveries of the war is sphagnum moss used as wound dressings. The Edinburgh depot is receiving orders for about 20 000 dressings weekly. Moss is praised for lightness, absorption, and comfort, with damp weight capacity ten times its own weight.
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Edinburgh
Scotland
British War Office
British Isles
Diet squad living not so very cheap
Health Commissioner Robertson of Chicago defends the diet squad as a 40 cent a day test not counting light or heat. He notes participants have lost or gained weight, argues the aim is to show living well on 40 cents, while critics call it a lowering of standards. Officials urge a boycott on eggs until January 21 to curb market oversupply.
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Robertson
Chicago
Tésson
Tanner
Fitzpatrick
Federation of Labor
James E. Wetz
Gold Nugget Found in Sweet Potato by Nashville Couple
Clarence Marshall of Nashville Indiana bought sweet potatoes and his wife, while preparing to bake, found a gold nugget valued at three dollars. Local observer identified the item as genuine gold.
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Clarence Marshall
Nashville
Ind
Holiday fashion rush fills social calendar with ornate bags
Verona Clarke notes a pre Christmas rush in New York society with theaters, concerts, and a craze for fancy wrist bags in satin velvet and beadwork. Elaborate opera style vests, hats with tinsel lace, and fur turbans accompany the season's dress, highlighting mirrors vanity cases and other feminine accessories.
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New York
Louis XIV
France
Verona Clarke
Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Pain Relief for All Ailments
In an early ad copy Sloan's Liniment is pitched as a mother’s helper for bumps and bruises. It claims rapid penetration and soothing effect for rheumatic aches and general external pains. Available at druggists for 25 cents. The piece also ends with fragmented notes on parcel post costs and farm mail order concerns.
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Sloan
Sloan’s
Liniment
Talks to Business Men About Advertising Strategy
Advertising turns stock into cash by boosting sales and profit. Merchants should use substantial ad campaigns even in dull seasons to build reputation and draw customers, as big stores emphasize ad spending. Preferring editors or politics over commerce hinders growth and ignores audience reach.
Wilson Notes Stress US Rights Amid War Fear
The article details President Wilson and Secretary Lansing stressing that US rights, not material interests, drove notes to belligerents urging peace talks. Officials note the US fears drawing near to war as it seeks exact seeks from each side to guide future conduct and avoid accusations of aiding German overtures.
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United States
Wilson
Lansing
America
Lloyd George
Ant Monnday
A Texas Wonder Cure for Kidney and Bladder Issues
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles and related ailments in men, women, and children. It promises complete two month treatment from one bottle and mail delivery if not available locally. Address Dr. B. W. Hall in St. Louis for testimonials and orders.
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Texas
B. W. Hall
Oliva Streat
St. Louis
Neglected Colds Grow Worse Remedy Promoted in Ad
An old advertisement warns that a persistent cough from neglected colds can become chronic and promotes Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey and Naturo’s remedy as soothing options. It touts easing irritation and breathing, mentioning a tonic named Shandy Yor for croup and throat woes.
Energetic Men Sought for Flexible Home Trial Work
A Chicago manager seeks three to four Clark county men and others in adjoining counties to sell a new household item on free trials. Requires a car, no selling experience needed. Pay $6 to $15 daily, depends on homes visited. some field workers earn substantial sums. Include townships, occupation, age, marital status, move date, vehicle, spare or steady time, start date, and homes within six miles.
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Leo Sheppy
N. Halstead St
Chicago
Clark County
Jeading
Government Bureau of Standards
Sheppy
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Statue OF “Liberty
Atlantic Ocean
Geremony
Wien Fectrio
Loula Wests
the Marshall Steam Laundry
FORD
Marshall Motor Co
Albert Sockler, Mer
Keifer’s
the City Drug Store
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