Preserving Old Manuscripts at Wisconsin Library
The Wisconsin Historical Library in Madison leads a rare U S program to preserve and repair old manuscripts. The process, now state funded, uses wet newspaper flattening, wood pulp boards, blotters, and a strengthening layer of ecrepoline to stabilize fragile letters before repair.
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United States
University of Wisconsin Bulletin
Wisconsin Historical Library
Madison
Vatican
Rome
Alleghantes
Massachusetts
State Historical Library
Repairing Letters for Binding in Old Manuscripts
The text describes mending letters along edges with parchment, gluing oversized patches, trimming to size, smoothing edges with standpaper, mounting on white sheets, and preparing for binding. This process was used to restore fragile documents before final binding.
European monarchs guarded by vast secret service
The Baltimore American notes heightened security for European rulers during wartime. It cites King George V surrounded by detectives in Buckingham Palace, secret service at public events, and a discreet royal staff. The czar’s guard numbers over 300, plus Cossacks, while railway routes are lined with soldiers. The German emperor also has multiple detectives in public.
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Europe
Baltimore
George
England
Buckingham Palace
Royal Household
Empire
Look Here Alec A Lovely Little Slater Gift
In a domestic scene Alec sits with his toys as his parents discuss the rising cost of living. One week later the father shows Alec a moth that his mother has given him, hoping for approval. The boy remains reserved, noting there were other things they wanted more.
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Alec
Father
Slater
Shreveport Rate Ruling Threatens Texas Interests
Judge W D Williams of the Texas railroad commission warns that the Shreveport rate case, upheld by the Interstate Commerce Commission, enlarges Texas freight costs and harms local shippers. He argues the commission lacks power to set Texas rates and details how Texas faces higher intercity charges, affecting coal, grain, livestock, and other commodities.
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Austin
Shreveport
Texas
W. D. Williams
Railroad Commission
Traffic Managers’ Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
State Railroad Commission
Supreme Court of the United States
Commission
State Commission
Supreme Court
Texas & Pacific Railway
Dallas
State Line
Houston, East & West Texas Railway
Houston
East Texas
Santa Fe
Brazos River
Rio Grande River
Noto
Forney
Texas Railroads
Texas Commission
Eastern Texas
New Orleans
Marshall
State commerce warned against interstate rate orders
A Texas official urges Fort Worth and Dallas leaders to oppose ICC rate increases that threaten state packing plants and agricultural implement plants. He argues ICC oversteps powers, must be checked by Congress, and stresses urgent action before Sheppard amendment hearings.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Texas
Supreme Court
State Commission
Fort Worth
Dallas
Auto collision with Sunshine Special injures two near Longview
A June 13 Longview report says Miss Maud Skipper was seriously injured and a Black woman was fatally hurt when their car was hit by the Sunshine Special at a crossing near the water plant. Earlier, another auto at the same crossing was struck by the same train with no injuries.
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Longview
Tex
Maud Skipper
Father Shot in Texas. Son Held After Quarrel
James Edens aged 62 died from a pistol stomach wound after a shootout near Lawrence Texas last night. Fred Edens his 25 year old son is under arrest following the fatal dispute. The weapon and exact motives are under investigation.
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Terrell
Tex
James Edens
Lawrence
Fred Edens
Indoor life and weight loss cure advertised in modern adWrite
A public notice promotes indoor life risks for weight gain and urges readers to use Sommers drug store and a product named all of korein capsules to shed 15 to 20 pounds. It claims quick results, improved digestion, and regained vitality, citing as harmless and inexpensive. It targets overweight readers and promises light footsteps and better skin after few days.
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Sommers Drug Store
Bryan Seeks Pact With Progressives At Democratic Convention
William J. Bryan reports he will cover the Democratic national convention as a reporter only. He proposes a pact between Democrats and Progressives to win over Bull Moose voters for the ticket next fall. He doubts addressing the convention or taking part in vice presidential contests. He will not accept any official role or proxy.
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ST. Louis
William J. Bryan
Bull Moosa
Mr. Bryan
Chicago
Bryan
Resolutions Committee
Back Door Diplomacy and the Shadow War of 1914
The Detroit Free Press describes covert schemes in 1914 where wartime spies used fake American naturalization papers to pass as citizens. A British officer, housed in New York clubs, vanished from records after being exposed, exposing a network of false identities, birthdays valued at two to two hundred dollars, and cross country relocations to Atlanta and New Orleans as Uncle Sam cracked down.
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Detroit Free Press
New York
Uncle Sam
Army
Navy
Sam
Atlanta
Texas Industrial Traffic League organized in Austin
Organization of the Texas Industrial Traffic League was effected today with G. Maxwell of Dallas as president and H. H. Haines of Galveston as first vice president. Ed Byers of Fort Worth is secretary, U. S. Pawkett of San Antonio is secretary, Charles A. Bland of Barnumont is secretary, and J. A. Morgan of Houston is treasurer. The constitution committee will meet July 10 in Austin to outline how to handle rate matters statewide and interstate with regulators and carriers. Two through sleepers to Memphis and Chicago operate daily on the Southern Pacific Pacific.
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Austin
Tex
Texas Industrial Traffic League
G. &. Maxwell
Dallas
H. H. Haines
Galveston
Ed Byers
Fort Worth
U. S. Pawkett
San Antonio
Charles A. Bland
Bamumont
J. A. Morgan
Houston
Texas
Interstate Commission
Few Pro Leaders Attend Fort Worth Submission Convention
Few pro leaders appeared in Fort Worth Texas by noon Tuesday for the submission convention. About twenty delegates went to the office of a local pro leader for a caucus and discussed campaign plans all morning. They expect larger attendance this afternoon when the convention will be held.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Democrats Forecast A Personalities Free Campaign
St Louis June 13 Democratic leaders anticipate a campaign marked by inspiring oratory and a clash of intellects between President Wilson and Hughes, with minimal personal attacks. They plan to utilize top Democrats and may seek the president’s direct involvement, depending on his decision.
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ST. Louis
Wilson
Hughes
New York
Youngstown
Ohio
Taft
Mr. Hughes
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ROYAL
The
Sapho
May Murray
Sweet Kitty Bellairs
Whispering Smith
Peppina
Mary Pickford
Wigwam
Blanche Sweet
Paramount Union
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Wm. Gollier
Enid Markey
Queen Theater
WM. S. Hart
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Francis Ford
Donton Park
Florence Lawrence
Jacques Futrelle
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Smith
Mme, Alicia Petitclerc
Peg O’ the Ring
Williams
Biety
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Big Springs
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Beethoven
Kimberly Decker Bros
Irving
Peerless
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M. Cable
Armstrong
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Foster & CO
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Thos. Goggan & Bros
Houston and Navarro
San Antonio, Texas
Congress
Sheppard
Washington
Sunshine Limited
Tiwo
Southern Pacific
Ady
Industrial League
Memphis
the Growers of India Tea
ST. Anthony Hotel
T. B. Baker
Pres
Gen. Mgr
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