Senator Vardaman Attacks Executive Power Over War Policy
Senator James Y. Vardaman of Mississippi denounced executive domination of Congress and warned that without firm congressional action the United States might be drawn into war with Germany. He criticized entangling alliances and argued investors in Allied bonds and munition profits favored war, while he defended American rights for travelers aboard belligerent ships.
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Vardaman
Germany
United States
Congress
Practical Health Hint The Baby
Never take babies to crowded places on shopping tours or to motion pictures. Keep the baby away from drafts and dirty floors and avoid hand mouth contact. If the baby is sick consult a family physician and avoid coughing or kissing the baby.
Pancho Villa Aims to Force Intervention in Mexico
John Paul Dana, former Mexico City Herald editor, argues Francisco Villa known as Pancho Villa leads a band of fighters in northern Mexico and seeks U S intervention after raids into Columbus New Mexico. He profiles Villa as Robin Hood to peasants, criticizes Mexican elites and notes American influence and fears after Vera Cruz evacuation.
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John Paul Dana
Mexico City
Aztec Republic
Villa
Doroteo Arrenzo
Mexico
Pancho
Francisco
Perdition
New Mexico
Chihuahua
Robin Hood
Madero
Porfirio Diaz
Iron Man
Orozco
Pancho” Villa
United States Army
Texas Rangers
Vogg
Juarez
Agus Prieto
Belem
City of
Pancho Villa
Torreon
Bis
Villa’s
Francisco Villa
Wilson
Victoriano Huerta
Carranza
Sonora
Tke de la Barra
Limantour
Perpesa
Columbus
Svhenr Funston
Vera Cruz
Progreso
Tampico
Monterey
A Girl's Value Verdict Sparks Debate
A Minneapolis jury awarded Miss Edith Sage 16000 after a collision involving Fred T. Yates's car, saying injuries postponed her marriage. The case draws contrast with Illinois verdicts of 3500 for marriage-related betrayals, sparking calls for more civilized, private proceedings.
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Minneapolis
Edith Sage
Associated Press
Fred T. Yates
Sage
Minnesota
Chicago Herald
H. C. Fastenau
Pekin
Ill
Illinois
Miss
John Dos
Portugal Enters War Amid European Involvement
An article notes Portugal joining a dozen European nations in the conflict. It reports Germany’s war declaration over alleged seizure of German ships and Portugal’s mixed neutrality under treaties with Britain and Serbia. It cites Portugal’s modest naval strength and total manpower, while mentioning the monarchist challenge and alliance links.
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Italy
Greece
Serbia
L’ortugal
Africa
Germany
Portugal
Imorbal
Manuel
Coceieg
Aistea Sagg Fm Agia
Indiana Republicans United
Indiana Republicans united as returns from the Indiana primaries show an overwhelming Republican lead. Democratic papers admit defeat and seek explanations, while Republicans appear to have a strong comeback with a loud showing likely to echo to Washington. The White House occupant is urged to adjust to regain popular favor.
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Indiana
General Sherwood Will Not Seek Relection in Ninth Ohio
The veteran Democrat General Isaac R Sherwood of Ninth Ohio announces he will retire at the end of his current House term. He says his convictions against extreme preparedness prevent a re election on the president's platform though he will vote for national defense and supports the party after March 4 1917. His departure is framed as a sacrifice and a lesson in political conscience.
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Isaac R Sherwood
Congress
Ohio
Toledo
House
Sherwood
Puzzled Porter Aboard Train Sparks Algebra Joke
Former Judge Daniel G Taylor recounts a Michigan travel tale where a porter mishandles a five dollar bill for two berths. The exchange centers on calculating change and the porter's attempt to track two dollars for two berths prompts light algebra humor from bystanders.
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Daniel G. Taylor
Michigan
Hoe
St Louis Globe-Democrat
Shoes Wear Down Fast Says Mr Wood
In a brief London Standard remark, Mr Wood laments how shoes wear out quickly while claiming they should last. Mr Weird retorts that shoes fail because their sole and body are kept together by only a thread.
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Mr. Wood
Mr. Weird
London Standard
He Needed Practice in Cologne on the Trombone
A musical man in Cologne learned to play the trombone but his efforts soured as the blognet New York World reports. The piece recounts his attempts and the public reception in a concise, period voice.
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Cologne
Blognet
New York World
Light on Her Age. Birthday Cake Candles Reveal Her Years
A playful verse from Yonkers Statesman notes a birthday scene with a cake and candles. The speaker muses that the flames may reveal the lady’s age, while suggesting some candles glow timidly yet still hint at a number.
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Tiike
Yonkers
Wiser Than He Seemed Miss Tartleigh Betrothal Dash
In a Richmond Times Dispatch note a young man named Binks proves his worth by making a bold dash for the timber to win Miss Tartleigh, who had deemed him too unintelligent for marriage. Her quick turnabout follows his audacious escape.
Young Lady of Troy in Boyish Dress Caught
A verse tale reports a young Troy woman who enjoyed dressing as a boy and was ultimately caught, her hair cut to reveal her disguise and spoil her disguise.
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Troy
Humorous misunderstanding at Panama Canal lecture ad
A Chicago Herald quips about a speaker advertising a Panama Canal lecture with illustrated slides as an example of unintended humor. The brief notes the humorous misalignment between the ad and audience perception.
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Panama Canal
Chicago Herald
Hopeless Case Slogan Spells Bun in Store
Spokane Review quotes a comical line from Mr. Dunn about a baker and a bun joke. The snippet captures a light local flavor and humorous wordplay in a small shop setting.
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Spokane
Lessons In Memory Quote Exchange At Jaffrey
Dialogue evokes memory and value as an old man recalls a forty year old gold tooth purchase Agnes asks how he kept the figure. The humorous exchange reflects memory and pride in small possessions.
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Jaffrey
Agnes
Harvard Lampoon
Cowed. A poem fragment about marriage and fear of conflict
A fragment from a Boston Transcript poem describes a man who once taught a woman fencing and boxing, but now that they are married he dares not start the smallest quarrel. The verse contrasts skill and restraint within marriage.
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Boston Transcript
The Proper Way Quarreled Over Laundress Troning
A Baltimore-American quotation notes a quarrel about a laundress and the term troning. The exchange suggests a smoothened conflict with language oddity.
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Idgé Diffenlly
Wilson policy sparks revolt in Congress over submarine issue
A critical editorial argues Wilson's shifting stance on German submarine rights provoked congressional revolt. It asserts his vacillation endangered the United States, warning of further affronts before year end and noting the broader national humiliation and need for clear remedy. It also contains an unrelated drug advertisement.
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Congress
Wilson
Lansing
Root
Europe
United States of America
Woodrow Wilson
White House
Malt Order Loss Shocks Arcola Family
Noah Lundy of the Fick Breeden farm lost 3650 dollars in currency when his 10 year old son discarded a small order catalogue containing the money into the stove during a move to Arcola. The incident is reported as reprinted from The Tuscola Review.
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Arcola Record Herald
Noah Lundy
Fick
Ross Elrod
Arcola
Tuscola Review
Noah Lamdy
Ime
Enant On & Fain Baronets
Farmer Loses Hidden Cash in Catalogue Fire
Mr Lundy, a farmer, reportedly stored money in a Montgomery Ward catalogue and burned it with old papers during a move. His wife and son cleaned the old house and burned the booklet, destroying the cash. The loss was discovered only after the catalogue vanished and was found burned with other items.
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United States
Lundy
Montgomery- Ward
Mr. Lundy
Kidney pills touted for back and kidney relief
Marshall residents learn to exchange old back for relief with Dean's Kidney Pills. Mrs. Edgar Nay of Marshall testifies the remedy eased a long back ache and irregular kidney function after three boxes, priced 60 cents, from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Marshall
Edgar Nay
St. Marshall
Dean
Zex Dean
Dejected Streetside Gaze Inspires Caution in Bryan
A fragmentary line hints at streets full of bowed heads as credit for dejection is given to those watching girls’ feet, set to prepare for Bryan. The note reads with period slang and regional color, implying social mood.
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Bryan
Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey Syrup Cures Coughs
An old style drug ad touts Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey syrup for children with colds and coughs. It promises soothing relief and quick comfort with a pleasant taste and low price at local drugstores.
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Dr. Bell
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