Army of Nearly a Million in U S Coal Mines
Figures from 1915 show 734 008 men employed in U S coal mining for about 200 days. Bituminous and lignite output totaled 442 624 426 tons worth 502 037 683, while Pennsylvania anthracite produced 88 095 061 tons worth 184 653 498. Pennsylvania leads, followed by West Virginia Illinois Ohio and Kentucky. Thirty states and Alaska contributed, with 13 states plus Alaska up and 17 down from 1914.
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United States
Uncle Sam
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Alaska
Plan Strate gic Road Parallel to Mexican Border
The plan seeks a national defense linked highway running through Texas New Mexico Arizona and California parallel to the Mexican border. A 75 million dollar appropriation would fund joint federal state construction with 65 percent federal and 50 percent state share, enabling over three million dollars in annual funds for the frontier highways and likely early completion of the first segment.
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Uncle Om
United States
Mexico
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
California
George ©. Diehl
American Automobile Association
Good Roads Board
No Prospect of Meat Prices Falling Says Agriculture Report
The Department of Agriculture reports meat prices will likely stay high in the United States and worldwide. It cites slower production growth, higher production costs, weaker money value, and disease and exposure losses as key factors in the persistent high prices.
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Uncle Sam
United States
Department of Agriculture
Money
Germany
Russia
Great Britain
France
Australia
New Zealand
South Dakota Gold Output Rises in 1915
The United States Geological Survey reports South Dakota produced gold silver and lead valued at 7,507,782 in 1915, up from 7,431,843 in 1914. The old output figure is listed as 7,400 BOS.
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South Dakota
United States Geological Survey
Hawaii’s new national park guards volcanoes Kilauea Mauna Loa Haleakala
The article extols the new Hawaiian National Park hosting Kilauea Mauna Loa and Haleakala as the world’s most active yet harmless volcanoes. It notes Kilauea’s lava lake, Mauna Loa’s vast eruptions, Haleakala’s 10 000 foot summit and crater, plus surrounding forests deserts and lava caves attracting visitors.
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Sam
Hawaiian National Park
United States
Kilauea
Mauna Loa
Hakeakala
T. A. Jaggar
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
Kilnuea
Mauna Lana
Haleakala
Earth
Kilaueas
New National Park
Jaggar
House Committee On the Public Lands
US Electrical Machinery Output Rises 50 Percent 1909 1914
The US electrical machinery industry increased product value by about 50 percent from 1909 to 1914, reaching $359.41 million in 1914 from $240.04 million in 1909. The number of primary establishments grew by 21 despite an overall decline of 30. The 1914 firms were spread across many states, led by New York with 234, Illinois 151, and Ohio 129.
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United States
Uncle Sam
Bureau of the Census
New York
Ilinois
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Connecticut
Indiana
California
Missouri
Minnesota
Rhode Island
Colorado
Maryland
New Hampshire
Iowa
Delaware
North Carolina
Tennessee
Washington
West Virginia
Kentucky
District of Columbia
Louisiana
Nebraska
Vermont
Alabama
Kansas
Oregon
South Carolina
Texas
Virginia
Fresh Air and Water Save Health Says Duet of Advice
An old public health piece urges ample fresh air and clean drinking water to reduce illness. It contrasts drafts and ventilation, promotes cross vents, mentions typhoid deaths from infected water, and favors safe mineral levels in drinking water.
Film Favorite Builds Country Home Near New York
A celebrated film star, long admired for silent stage earnings, has reportedly constructed a magnificent country residence near New York. The project reflects a transfer of wealth from early screen work to enduring domestic style.
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New York
World News Sketches and Notable Figures Across The Globe
Reports note stalled electrical machinery in a top iron mine in Lapland and T. E. Wilson rising to head a New York firm with a $200000 annual salary. A new English calculator converts currencies to various weights and measures. French consulate records show U S glove shipments in 1915 valued at $1168819 against $1875185.
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Lapland
T. E. Wilson
New York
Grenoble
France
United States
Belgium, Norway Queens Show Versatile Skills
The London Chronicle notes Queen of the Belgians earned a medical degree in Leipzig and assisted her father in ophthalmology before marriage. She is also a skilled motor driver who repaired her cars. Queen Maud of Norway paints, trims hats, and is an accomplished bookbinder.
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Carmen Sylvia
Leipzig
Charles Theodore of
Bavaria
Queen Maud
Norway
London Chronicle
Old-Time Parlor Gives Way to Living Room in Modern Homes
A historic shift in domestic architecture sees the parlor vanish from new houses while the living room becomes the central social space. Space limits and rising costs drive the change from formal rooms to informal, comfortable, well lit common areas shared by men and women alike.
Questioning Motives of a Local Citizen
A conversation reveals a resident nicknamed Dubhwaite as a public spirited citizen who writes letters to the editor criticizing city authorities. It notes he previously served as an alderman before the commission form of government was adopted.
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Dubhwaite
Dubwaite
Reformer Warns Youth as Smoke Sparks Danger
A reformer scolds a young smoker, warning he is courting destruction by cigarettes. The youth brushes off the risk, claiming no gunpowder and noting he is about 20 feet from a nearby gasoline tank with no immediate danger seen.
Fashionable Neighborhood Secrets Drive Move
In a slice of urban life a couple explains their move from a fashionable district. They declined a car ownership claim, noting their wife could dress stylishly without a French maid, hinting at social scrutiny and discretion in their neighborhood.
Car owners face quirky repairs in early scenes
A fragment shows a man asking about washing or touching a car while another man, labeled an amateur motor, explains he will not proceed with the rub-down or similar action. The brief dialogue hints at casual roadside car care of the era.
Poultry Pointers for Farmers on Marketing and Care
The article stresses caution with dogs near hens and emphasizes steady chick care. It covers marketing broilers and non breeding roosters, maintaining uniform quality, cleaning incubators, and regular feeding. Odor control and proper timing in marketing are highlighted as key to profitable poultry raising.
Mexican Cactus a Pest and Joy among Curios Plants
The cactus of Mexico inspires many beliefs and opinions as it ranges from a nuisance to a livelihood source. Mexico's climate yields thousands of varieties with diverse flowers and fruits. The peon cultivates the edible prickly pear much as the Aztecs did, keeping ancient farming methods alive.
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Mexico
Legion
Cortez
Montezuma
Spain
Man Reflects on Vindictive Nature Amid Car Troubles
A man speaks with a pained expression about not being vindictive, insisting he would seek retaliation if his car had harmed him more. He emphasizes restraint despite ongoing friction with his vehicle.
Choosing a Route for a Transcontinental Motor Trip
A conversation about planning a cross continent road journey. One speaker reveals no car yet but aims to save through strict five year budgeting to afford ownership.
Tough luck for a pretty nurse ends in small fortune shock
A patient delirious with wealth babbles about money and a nurse marries him hoping for wealth but learns later he is worth about $12.80. The remark about the nurse’s luck captures the story’s wry tone as social misperceptions meet comic disappointment.
Spoiling His Day by Reading Cost of Living Book
A cheerful bore taunts a reader about his book. The man deflects by saying the volume holds the latest statistics on high living costs compared with his grandfather’s era, while he grumbles about current grievances.
Hardships of Travel Amid Flood Delays
A tramp begs a dime from a cautious philanthropist explaining floods delayed freight trains and left him stranded en route. The exchange highlights the impact of high water on travel and the uncertain timing of his destination.
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Lowuz
Advertisement for Lung-Vita asthma remedy in Nashville
A testimonial from a Nashville reader praises Lung-Vita as effective for asthma and related lung issues after unsatisfactory results with other remedies. The letter notes Mr Brown of the H Brown Furniture Co and a Nashville address, urging readers to buy or mail 32.73 for a 30 day treatment from Nashville Medicine Co. Dept Nashville Tenn.
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Lung-Vita
Mr. Brown
H. Brown Furniture Co
Nashville
16Th Avenue
Nashville Medicine Co
Nashville, Tenn
Adv
Telephones: time saver or intrusion in daily life
A light exchange questions whether phones save time or invade privacy. The brief hints at how who calls can change the usefulness of a call, reflecting everyday attitudes toward telephone use and etiquette.
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Endorsed by Tennessee Druggists
Tennessee druggists Simons and Rowell of Winchester praise Dr Kilmer for Swamp Root in a twenty six year testimonial. Ad highlights sample bottle offer and a booklet on kidneys and bladder with a request to mention the paper. Also mentions available fifty cent and one dollar bottles at drug stores and quips from Punch Bowl.
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Tennessee Druggists
Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Seven Forks Featured in Elaborate Dinner Dialogue
A witty remark recalls an elaborate dinner where the host displayed seven different kinds of forks at each plate. The exchange highlights the precision and formality of table etiquette in the event.
Cuticura Ad Promises Dandruff Relief With Free Sample
An old advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and Ointment as most effective for dandruff itching scalp and hair loss. It instructs applying ointment to touch spots then shampoo with soap, promising a free sample by mail via a Rooxn Address postcard to Boston.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Is woman really the weaker vessel
A quoted exchange asks if a woman is weaker only when unmanned, reflecting a debated view on gender and strength within a historical dialogue.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promotes Malaria Relief
Advertises Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic with Quinine and Iron as the remedy to drive out malaria and build up the system. States the formula is printed on every label and prices at 50 cents.
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GROVE
Honeymoon Banter Turns to Moonshine Jibe
On their wedding day the bride says her heart was filled with sunshine but the groom responds with a question. She counters that the mood was nothing but moonshine, hinting at faded romance.
Youth Age Adverts Darken Hair with La Creole Dressing
An old advertisement touts La Creole Hair Dressing as a remedy to darken gray hair and restore a younger appearance, presenting a cosmetic claim to readers.
Difference Between Statesman and Politician
A quip explains that a statesman has made his pile, while a politician is a statesman who is still poor. The exchange frames wealth as the dividing badge between the two roles.
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Lemuel
Paw
The Surest Way To Cure Headache And Ills
An old classified style ad touts Bond’s Liver Pills for headache biliousness and constipation. It claims an inactive liver causes many illnesses and promises waking relief with no lingering medicine. Ad notes price and availability by druggists.
Castoria Ad Warns Mothers to Check Bottles for Signature
An article urges mothers to examine every bottle of Castoria to ensure the Geary Fee signature is present. It notes Castoria has been used for over 30 years and is a remedy for infants and children. The piece also contains light humor about Howell Powell and a quip about umbrellas.
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Fletcher
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