British Battle Airplane Bombs Constantinople Flight Record
The Handley Page aircraft flew 640 miles from Hendon to Constantinople and back in seven hours. Despite 26 bullet holes and engine checks, the plane reached the Turkish capital, bombing Goeben and German HQ before returning to base.
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London
Germany
Turkish War Office
Constantinople
Handley Age
Basil Johnson
Hose
Hendon
Paris
Lyons
Alps
Mars
Merseilles
Spezzin
Pisa
Rome
Mtns
Hertley Page
Pthearmhe
Sen Oor Martora
Cine
Tee
Matheny
Meal
Amilbte Cy
Lour
Bert ‘Ag
Con Stantop
Rauop
McLelan
Otering
Thor
Handley Page
Rawlings
Avery
Women Begin Work At Washburn Saw Mill
Eight young women from Washburn Wisconsin started work at the Henfield Lamoreau saw mill. The company plans to hire about twenty women to fill jobs previously held by men and boys. They operate on tight machines, work 45 hours weekly, and facilities include a rest room with rockers, tables, chairs, and lavatories.
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Wis
Henfield
Estimate of costs in soldier fatalities and destruction
The document estimates costs including expenditure on property destroyed and losses from a war effort. It attributes a total figure of 837,000 to the value of killed soldiers and related costs, noting a price of 37 dollars for one soldier and detailing breakdowns of property damage.
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Griseni Wer
Wifey Dumkopf Splits Poker Winnings After Cheat
Adolph Dumkopf wins a small poker pot then his wife, amused, offers a modest celebration. They dine, watch a film, share a cheap pickle supper for eighty five cents. She later seizes his roll splitting it into two parts to fund a card party.
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Adolph
Mr Dumkopff
Why does the average American not salute the flag
R O Outcault, a Virginian who has lived abroad ten years, notes in the Washington Post that only a policeman saluted the regimental colors during a draft parade. He argues many should bare their heads for regimental flags, warning that thousands may die before the flag bows.
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R. O. Outcault
Washington Post
Washington
London
Paris
Switzerland’s Alpine Power Plant And Tunnel Railway
Switzerland uses abundant water power to run an electric rail tunnel through the Gotthard range. An early mountain tunnel and rail line harness snow running water to power machines and heat, with a restaurant halfway and lights along the route. The system highlights Switzerland’s potential to keep industries safe from foreign disruption by abundant water power.
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Switzer
Surorier
Switzerland
Mit
First German Colonists in America Describe Germantown Founding
The first group of German emigrants left for Philadelphia about 23 years ago, mostly relatives from a religious sect akin to Quakers. The Frankfort Land Company bought land from William Penn, Francis Daniel Pastorius secured the deal, and Germantown was laid out with Pastorius as leader.
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America
Germany
Philadelphia
New World
Frankfort
William Penn
Pennsylvania
Francis Daniel Pastorius
Germanopolis
Germantown
Store entrances face the sidewalk level to ease access
A New York Sun note observes steps at shop fronts are being removed or leveled so customers can walk straight in. Storekeepers say higher entrances deter patrons who prefer unimpeded entry.
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New York Sun
Waites
First American Shell Fired at Kaiser Named to WWI Gun
Maj John R Starkey of Roadhouse Wisconsin received the honor of designating the gun and gunner who fired the first historic shell at the Kaiser in France. An Indiana native served as the first shooter. Starkey, then with Gen Pershing’s command, later served with Black Jack over there.
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Roadhouse
Mnunois
Sam
Fred
France
John R. Starkey
Sammie
Indiana
Starkey
Kaiser
John J. Pershing
Black Jack
Carpenter Seeks Damages Over Glass Eye Incident
Louis Scudder of Topeka, a Fuller Construction carpenter at Camp Funston, breaks his glass eye when a nail head flies off. The camp doctor notes no injury. Scudder asks for damages and plans to obtain a new eye before returning to work.
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Camp Funston
Kan
Fuller Construction Company
Louis Scudder
Topeka
Scudder
Funston Cantonment
Lease Out Woman Convicts Riles Mobile Officials
In Mobile Alabama a forthcoming legislative measure may bar counties from leasing women prisoners. Escambia County leased negro women prisoners to a contractor for 15 cents a day for two years, a first known practice. Male prisoners had long been leased, but wartime labor demand sparked this new market for women prisoners.
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Mobile
Ala
Escambia
Escombia
King of the Belgians at work in his quiet room
The king of the Belgians appears deeply engaged in important work in a small private room. The caption notes his hands on national business and his role directing the army during a tense period. The photo underscores his diligent leadership amid wartime pressures.
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Germany
Restrictions Hit Hairdressers Under War Time Rules
London reports that the defense of the realm act nicknamed Dora faces growing abuse from hairdressers. New restrictions limit alcohol use to meet munition and Red Cross needs. Dry shampoos and hair lotions are threatened by an order, and methylated spirits for burning, as well as forced draft oil stoves not lit by spirit, face bans.
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London
Red Cross
Smart Bags and Sport Hats Highlight Fashion Trends
New York fashion notes show sport hats and knitting bags in smart use for day to night wear. Ribbon dominates trims and gowns, with cross stitch embroidery making a Paris revival. Silk leads fabrics with cottons and woolens used as trims. panels and redingote styles update silhouettes. An agricultural center feature praises Illinois farm bureaus expanding to aid farmers and boost county advisory services.
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New York
Paris
Illinois
Union
G. M Case
University of Minois
Illinois sets standard for farm advisors training and leadership
The state requires top level training and approved farm experience for advisers. Illinois has secured capable men to work with farmers, earn their respect and following, and push science based agriculture forward. The aim is to keep Illinois a leading farming state through skilled advisory leadership.
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Illinois
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Local Resident
Marshall readers learn that neglect of kidney symptoms risks serious trouble. Mrs. R. W. Jefferds reports relief from back and kidney discomfort after using Doan's Kidney Pills, priced 60c, available at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y sponsors.
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Marshall
Doan
R. W. Jefferds
N. First St
Dean
Money saving proposition in St. Louis Globe Democrat
The Globe Democrat offers deeply reduced yearly subscription rates despite higher production costs. Rural free delivery and star route patrons pay 3 dollars annually, or 2.50 each in clubs of three. daily including Sunday is 5.50 yearly, with club rate 4.75 per subscription.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Daily Globe- Democrat
Star Route
Daily Globe-Democrat
Globe-Democrat
OND Supreme
Sunday Globe-Democrat
THE
Globe Printing Co., Publishers
ST. Louis
Local Publishers Urge Readers to Back Proposition Now
The Globe and Co. in St Louis urges readers to support a proposition with weekly edition details and a price of two dollars fifty cents annually. The notice requests prompt action and provides a mailing address for responses.
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the Globeena Co
St. Louis
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Biro
Keifer Drug CO
C. M. Sullins
Optician
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Vandalia Line
Cairo
North South
the Herald
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Bungstow
Kirschner & Williams Lumber Co
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Hones
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