British German note exchange over neutral shipping fears
Washington reports Britain's full reply denying blame for American industry woes and citing shipping shortages plus mine damage. Germany's counterproposal seeks controlled food shipments under American consular supervision while warning Britain to curb civilian harm and honor neutral protections.
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Washington
Great Britain
State Department
British Foreign Office
Ambassador Page
Sir Edward Grey
Germany
Count Bernstorff
United States
Federal Council
England
Diplomatic fears as Mexican unrest deepens in capital
Washington reports show ministers nervous over Carranza actions in Mexico City with American Consul Jenkins nearly executed before rescue. Disputes between Carranza officials and foreign diplomats grow amid Vera Cruz transfer talk and embassy cautions. Guadalajara falls to Villa forces, signaling strategic shift on the west coast.
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Washington
W. C. Jenkins
United States
Mexico
Carranza
State Department
Jenkins
General Obregon
Vera Cruz
Republic
Bryan
Silliman
Canada
Guadalajara
Villa
Pacific Coast
Duval West
West
San Antonio
Wilson
City of Mexico
City of
Dieguez
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Liver Cleansing
An old advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, plant based remedy to replace calomel. It claims calomel is mercury harmful, causing sickness and bone damage, while Liver Tone will cleanse the liver, ease headaches, and restore energy by morning. It emphasizes a money back guarantee and wide consumer adoption.
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Dodson
Note Shows Quirky Prescription Request From Nervous Mother
A reader notes a curious request reported by Morris Wade from Youth's Companion. An excitable mother asks for an anecdote sent by the included little girl, claiming her infant has upset its father's parish plaster. The item highlights odd pharmacy habits and patient nerves.
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Morris Wade
Danderine Ad Promises Dandruff Free Hair and New Growth
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Dandeline Danderine claiming immediate scalp relief from dandruff and hair loss. It promises new fine hair growth within weeks and a glossy, luxurious look after simple application with a cloth. Ends with urging readers to buy a 25 cent bottle.
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Knowlton
Adv
Archbishops Early Work Noted In Uneducated Parishioner
A reminiscence recalls the archbishop of York in his early days helping the uneducated. During a christening a very illiterate woman served as godmother and, when asked to renounce the devil, she answered briskly I recommend them all.
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Archbishop of York
Resinol Treatment Claims Fast Relief for Skin Ailments
An old advertisement touts resinol ointment and resinol soap as fast relief for eczema ringworm and itching. It claims cures for pimples dandruff sores burns and chafings and says druggists carry resinol products for household use.
Wombat rents his house says the neighbor
The neighbor asserts Wombat does not own his house and rents it, claiming he can tell by the scratches on the paint. The exchange presents a terse, humorous assertion about property and witnesses.
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Wombat
Marine Eye Remedies Ad Promises Free Eye Book
An old-time promotional notice from Marine Eye Remedy Co of Chicago offers a free 48 page illustrated Eye Book and personal advice on eye troubles. It claims Marine remedies ease sore eyes strengthen weak eyes soothe pain and are priced at 50 cents.
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Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Ady
Sloan
Eccentric Dancer Causes Stir with Unusual Steps
A remark questions an eccentric dancer while noting his persistence in waltzes and two steps. A dignified man is praised for setting aside dignity to do his duty as he sees it.
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Danc
Tea Rivalry Leads to Milk Quota Cow Offer
The Bee Tea company offers premiums with tea to win trade while Gee Tea drops behind. Gee Tea decides to give a quart of milk per pound, boosting sales. A customer asks for 150 pounds and the manager hesitantly considers, then reveals a cow could be supplied if 200 pounds are purchased.
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Bee Tea Company
Gee Tea Company
Gee Tea
Glass of salts remedy for bladder trouble advised
An advertisement claims Jad Salts neutralizes urinary acid to ease bladder weakness. It advises taking four ounces daily for two to three days, describing Jad Salts as inexpensive, harmless, and made from grape and lemon acids with lithia to relieve irritation and restore normal urinary function.
Old Mr Grabbles Warns Of A Marital Mismatch
In a terse social quip a father declares no expense too great for his daughter yet warns a difficult future awaits. The sentiment: a well-raised girl tends to choose a husband unworthy of her.
Capucine for Headaches and Grippe Advertised
An advertisement touts Capucine as a liquid prompt and pleasant remedy for headaches and grippe symptoms. It markets ease of use and appealing flavor, urging readers to try the product.
Noted War Claim Sparks Debate on Targeted Violence
A wartime provocative claim alleges it requires 5 867 bullets to kill a single man prompting concern from an observer who questions the safety of bystanders amid ongoing conflict.
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Bacon
Egbert
Hanford's Balsam Adversely Cited for All Fails
The clamping head of a new wrench is adjustable at any angle to the handle.
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Hanford
Uncle Rastus and the ground-hog tale from the paper
An old Pittsburgh Dispatch fragment features Uncle Rastus puzzled by a groundhog myth and recounts a dime lost at a shop and a wild chase. He recalls being kicked and dragged after a seven mile pursuit and eight fences as he recovers from the ordeal.
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Linda
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Not Much Acquainted With Him
A widow responds to a caller describing her late husband as a good man with many lodge memberships. She says she wasn’t very acquainted with him herself, despite his reputation and six lodge affiliations.
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el Paso
Rastus
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Samuel Pitcher
the Centaur Company
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Castoria
New York City
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The
Bench and Bar Review
Perdido St
New Orleans
Cutter
Lowe
Cutter’s
Cutter Laboratory
Berkeley
California
Grant Mfy. Co
Louleille, Ky
Houston, NO
1915
Mre
V. J. Brown
Route 1
Box 121
Halls
Tenn
Shay Sloan
John Newcomb
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Keokuk
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