King Arthur Rides Again and Dime Novel Farewells
The piece links legends of King Arthur seen in Finisterre with Brittany to ongoing war and signs of peace, then shifts to a rise in book and newspaper paper costs. It notes dime novels and titles like Nick Carter and The Red Demon may fade from shelves as prices rise, predicting their temporary disappearance.
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Brittany
Finisterre
Atlantic
Pays de Leon
Crozon
Cornouailles
Arthur
Mts
Paris
France
Joan of Arc
Joan
Prn
Nick Carter
Nick Whiffles
Dick Whiffles
Old Sleuth
Catamount Chris
Lone Hunter
Chestnut Valley
Bleeding Scalplock
Rainbolt the Ranger
Sons of Men
Rainbolt
Ranger
Chris
Farewell to the Heroes
Commentary warns that hard times will push many heroes out of the business as rising white paper costs erode their role and purpose. The piece reflects on the difficulties of maintaining hero status amid economic strain and shifting costs.
The Coming Election: Wilson's 1912 Victory Revisited
A historical note analyzes the 1912 presidential race dynamics. It outlines electoral vote totals, party positions on state loyalties, and the contested outcomes for key states as both parties claim gains and concessions in a tightly drawn contest.
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Wilson
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nevada
New Mexico
North Carolina
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Hughes
Connecticut
Idaho
Iowa
Kansas
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
New Hampathre
North Ora
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Utah
Vermont
Wisconsin
Washington
Possible Electoral Scenarios for Hughes and Wilson
Analysis outlines how the 1916 race hinges on New York Indiana Illinois and Ohio with each side claiming varying state support. It argues Hughes could win with New York Indiana and Ohio or others while Wilson would need New York New Jersey and Indiana, detailing historical voting trends in California Wyoming Nebraska Missouri and the overall electoral math.
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Indiana
Illinois
New York
Ohio
Hughes
Wilson
California
Nebraska
Wyoming
New Jersey
West Virginia
United States
Missouri
Japan begins export of last year’s rice stock
Japanese authorities are exporting rice bought last year totaling 1,485,000 shels. Since the start of the year they have shipped 396,000 bushels to Seattle San Francisco Hawaii European ports and other points.
Flying as a Sport Aims for Cross Country Record Flight
An aviator will attempt Buffalo to Newport News Virginia to set a cross country flight record. Flying will grow as a sport after the war with aviators seeking excitement and performing stunts. The sport is seen as gaining momentum in America as flying machines become common in cities.
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Buffalo
Newport News
America
Utica Observer
Public Be New York netting on street cars during strike
The Worcester Post notes plucky traction magnates fit heavy steel netting over platform windows on surface cars to shield strike breakers from bricks and bottles. Nets not used on other car sections may flare risk to the public riding streetcars.
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New York Traction
New York
Worcester
Mass
Sea Power And Trade Retaliation To Holland And Scandinavia
The Chicago Herald notes an allied agreement barring export licenses or shipments of meats fats starches tea coffee canned goods and other items to Holland and Scandinavia until October 1 or further notice. The move exemplifies broad neutral trade interference endorsed by Congress and coordinated with the administration. It implies Mr. Lansing anticipated the action, marking the most extensive neutral trade disruption yet undertaken.
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Holland
Scandinavia
Congress
Lansing
Chicago Herald
Voting by Mail in North Dakota and Virginia
The North Dakota and Virginia allow voting by mail. Citizens away from home, including actors and journalists, can cast ballots by mail, tested by a notary and counted with in person votes. The Paso Times urges other states to follow this progressive practice.
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North Dakota
Virginia
North
E! Paso Times
Perspective on New York Traction Strike and Presidential Response
The Galveston News argues Senator Stone could have used New York City strike scenes to question the president’s approach to averting a threatened railroad strike. It suggests the riots and destruction might foreshadow larger chaos, yet acknowledges limits to justifying the president while urging tempered charity.
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Senator Stone
New York City
New York
Galveston News
Murder and mercy on the promenade of Nice in 1915
In February 1915 two French officers walk on Nice's Promenade des Anglais. Lambert recounts a 1914 act in Seine-et-Marne where he killed a German officer to shield a little girl. The tale reaches the officers when Lambert's friend Martial Drouart introduces his wife and adopted child who forgives the past.
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G. Capelle
Nice
Lambert
Zettie
Martial Drouart
Drouart
Seine-et-Marne
Doctor and patient debate optimism in dire illness
A young doctor consoles a pessimistic patient who fears not surviving the illness. The doctor recalls a similar case and insists perseverance beats despair, noting his own recovery with a sharper jab about his physician.
Highest Paid Soldier in New York Guard Draws Dual Salaries
The World cites Major General John F. O’Ryan as earning two salaries for the same duty, topped by 200 percent efficiency in military service on cash terms. New York State, as employer, continues full pay while he serves the federal government, a move seen as generous but tax costly to locals.
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New York
Duble
John F. O]ryan
O’ryan
Scott
Funston
National Guard
Guard
War yells and birds haunt wartime rumors in Atlanta
The Atlanta Constitution recalls British tales of supernatural sights at the front and reports of odd birds singing arpeggios and tunes. Amid such chatter war recruiting continues, with quips that a thrush might be trained to sing patriotic anthems if slackers persist.
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Atlanta Constitution
C. O. Bartrum
Ndon Times
Illinois barn line survey yields humorous railroad doubt
Engineers tracing a township boundary through farm land in Illinois discover the line passes through a two door barn. They continue the measurements by opening the doors and the farmer, reading their intent, refuses to open and close the doors for a train. The exchange ends with a humorous rural remark.
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Illinois
Priest Teases Weg Duerring in Sunday Boat Incident
Fragmentary text shows Weg Duerring and a priest in a Sunday morning boat incident. The priest warns Weg Duerring that he is bound for Hades as the scene unfolds with hurried dialogue.
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Hades
Jock Locked In a Store Room Lesson
Jock the dog is left in a room by children who go to bed. He waits through the night, unable to bark for help. Dawn brings discovery, breakfast, and a warning that he should not be confined again.
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Jock
Jack
Just Bad Enough
A gentleman finds workers to share a spoilable ale from his cellar. He asks how they liked it and the foreman replies that it was “just the right thing” for them, adding that a slightly better or worse ale would have been unusable. Tit-Bite.
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Trey
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