Misuse of the American flag in wartime policy
The Washington Post editorial argues Britain and Germany risk U S ships through flag misuse. It cites Captain Trickey of the Armenian and U S demands for strict accountability if American colors aid fraud. It warns British vessels may fly the U S flag to disguise as allies and urges Britain to stop such deception to prevent American losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Trickey
United States
Germany
British Isles
Great Britain
State Department
A Modern Fable at the Rail Crossing
A comic tale recalls a loud neighbor who railed at circuses threatening licenses and vacant flats while city officials ignored his protests. Each season, the critic appears, and the circus visits as afternoon performances begin.
A Chaperone's Evening At The Circus
An amused gentleman, seated with six youngsters, watches a ten piece band and acrobats. He laughs at daredevil acts, applauds a pink tights dancer, and recalls paying for lemonade and popcorn after the show. He quips he only went for the kids, noting children soften harsh judgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mlle. Something
Making a Good Trade
In a modern proverb style the Louisville Courier Journal condemns swapping midstream trading for a high office as risky yet jokes that exchanging an ass for a secretary of state is a superb bargain. The piece wields irony to critique political timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier-Journal
Quirks and Claims Across Towns and States
A jumble of brief notes reports a 33 year old grandmother in Lents Oregon, a London newborn to Mrs Sture Johnson, a 85 year old blacksmith in Homer Michigan, a Georgia woman seeking divorce after years, a Boston accident with severe fractures, a government alcohol transport ruling in a dry Arizona case, a 15 year old evangelist in Longview Mississippi who says she died and returned, and tailors in Louisiana and Mississippi seeking revival work.
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Lents
Ore
E. E. Hatter
Sture Johnson
London
Eng
Susie
Homer
Mich
Jacob L. Lyon
United States
Rome
Georgia Trumbell
Ringold
Boston
Mass
George M. Bridges
Washington, D.C
Sam
Arizona
Longview
Mary McCain
Mary
Angel
Earth
Lousiana
Mississippi
Pacifist Movement Described as Treasonous
Milwaukee Sentinel editorial accuses Prof Holmes of New York connected pacifist society of treasonous activity during and after war. It claims the group circulates a pledge to avoid enlistment and targets young men at meetings, urging citizens to oppose disloyal, antiwar efforts.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
Holmes
New York
Army
Val Avar
Golden Circle
Copperhead
Navy
National Guard
William Jennings Bry van
Old Proverb Sparks Witty Remark About Marriage
A quip notes that a nagging wife may drive a man to drink or other actions beyond water, reflecting a proverb about spousal influence and humor. The line plays on the familiar saying and applies it to marital dynamics with a light tone.
Boss Whomped Up by Quitter Sparks No Market Crash
A worker quits after a hissy fit and predicts the boss will fail. He exits with a taunting promise to watch the boss fall. Yet business continues smoothly, the boss smiling as profits stay steady and cash remains in hand.
Doctor recommends outdoor hobby to cure neurasthenia
A Wisconsin Health Bulletin recounts a doctor advising a business man with nervous prostration to seek wholesome play. He recommends trying hobbies like golf, botany, photography, or geology to absorb attention, replace stress, and restore vigor, warning that without activity he may deteriorate early.
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Gulf
Health Bulletin
University of Wisconsin
Uncertain world continues on as Jokers shout inclusion
The excerpt notes a stunned reaction to the world’s steady pace and the absence of a recognizable figure. It portrays crowds around work as roving and indifferent, with a jokey cue inviting the reader to join in. The piece reflects a newspaper voice from St. Louis Dispatch.
Broken Promises and Cautions on Money and Morals
Elbert Beneath critiques certainty and haste in judgment urging steady progress over conclusions. He reflects on money, scandal, marriage, and social behavior, noting the gaps between truth, opinion, and shared norms. He warns about manipulated truths and the ease of being misled by clever rhetoric.
Better Than Life Insurance For Colic Remedy Ad
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Neglecting King Road Drag Trayve Over Wisconsin
Fragmentary OCR text complains about neglect of road drag operations on King Road, referencing Wisconsin and urging recall of fools among the public for lacking better guidance or operation. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Trayve
Wisconsin
Scrapbook Dates From 1882 to 1884
A compact record lists events by date including Mr Parnell withdrawing from London in 1882, the European portion of Alexandria destroyed, a colossal statue unveiled in Paris, the Duke of Monmouth executed in England, Mrs Abraham Linegan's death, Tunis signing a treaty with France taking on 5 million pounds debt, and France appealing to China for indemnity.
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Parnell
London
Alexandria
Egypt
Republic
Paris
Duke of Monmouth
England
Priday
Abraham Linegan
Tunis
Africa
Maxes
France
Along Came Rute Dance Teaser
Ruth telephones Millicent asking about a Friday dance Millicent replies she is sick about it and declines the invitation in dreary accents.
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Rute
Millicent
Ruth
Lettuce Facial Remedy Supposedly Removes Tan
Millicent asks Ruth for a home remedy to remove sun tan from her face after a picnic. Ruth prescribes a lettuce juice poultice made by scalding fresh lettuce, pounding it, straining, and applying twice daily until the tan fades. She adds a tip to apply before sun exposure under talcum powder to prevent tanning.
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Ruth
Millicent
Three Household Hints for Uncooked Icing and Cleaning
Three practical tips from a professional cakemaker advise stirring powdered sugar into uncooked icing until stiff, keeping a cream bottle with soap and hot water for cleaning and starch preparation, and monthly carpet sweeper brush washing plus kerosene for rug brightening and pest deterrence.
Household tips for braid care with kerosene polish
A short household note instructs cleaning braids using a woolen cloth lightly dampened with kerosene. It advises rubbing to remove dirt, then drying and polishing with a separate woolen cloth for a shiny finish.
Household Tips From A Historic Textile Reader
Advice on stain removal with gasoline and salt to prevent edge marks, extracting lemon juice by boiling, boiling lemons gently, removing skins to extract juice, and cooling. Caution against steel knives on fish to avoid off flavors. Tips for dumplings in boiling water and cleaning gilt frames with egg white, camel hair brush, and soft cloth.
Silk Stockings Care Rules Dust and wear ruin silk hose
Silk stockings are not luxury items but require careful care. Wash them yourself, watch for holes, and limit wear to two days between washes. Dust and perspiration damage silk. Use white soap, make suds in tepid water, avoid rubbing soap on stockings, rinse well, press in a towel, do not wring, and hang by the foot over a line rather than from the top.
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the Marshfield Times
Marshfield
Wis
Postoffice
Edward B. Barr
Times
Armory
Fellows
St. Louis Dispatch
Elbert Bede
Ont
Iain
Incorporated
Wood County
Taylor & Scott CO
Wood County Abstracts
Tiree
Grand Rapids
Sco Grim
Ansco
Ansco Film
Cyko Paper
Sexton's Prescription Store
Ron
R. J. Strauss
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