Scandinavian Peace Notes and Swedish Economic Shifts
The Norwegian note to Washington expresses sympathy with President Wilson's peace efforts while Denmark and Sweden offer no direct cooperation. Sweden faces rail stock needs and a large cost for new rolling stock, plus rising shoe prices due to material embargo. Butter prices rise in Germany, a sanatorium in Halmstad becomes a recreation home, sheep prices climb, and land reforms divide Runneston estate into small farms as mineral claims and ore mining expand in Blekinge and Falun.
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Norway
Sweden
Denmark
State Department
Washington
Bryn
Wilson
Lan Sing
United States
Norway recounts wild exploits and wartime civic notes
Report from Kristiania details a hunter Johannes Borge killing a royal eagle after a dangerous pursuit and receiving only 54 cents. It also covers ski aid for poor children led by Jo hannes Skau, a black grouse incident in Aardal, labor sympathy for Wilson, peace efforts, fish canning shifts in Stavanger, and the Lake Pontchartrain launch of the Baltic I for a Norwegian fleet.
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Johannes Borge
Onso
Mr. Borge
Kristiania
Kongsvinger
Osterdalen
Telemerken
Trentland Farm
Aardal
Danish War Era Horse Exports and Reforms
Reported 90 000 horses shipped from Denmark during the war with 77 000 sent to Germany in the first four months of 1914. An embargo remains, though 48 000 were exported under special permission. Since May 1915 imports arrive from Iceland 5 000, Norway 1 000, Sweden 1 000. Reactions include Danish Social Democrats signing a letter to President Wilson and plans for a naval demonstration tied to Danish West Indies. Also notes a Brondbjerg estate sale and Esbjerg pork packing fine despite a nine month profit of 335 000.
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Denmark
Germany
Iceland
Norway
Sweden
Reuter
Copenhagen
Social Democrats
Wilson
Esbjerg Co-Operative Pork-Packing Establishment
Worn Where Summer Smiles Fashionable lace embroidery frock design
The article describes a summer frock using embroidered net chiffon and lace. Net forms the skirt with lace border and chiffon fold, a narrow belt with metallic ribbon, net sleeves, lace bodice trim, and a chiffon chemisette. The outfit pairs a striped silk underskirt with a black and white palette and silver ribbon accents.
Winter and demi season hats preview in millinery group
A display of new millinery shows hats that bridge winter and spring styles. Styles include nattier blue faille silk with roses, black satin with lace flounce and silver ribbon, and a fur edged satin turban with an ostrich plume. Prices are modest for a wintry yet wearable range.
Encouraging Early Routines for Child Responsibility
Advice emphasizes teaching children to delay impulses and value education through simple chores. Practical tips include a color labeled laundry bag to store soiled clothes and shared storage to foster organization. The guidance urges giving a child a personal space to learn tidiness and responsibility from a young age.
Electric blower replaces towels in large industrial washrooms
An electric blower is reported to substitute towels in the washrooms of several large industrial establishments. The change affects hygiene practices and daily routines for workers, with safety and maintenance implications under review by facility managers.
Fashion Glints in Muffs and Long Chains This Winter
The piece notes muffs combining tulle velvet and fur with matching collars and a distinctive three fabric hat. It highlights long fashion chains as a major trend and how women seek individuality through unique details rather than plain styles.
British Loan Is Launched In Nebraska Publicity Drive
Lincoln Nebraska the Nebraska conservation and welfare commission held a Lincoln Commercial club meeting to map a statewide publicity program. Governors Neville chair and Avery vice president were elected with Dr George E Condra as executive secretary. Plans include expanding state development information and a moving picture studio to use 50 000 feet of film for publicizing resources.
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Union News Service
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Keogram
Nebraska Conservation and Welfare Commission
Lincoln Commercial Club
Neville
Avery
University of Nebraska
George E. Condra
Department of Publicity
Entente replies ease peace talks but keep door open
Washington reports that the entente reply to President Wilson’s note makes early peace unlikely while leaving room for further efforts. German diplomats view the reply as harsher than anticipated and say it signals enemies seek conquest to crush Germany, with the Germanic allies insisting on no terms that would allow such outcomes.
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Washington
Wilson
Germany
Premier Lloyd George Wins Wide Support for War Loan
London reports a mass Guildhall meeting where David Lloyd George urged subscriptions to the new war loan. Andrew Bonar Law outlined the financial plan as crowds cheered and statesmen and business leaders joined the large gathering. It marked the premier’s first public engagement since taking office after returning from the Rome conference.
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Lloyd-George
London
Guildhall
David Lloyd- George
Andrew Bonar Law
Rome
Explosion at Dupont Plant Causes Massive Powder Loss
Fire and two blasts destroyed four hundred thousand pounds of powder at the Dupont Powder company plant in Haskell New Jersey on Friday. Only two workers were seriously hurt after night shift crew was checked. The blast shook buildings and shattered windows as far as Long Island and Poughkeepsie. The blaze spread to the blending house and three magazines with one magazine detonating and the rest burning.
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Dupont
Haskell
N. J
Dupont Powder Company
Long Island
Hudson River
Poughkeepsie
German Sub Deutschland Leaves Bremen for New London
Reports in marine circles say the German commercial submarine Deutschland departed Bremen on January 2 bound for New London. The voyage signals a notable wartime transit with potential implications for Allied naval operations.
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New London
Conn
Bremen
Rattlesnake Serum Tapped For Army Troops On Mexican Border
The New York Zoological Society received 250 tubes of rattlesnake serum with 200 slated for the surgeon general to aid troops on the Mexican border.
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New York
United States Army
New York Zoological Society
Senator Works Seeks Fine for Nonvoting Voters in Federal Elections
Washington report notes an amendment to the Owen corrupt practices bill by Senator Works. It would impose a fine of 25 dollars on every qualified voter who does not vote in a federal election unless illness prevents active participation.
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Washington
Senator Works
Much Beef in Cold Storage in Washington Stocks Rise
Beef in cold storage on January 1 showed a large year over year increase. Frozen beef held by 152 firms totaled 155,000,000 pounds, up from 126,000,000 a year earlier, a 22 percent rise. Cured beef from 179 firms reached 38,000,000 pounds, up from 21,000,000, an 8 percent gain. Other meats posted smaller increases.
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Washington
Federal Bureau of Markets
China Russia tensions rise over Sinkiang riot by Cossacks
Washington reports a deepening crisis between China and Russia after 200 to 400 Chinese were driven by Cossacks in Kanhu within Sinkiang. Negotiations address five China demands including indemnity, apologies, and guarantees for the future, with no settlement yet.
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Washington
China
Russia
Kanhu
Sinkiang
Turkestan
Change of Life Claims Benefit From Pinkham Remedy
In Lowell Massachusetts Mrs Margaret Quinn reports relief from nervousness headaches and pain after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and calls it the best remedy for sick women She credits the product with reducing discomfort and improving work ability Another testimonial from North Haven Connecticut Mrs Frorenox Iseuia recalls similar relief after using Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash and notes many locals share the view of their effectiveness
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Lowell, Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham
Margaret Quinn
Worthen St
North Haven
Conn
Pinkham
Frorenox Iseuia
Box 197
Invitation to Write for Free Advice Promoted by Lydia Pinkham
The notice praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as uniquely effective and invites women to write for free advice to the Lydia AB Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts, with responses guaranteed confidential and written by women. A separate American Magazine quip notes hotel guest tolerance for improvements such as painting and minor repairs, arguing small details aid hotel prosperity.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia AB. Pinkham
Skinner's Macaroni and Spaghetti Ad Claim
The advertisement promotes Skinner's Macaroni and Spaghetti as delicious nutritious food for children. It touts bone and muscle building benefits, cites Durum wheat, and offers a free cookbook from Skinner Mfg. Co. Omaha Nebraska to mothers.
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Skinner
Skinner Mfg. Co
Omaha
Nebr
Adv
Why a Cold Cup Sweats Ice Cream Melts
A cold cup draws heat from surrounding air causing moisture to condense on its exterior. The surrounding air, warmer than the cup, transfers heat to the cup, warming the ice cream and causing it to melt despite the cup being cold.
The New Method for Kidney Backache Mystery
Dr L W Bower claims backache stems from kidney disorder and uric acid buildup. He prescribes sparing meat, drinking water between meals, and a single Avaric tablet before each meal, urging sufferers with lumbago rheumatism gout or dropsy to start immediately.
Leap Year Rule and Century Exclusions
The article explains the leap year rule: years divisible by four are leap years except centuries not divisible by four after removing two digits. It notes 1600 was leap year while 1700 1800 1900 were not, and 2000 would be leap. It cites eight year gaps without leap years from 1796 to 1804 and 1896 to 1904.
Cascarets promise relief from bilious headaches
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a quick remedy for sick headaches and biliousness caused by a torpid liver and foul bowels. It claims the candy-like tablets cleanse the stomach and remove undigested food and toxins, promising a clear head by morning after a 10 cent box.
A Cynical Miss She Tell Me a Story
A witty exchange in Boston Evening Transcript contrasts a cynical Miss with a male speaker. He retells an old story of marriage for money, while she derides the tale as ancient, joking it predates money itself.
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Boston Evening Transcript
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Promote Clear Complexion
Free samples offered by mail with a book. Cuticura Soap recommended as a daily toilet measure to soften heal and soothe skin while Cuticura Ointment helps clear the complexion and treat dandruff. Address postcard to Cuticura Dept L Boston for samples. Sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Wouldn't Be a Queen on a Picked Husband
Exchange between a judge and a speaker highlights humor about choosing a husband and royal titles, with banter on who selects a spouse and who holds power in affection. The dialogue centers on gender roles and personal choice in marriage.
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