Greece in the Frying Pan as Balkans reshuffle tone shifts
The article argues Greece faces a grim choice amid central powers and the quadruple entente over Serbia and Bulgaria. It notes lost British offers, potential territorial outcomes, and Greece’s political crisis led by a king rather than the people. It also covers Germany’s ire toward allies and a Texas street railway gift offer to keep operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Serbia
Germany
Bulgaria
Romania
Great Britain
Balkans
San Angelo
Texas
J. D. Suggs
Dawson City Population Shrinks Since Gold Rush
The town of Dawson City in Yukon Territory once housed 25 000 people during the 1898 gold rush and has since dwindled to 2 009 residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson City
V. T
Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief At Drug Stores
The ad touts a Cold Compound that relieves head and chest congestion, nasal discharge, sore throat, and feverish symptoms with doses every two hours up to three. It claims prompt relief, pleasant taste, no inconvenience, and costs 25 cents at any drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Carbohydrates described as body fuel stored in liver
Physicians compare carbohydrates to fuel for the body. Cane and grape sugars and starches from corn, potatoes, rice, macaroni, and wheat act as immediate energy or are stored in the liver as a reserve. The liver serves as a large storehouse, similar to a camel's hump, supplying energy when needed.
Telegraph Service in Alaska Proves its Value
A musher on the Chitina to Fairbanks trail was gravely injured and nearly froze. Two US Army Signal Corps enlisted men reached him within an hour, saving his life as telegraph wires guided aid. The piece argues Alaska telegraph, cable, and radio networks show the system’s value and urge Post Office ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chitina- Fairbanks
Alaska
United States Army Signal Corps
Uncle Bam
Signal Corps
Navy Department
Northern Territory
Post Office Department
Secretary of War
Postoffice Department
Continental
United States
Hyphenated Americans Seen as Overrated in Voter Impact
Washington reports that hyphenated voters from German Austrian and Hungarian backgrounds reached 10,984,404 in 1919 with Germans 8,282,618 Austrians 2,001,559 and Hungarians 700,227. Based on 1912 turnout about 15 million of 100 million could vote, hyphenated Germans Austrians Hungarians might total around 1.5 million, but not all would swing an election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilson Gardner
Washington
United States
Animal fat reserves and cold defense
The text explains fat storage in animals as a reserve for heat and energy. When not used or stored in the liver, starches and sugars convert to fat tissue. It notes exposure to cold is less energizing for illness than a closed room ambiance.
Three Passengers Injured in Wreck Near Freeman
Spokane news reports the Milwaukee eastbound Columbian derailed at Freeman. Passengers Mrs F W Gregory of Prescott Oregon M A MacPhail Raymond Washington and Charles G Alexander Chicago suffered injuries but not serious. Otto Roberts the flagman died in the wreck.
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Spokane
Milwaukee
Freeman
F. W. Gregory
Prescott
Oregon
Rhoeck
M. A. MacPhail
Raymond
Wash
Charles G. Alexander
Chicago
Otto Roberts
Jitneys Cut Into Puget Sound Traction Revenues
Olympia report shows Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Co. suffered a sharp drop in railway revenues for the year ending June 30 1915 due to jitney competition. Light and power revenues, however, show a gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Co
Explaining Ravensdale Miners Death Benefit Clause
Editor explains the workers compensation death benefit for Ravensdale miners. The widow receives about 20 dollars monthly plus 5 dollars per child up to 16, capped near four thousand nine hundred dollars. Funds are invested in stable securities to ensure ongoing support.
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the Star
Star
Ravensdale
WM. Donovan
Olive Tablets: A Herbal Remedy for Liver and Bowels
Ad promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a complexion improving remedy. Claims expert Dr FM Edwards treated many women for years with a recipe of olive oil and vegetable ingredients to cleanse the liver and bowels. Alleged benefits include clearer skin, reduced headaches, and stronger vitality, urging daily use to maintain health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FM. Edwarde
Dr. Edwards
Manards
Olive Tablet Company
Columbus
Zemo Promises Quick Relief for Itching Ailments
An old article promotes Zemo as a cheap, easy to apply liquid that cleanses and soothes skin irritations such as eczema, ringworm, and rashes. It claims fast relief with a small amount and emphasizes low cost and widespread availability at drug stores.
Washing Won't Rid Head of Dandruff
An advertisement promotes liquid arvon as the only sure cure for dandruff. It claims four ounces applied at night dissolves and destroys dandruff after several uses, improves scalp feel and hair appearance, and is available at drug stores.
Actress Reveals Home Cure for Gray Hair in Chicago Interview
Mise Blanche Rose, a noted actress, describes a home mixture to darken gray hair and promote growth. The formula uses bay rum, Harbo Compound, glycerine, and water, applied twice weekly to achieve a youthful look and relieve scalp issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Blanche Rose
Chicago
Rheumatism Remarkable Cure Story Shares Hope
Years of agony taught Mark HM. Jackson of Syracuse New York the toll rheumatism takes and his sympathy grows for all sufferers. He offers his cure to help others without asking for money just their address to receive guidance and encouragement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark HM. Jackson
Syracuse
New York
Roosevelt to stick by his guns in 1916 Progressive bid
George W. Perkins, Bull Moose executive, says Roose velt will not rejoin the GOP and notes his withdrawal in Nebraska. He cites Johnson of California Beveridge of Indiana and Bird of Massachusetts as other possible candidates and says the 1912 platform will guide the 1916 campaign with a broad public appeal for funds.
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New York
Roosevelt
George W. Perkins
Bull Moose Executive Committee
Nebraska
Supreme Court
Hughes
Perkins
Republcans
Gov. Johnson
California
Beveridge
Indiana
Chas
Sumner Bird
Massachusetts
Port awards contract for West Seattle ferry
The port commission lets a $30,000 contract to Lee & Hrinton to build a 300 passenger transbay ferry steam er with semi Diesel crude oil engine to operate with the existing West Seattle ferry. The old ferry will handle freight auto and team traffic while the new steamer carries most passengers. Libby McNeill Libby petitioned for a renewal of their preferential warehouse arrangement on Whatcom ave asking for March 4, 1916 extension with a one year option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transbay
West Seattle
Port Commission
Lee & Hrinton
Naval Architects
Libby, McNeill & Libby
Chicago Packers
Commission
Painting Exhibition At Y W G A On Saturday
An exhibition of the painting Adoration will be shown at the Y W C A starting Saturday. Proceeds will be shared among the Charity Organization Society the Catholic Betterment League the Y W C A and the Social Service Guild of Epiphany parish. The painting has a mysterious property revealing a cross in its own light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charity Organization Society
Catholic Betterment League
Social Service Guild
Epiphany Parish
Woman sues dentist for replacement teeth damage
Dec 2 Los Angeles Mrs Ella A Thompson sues Dr F W Wheelan Santa Monica dentist for $1000 claiming he sent back old worn teeth instead of the repaired new false teeth she had given him.
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Los Angeles
F. W. Wheelan
Santa Monica
Ella A. Thompson
An Easy Way to End Catarrh Forever
An old home remedy claims to destroy catarrh germs by inhaling medicated air from Hyomel. The small inhaler delivers eucalyptus based mist described as germicidal and refreshing with use two to three times daily for weeks. It is advertised with a money back guarantee through Bartell Drug Stores and other Seattle area druggists.
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Bartell Drug Stores
Seattle
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Brlin
Schweppendick
England
Everett True
Aun
Star’s Health Campaign
American Medical Association
Jim
Weyman-Bruton Company
Union Square
New York City
Uncle Sam
Congress
Postal Service
Government
Seward
Fairbanks
The
Interior Department
Alaska Engineering Commission
Omar Humphrey
Elliott Bay
British Columbia
J. C. Ford
Pacific Coast Coal Company
Pacific Coast
Capt
Humphrey
Capt. Humphrey
Henry Ford
By Allman
Tom
Nou
U. S
Jitney
S. E. CO
Zemo
Cleveland
Mark HH. Jackson
Gurney Didg
T. R
New West Seattle
Y.W.G.A
Venarsen
Wasserman
Donaway
Liberty
Union
Bleitz-Rafferty Undertaking and Cremation CO
Kilbourne St. Lady Attendant
North 525
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