Queen Alexandra Gift Bible Carried to End of Antarctic Trek
In Shackleton's Antarctic voyage the Bible given by Queen Alexandra was among items left behind. The fly leaf with her inscription, the Twenty third Psalm page, and the Job sea chapter were saved and brought home. Sir Ernest Shackleton pledged to present the three pages to the British and Foreign Sailors’ Society for sale to aid its funds.
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Ernest Shackleton
Queen Alexandra
British and Foreign Sailors’ Society
Sir Ernest
Boschee's German Syrup Ad Claims Longstanding Cough Relief
An advertisement extols Boschee's German Syrup as a fifty one year staple for coughs bronchitis and lung troubles. It promises restful nights and easy morning expectoration, noting sales worldwide with 80 and 90 cent bottles.
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Boschee
United States
Collecting Military Stamps From American Camps in France
U S Army Postal Service postmarks from letters sent by American troops in France draw collectors. They seek rarity value if peace talks yield results, since most letters return to close friends and relatives, preserving envelopes and contents.
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United States
France
U. S. Army Postal Service
Tramp and Lady Exchange Barbed Plea in Street Scene
A harsh exchange unfolds between a tramp and a lady as he defends begging as his earned labor. The tramp notes the difficulty of securing a nickel from people, while the lady questions his need. The dialogue highlights class tension and street economics in a concise moment of social friction.
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad Endorsed by Bob
An advertisement testimonials Red Cross Ball Blue claiming it makes clothes pure white unlike other blue liquids. The caller or speaker attributed the product to Bob and praised its whitening effect.
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Bob
A Valuable Pride
A humorous snippet notes Mrs Comrox showing patriotism by proudly paying higher taxes than others, highlighting social satire of fiscal virtue.
Unnecessary Disagreement Warns Against Provocation
A sharp note warns against unneeded quarreling and suggests keeping discourse civil and constructive to avoid escalation or reputational harm.
Flattery Unreturned in Personal Reflection
The remark notes that flattery is always directed toward others and not toward the speaker, suggesting a pattern of unequal praise and perceived favoritism. It underscores a sense of personal exclusion and social imbalance.
United States Declares War on Austria Hungary
Congress adopts a state of war against Austria-Hungary after President Wilson requests war powers. Senate votes 74 to 0 in favor, House passes 363 to 1, with confirmation that executive proclamation will follow. War aims include mobilization of armed forces and resources for victory.
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Washington
United States
Austria-Hungary
Congress
House
Wilson
Germany
Senate
Domestic pork production to rise 15 percent in 1918
The department of agriculture urges farmers to raise pork output by 15 percent for 1918 to meet domestic and allied needs. States have set increases from 5 percent in West Virginia to 50 percent in Missouri, with Kansas Iowa at 25 Nebraska 20 and South Dakota 10. If quotas are met prices may stabilize and a market for about one third of the 1917 corn crop could be created.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Missouri
West Virginia
Kansas
Iowa
Nebraska
South Dakota
Theé State
Alabama
Kan Sas
United States Department of Agriculture
Number of Alien Enemies War Mixes U S Demographics
Washington reports that declaring war on Austria-Hungary will add about 700,000 men over twenty one to alien enemies in the United States. Census figures show 678,667 male subjects from Austria Hungary in 1910 plus 186,524 naturalized men and 1,000,000+ alien women. Polish speakers numbered 943,781 with most from lands under German Austria Hungary. Austrian Poles 329,418 German Poles 190,096 Hungarian Poles 2,637. About 609,347 Austrian men total, roughly a quarter citizen.
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Washington
Austria-Hungary
United States
Census Bureau
Germany
Russian Poland
Nebraska live stock wins big at International Show
Chicago reports University of Nebraska entries took thirty ribbons at the International Live Stock show with three championships five firsts and top honors for Galloway and Red Poll steers plus Hampshire hogs. The event drew a record number of entries and keen competition.
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Chicago
University of Nebraska
Galloway
Nebraska Wellman Hampshire
Bone-Dry Prohibition Bill Proposed for War Conservation
Representative Randall of California has a bone-dry prohibition bill ready for introduction to impose nationwide liquor restrictions during World War I as a food conservation measure.
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Washington
United States
Randall
Cal
Congress urged to enlarge naval academy appointments
A proposal circulated that each member of Congress should appoint five midshipmen to the Naval Academy instead of three. Secretary Daniels recommended this enlargement in a memorandum to Congress for the next year’s class.
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Congress
Naval Academy
Daniels
Mrs Blanca De Saulles Acquitted in Murder Trial
Mrs Blanca De Saulles was acquitted by a New York supreme court jury of the murder of her divorced husband John L De Saulles. The jury deliberated for one hour and forty three minutes in Mineola New York.
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de Saulles
Mineola
N. Y
Blanca de Saulles
Supreme Court
John. L. de Saulles
Russian Deputation Arrives for General Armistice Talks
A Russian delegation arrived at Berlin under Prince Leopold of Bavaria to arrange a general armistice, according to an official statement. The move signals efforts to end hostilities and begin negotiated peace steps.
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Berlin
Leopold of
Bavaria
Lincoln unit reaches France for further training
Lincoln Nebraska's first company of soldiers is now somewhere in France as part of the Rainbow brigade. The Lincoln hospital corps has arrived in France for further training, per a cablegram read by Major J. F. Spearman's wife. The message noted eighty five officers and men arrived safely under his command. Mobilization began in Lincoln in the summer.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
France
Lincoln Hospital Corps
Rainbow Brigade
J. F. Spearman
Coeps
Halifax disaster massive munitions ship collision deadly
Reported Halifax harbor explosion after a collision between a French munitions ship and another vessel. Death toll estimated from hundreds to thousands with warehouses demolished and fires spreading across Amherst and Halifax. Emergency crews and morgues established as inquiries continue into the disaster's scale and impact.
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Amherst
Halifax
Narrowsmear
Richmond
Truro
N. S
George Graham
Dominion Atlantic Railway
Dominion
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian Government Railways
Newfoundland
Great Britain
United States
West Indies
Canada
Flanders
France
Rockingham
Halifax Harbor
Bedford Basin
Bernatorff
Germany
City in ruin after massive disaster across waterfront area
Armed guards patrol a paralyzed city as hospitals and schools host temporary wards. The North Street rail yard and several landmarks collapsed with heavy casualties. The death toll ranges around two thousand as crews search ruins with aid from an American warship crew and Canadian officers call it the worst city catastrophe.
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Halifax
North Street
Pictou
France
Hanrahan
North
Pier 8
Richmond’ Water Front
Gottingen
Women suffer at home while at war in Lincoln ad
Testimonial letter from Mrs. B A Hickman of Aurora Nebraska praising Dr Pierce remedies Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery for nervous prostration and blood impurities. The letter notes recovery sixteen years ago and urges others to try the products, with details on liquid and tablet forms and a 10 cent trial package offer from Buffalo New York.
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Mra. J
Barrido
K St. Aurora
Nebr
Dr.'.v. ‘M. Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
D Annunzio Spurs Italy Toward War with Oratory
Helped by the poet aviator D Annunzio Italy moved toward war in 1915. His Rome rally followed a Quarto address and drew a vast crowd as Glolitt’s resignation reshaped policy. Parliament echoed his plea and declared war, hailed him as a savior of the nation.
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D’annunzio
Italy
New York. Evening Post
Glolitt
Quarto
Garibaldi
Rome
Salandra
D'Annunzio
Piazza
Delle ‘Terme
Chamber of Deputies
Nebraska Pork Campaign Faces Shortage and Plans Tightened
Nebraska officials warn of a severe pork shortage unless farmers meet a 15 percent production increase. Eighteen state specialists and 18 farmers have been appointed to lead a coordinated drive, assigning counties and districts to boost sow production and stabilize future prices for ham bacon and lard.
Nebraska towns join to survey war garden plans
Two hundred Nebraska towns will collaborate with the agricultural extension service to survey garden plans this fall and winter. The Lincoln effort will be led by the Junior Civic and Industrial league. Students will collect data on backyard and vacant lot gardening, soil types, fertilizer supply, and potential garden sites to map acreage likely for gardening next spring.
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Nebraska
Agricultural ‘Extension ‘Service
Lincoln
Civic and Industrial League
C. W. Watson
Extension Service
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Promises Cure
State of Ohio Toledo ot Lucas County affidavit by Frank J Cheney senior partner of F J Cheney Co promising $100 for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Sworn before Shig Gleason December 16 1886. Advertisement notes medicine works through blood on mucous surfaces and lists price 75c with testimonials.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
Gleason
Rotary
F. J. Cheney &Co
Ohio
Pollu Magnificent Named For Gallantry Near Verdun
Captain Gustav P. Capart notes a Verdun battle hero called the pollu magnificent for his conspicuous gallantry. When asked his religion the soldier saluted and answered he follows the faith that looks God in the eyes.
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Pollu
Verdun
Gustav P. Capart
The
New York Herald
Peace Consistent With Honor in Morris Remarks
A quotation from Governor Morris stresses the need for lasting peace based on national strength and independence. He advocates a peace that is not dependent on others' pity but on America’s own power and resolve.
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Morris
Woman's Viewpoint on a Good Husband
A woman's idea of a good husband is one who is liberal with his money and always leaves the bathroom as tidy as he found it.
Game of Politics and the Politics of Win or Loss
The piece argues that politics becomes a profession only when facing defeat while success turns politics into business. It contrasts the imagery of losers and winners to critique political conduct and profit motives.
Being a Millionaire Reveals Anxiety of Credit Pressure
A historical note discusses how wealth brings anxiety about merchants pressuring purchases on credit, highlighting the tension between affluence and consumer demands in a millionaire lifestyle.
Dr Pierce Pelletts Liver Pills Ad Notice
Ad promotes Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as original liver and bowels regulators from 40 years ago. Brooklyn ad notes men over fifty struggle to find work.
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Dr.'Pierce
Brooklyn
N. Ya
New York City to Give Returned Soldiers Preference
The city will grant preference in municipal job hiring to soldiers who returned from the war, providing them priority in filling vacant positions. This policy aims to support veterans reentering civilian public service and boost workforce inclusion.
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New. York
Secretary of State Office Receipts Rise in November
Funds rolling into the Secretary of State show a sharp rise from the prior year. November receipts total 4810.00 led by corporate filings licensing agents notaries brands and transcripts with small sums from other sources.
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Secretary of State
Nebraska Wheat Farmers Demand Transport Aid
Western Nebraska wheat growers, frustrated by inaction from the state railway commission and the state defense council, have filed petitions demanding assistance to move their crop to market. They warn that expanding wheat production will not be possible without a workable shipping solution.
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Nebraska
State Railway Commission
States Council of Defense
Fire Chief Urges War Time Christmas Tree Ban
Fire Commissioner Ridgell calls for abolishing the Christmas tree as a luxury until after the war. Stores should use non inflammable decorations and electric lights instead of candles to prevent fires. Negligence should be punished as a crime. Thanksgiving meals at state institutions relied on home grown food.Lincoln asylum and other asylums raised most items locally.
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W. S. Ridgell
State’ ‘Board of Control
Lincoln ‘Asylum
Hastings’ ‘Asylum
State Treasurer reports November overdrafts and fund balances
Overdrafts totaling 575000 are shown in Hall's November close of business report. Major amounts appear in the state normal fund 229000 the state university activities fund 190000 the temporary university fund 56000 the state aid bridge fund 58000 and the state institutions improvements fund 35000. General fund declined from 135000 to 50000. Bank deposits totaled 284000. Educational trust fund investments stand at 10243000 and the temporary school fund holds 340000 slated to rise by January apportionment.
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Hall
State Normal
State ‘University Activities
State Institutions Improvements
Educational Trust Fund
Six German insurers barred from Nebraskan business
The federal order halts six German insurance companies from operating in Nebraska. Five have New York headquarters and one is listed in Washington DC. Names and insured amounts include Prussian National 2,394,930 Hamburg Bremen 1,391,470 Aachen & Munich 1,068,077 Nord Deutsche 137,550 Mannheim 72 and Frankfort with broader fire and accident lines.
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Nebraska
United States
New York
Washington, D. C
Prussian National
Hamburg-Bremen
Aachen & Munich
Nord-Deutsche
Mannheim
Frankfort
State owns 120 acres in Douglas County restored by river
Land Commissioner Shumway notes 120 acres in Douglas County valued at 100 dollars per acre is not leased and has not been for years. Report says the Missouri River swallowed the land years ago, then changed course and returned the land to the state, with Douglas County reappraisal records confirming its existence.
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Shumway ‘Hhas
Douglas County
Missouri
Land Commissioner Shumway on alien land ownership law
Land Commissioner Shumway clarifies the obsolete anti alien state law refers only to enemy aliens. He says friendly aliens may expect department cooperation and that any alien enemy holding a state contract or land should lose it. He argues Americans on the battle line deserve protection at home.
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Shumway
United States
Department
Nebraska inheritance tax on nonblood heirs set as lump sum
The attorney general's office interprets Nebraska law to tax shares inherited by non kin as a single lump sum rather than installment style like federal taxes. The ruling would raise revenue by applying the same rate to the entire estate rather than layering rates on brackets.
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Nebraska
Attorney General
Nebraska City Doctor Named at State School for the Blind
The board of control appoints Dr. W. S. Yager of Nebraska City as physician at the state school for the blind in Nebraska City, succeeding Dr. Claude Wilson of Watson who has lately deceased.
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Board of Control
W. S. Yager
Nebraska City
State School For the Blind
Claude Wilson
Watson
State Board Replaces Bonds With Higher Interest Home Securities
The state board of educational lands and funds traded 500000 in 3% liberty bonds for home securities at a higher rate and 50000 in 4% land bank bonds for similar home securities. Both exchanges converted to 5% bonds issued by Nebraska counties, school districts and municipalities.
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State Board’ of Educational Lands and Funds
Nebraska
Court Opinion Outlines Seizure Rules for Bootlegging Auto
Attorney General Reed- Cole of Cass County issues guidance on seizure and sale of vehicles used in illegal liquor traffic. If a criminal conviction is secured, proceeds after costs may fund school costs or fines. without conviction, the automobile may be sold in an injunction to abate a bootlegging nuisance.
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Reed- So
A. G." Cole
Cass - “County
Reed
Portuguese Folk Beliefs And Superstitions On Luck And Ghost Tales
A correspondent recalls Portuguese folk beliefs including signs of luck such as a left palm itch signaling money and a black cat indicating good luck while a white cat foretells a death. It notes customs in the Azores and Provincetown with nocturnal can tos and how Portuguese women knead bread with a final cross and prayer for good results.
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Azores
Provincetown
What did you do yesterday in the country drive
A playful dialogue recounts a ride in a new car described as a thunderbolt. Psmythe reportedly owns the vehicle and the speaker mocks the drive as a grand view ahead. The exchange blends whimsy with automotive curiosity in a light item.
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Psmythe
Bananas Cheap and Nutritious in 1917 Imports
In 1917 North America imported over six billion bananas. About a third of these bananas weighed roughly a pound and cost around five cents per pound, making bananas appear as cheap and nutrititious as any food at current prices.
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North America
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