English and Dutch Merchantmen Face Submarine Threat
In Portland Aug 13 a German submarine attacked the Dutch Royal Mail steamer Sorakarta near the harbor. The Sorakarta, bound for Amsterdam a home port, was saved when a disguised merchant cruiser and armed crew fought off the submarine, which was destroyed by shelling after surfacing. The incident drew great interest from Portlanders.
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Paris Officials Oppose Women Chauffeurs Hiring
Paris officials oppose employing women chauffeurs amid flood and accident coverage. The disrupted work and safety concerns have sparked debate on women drivers in the city, with authorities voicing reservations about their readiness for mill workloads and hazardous conditions.
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Paris
All Choked Up With Catarrh Cure Questioned
An old advertisement warns against makeshift catarrh remedies and promotes S S S as a complete antidote. It touts driving germs from blood and notes Swift Specific Co of Atlanta as sponsor, urging readers to seek medical advice for individual cases.
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Swift
Atlanta
Hidden Demobilization Plan Prompts Automobile Reductions
The army aims to demobilize a number of automobiles for civilian use as men are released from duty while the fair sex may be excluded from service. Officers fear introducing female chauffeurs due to accident risks from vehicle congestion and the difficulty of tire repairs without officer assistance.
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Congo
Uncle Sam's Frife Thought Por Today
Spread the meat flavor over other foods and the quantity of meat consumed. The USDA suggests this as one way to utilize soft meat by spreading flavor. Prepare turnovers by folding dough with meat and bake until brown.
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Uncle Sam
United States Department of Agriculture
Drying methods for fruits and vegetables featured
George Martin outlines Anclé Sam’s drying methods for corn beans okra peppers and many other produce. Instructions cover washing trimming slicing lengthwise or into pieces spreading on trays drying in sun or oven then conditioning storing leaf vegetables and fruits including apples pears peaches plums cherries and more with notes on timing temperatures and handling for best texture and flavor.
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Washington
Anclé Sam
Mick
Jayéra
Germans Accuse Germans of Inciting Mexican War
Aug 13 El Paso dispatch reports German subjects spreading propaganda in Mexico urging war against the United States amid a U S revolution scare. Letters claim revolt by Mexicans and blacks in the south and a northern advance, with German officials seen in Juarez during a fiesta.
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Grant's Grandson Enlists as Private in Seventh Regiment
In New York a 23 year old grandson of the late U S president enlisted as a private in the Seventh Regiment. He was born in San Diego and has worked for banker J P Morgan Co. His father is a retired lawyer.
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Ftaten Hee
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Youns
J. P. Morgan & Co
Honor Visit by Gen Murguian to James Garrison Hosts
German subjects arrived Sunday and are entertained by Gen Jane Murguia commander of the James garrison. They wore their national colors on their right coat lapels and the Mexican colors on the left as part of the visit.
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Jane Murguia
James Garrison
German Autocracy Adups Changes in Figureheads
A terse note on German autocracy adept at swapping figureheads to maintain control while preserving dominating political power. The text comments on leadership shuffles without altering core governance.
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