New German Mine Strategy Endangers Atlantic Shipping
Reports from the Nieuw Amsterdam voyage describe a hidden German raider and new mine laying submarines off British and French coasts. Minesweepers and a trawler were struck as captains warned of a stealthy fleet deploying floating and fixed mines to disrupt ally shipping.
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Nieuw Amsterdam
New York
Jan Baron
Ita
Cape Race
Rotterdam
Falmouth
Baron
Buren
Germany
Andrench
Tires on a Motorcycle Replacing Steps for Rough Ride
A report discusses dangerous step tires on a motorcycle, noting the rubber components weave together and wear. After about 5,500 miles the tire system needs replacement, with the rider experiencing a rough ride due to the tire effect.
Preemptive Kindness and Alabaster Boxes
A meditation on sharing love and sympathy while friends are alive not after death. The author urges giving flowers, words of support, and acts of kindness now to lift the living, noting postmortem care cannot ease the burden of the journey.
Gentlemanly bearing as shield in social relations
A quotation from George Henry Calvert emphasizes that in all interactions no armor is as protective as a gentle manly demeanor. It argues relations with others are intimate and unavoidable, and self respect must be expressed through affability and respect for others.
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George Henry Calvert
Value of Punctuality and Public Duty in Modern Life
A reflective piece on punctuality arguing its social and economic consequences. It contrasts employers demanding timeliness with personal delays and highlights how individuals excuse their own lateness while criticizing others. The author urges practical adoption of punctual habits to avoid harmful laziness.
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Las Hess
Pittsburgh
Mother's Doll Story and The Time Killer
A mixed vintage page features a tale titled Mother's Doll Story about Margaret and a candy box with a moral on self control, alongside The Time Killer and scattered vignettes. The passages mix anecdotes, rhymes, and classroom style prompts reflecting early 20th century juvenile literature.
New Swiss President Signals Neutrality Policy
Edmund Schulthess, newly seated president of Switzerland, pledges strict neutrality and defense of national integrity amid belligerent pressures. He notes Switzerland will not favor any side and aims to uphold independence while navigating the war era. The leader hails from Vargounton and is forty, previously vice president of the federal economy.
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Wilson
Switzerland
Edmund Schulthess
Republ
Schulthess
Vargo Ou Ton Andl
Econnetl
Department of
Typhoid Vaccination Guidelines Expressed by Bacteriology Expert
Professor I D Bushnell of Kansas State Agricultural College urges vaccination for those living in typhoid fever hotspots and anyone may request vaccination through a physician. The process involves three injections over ten days, with modest local pain and rare adverse effects, to achieve immunity.
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I. D Bushnell
Kanuaas State
Oddities In the News and Odd Events Describe Unusual Incidents
Amunpolls middy uses a wireless receiver on bedsprings to pick up signals from outside The sages. A Connecticut man survives a near death moment when a grindstone shifts and wrecks a shop. An Orange New Jersey boy jumps from a second story window to avoid school breaking his collar bone. A terrorized Port Chester district reports pies swallowed by a creature climbing es and swan rivers as a terror ends. A woman’s wall trap ends with $100 and a bracelet left as compensation for water from a New York fire bed upstairs.
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U Amunpolls Middy
Two Governors Claim Arizona Rule In Contested Move
Proceedings started in the supreme court to obtain a writ of mandamus as the governors elect dispute control of the Arizona office. Each side vows to retain staff and set up offices while lawmakers organize.
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Arizona
Thomas Bk Campbell
Pheeus
Te Woo
Inetime
Ernody
Efurt
Spmne
Vty Pestra Sons Hoverber
Hutt
Pigeon Fells on Ship as Passenger Keeps Pet
A pigeon dropped exhausted at the feet of a passenger aboard a steamer arriving in New York from Plymouth. The passenger kept the bird as a pet while the vessel discharged cargo and prepared for further travel.
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Senger
New York
Sana
Bethlehem Steel Offers To Build Battle Cruisers For Government
A letter argues cost estimates for battle cruisers are high and urges the Federal Trade Commission to examine facts. Bethlehem Steel Corporation pledges to undertake building the cruisers under the government program. CHAS MM SCHWAB chairs, EUGENE G. GRACE leads the firm.
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Tas
Navy Department
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Natal
Chas MM Schwab
Eugene G. Grace
Public notice from Clark County clerk in 1917 filing
The Clark County Circuit Court clerk announces a public notice regarding a filing by Continental Supply Company a corporation. The notice identifies C Davis as the attorney or party of record and references an order or action to be issued in the matter.
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Triois
Clark
Davis
Circuit Court of
County Court summons in Clark County 1917 writ service
Writ directed to sheriff of Clark County cites Continental Supply Company and D C Davis. Davis must appear in Circuit Court Marshall on March 12 1917 to enter bail and plead in a civil action for $1050.00 with attached property likely seized to satisfy costs.
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Continental Supply Company
D C Davis
Clark County
Marshall
Graham
Administratrix Notice of Estate of Fath Beauceased
Administratrix of the estate of John Farth Beauceased announces appointment. The County Court of Clark County will hear claims at the March Term on the first Monday in March next at the courthouse in Marshall. Creditors to attend. debtors to pay the undersigned promptly. Dated December 29, AD 1916. Kettle Kaufmar Admx Arthur Poorman, Atty.
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John Fo Raufran
Clark
Bi Nui
Clark County
Marshall
Notice of Final Settlement in the Nettleton Estate
Lavina Nettleton administratrix will present her final report to the Clark County Court in Marshall on Monday February 5 1917 seeking discharge from all duties. Heirs and distributes may appear and resist the application. Lavina Nettleton Administratrix. Sham & Snavely Attorneys.
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Winois
Clark County
N W Nettleton
Marshall
Lavina Nettleten
Carbon Paper For Embroidery Transfers At Herald Office
Large sheets of carbon paper advertised for transferring embroidery and other patterns available at the Herald Office.
Railway Time Table Vandalia Line Schedule
North South timetable shows trains No 24 at 11 41 pm No 43 at 3 47 am No 109 at 11 am No 7 at 11 16 am No 18 at 2 63 pm No 19 at 6 02 pm.
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North South
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