Paint Bargains from S. W. P. and Partners
Catalog ad lists discounts on paints and finishes from S. W. P. and partners. Prices include 10c Atlantic Lead now 83-4, 10c Paste 81-2, Ready Mixed and Paste items around $2.00 and $1.80 respectively. Linseed oil 68¢, turpentine 70c, all 25c colors 21c, zinc 14¢. Varnishes from Berry Bros. to Sherwin Williams discounted 10 percent. Stains discounted 15 percent while stock lasts.
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Atlantic
S.W.P
Berry Bros
Valspar
Pratt & Lambert
Cracker
Sherwin-Williams Co
Notable Low Prices Drive Large Selection Line
Special value pricing highlights enamel and porcelain items with prices listed from 9.25 to 40.00. The ad emphasizes exceptionally low prices and a large line of products for customers to choose from.
Price Reductions on China Sets for Closeout
Seaside store cuts prices on china from 7.50 to 5.40 for 56-piece sets and from 14.00 to 11.50 for 100-piece sets. Additional 25 percent off on special sets and odd pieces. Goods marketed as suitable for prizes or decoration and part of stock pat tern closeout.
Value of Character Emphasizes Integrity and Self-Built Habits
In a Miami Metropolis editorial, the piece argues character combines integrity with ability for life outcomes. It says thoughts shape conduct, revealing inner habits in actions and expressions, and that character is self-made and carried beyond this life.
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Miami
Metropolis
What Good Roads Can Do
An editorial argues that improving roads is essential for cheaper food, lower living costs, and stronger farming. It links highway improvements to expanded markets, intensified farming, and better rural life, noting farmers can deliver produce more easily to cities and towns.
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United States
Farmers’ Club
World calcium carbide output and European pricing in 1913
The Engineering and Mining Journal reports 1913 calcium carbide production exceeded 350000 metric tons. Germany used about 22000 tons for autogenous welding and 28000 tons for illumination. European price held near £11 10s per ton as a syndicate regulates production and prices, renewed at year end 1913.
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Engineering and Mining Journal
Germany
Europe
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Constipation Relief
Thousands report relief from constipation using Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable liquid alternative to calomel. Badger Pharmacy guarantees refund if not satisfied, noting the product has no mercury, no pain, and does not disrupt daily habits.
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Dodson
Badger Pharmacy
Mediation Prolonged as Mexico President Search Continues
In Niagara Falls mediation will extend for another week or more while a search for a provisional Mexican president proceeds. Argentine minister Naon’s Washington visit spurred optimism and ideas shared with Da Gama and Surete. Carranza rejects talks on armistice movements, agrarian questions, and provisional leadership.
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Niagara Falls
Ont
Naon
Argentine
Washington
Wilson
Bryan
Ambassador da Gama
Brazil
Surete
Chile
Mexico
Carranza
Villa
Huerta
Pedro Lascurian
el Paso
Texas
Venustiano Carranza
ABC
Owen Urges Four Bills to Curb Corruption in Politics
Senator Owen appeals to Democratic colleagues to uphold the party platform on extirpating corruption and machine rule. He proposes four reform bills and a resolution directing the privileges and elections committee to act, urging cooperation to address fraudulent election practices.
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Washington
Owen
Senate
Democratic Party
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Lions Kill and Devour Theater Manager in Chicago
Emerson D. Dietrich, manager of a troupe of trained lions, was killed and partly devoured after entering the cage car. Six lions attacked him and a lion escaped to terrorize residents of the crowded district while keepers recovered the body.
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Chicago
Emerson D. Dietrich
Dietrich
Net rise of national banks 32 in 1913–14 period
Between November 1, 1913 and June 18, 1914 the comptroller of the currency records 105 national banks authorized to begin business. Thirty emerged from state bank conversions, fifteen absorbed by other national banks, six reorganized, and forty-nine absorbed by state institutions. Net increase totals 32 national banks.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
To Increase Whiskey Tax Plan Presented in Washington
A bill in Washington proposes raising revenue from whiskey as a fallback if the Hobson prohibition amendment fails in the House. The measure outlines a plan to press for higher whiskey taxes to fund government needs.
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Washington
Hobson
95 Bodies Recovered From Hillcrest Mine Disaster
In Lethbridge Alberta workers continued the body recovery from Hillcrest Collieries Limited Mine No 20. Smoldering fires at the entrance slowed progress but a total of 95 bodies had been removed.
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Lethbridge
Alberta
Hillcrest Collieries Limited
Naval Secrets Stolen in Third Signal Book Theft
The British admiralty revises its war signal code for a third time this year after the theft of a highly confidential naval signal book. Coinciding with the Bow Street committal of Frederick Adolphus Gould and Maud Gould on charges of obtaining state information for enemy use and attempting to transmit it, a copy of the most confidential naval code book was stolen from H. M. S. Queen.
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Admiralty
Bow Street
Frederick Adolphus Gould
Maud Gould
Naval Service
Queen
Love and Faults in a Fraying Relationship
A Florida Times-Union reflection notes that love weakens as faults broaden under strain, urging scrutiny of intimate ties and the impact of perceived flaws on closeness.
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Florida Times-Union
Simplified Spelling Pioneer Promotes Phonetic Orthography
A hardy pioneer appeals in monthly issue to promote simplified spelling. The piece mocks traditional forms with examples like woz for was and mis taken for mistaken, praising consistent phonetic reform and bold language.
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Mr. Sexton
Sceem
Voisez
Acros
Chanel
Hed Mistres
Z Apoloesia
Noetz
Nyuz
Makes All the Difference in a Classroom Joke
A seven year old pupil, David, cleverly explains that the meaning of Dr. changes with its placement before or after a man’s name. The lighthearted exchange highlights how context shapes titles in everyday speech.
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David
Sweet and White Gardenia Posy in Velvet Hat
A brief note observes that the gardenia stands as the nearly sole posy allowed in a black velvet hat, highlighting its traditional place in fashion.
Mizpah Meaning and Scriptural References
Mizpah or Mizpeh is a Hebrew word meaning Watch Tower. The term appears in Genesis 31 49 reminding that the Lord watches between parties when they are apart. Other references include Judges 10 17 and 11 11 and 20 1 and in I Samuel 7 5 10 17.
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I. Samuel
Forced Napoleon to Yield
The abdication of Napoleon was negotiated one hundred years ago on April 5. Plenipotentiaries arrived in Paris at 10 o clock and were received by the Russian emperor who led the allied sovereigns. The offer of Elba as asylum and a principality for Maria Louisa and the King of Rome followed. Napoleon sought more for his family but was denied and six days later he yielded the throne.
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Napoleon
Paris
Russia
Elba
Italy
Maria Louisa
Rome
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