Alma Wright Loosens Grasp On Columbus Raid Tale
Mrs. Maud Hawk Wright survivor of Villa forces narrates hunger fear and endurance after nine days with Villa troops. She speaks of German and Japanese aid theories, her baby in Pearson Mexico, and her murdered husband as she recounts escape attempts and a final ride back toward the U S border.
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Ol Paso
Tex
Maud Hawk Wright
Villa
Columbus
N. M
Pearson
Mex
Associated Press
United States
Germany
Japan
Chihuahua
Nicholas Hernandez
Wright
Mexico
Average age of centenarians rising steadily worldwide
The number of people reaching age one hundred increases each year, showing a definite statistical rise in the global average life expectancy. The trend indicates life spans are lengthening gradually over time.
Rich Merchants Drive Fear in Bills and Wages
A perceptible edge comes from wealth as merchants hesitate to anger a rich client when sending bills. The contrast highlights how financial clout shapes interactions and risk in everyday commerce.
Rough on Bill Prompting Frugal Bath Briquettes Tale
An English miner's wife quips about thrift saying she gives her husband a bathtub soak with clothes on so the soapy water can be saved. She then dries the left over water to make briquettes for the fire. Her joke highlights extreme frugality at home.
Uncle Echoes Love in Plow and Guitar Talk
An elderly voice muses on marriage happiness, noting a girl may admire a man as much for his farming skill as for his guitar talent. The line frames domestic life with rural charm and a touch of humor.
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Eben
Regaining Place as Idol of Peons Amid Invasion Talk
The article argues Villa regains popular support among Mexicans and peons after the Columbus assault. It outlines a U shaped U.S. invasion plan via Juarez, Douglas, and Columbus to trap Villa, and notes Carranza’s stance and Mexican attitudes toward Americans.
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Peons
Villa
Columbus
Carranza
Chihuahua
Sonora
Texas
California
el Paso
Mexico
United States
Juarez
Douglas, Ariz
War Department
Villa of
Republic
Mexican decree bans American newspapers in Matamoros
Brownsville Texas authorities report an official decree barring all American newspapers from Matamoros across the Rio Grande. No reason was given and two newspaper carrier arrests followed the surprise move by Mexican military authorities.
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Brownsville
Tex
Matamoros
Rio Grande
To Clean Glass Over Pictures
Instruction advises cleaning glass over pictures with a cloth dipped in hot water and alcohol then polishing until dry and glossy using chamois or tissue. It emphasizes immediate polishing after cleaning to achieve a clear, glossy surface.
Monument Erected for Scientist Who Introduced Sweet Potatoes
Japan honors the 200 year legacy by erecting a monument on the grave of the scientist who first introduced sweet potatoes for general cultivation in the empire.
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Japan
Complete Satisfaction Not Good
Guidance on forming a habit of wanting as a path to living rightly. The speaker suggests that desire becomes a normal part of life and improves the individual over time.
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Merriman
Simple Rules for Detecting Genuine Banknotes
A financial journal outlines straightforward methods to identify real currency. It emphasizes examining paper texture, ink patterns, watermarks, and serial numbers to help the average person verify authenticity without specialized equipment.
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Financial Journal
Francisco Villa Leads Raid at Columbus New Mexico
The article notes Francisco Villa as the leader of the bandits in the Columbus raid and states that United States troops were ordered into Mexico to capture him.
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Chihuahua
New Mexico
Columbus
N. M
United States
Mexico
Villa
Clarence Bengon
Thirteenth
United States Cavalry
New Mex
McKinley School
Washington, D. C
Ariz
How Silver Bow Was Named
Silver Bow Creek earned its name in 1864 when prospectors reached the Butte valley. As clouds cleared and sun bathed the stream circling the mountain, the name Silver Bow was chosen and adopted.
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Silver Bow
Silver Bow Creek
Butte
Don’t Fish for Them
Florida Times-Union notes that the saying about fish may not apply to troubles as they grow larger in memory and warning, framing a reflective view on challenges.
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Florida Times-Union
Pershing Faces Tough Mission Against Villa in Chihuahua
The article compares General Pershing’s task pursuing Villa in the arid Mexican mountains to historic guerrilla hunts. It notes vast, waterless terrain and uncharted ravines hindering pursuit, cites two famed captures Funston and Miles as parallels, and implies Pershing’s challenge could rival those feats.
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Pershing
Chihuahua
Villa
Funston
Aguinaldo
Geronimo
Miles
Oth
Ink stain removal from cloth using sour milk soak
The article recommends soaking stained fabric in sour milk as soon as staining occurs to lift ink without damage. After soaking, rinse with warm water and soap to remove remaining ink and clean the cloth.
Improvement Movie Operator Joke
A film crew jokes about repairing a torn reel as the manager proposes to bill the feature as two parts. The quip centers on exaggerating a tear as a dramatic device to extend the narrative. The exchange satirizes showmanship in cinema management.
Major General Scott Leads Villa Pursuit Plans
Major General Scott, chief of staff of the United States Army, directs the plans for pursuing Villa. The objective focuses on coordinated operations across key locations in the theater. The role centers on strategic oversight and implementation of expeditionary actions.
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Newton D. Baker
General Scott
United States Army
War Department
Villa
Centers of Lace Industry Reach Key European Hubs
The text notes Nottingham England and Calais France as principal lace centers with about eight thousand lace machines in operation in each region. It contrasts Nottingham’s emphasis on cheaper and medium grades with France’s focus on higher grades and observes more Viner point machines in France than in Nottingham.
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Nottingham
England
Calais
France
Fort dialogue on missing cannon and careless help
A lieutenant notes cannons disappearing and a fort resident blames careless help. The exchange shifts to a domestic note about keeping house highlighting parallels between military logistics and household management.
Too Much to Expect in Morning Quips
A light exchange between a husband and wife in the Boston Transcript features humor about waiting and opportunities that never seem to arrive, with the wife remarking that things always wake him up.
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Boston Transcript
Iowa High Schools Grow Rapidly as State Expands
Iowa inspectors report in two years high school enrollment rose by 8000 to 40085 in accredited schools with 48061 in 1915, while state population held steady. The 86th schools house 402488 volumes valued at 324982 dollars, plus 160706 for manual training equipment and other facilities.
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Des Moines
Iowa
P. E. McClenahan
J. Poster
Leslie J. Reed
Td i
William T. Harris
United States
Towa
State House
Railroad Commission
Thawing Des Moines river creates peril. diggers fail to clear gorge
Ice gorge near Givin forces a new channel as dynamite blasts cut only 100 yards of a six mile blockage. Humboldt county offers up to 5000 dollars for Villa capture amid ties to James Dean's Columbus raid. Pool rescue at Iowa State University ends with revived students. Farm values rise as George Benarden sells 110 acre tract for 155 dollars an acre, up 8900 dollars. Disappearance of K G Martin near Jefferson remains unsolved. Lynx carcass weighs about 30 pounds brought from near Amana by H D Raynor.
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Des Moines
Givin
Six Mile
Humboldt County
Francisco Villa
Villa
James Dean
Columbus
N. M. Dean
Louise Dobbs
Iowa State University
Vivian Morey
George Benarden
Waterloo
K. G. Martin
Jefferson
Martin
Omaha
H. D. Raynor
Watkins
Marengo
Amana
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Central Hotel
PASO
Chivanio
P Sete Cutstuarta
Ido Medanos
Rancacha
Vsan Sose
BRIG
J. J. Pershing
Scott
A. M. Deyoe
Deyoe
Peyce
State Board of Education
W. S. Allen
State Free Employment Bureau
Cc. A. Robbins
State Teachers’ College
Cedar Ialls
General Assembly
State Board
Fred Heathershaw
Sanrancisco
State
Fale Board
Board 8
Lifer
Henry Furry
Anamosa
Marshalltown
Furry
Polk County
Barney
Board of Control Rooms
W. B. Barney
Board of Control
State News
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