Canadians Use Indian Methods In War Front Tales
Paris dispatch describes Maurice aves praising Canadian troops at the front. He notes log-cabin huts, trapper-like tactics, stealthy advances into German trenches, and officers’ tents painted to blend with fields. He admires Canadian initiative and tenacity, contrasting with European soldiers.
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Paris
France
Associated Press
Maurice Aves
Phis Weex
Prairies Borea
Great Lakes
Hyithont
Broadway Star’s First Part in Play at Convent
Mary Carroll, a Broadway star, played a lead part in a play at a convent. The article notes her early education at St Horgnhn Town and mentions her artistic start and early training.
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Mary Carroll
ST Horghn Town
Conment
Dynamite Found in New York City Mail Shipment
12 pounds of dynamite were found in the foreign branch of the New York post office. The package mailed September 1 from Mapu Junction California was destined for Ronsolo Gava in Italy and sent by Luigi Ghirolfi of Mapu Junction. It survived rough handling but did not explode due to heavy wrapping. The sender could not be located.
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New York City
Mapa. Junction
Cal
Ronsolo
Gava
Italy
Luigi Ghirolfi
Mapu Junction
Grand Central
Santa Claus in United States arrives in New Orleans
In New Orleans Mabel and Alice plus four thousand sisters arrive safely aboard the Dutch liner Sloterdijk. The German made dolls for Christmas numbered 4 424 cases. Captain P Von Den Ent reports a mine explosion in the war zone but passengers slept through. Elmer Yelton, Laymen's Missionary Movement executive secretary, traveled to Omaha.
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New Orleans
Mabel
Alice
Herr
Fraulein
Germany
New Oreland
Capt
P. van den Wnt
Sloterdijk
von den Ent
Santa
Czar Ferdinand May Hold the Key to Balkan Fate
London reports Europe's eyes on Czar Ferdinand of Bulgaria as he emerges from seclusion to mobilize his army. The enigmatic ruler, linked to German and French dynasties, may steer the Balkans toward war or alliance as Sofia signals Bulgarian troops.
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London
England
Europe
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Vrania
Sofia
Legion
Chang
Boris
Constantinople
Balkan
Czar Werdinand
Balkans
Czar
Saxe-Coburg-Gotha
Orleans
Louie Phillippe
France
Bourbon
Offi o We Sell It Th
The fragment notes a sales focus for official items. It mentions selling items for an office setting and potential procurement actions. Names, places, dates, or concrete items are not readable. The readable portion suggests a storefront or catalog approach to selling official goods.
Submarine "motor torpedo" eyed for U S defense
Professor Parker of New York proposes a two man undersea craft with a oneline engine and 50 mile cruising range. He adds an undersea searchlight or heliscope to detect submarines, and envisions a fleet of tiny subs carried on a mother ship to meet invaders.
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New York City
Herschel
Parker
Henry Mord
United States Navy
Mount Mckinley
Ford
United States
Professor Parker
Poster Displayed For Laymen Missionary Convention
Copies of a poster for the Laymen's Missionary movement state convention November 7 to 10 were received by Elmer Yelton. The poster symbolically contrasts home missions with a Buddha statue in Kamakura Japan as an emblem of non Christian religions.
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Elmer Yelton
Buddha
Kamakura
Japan
Votes Bought for Ten Cents Each in 1914 Election
Indianapolis voters were allegedly bought at 10 cents each in the November 8 1914 election. Big Chief O Leary testified in the trial of Mayor Joseph K Bell accused of election conspiracy. About 100 saloon-keepers said they contributed to the Democratic fund with sums from 5 to 75 dollars.
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Indianapolis
Ind
O'Leary
Joseph EK. Bell
Bell
A. G. Becker
Marion Postmaster Chosen by Ballot
In a special election to choose Marion postmaster for four years George Schlunsen was the sole candidate and received all votes cast. Incumbent A H Dirks did not file a petition to appear on the ballot, and only Democratic patrons could vote. Senator Johnson intends to recommend the candidate with the most votes, making Schlunsen the likely appointee.
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Marion
George Schlunsen
A. H. Dirks
Schlunsen
Johnson
Tobacco magnate pledges 100000 yearly to Methodist Church South
Dur ham tobacco founder J B Duke promises 100000 a year for life to the Methodist Episcopal Church South. Ten thousand dollars annually goes to the retired ministers fund, with the rest split among missionary and benevolent boards. Duke praised the church as a powerful long term influence.
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Chicago
J. B. Duke
New York
Durham
N. C
Methodist Church
South
Duke
J. C. Kilgo
Missionary and Benevolent Boards
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Gentle Digestion
A vintage ad promises quick relief from constipation with Dr King’s New Life Pills. It claims the medicine acts without griping and urges immediate use to avoid serious complications, selling at 25 cents a bottle.
British Victory in Mesopotamia Stuns Commons Report
In London the British claim a major victory in Mesopotamia with Turkish forces retreating toward Baghdad. The pursuit is underway as an official announcement is made in the House of Commons by first minister Chamberlain.
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Mesopotamia
London
England
Bagdad
House of Commons
Corn Palace Festival Opens in Mitchell with Crowds
The 1915 Corn Palace festival begins in Mitchell after warm sunshine and forecasts of fair weather. Sig nor Ferullo leads a 35 piece band with Miss Victorina Hayes as soloist opening the week with a concert. Exhibits from Yankton, Rapid City, Pine Ridge and Lower Brule agencies showcase Indian displays as corn decorations and carnival preparations fill Main Street.
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Mitchell
Temple of
Ceres
Signor
Francesco Ferullo
Bis
Victorina Jlayes
Chicago
Clan Stewart
Rapid City
Michigan
Tripp City Band
Corn Palace
Ferullo
Auber
Mitehell
Frank K. Brandon
Lower Brule
Yankton
Pine Ridge
South Dakota
L. N. Nesselroad
Sioux City
Te Street
Ollindoors
Turko-Turkish Terror of Air Attacks in Gallipoli
The Turkish soldier fears aircraft more than artillery as WWI air bombs, with nitro gelatine, create circular blast zones. Fragments travel fast, with razor edges causing deep lacerations and zigzag paths through bodies. Roentgen imaging reveals fragment locations, raising mortality concerns.
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Constantinople
Turkey
Associated Press
Gallipoli Peninsula
100 Percent Profit For These Sheep Men
Faith South Dakota ranchers George Jenks and Tom Gordon report strong profits from sheep. They bought 1000 ewes for 5500, earned 1750 from June fleece, 3527.50 from September lamb sales, and 1600 gain in yearlings value, totaling 6775.50 income with 1199 expenses for a net 5587 profit. Other sheepmen, like A L Bryan, show similar gains on smaller investments. The flock grazes on wild grass with corn fed only in severe winters.
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Faith, S. D
Faith
George Jenks
Tom Gordon
St. Paul
A. Ll. Bryan
South of
Morris man ready for trial in bank wrecking case
Charles B. Munday charged with conspiracy to wreck the LaSallet Street Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago is set for trial before Judge Samuel Cr. Stough in Morris circuit court. Case transferred from Chicago on March 22.
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Morris
Illinois
Charles B. Munday
LaSallet Street Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago
Lorimer Bank
Samuel Cr. Stough
Circuit Court
Chicago
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Isabel Worrel
Ball
John M'Elroy
M'Elroy
David J. Palmer
Iowa
Pepunoeswoow
BCARY
NEW York Mail
California
Santa Claus
U. S
Laymen’s Missionary Movement
Omaha
Czar Ferdinand
Sphinx
U.S
World Service
M. E. Church
THY South Organization
King Corn
Morgans
Elnb
Mirse
Qaetyen
Plandreau
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