United States decree designates Thanksgiving Day
The proclamation by President Wilson calls on Americans to stop work and offer thanks to Almighty God on Thursday, November 26, inviting homes and places of worship to join in prayer. The document emphasizes national unity and gratitude during a period of international affairs and domestic concerns.
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Panama Canal
America
Woodrow Wil
United States of America
Woodrow Wilson
Houston voters approve $5.45 million bond issue for city improvements
In Houston Texas voters authorized the city council to issue bonds totaling 5 450 000 for general public improvements. Wharf bonds drew 2 547 votes for and 640 against while drainage sewer and park bonds also passed with strong majorities. School bonds received 2 774 votes for and 141 against and sanitary sewer bonds 666 for 573 against.
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Houston
Tex
New Well Brought In in Caddo Field Shreveport
Oil production in the Caddo field rises by about three hundred barrels daily after Atlas oil completion. The bayou district near the levee board area reports the new well bringing in added output.
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Shreveport
Vany
Eems Bayou District
Killing frost hits Louisiana sections including Alexandria
A light frost was observed Wednesday marking the first of the season in Alexandria and other parts of the parish. Forecasters noted cold overnight conditions with similar frost reports in nearby areas.
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Alexandria
Cuticura Advertises Soap Ointment Cure Sample Note
A 1914 ad by Geo. W. King touts Cuticura Soap and Ointment as curative after a treatment. He reports recovery and offers a sample with a 82-page Skin Book via post card to Outicura Dept. L Boston. The message promotes worldwide sales.
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Geo. W. King
Outicura
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Boston
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Irish prisoner defends occupation in court
In an Irish police court a prisoner listed multiple callings when asked about his job. When asked if he picks pockets, he replied that he does not pick them but simply takes them as they come.
Mothers Urged to Inspect Castoria Bottles for Safety
Citizens advised to examine every Castoria bottle for safety. The notice emphasizes Castoria as a safe remedy for infants and children and urges verification that the product bears proper labeling and authorized markings.
England Leads in Automatic Telephone Service Contracts
England is ahead of the United States in automatic telephone service development with contracts for automatic exchanges totaling nearly five hundred thousand dollars awarded.
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England
United States
Hicks' Capucine Cures Headaches and Colds Ad
Hicks promotes Capucine as an easy to take remedy for headaches and colds offering quick relief. Glibson notes the management had only a short run with the new play as audiences followed them to city limits.
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Glibson
Lmits
Widower Returns to Courtship After Loss
A widower resumes his romantic pursuit where his first courtship ended. Hanford's Balsam is cited for cooling burns, and the adage on silence marks it as the wisest argument of an ignorant man.
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Ives
Handsome uniforms stir light dialogue among officers
The speaker notes the handsome uniforms of English officers including Viscount Hawarden and Hon W A Cecil while remarking on English soldiers and heiresses. General Holland comments that handsome is that handsome does, and uniforms cause havoc with matches and marriages.
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Viscount Hawarden
W. A. Cecil
R. Keppel
Holland
Nall In the Foot Advised Use Hanford Balsam
An old ad advises horse owners that rusty nails can cause blood poisoning in horses and cattle. It promotes Hanford's Balsam of Myrrh to apply into the wound to kill poison germs. Keep a bottle in the stable for multiple uses.
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Hanford
War Hurting Gamblers In England Says Worker
A social worker in England discusses unemployment in his district noting limited job loss but many half time positions. He explains wartime conditions reduce racing and push money home, with bookies runners feeling the war most of all.
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England
Wear-Proof Hosiery Adverts In Philadelphia
Money for Christmas. Selling guaranteed wear proof hosiery to friends and neighbors. Big Xmas business. Wear-Proof Mills, 3200 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Ady.
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Friends & Neighbors
Chestnut St
Philadelphia
Self-Satisfaction Explained in Dialogue
A brief dialogue presents two speakers, He and She, contrasting preferences for simple pleasures and commenting on self-satisfaction. The exchange highlights perceptions of contentment and personality traits through concise lines.
Hanford's Balsam Endorsed To Cleanse Heal Wounds
Adv tells that Hanford's Balsam should be used to prevent gangrene by cleansing and healing wounds. The message emphasizes its protective wound care benefits and urges use.
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Hanford
Tobacco consumption per capita top nations
Holland leads world per capita tobacco consumption with Belgium second and the United States third according to the report.
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Holland
Belgium
United States
Measles Mistaken as Cold In Rural Letter
A farmer's plea to Dr Briggs for a sick child triggers a reveal that the child has measles. The mother confesses neither parent knew how to spell measles, prompting the doctor to question the report. The piece ends with unrelated ads and quips from the National Monthly.
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Briggs
National Monthly
Enduring Aid Spotlighted for Two Generations of Charity
For over forty years the organization has been lending its aid to cases like this. In our possession are thousands of testimonials attesting to the impact of its work and the relief provided to those in need.
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