Peace Talk And Its Effect On World War I Era Trade
An editorial discusses peace prospects in Europe and their impact on the Allied and German positions. It notes American hopes for peace, stock market declines tied to peace talk, and the strain on munition shipments, rail, and food distribution. It cites England France Russia and Germany positions and suggests peace remains unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Europe
New York Stock Exchange
Bethlehem Steel
Seaboard
Middle West
Germany
England
France
Russia
London
Paris
Carpentier Willard Bout Promised in Charity Match
Tex Rickard promotes a planned ten round charity bout between Georges Carpentier of France and Jess Willard, expected to draw attention in the Paris boxing scene while sparking American curiosity about the French champion and boxing culture. The piece notes Carpentier's refined image and service in the aviation corps, contrasting public myths with the true fighter. It ends with a holiday reflection on Christmas costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tex Rickard
Jess Willard
M. Georges Carpentier
France
M. Carpentier
Paris
Aviation Corps
America
Awakening to the power of personal interest in workers
The text argues that employers and all people should show personal interest in others. It claims sympathy boosts business success as much as alertness, leading to happier workers, higher welfare efforts, and substantial financial returns. It warns that many remain unenlightened while few lead, urging broader adoption across professions and everyday life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Gross
Austria
Timid Cousin Nibbler in a Barn Hideout
Danny Meadow Mouse and timid Nibbler the House Mouse share a barn home with Farmer Brown. Nibbler fears many dangers, especially Black Pussy, while Danny underplays the risks, recalling predatory foes from another place. A sudden alert interrupts their moment of ease as Black Pussy closes in.
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Farmer Brown
Danny
Nanny Meadow Mouse
Nibbler
Danny Meadow Mouse
Wlien
Black Pussy
Nibbier
Reddy Fox
Granny Fox
Old Man Coyote
Hooty the Owl
Roughleg the
Hawk
Digger
Badger
British lists of German casualties reported
London December 4 British official statement cites German casualties in official lists for November totaling 166 176 officers and men. The figure covers killed wounded and missing since the war began. The total German losses to date reach 3 921 869.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Naral
Colonial Services
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promise Against Humors
The advertisement claims humors in the blood cause internal derangements and skin eruptions and asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla has proven success over forty years in expelling humors and removing inward and outward effects. It emphasizes Hood's as uniquely effective.
Arch Duke Charles Stephen Chosen Regent of Poland
Arch Duke Charles Stephen of Austria has been selected as regent of Poland with a prospect of later election as king. The announcement comes from Warsaw as the situation develops amid current events in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Warsaw
London
Charles Stephen of Austria
Group Savings Plan Boosts Thrifty Shoppers
A twelve year old savings and loan association promotes a Group Savings arrangement requiring members to save at least $5 semi monthly, totaling $120 yearly. Groups deposit $12 to start, earn 5 percent interest, and cannot withdraw for one year. At year end a £120 bond is issued at 6 percent, redeemable after thirty days’ notice. The plan targets small savers in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savings and Loan Association
Savings and Loan Company
Cecceecverenseuerveeaens
Sam Ah
Chrismuss in Manny Lands at IN OUR SCHOOL
IN OUR SCHOOL silksandi by Begatsa describes a festive classroom scene as students rehearse a Christmas play titled Chrismuss in Manny Lands with costumes and mischief. Maude Muldinkey draws during math, Miss Palmer quietly notes behavior, and janitor Blinky Hammond checks the room while truant officer Short Leg Mil comments on discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chrismuss
Manny Lands
Fatty Bellowes
Miss Palmer
Fatty
Ex Brigham
Africkar
George McLoughlin
Chiney
Pritty
Maude
Manny
Old Griggsy
Foley Patent Medicines Offer for Trial Package
An old advertisement invites readers to mail a 5 cent slip with their name and address to Foley Co in Chicago to receive a trial package. The kit includes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills for pains and kidney issues, and a cathartic tablet for constipation and biliousness. Miller and Arthur Drug Co. advertises the offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
Miller & Arthur Drug Co—Adv
Belgian Deportations Stir U S Stance Says Wilson Morally Charged
The Koernische Volks Zeitung in Amsterdam via London accuses President Wilson of overstepping as a moralist over Germany's Belgian deportations. The paper deems his actions incorrect and questions the right of the U.S. president to judge belligerents.
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Amsterdam
London
Koennische Volks Zeitung
Wilson
Germany
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John M.orrison
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Plese
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Missouri-Pacific Ry
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Senator McNay
Quincy High School
Marietta Powell
Mary Schwab
Helen Geyer
Theriga Rickenberg
Dunbar Williamson
Washington
Lt. E. Weisenburger
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Julia Sinnock
University of Uncis
Harry Lenane
St. Francis College
Gerhard & Hey, Inc
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