Constantinople's fate and Russo British alliance shift
The text discusses Constantinople's long history since 1453, Russia's bid for access to the Mediterranean, and Britain's role opposing Russian aims. It notes a current wartime alliance and aims to open the Dardanelles and Bosporus for grain transit, with broader implications for the city after potential conflicts end.
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Constantinople
Constantine ‘the Great
Byzantium
Mohammed 11
Russia
Baltic
Atlantic
White Sea
Black Sea
Bosporus
Dardenelles
Fee
Great Britain
England
Asia
Indian
India
House of Commons
Mediterranean
Europe
Clean Up rally calls to purge alleys of waste and grime
In a Walt Mason style call to action a chorus urges Spring cleaning of urban alleys. Citizens collect trash cans bricks hats and old debris to curb germs and improve health while railing against laziness and disorder.
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Walt Mason
Cattle plague in Illinois lifted as quarantine ends
Foot and mouth disease quarantine ends as Illinois livestock industry recovers from heavy losses. Authorities announce the cattle plague subsides and trade can resume, restoring normal market activity and shipping channels.
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Thinois
Desperate Drug Victim Forceful Morphine Robbery
A Herrin woman entered a drug store last week and, displaying a weapon, forced the clerk to surrender a large bottle of morphine. The incident illustrates her evident drug habit and reckless conduct.
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Herrin
Twenty Terrible Days in Champagne Front
German losses in killed prisoners and wounded are estimated by French authorities at 50 000 after twenty days of fighting in Champagne. French artillery superiority and determined counter attacks kept gaining ground daily on a 15 mile front as German forces, about 200 000 men strong in March, brought up new contingents but failed to restore lost positions. The Associated Press correspondent surveyed the battle line and observed persistent French gains.
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Illinois
State University
Ilinois
East
Middle West
New England
Boston
Tinois
United* ‘States
Bureau ‘of Census
Saults
Champagne
Army Corps
Associated Press
Texas Wonder Cure Ad Promotes Kidney Bladder Remedy
An advertisement touts Texas Wonder as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles, diabetes, rheumatism, and related ailments for men and women. It claims regulation of the bladder and relief in children, offering mail delivery from Dr. BE Hall of Saint Louis for $1 per bottle with testimonials available.
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Texas
W. Hall
Olivert
Saint
Louis, Mo
Sts
Prospects of Peace Prompt Financiers Buy War Notes
A Philadelphia bankers syndicate purchased 10 million dollars in short term German treasury notes at par as a signal belief in imminent peace. The syndicate spokesman cites information the war would end in about thirty days. Lloyds offers two to one that the war ends by June, indicating financier expectations of an immediate settlement.
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Philadelphia
Lloyds
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for Cough Relief
Advert shows quick action remedy for coughs and colds. Claims Foley's Honey and Tar Compound eases tickling throat chest tightness and coughing that disturbs sleep. Markets as the surest fastest acting medicine for grippe and influenza across outlets.
Germans Unveil New Flame Weapon In Poland War Report
Reports from Warsaw via Russian officers describe a new German infantry device named Hauid fire. The gun is carried like a knapsack, with a hose delivering a flaming liquid during charges. One attack reportedly burned twenty Russian soldiers, with severe disfigurement described.
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Poland
Warsaw
Annual Town Meeting Notice for Marshall Illinois 1915
Notice to the citizens of Marshall Clark County Illinois that the Annual Town Meeting will be held on the first Tuesday in April at City Hall Sullivan's Shoe Shop and Harlans Livery Barn locations. Polls open at 7 a m and close at 6 p m with a moderator election and one supervisor to be chosen and other legal actions as required. The misc business session begins at City Hall at 2 p m. Aaron Jones town clerk.
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Notica
Marshall
Clark
Ilinois
Sullivan's Shoe Shop
Harlan's Livery Barn
Aaron Jones
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Canaday
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Stevenson
Capitol
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Darwin Township
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Tingley
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Taubeneck
Pete
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James W.dunn
Edward Pearce
Anderson
Lyman Thompson
Fms
John Martin
Leander Wright
Henry Miller
Auburn
J. B. ‘Thompson
G. W. Broshan
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Drumrae
Robin
Kate
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W.R. McNary
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