German returner carries danger from fever patient
A report describes a traveler named Gerard who, after leaving Berlin on a perilous journey home, carried a fever disease believed to contain important documents. He locked the fever in the Shoreham Hotel during his Washington stay, amid concerns about the safety and implications of the documents.
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Bara Mador
Germany
Mra Gerard
Pluso Granded
Key Wen
Itathan Arena
Berlin
Shoreham Hotel
Washington
Gerard
Daily Chats With the Housewife Cherry and tomato preserves and muffins feature
A collection of kitchen tips and recipes including Chantilly Apple Sauce with Gravenstein or Jonathan apples, horseradish and whipped cream, Colman White Hat care tips, cranberry nut loaf, graham and white flour muffins, broiled tomatoes, Scottish potatoes, and rambling porridge style batter.
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Substitute Cuticura For One Week
Ad features Cuticura as a weekly replacement and promotes Cathoura Soap and Obe as daily toilet preparations. The copy claims better effects than Cuticura and urges readers to request free samples by mail with a return mail offer.
Connecticut Leads National War Readiness Census
The piece praises state efforts to prepare for total war by counting manpower and inventorying physical resources. It notes Connecticut taking the lead with a census to assess availability for wartime activities, urging other states to join this practical preparedness drive without delay.
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Connecticut
Railroads seek 25 percent rate increase to fund operation costs
The Interstate Commerce Commission was petitioned by railroads on March 25 to raise all freight and passenger rates 10 to 25 percent. They cited higher operating costs under the Adams Act and wage hikes and urged mandatory military training to prepare the nation for potential war. Arkansas report notes a voodoo accusation case with three Black residents arresting a man for allegedly punishing an elder with sticks.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Fea
Pennsylvania
Railroads Advertised Heavily During Eight Hour Controversy
New York March 72. About 366,004 was spent to railroads in newspaper advertising during the recent eight hour controversy with the men. Frank Fayant, publicity chief for the national conference committee of the railroads, announced that 82,006,009 was used to counter the brotherhood claim. He said the complete account showed 295,000 used for advertising a hit more than 81 for every mile of track in the country.
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New York
Almoacet
Dot Net
Frank Fi. Fayant
National Conference Committee
Medicines Like Men Have Character in Remedial Claims
Fragmentary OCR notes describe alleged medicines claiming to reflect male character. It references remedies and phrases such as failure and success in treatment, with unclear product names and mixed wording about health claims.
American Mining Men Warned to Stay Out of Mexico
In El Paso Texas on March 33 American mining men poised to return to Central Mexico to resume Uneir mining operations were warned today to stay out. A new revolt was expected within two weeks led by men aligned with General Obregon and supportive of his forces.
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EL Paso
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Mexico
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Obregon
Railroad workers vigilant as war nerves rail lines
Spokane reports rail traffic security measures with O W R N and Milwaukee lines instructing track walkers to stay alert to prevent disruptions in wartime. The notice emphasizes constant monitoring of use and tunnels to ensure uninterrupted service.
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Spokane
Milwaukee
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