The Value of Good Roads and Farm Benefit
A Galveston Good Roads address argues roads must be economical and suited to traffic. Sand clay roads with petroleum can outperform costly systems, saving time, reducing capital needs, and boosting farm value. Improved roads enable better marketing, services, and rural life, with Shore Line construction noted as near completion.
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Kirkpatrick
Industrial Congress
Good Roads Association
Galveston
Bryan Confirms Panama-Pacific Exposition Dates
Secretary Bryan states foreign inquiries addressed in Europe confirm the Panama-Pacific Exposition will be held in San Francisco in 1918 as announced.
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Washington
Bryan
Panama-Pacific
San Francisco
French Shells Destroy Zeppelin No. 8 Over France
Zeppelin airship No 8 is reported destroyed by French forces between Celle and Ville. The craft was seen moving toward Strasbourg when it was hit from the air according to an official Sunday bulletin.
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Paris
Sun
Celle
Ville
Strassburg
Garibaldi Assembles Volunteers in Paris Parade
Captain Ricciotto Garibaldi and his three sons lead a crowd of 2,400 Italian volunteers gathered Wednesday on Boulevard des Invalides in Paris. The group forms part of Garibaldi’s forces gathering abroad.
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Paris
Ricciotto Garibaldi
Boulevard Des Invalides
Coast drainage in Texas blamed for wasteful bond use
Houston based US drainage engineer H A Kipp says Texas coast drainage is poorly organized with bonds misused and drainage districts laid out by politics not watershed. He cites Harris County as an example where current methods delay proper drainage and waste funds. He advocates organizing districts to match natural watersheds for self contained drainage systems. A separate Arctic rescue note reports Wrangell Island marooned crew and one woman awaiting rescue as ice conditions improve.
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Houston
Tex
Texas Coast
Texas
H. A. Kipp
United States
Harris
Harris County
Gulf
Alaska
Arctic
Siberia
Wrangell Island
Stefansson
Karluk
Coleman Receives First Bale Of Cotton In Texas
The first bale of cotton for the season was marketed Saturday in Coleman Texas. It brought 10.35 cents with a premium of 75 dollars. It was raised by W. W. Holmes.
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Coleman, Tex
W. W. Holmes
Wilson Nominates McCain for Adjutant General Post
President Wilson nominates Colonel Henry P. McCain to the adjutant general position with the rank of brigadier general to succeed the retiring George Andrews.
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Washington
Wilson Friday
Henry P. McCain
George Andrews
Jamaica lifts sugar export embargo to hostile nations
Kingston Jamaica authorities have removed the embargo on exporting sugar from Jamaica except to countries hostile to Great Britain. The change narrows trade restrictions and signals a shift in wartime or postwar policy affecting sugar shipments and international relations.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Great Britain
Rains Halt Public Road Work in Cameron Area
Persistent rain forces suspension of road construction in Cameron Texas. Crews had been repairing most roads in the precinct but weather delays continue.
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Cameron
Tex
Canada Votes $50,000,000 War Fund Passed
The Canadian house of commons approved a $50,000,000 war fund on Friday with no opposition or criticism. Prime ministerial support framed the measure as essential for national defense and war effort.
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Canada
Ottawa
Ontario
Canadian
House of Commons
American Gold Arrives in Paris From Cherbourg
American officers in charge of relief for stranded nationals reached Paris Friday from Cherbourg with five sealed casks containing 50 000 dollars in gold each and weighing 198 pounds in total.
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Paris
France
Cherbourg
Villa Army Estimated at 40,000 in Northern Mexico
Washington reports to the government on Friday that General Villa commands no fewer than 40,000 troops in Northern Mexico, per official estimates.
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Washington
Resignation at Corsicana Orphans Home School
Prof. Mike Howard resigns as superintendent of the public school at the State orphan home in Corsicana Texas. He is succeeded by Prof. Sewell McKinney of Collin County.
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Corsicana
Tex
Mike Howard
State Orphan Home
Sewell McKinney
Collin County
New Warden Installed at Huntsville Penitentiary
Huntsville Texas prison commissioners met Friday and named J P Miller as warden of the Huntsville prison marking a leadership change at the state facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville Pen
Huntsville
Tex
J. P. Miller
Car Talk Turns Into Passive Street Advice
A Cleveland Leader quip recalls a pedestrian being given a ride by a stranger who shilled tire brands and gadgets. The chatter veers into humorous product ploys from Poppleton Gamelastic to Plinker cyclometer and Hickenlooper as the man rambled on down town.
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Poppleton
Cleveland
Fly screens and Castoria note in classroom scene
A teacher asks third graders for the meaning of veil. A boy answers that it is a black cloth worn over the face to keep flies away. The ad promotes Fletcher's Castoria for infants and children and mentions fly screens.
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Fletcher
Burton Mean Man and His Haircut Habit
A sharp jab at Burton and Robinson notes their habit of lingering in barber shops, drawing laughs as they delay others with extra grooming. The quip frames them as meticulous and deliberately slow in routine tasks.
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Burton
Robinson
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Says PAZO OINTMENT Ad
A drugstore advertisement promises PAZO OINTMENT cures for itching bleeding or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days with first application offering relief and rest. The offer includes a money back refund if not cured.
Grove's What is Jake Doing Now General Tonic Ad
An old advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic with quinine and iron as a general tonic. It claims to act on the liver, drive out malaria, enrich the blood, and build up the system. Price listed as 50 cents.
Loneliest British Isles and Pacific Islands Described
The article details remote British possessions and isolated islands. St Kilda in Scotland is three by two miles with monthly isolation. Tristan Da Cunha in the South Atlantic is 1,800 miles from land with 74 residents and news only every two years.
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America
Herkneys
Shetlands
St. Kilda
Phoenix Islands
Pacific
Fanning Island
Tristan da Cunha
South Atlantic
Back Skin Irritation Healed by Cuticura Soap Ointment
J D Abernatty of Route 3 Dadeville Alabama reports severe pimples and itching on the back that kept him awake. After using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment for two weeks the itching and burning subsided and he fully recovered. Ads note Cuticura sold worldwide with skin book sample.
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Dadeville
Ala
J. D. Abernatty
Dept. L
Boston
Forgetful Vacationist Taxi Trip Tale
A family set off on holiday in a taxi when a misplaced moment left them rushing to the car. The line of events suggests an incident that interrupted their travel and raised questions about itinerary and timing.
Promising gold mine owner hails investor with ore samples
A principal owner touts his mine to a capitalist investor. He shows ore veins and expert opinions, hoping for funding. The buyer doubts yet concedes potential, joking about being in quartz as they discuss prospects.
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Hiram
Chinese No Bottle Blueing for Pure Bluing
An historical ad promotes Chinese No Bottle Blueing as scientifically correct bluing that prevents rust in clothes and keeps tub clear. Urges grocers to supply and asks readers to send names for supply from Chinese Blueing Co of Detroit Michigan.
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Grocers
Chinese Blueing Co
Detroit
Mich
Senator Flubb Faces Backlash From Local Voters
A dialogue underscores a rift as Senator Flubb is accused of betraying his constituents after winning support from the people. The exchange highlights discontent over his shift in stance and policy.
Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil Aches Healed Quickly
The advertisement promotes Porters Antiseptic Healing Oil as a remedy for long standing pains. It claims relief and healing at the same time with prices 25c 50c and 1.00.
Whyte and Browne Debate Jobson’s Golf Prospects
Whyte fears Jobson may not become a good golfer. Browne counters that he provides constant advice, but Jobson ignores it.
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Whyte
Jobson
Browne
Tragedy and Moths: A Humble Home Moment
A husband recalls a thunderstorm memory from his early marriage when his infant daughter was two months old. He hurries home after a phone call, only to find his wife distressed by a surprising problem mating with fear and relief.
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Smithson
George
The San Franciscan Buys Wildcat With Cord
A San Franciscan hunting near Lake Tahoe purchases a caged wildcat from a mountaineer for five dollars. The buyer instructs the captor to tie a cord to the cat and the tree, then proceeds with the plan as described.
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Lake Tahoe
Fragmentary Sports Story Lacks Coherent Details
The readable text shows a hunter firing a rifle during a cabin scene with a wildcat and rope involved. Details are fragmentary and do not provide clear names, places, dates, or outcomes to establish a full event or attribution.
Silver Wedding Banquet Plans After Quarter-C Century
A farmer and his wife discuss how to celebrate their 25th anniversary. She suggests killing the fattest pig for a grand banquet as a special tribute to their long marriage. He counters that the pig bears no blame for past events.
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John
Maria
RUB MY TISM and milkman joke ad tale
An old time ad promises RUB MY TISM cures rheumatism and aches with 25 cent price. The joke about a milkman shows Bennie finding a full bottle of milk on a cold morning and exclaiming that the new milkman fills the bottle, not just half.
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Bennie
Noted Sayings and Aphorisms From an Early 20th Century Page
A fragmented column discusses how speech can mislead and how every man has a personal circle of acquaintances that may not be consistently reliable. It reflects on perception, disguise of voice, and the nature of social circles.
How To Give Quinine To Children Or Adults
Ferriline is a tasteless improved Quinine syrup marketed for children and adults who cannot take ordinary Quinine. It is claimed to be easy on the stomach, non nauseating, without nervousness or head ringing, and comes in original packaging labeled Febriline. The ad urges trying it for any quinine need at 95 cents per bottle.
Life as a grindstone sharpens wits or noses
A proverb notes that constant pressure shapes character and skill. It suggests perseverance under hardship can refine intellect or endurance, depending on how one faces daily friction.
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Endorsed By Mother
A mother from Plover Iowa states her 13 year old daughter was cured of female weakness after five bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. The letter cites improvement in regular cycles and restored strength and health. The ad invites readers to seek advice from Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Plover
Iowa
Mra Marttin
Helvig, Plover, Iowa
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
All Right With Him Deputy Marshal Endorsement Texas Kentucky
An applicant for deputy marshal in Southwest Virginia sought a county citizen’s endorsement. The citizen returned a note stating the appointee would locate in Kentucky if appointed. The quote is from National Food Magazine.
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Virginia
Blank
Kentucky
National
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Ewori
Thomas BE. Green
H. H. Greens
Atlanta
McCormick
Behrens Drug CO
Waco
Carter
Dickey
Ady
Jake
Baltimore American
Grove
Srate
Senator Flubb
Kansas City Star
Ulister
London Chronicle
Ulster
Jo ‘Et
Haarer
Hewitt
Jewett
Lydia FE
Pinkam
Behrens Drug CO. CO
McCane’s
South
Peden Iron & Steel CO
San Antonio
Allen Academy
Foe
J. H. and
R. O
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Memphis
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