Rules Bar Jitneys in Woodland Park Sparks Controversy
The Star condemns a park rule excluding hired autos from Woodland Park and deterring jitneys taxicabs and rental cars. Police at the entrance enforce the limit keeping load and unload 50 feet from gates. Officers cited as irritable prompt complaints from jitney drivers and the public.
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Supt. Fuller
Park Department
Credit Department
The
Star
Seattle
Whitney
Woodland Park
G. T. Edwards
IBY
German war limbs improve efficiency with iron crosses praised
Since the war began 300000 men have lost limbs and German factories run by the government supply new limbs quickly. American agents find German grafted discipline and modern prosthetics boost efficiency while observers fear the state rewards improved devices with iron crosses.
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Erman
Germany
Bryan Likely Senate Run From Nebraska In 1916
Washington reports say William Jennings Bryan may seek the United States Senate seat from Nebraska held by Gilbert M. Hitchcock whose term ends in March 1916. The piece questions Bryan’s presidential ambitions and suggests the Senate as a fitting final political chapter.
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Washington
William Jennings Bryan
United States
Nebraska
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Senate
A Little Giggle Now and Then in a Sketch
A humorous snippet from era newspapers features Diana Dillpickles in a hot sketch with coarsely comic dialogue about grief and war jokes. The dialogue contrasts dull society patients and dated, dry humor cited from Louisville Courier Journal and Kansas City Journal. The piece includes a pun about a husband and wife with a fur coat purchase and a brief exchange about marriage and happiness.
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Kansas City Journal
Inventor claims wind powered fly swatter as new invention
The writer describes a novel device using rubber balls and breath to propel a rubber ball to strike flies off the nose, claiming it keeps hands at work. A short collage of letters and a scene referencing a lawyer and cross examination follows, suggesting a satirical newspaper page.
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N.y. Mundy
Diagnosis Mistrusting The Man Who Turned Trousers Up
A fragment notes a quip about a man who rolled his trousers six inches at the bottom and now has his brains turned down, suggesting the remark refers to general foolishness or a poor judgment, attributed to the San Francisco Chronicle and York Globe.
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San Francisco Chronicle
York Globe
Infantile Paralysis Dangers and Home Prevention Measures
The text outlines infantile paralysis chiefly affecting children over six and sometimes adults, stressing high death and lifelong disability. It describes carriers, abortive cases, possible transmission by flies, and dangerous discharges. Prevention includes isolating the sick child, strict hygiene, disinfection of items, nurse care, and avoiding public gatherings during outbreaks. It notes mild forms are still contagious and emphasizes caution in households with affected relatives.
Foundations of Prosperity and Economic Strength
The text emphasizes that production and economy rest on core factors, noting that society and progress depend on these elements, attributed to M. B Favill.
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Favill
Indianapolis man helps nab confidence man in city post office
George Harris of Indianapolis, after living on 270 cents a day for nine days chasing a swindler, caused the arrest of a man captured in the 18th and Walnutta post office. The prisoner, who gave the name Edward Chatlick, had swindled Harris in a coin matching game and lost his $50 stake.
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ST. Louis
George Harris
Indianapolis
18Th and
Walnutta
Edward Chatlick
Warris
California Syrup of Figs Advertises Child Health
An old advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a remedy for indigestion stomach upset and bowel issues in children. It claims a teaspoonful clears sour waste and fermenting food, restoring health and activity, urging buyers to ensure they buy the genuine product from California & Syrup Company with a 50 cent bottle.
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California
California & Syrup Company
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Diana Dillpickles
Sonny
Louisville Courier Journal
Houston Post
Sigismund Blopr
Rodwitz Bannes
Everett True
MR. True
George Throttle
Enginger
Midnight Express
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Bondclipper
MR. Blopp
UR Junior Co
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Ponto the
the Star
American Medical Association
George A
Sticker
Dudley
Spinning’s Cash Store
Third Avenue
Seneca and
Spring Sts
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