Meat Prices and Packers Hold Power Over Livestock Trade
The piece argues packers control livestock market and meat pricing amid wartime steadiness. It cites historical lows in 1915, notes Congressman's Borland push for price probe, and lists high dividend yields for Swift Armour Morris and others. It also notes Sarah Bernhardt plans a U S tour with English speaking roles despite age and an artificial leg.
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Editorial overheard on Potlatch excursion prompts social wit
An overheard exchange on Hood Canal unfolds as a young woman reveals she cannot have children, prompting reflection on parental longing amid a Sunday crowd. The piece ends with a jab about German lemon interrogations and political bosses.
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Potlatch
Hood Canal
J P Morgan Estate Details Reveal Riches and Odd Totals
The estate appraisal lists $8,639 in cigars $44,743 in booze and $174,450 in watches among J P Morgan assets. The total estate value is given as $78,149,024. An anecdote notes if he smoked one cigar nightly it would take 50 years to finish. A separate scene mentions a speeder who crashes into a telephone pole.
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Congressional Record prints Hughes acceptance address
Foolish and harmless printing of Charles F. Hughes' acceptance speech gains unanimous congressional consent. The editorial notes it as of little real business for the Record, comparing it to a generic baseball schedule, while musing on Congress’ peculiarities and future relevance. Sen. Lewis laments the United States lacks a true friend as European powers seek our favor.
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Hindenburg Given Supreme Command on Eastern Front
The Kaiser assigns General von Hindenburg to stop the Russian advance on the Eastern front as prospect of victory dims. The idea of awarding him a conspicuous badge is floated, while officials acknowledge the task remains extremely difficult.
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Man von Hindenburg
Kaiser Wilhelm
Gen. von Hindenburg
Burglar in the Parsonage Brings Four Sisters Praise and Money
In Mount Mark the Starr family's burglar scare ends in Prudence and her sisters earning attention. A Chicago thief hid jewels worth a hundred thousand dollars, later captured by the law. Prudence earns praise for alerting the family, and the sisters split five hundred dollars donated by Chicago.
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Burlington
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Iris
Jones
Prudence Starr and Jerrold Harmer Meet in Hickory Grove
Prudence Starr, a twenty year old Methodist minister's daughter, injures her ankle on a bicycle and is aided by Jerrold Harmer from Des Moines. He carries her to safety, tends her with a makeshift pillow, and vows to help her return home. They share confidences, name familiarity, and mutual attraction as Prudence awaits his return for the coat and further contact.
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Ike
Mount Mark
Hurta
Grans
Mattie Moore
Prudence Starr
Jerrold Harmer
Hickory Grove
Dea Moines
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Roldie
Mr. Starr
Des Moines
Father Starr
Connie
Father
Mother
Prudence’s Bicycle Ride at Dawn
In a small town tale Prudence asks to ride Mattie Moore’s bicycle at six o’clock to enjoy the dawn. She steals away early the next morning on the dusty wheel and rides farther than planned, hoping Fairy will prepare breakfast.
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Prudence
Mattie Moore
Mattie
Bargol Flesh Builder Promises Rapid Weight Gain
An advertisement touts Bargol as a safe inexpensive way to gain 10 to 20 pounds of solid flesh by improving digestion. It claims to fatten blood and nourish tissues, with money back guarantees from Hartella Co and Swift's Pharmacy.
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Alma
Hartella Co
Swift
What Dyspeptics Should Eat A Physician's Advice
A physician warns that most indigestion stems from acidity and suggests dyspeptics eat foods they like in moderation. After meals, take a teaspoon of BISURATED MAGNESIA in water to neutralize acid. He praises plain magnesia as a safe antacid that reduces stomach irritation without overmedicating.
Astor Displays New Cigaret Style in Bay Shore
Vincent Astor the wealthy young heir and ensign in the New York naval militia is pictured at Bay Shore watching a movie production. He demonstrates a novel cigarette grip with thumb and first two fingers extending the cigarette straight ahead.
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Astor
New York
Bayshore
N. Y
Judge Villa Demonstrates Finesse in Nets
A surreal line about Judge Villa slipping fish through nets surfaces as a quirky exchange. The odd snippet contrasts romance with night time routine and courtroom imagery in a single, playful moment.
Engaged Couples and Debt Lightheartedly Mocked
A humor strip teases Edith and Jack over a long engagement and lack of funds as they joke about an incoming German air cruiser. A family scene features Willie's gum chewing, cousins, and a cheeky diary entry about a pea shooter. Another gag notes a tailor predicting cutaway fashion.
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