Population at War Exceeds One Point Seven Billion
The article reports that 1,721,000,000 people live on Earth, with over 976,196,000 engaged in war. It lists Allied totals by nation and notes the German side in the ongoing European conflict, reflecting a broad, global scope of the war’s impact.
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British Empire
France
Colonies
Russian Empire
Italy
Japan
Belgium
Congo
Servia
Montenegro
Total
Teutons
Odds Favor Allies in World War Totals
A breakdown shows powers including Austria Hungary at 78 000 000 Turkey at 31 580 000 and a total of 159 080 000, suggesting overwhelming odds in favor of the Allies on the face of it.
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Pire
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
A Town That Wins Becomes a City by Local Drive
The piece argues growth hinges on energetic local leaders who promote the town, attract visitors, and invest in home newspapers. It warns against outsourcing advertising and urges supporting home industry and printers.
Public forum urges rail profit clarity for farmers and West
The piece features Kruttschnitt of Southern Pacific arguing that railroad financing hinges on public oversight. He says legislators and railroad commissioners set earnings and taxes, while promoters determine securities. He warns railways need higher earnings to attract investment and expand, especially in western regions.
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América
Kruttschnitt
Southern Pacific
Washington notes on submarine reply and Mexican cost
Washington expects no German reply to the President’s note on submarine warfare until about July 10. War Department estimates the first-year cost of possible Mexican intervention at 800 million dollars for an army of 500,000.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Germany
Berlin
Onerstood
War Department
Wilson
Rio Grande
Carranza
Villa
Mexico
Europe
Washington
White House
Cornish
N. H
Miss Wilson
New York
Haridgemen House
Travellogues from South English to Oregon
Letter from Thomas Barklow dated June 28 1915 recounts a coastal trip through Iowa and Illinois toward Oregon. He notes good roads ample autos changing weather and a busy schedule including visits to Beaver Webster City and trip plans to attend the Brethren conference in Weston Oregon. He expresses homesickness despite a joyful journey.
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Iowa
Entreprise
Tmes
Fox
Beaver
Webster City
Illinois
Weston
Oregon
Church of T He Brethren
United States
Thomas Barklow
Fort Laramie and the Laramie River Legacy
The city of Laramié Wyoming and the Laramie river valley derive their names from Fort Laramie at the river mouth. The fort, linked to Jacques La Ramie, helped shape early maps and lore. Bill Nye founded the Boomerang here and wrote for Cheyenne and Denver papers, gaining fame as a humorist.
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Laramié
Wyoming
Fort Laramie
Laramie
Jacques la Ramie
la Ramies
Bill Nye
Overland Guidebook
U. S. Geological Survey
Man as Omnivorous Animal and Idle Economy
An essay contrasts man with animals, noting two legs and biped misconceptions. It describes habitual behavior, strength for work, and the advantage of steady employment to curb discontent. It urges keeping busy, doing useful work, and supporting faithful employment.
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Peron
Polluted Farm Waters And Water Safety On Farms
The United States Geological Survey warns that farm water supplies often harbor pollution and typhoid risk. Groundwater is generally safest while streams and ponds pose contamination threats mainly for stock. Water Supply Paper 255 explains underground waters for farm use and is available free from the Washington office.
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United States Geological Survey
Geological Survey
Washington, D. C
The Advertising Lesson in a Rural Tale
A rural tale shows Mary losing her lamb and a shopkeeper brother John smoking by an open door. Merchants thrive because others advertise, while Mary mourns. The sheriff closes John out, yet he lingers as Mary learns the value of advertising in business.
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Mary
John
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Shearer
P. Bontron
Nia
Munn & Co
Scientific American
All Newsdealere
Breadwa
Madame du Four
Department D
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Hygienist Publishing CO
Majestic Building
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Cole
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Seventh St
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