Hope for the Sleepless and a Homegrown Cure
Odd advertisement style piece satirically suggests a free formula from a St. Louis maker to insomniacs in Missouri Kansas Oklahoma territories. It bizarrely lists extreme home remedies from running around a bed to sawing wood, jumping into fires, and consuming salts, ending with encouragement to dream of pearly gates and harps.
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St. Louis
Totel
Sion
Morpheus
Ben Johnson
Thal
Deserter Schultz Held as Detained Stowaway in New York
Private Schultz from the German army, recently landing as a ship stowaway at New York, is held at the emigrant detention station while authorities decide his status. He is deemed an internment candidate until wartime ends, with the US expected to bill Germany for his upkeep after peace.
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Heine Schultz
New York
Schultz
United States
Deserter Schultz in U S War Dilemma Sparks Debate
The piece discusses how to handle German deserter Schultz in the United States amid neutrality concerns. It weighs whether to return him to Germany, let him be captured by allies, or feed him at US expense, noting Germany’s likely prefer to have him as a prisoner and the broader implications for neutral obligations.
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United States
Schultz
Germany
Great Britain
France
Russia
Hin
Sebasta
Holland
CHINA'S DILEMMA IN ALLIANCE PRESSURE
The article weighs China's choice between restoring a monarchy or remaining in a republic under Allied pressure. It argues Britain France and Russia seek a stable China to curb Japan, while Japan itself is kept outside decisive input. It notes the invitation could sidestep direct war participation and highlights Japan's ambiguous, acquisitive aims.
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Far East
China
Great Britain
France
Russia
East
Japan
Europe
Chian
China’s fate in face of outside interference and strength
The passage weighs China’s ability to resist Japan and outside powers. It questions whether China can convert enemies into allies, or curb Nippon’s advance, and notes China’s turn to building national strength. It ponders if earlier caution could have avoided the current struggle and considers if fate now hinges on unfolding events.
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Japan
Nippon
China
Germany and Britain use publicity in WWI campaigns
Long before journalists could visit trenches, the German staff ran guided tours for American reporters to showcase favorable campaign aspects. Both sides used publicity to sway neutral opinion, with Britain better leveraging free press traditions and American understanding, suggesting publicity is essential to modern warfare and business.
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France
Admiral von Tirpity
Mitchener
Joffre
Belgium
Ebaly
London
Berlin
Germany
Great Britain
Pri
Reswit Not Unexpected in Shipyard Bids
Government bids for two new battleships, authorized by Congress, are expected to exceed per ship limits and normal estimates, suggesting likely construction in government yards. A rush of wartime demand may hinder materials and slow completion, raising calls for government requisition to secure necessary resources for American needs over foreign interests.
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Congress
Galveston Tri
We Ask to Knave Ux Preparedness Program in Lexis Texas
The letter questions how much protection the Ux preparedness program would offer Texans near the Mexico border amid hostile attitudes across the Rio Grande. It notes poor marksmanship and asks what the program provides before approval.
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Knave
Lexis
Mexico
Agand
United States
Rio Grande
Texas
Cleburne Review
Grapefruit Profits Highlight Early Rio Grande Pears
An agriculture expert notes grapefruit in the Rio Grande valley ripens two weeks before Florida fruit. The early harvest is described as superior in quality and linked to attracting winter tourists. The report contrasts Florida’s product with the Rio Grande offering and implies economic advantage for growers.
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Profitabte
State Department of Agriculture
Anmannees
Jaworito Grande Valley
Florida
Roumania the Protzel State in the War Zone
A National Geographic Society study by James Howard Gore describes Roumania as a small but crucial state in World War I era, detailing its geography from Moldavia to Walachia, population around 7.5 million, and fertile lands. It outlines its military conscription, navy and army strength, economic reliance on grain, and a largely agrarian society with strong household industries and evolving education and infrastructure.
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Roumante
Roumania
Pirotel
James Howard Gore
National Geographic Society
Cémponen
To Principalities
Molfavie
Wallachia
Treeduis
Paris
Charles of
Hohenzollern
Plevna
Prince Charles
England
Wales
Massachusetts
New York
Totmania
Atne
Vatioue
Panmopine Nxports
Pracrese
Ateady
Rowmanti
Pettier
Federal cooperation urged to aid naturalization tests
The article argues federal authorities should align with all agencies to reduce the number of who fail and to improve educational resources for immigrants preparing for naturalization tests. It warns political groups may mislead foreigners, aiming to manipulate results and undermine the oath and responsibilities of American citizenship.
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Honlen ‘Trannestot
Ast
Boston
Sleepy Time Tales For the Little Folk e
A country squirrel in a city grows lazy as children feed him nuts daily. He hides the last stash under a baby carriage and sleeps, until a baby wakes him, prompting questions about what comes next.
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Sleepy Time
Vlalt
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