Guam News Letter shows rising Americanism in Chamorro people
Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports Guam under Captain Roy C. Smith advancing Americanism through Washington’s birthday celebrations. Proceeds totaling 1,270.55 go to the Red Cross with wide acts of amusement. militia builds to 1,000 men under universal military training, 7 percent of the population in arms, fueling strong patriotism across the island.
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Pacific
Guam
Washington
Red Cross
Smith
United States Army
Iwe
Shells for Buttons Could Come From Pacific Waters
The Department of Internal Affairs in Wellington states Trochus niloticus is not in New Zealand. But shells like paua Hallotis iris and Ostraea sulcata may be suitable for button manufacture. They occur in large numbers on rocky coasts near low tide and are easily gathered on sandy beaches. no commercial use yet.
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Department of Internal Affairs
Wellington
Queensland
South Sea Islands
New Zealand
Scientific American
Reckless Girl Speech Sparks Prohibition Debate
Mrs Mamie Colvin New Yorks prohibition candidate for congress argues that not only liquor but a womans recklessness can cause divorce. She recalls a divorced woman who warned about a husbands double life and the woman replies she would risk a single life instead.
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Mamie Colvin
New York
To Remove Splinter From Hand With Steam Pressure
A Popular Mechanics tip advises placing the injured finger over hot water in a wide mouth bottle to loosen the splinter. The steam draws the flesh, exposing the splinter, followed by antiseptic application. The method is said to be safer than pricking with a pin.
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Popular Mechanics Magazine
Artificial Landscape Targets for Training Men
The article notes the lack of natural scenery in many cantonments and explains that soldiers practice on artificial landscapes to simulate distances seen in battle areas like France or Berlin. It argues young men are unfamiliar with real distances and artificial ranges help bridge that gap.
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France
Berlin
Popular Science Monthly
The Censor Postscript From a Soldier in France
A poem by an anonymous officer in France notes a censor’s edits on letters home. Mrs Malone in her flat replies with a brisk, unsentimental answer about family news and the baby’s arrival, while hinting at withheld details due to censorship.
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France
Red McPhee
Gorry
British View on Elections
The Westminster Gazette argues that election returns would normally weaken the U S presidency by losing a majority in both houses yet will not harm America’s war effort. Republicans are as zealous as Democrats in pursuing a decisive victory over Germany and have been more aggressive in war speeches on the platform.
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The
Westminster Gazette
America
Germany
Prussian Autocracy Compared to a Lion Over a Stolen Cow
A brief, colorful simile likens Prussian military autocracy to a lion that will fight to the death over a stolen cow, suggesting fierce zeal and unyielding stance. The remark uses a vivid animal metaphor to comment on political rigidity.
Report of the Condition of the Dulaney National Bank 1918
Report of the Condition of the Dulaney National Bank at Marshall Illinois as of Nov. 1 1918. Loans and discounts 32493200. U S Bonds held 70000. Liberty Bonds 4900. Securities 13585826. Real estate 2000. Cash in vault 13882673. Checks 17477. Total assets 79217492. Liabilities include capital stock 50000. profits 5646185. reserves 3000. circulating notes 48700. other liabilities and cash items total 79217492. Signed by Bert Bryan cashier and Nelle Warriner notary public.
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Federal Reserve Bank
Gankera
Ane
Auabansaes
Bividenas Ubs
Dopestta
Beidtieasaet
Boly
State OF Illinois
Clark County
Bert Bryan
Nelle Warriner
Town Seen Through Time Aboard Old Terrible Town
A reminiscence of Marshall fifty years ago contrasts primitive streets with modern progress. Bustling frames gave way to brick blocks, plank sidewalks to cement, horse travel to autos, and maple trees to shade the avenues. The writer recalls races, saloons, and a changing town while visiting the cemetery of old acquaintances and legends.
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Woolen Mills
Janney
Court House
Wm. Leslie
Conducted & Grocery
Lyman Booth
Sherman Hotel
Doll’ Grocery
Washington
Oregon
California
Pacific Coast
Silent City of the Dead
Town
Public Sale Notices Near Marshall
Henry Bierbaum to sell lie stock farm implements and household goods at his place 30 miles west of Marshall on Thursday Nov 21. C A Glick to hold a large sale of livestock and farm implements at Bob Forsythe farm 5 miles north of Marshall on Nov 26.
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Henry Bierbaum
Marshall
C. A. Glick
Bob Forsythe
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