Army Tanks Demonstrate Power at Meade Tank School
At Camp Meade Maryland Colonel S S Rockenbach staged a training demonstration for seventy staff college officers. Mark VII tanks plowed through woods tearing down trees while Mark VIIs and six-tonners showcased guns and machine guns. A 15-ton medium tank followed with a 75 gun unit and support vehicles marking the beginnings of an American land fleet for future warfare.
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Washington
Sam
Army Tank School
Camp Meade
Staff School
Army War College
Staff College
SS. D. Rockenbach
Tank Corps
Ttle
Rockenbach
General Pershing
Safety Week Drive Signals Big Death Toll Drop
C W Price of New York touted a Louisville safety week plan claiming 49000 American lives could be saved annually. He cited reductions of 50 to 60 percent in various accidents and urged systematic school instruction and a continuous safety poster campaign as key factors in success.
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Louisville
United States
C. W. Price
New York City
Horse Travels 500 Miles to Old Home
Paris Kentucky farmer William Haag, who came from Jefferson City Missouri, received a letter from a Jefferson City man clarifying a horse mystery. The horse had vanished from Haag's barn weeks earlier, traveled about 500 miles back to Missouri, and returned exhausted and thin. The horse had been purchased by Haag from a Jefferson City neighbor in whose family it had lived eight years. Haag had advertised a reward, and the letter reopens hope of recovery.
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Paris
William Haag
Jefferson City
Haag
Hanz
Huag
Missouri
Safety Education Campaign Promoted in Daily Press
The article notes an intensive safety education campaign conducted through the daily press to reach the public. It emphasizes broad media engagement and ongoing efforts to inform citizens about safety practices and risk awareness.
Inventor Predicts Radio Films in London
A British inventor announces the television, a wireless device transmitting sounds and images together. He claims audiences will see a singer while hearing the voice, and predicts film broadcasting by radio.
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London
Aventor
New York Woman Wins 50 000 Heart Balm Verdict
Miss Violet Johnstone of New York City wins a $50,000 Heart Balm verdict against former employer Dr. Karl Connell in Omaha district court. The ruling awards the full amount requested in the petition.
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Omaha, Neb
Violet Johnstone
New York City
Karl Connell
Five Year Old Girl Mascot of Ship E R Sterling
A feature on Margaret Sterling, five, mascot of the six masted barkentine E R Sterling. Daughter of Capt R M Sterling, she has sailed across the Pacific and learned sea lore, while dreaming of a house and school ashore. Her parents are Capt Ray Sterling and a cultured Australian mother.
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Ship
San Francisco
Cal
Margaret Sterling
E. R. Sterling
Margaret
Capt
R. M. Sterling
Pacific
South Seas
Captain Sterling
Peter B. Kyne
Kyne
Ray Sterling
Australia
Angry Bull Damages Two Red Cars in Wolcott Farmyard
Two Ernest and Earl Blaisdell twins of Wolcott New York reported their deep red cars badly damaged when an enraged bull charged the pasture fence and charged the vehicles. Farmers armed with pitchforks and clubs drove the animal back into the pasture.
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Ernest
Earl Blaisdell
Wolcott
N. Y
Blaisdell Brothers
Dressing Up the House and Party Night Whispers
A wooden house recalls a grand party with many children, noting its own feelings and the joy of laughter and quiet after sickness. Peter Gnome listens as the house describes being dressed up with flowers, compliments, and delightfully cheerful guests in a lively, period newspaper tone.
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Peter Gnome
House
Spelling Class Footnote Conversation Transcript
A brief quotes scene shows a father asking Tommy how the spelling class mishap occurred. The dialogue mirrors a family moment over a child’s error and guidance.
He had Had Enough
The minister questions Simpkins about church attendance. Simpkins says he has only gone twice, the first time being splashed with water and the second time tied to a woman, and he refuses to return.
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Simpkins
Aspirin Offered as Bayer Tablets in Various Pack Sizes
Aspirin Accept Bayer Tablets of Aspirin only. Each unbroken package contains proper directions. Handy boxes of twelve tablets cost few cents. Drug gists also sell bottles of 24 and 100. Aspirin is the trade mark of Bayer Manufacture of Monoacetic acid ester of Saleylic acid.
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Bayer
Javanese land laws restrict ownership to natives
The law states that only native individuals may own land in Java while foreigners may lease land for up to 75 years. A further condition requires half of the land area to be allocated free for native residents to grow rice.
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Java
Cuticura Talcum Promoted With Soap and Ointment Trio
An advertisement touts Cuticura Talcum as part of the Cuticura Trio with Soap and Ointment. The powder is presented as an exquisite addition to toilet requisites for face skin and baby care, claimed to render other perfumes unnecessary.
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ER. R. Sterling
Margaret
Organized Barbarism Quote by Louis Napoleon
A sardonic reflection defines war as organized barbarism touched by society's self inheritance from the savage state, whether disguised or ornamented.
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Louis Napoleon
Castoria Brand Baby Remedy Endorsed by Physicians
Classic advertisement touts Fletcher's Castoria as a safe 30 year old child remedy. It claims Castoria replaces Castor Oil Paregoric Teething Drops and Soothing Syrups with no narcotics and is endorsed by physicians with genuine signature on each package.
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Fletcher
Think Twice Before Investing in a Get Rich Quick Scheme
Cautionary note urges potential investors to scrutinize promises of rapid wealth. Warns against schemes that promise high returns with little risk and advises consulting credible sources before committing funds.
Quotations and an ad promote helpful ethics and goods
A Brockville Recorder quote extols conscience over science while ads urge Red Cross Ball Blue as a trusted bluing. A motivational line warns that inaction prevents completion of large tasks.
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Red Cross
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