President's Stand Over War Policy Criticized in Congress
The piece denounces senators and representatives who accuse the president's move to Germany as politically motivated. It argues the nation avoids war despite entreaties from munitions interests and laments small minded political squabbling over a historic decision. It defends the president's pacific course and condemns derisive rhetoric from Congress.
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United States
Germany
Wilson
Ent
Pacific
Ang
Rep. Mann
Illinois
Sa Gz
Congress
Sen. Jones
Gasoline Costs and Uncertain Futures Stir Public Debate
The piece discusses rising gasoline prices impacting stores and households, noting the federal inquiry by the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice into oil companies and the push for direct competition. It links tax and supply issues to cost burdens and mentions related political notes and a Dublin home rumor about Richard Croker.
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Sasoline
Baltic Motor Transportation Companhich
Vse
Deent
Uncle Sam
Federal Trade Commission
Standard Oil
S. Bigelow
Cincinnati
Humorous Letters and Oddities From Various Local Papers
A collage of brevities and quips features a congressman flooded with seed requests for peas and a playful reply about soup. Miscellany items joke about historical figures, a marriage tale from Seattle, and a cartoon commentary by Gene Ahern portraying whimsical zoological gags.
Iron Tonic Promises Strength Boost With Iron Pills
A New York doctor touts ordinary nuxated iron as a safe, absorbable remedy that can markedly raise strength and endurance in two weeks. He claims many run-down patients regain vigor, with athletes and fighters benefiting from iron in the blood. The ad-style piece recommends two five-grain tablets daily after meals and lists local druggists selling the product.
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New York
Europe
Noth
Auer
Thie City
Owl Drug Co
Bartell Drug Co
Swift's Pharmacy
Drugeiate
The Boarder in Luck In The Hallway Encounter
A terse vignette describes a torpid night in a hallway where a lone boarder passes by with a flickering gas flame. A sympathetic widow from the kitchen observes a young stranger’s awkward, hopeful advance and hints at hospitality amid simple meals of turkey cake and pumpkin pie.
Debutante Daughter Urged Away From Winger Marriage
Mrs Housefly scolds her debutante daughter for marrying an old housefly named Winger. He is described as at least 120 minutes old while the daughter is 19. A character named Sambo jokes about teaching a boy, calling him a bloom in’ fool.
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Daniels
Russia
Samuel
Arrivals at Queens Town Ireland After Sea Evacuation
Six hours after rescue by ships Primrose and Magnolia, a group reached Queens town Ireland in disarray with some attendees half naked or half dressed. The report notes the rescue and shelter details observed by Pan ama Star and Heald.
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Magnolia
Queenstown
Ireland
No stove here but a home in the mountains
Hazel confronts Bill Wagstaff about abducting her as they shelter in a snowbound cabin. He explains the camp’s rough hospitality, builds a homey life, and argues his pursuit of happiness with a dream woman while defending his odd methods and the risks of a long winter in the mountains.
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Bill
Imil Wagataff
Ell
Cariboo Meadows
Rockies
Silk
Fill
Jack
Anaid
Wagetaff
Wagstaff
Hazel
Simon
Here
Cubmi Hazel
Indy
Hill
Pbesides
Ashcroft
Bill Waceraff
Jim Briggs
Cariboo
East
Bil
A Little Personal History Portrait of a Stranger in a Mountain Home
Water discarded her wet coat and warmed by the fire as she contemplates a strange room. The furniture is rough yet grand with handmade tables and chatras, animal skins, wall heads, antlers, and shelves crowded with books. A guitar rests nearby.
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Endorsed
A 1915 letter from FEEK, HARRAH & BON of Golden City Missouri praises Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a fine kidney liver and bladder medicine. It claims years of customer satisfaction and requests readers send ten cents for a sample and booklet. Regular bottle sizes are advertised for sale at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Seattle Daily Star
The Perfect Flour for Every Purpose Promotes White Bread
The article argues protein measures food value and notes white flour and bread. It claims bread is highly digestible and white bread from perfect white flour is the healthiest and least expensive home food. It urges using The Perfect Flour for Every Purpose.
Cascarets Promoted For Liver and Bowels
Advertisement touts Cascarets as harmless for men women and children and promises relief from bilious symptoms. Claims include a clear head rosy skin and lively feeling after a gentle cleansing with a 10 cent box. Parents are urged to use Cascarets for feverish or cross children without gripe or sickness.
Winter Trials and Roaring Bill Shelter a Cabin Family
Winter storms bring three feet of snow and frost as Hasel and Roaring Bill endure. Hasel adapts, learns cooking, keeps the fires burning, and supplies arrive from the outside. Bill teases her skills, and their simple supper signals progress as winter tightens its grip.
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Roaring Pill
Hasel
Roaring Bill
Bill
Hazel
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