Uncle Sam’s Caricature Evolution Through Time
A compact history of Uncle Sam as a caricature from early Punch and the New York Lantern to Thomas Nast and modern renderings. It traces origins to 1812, including Samuel Wilson’s nickname, 1844 Punch designs, 1862 US cartoon depictions, and Nast’s whiskered starred-vest image shaping the enduring symbol.
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Uncle Sam
Punch
Thormas Nast
Robert William Satterfield
Star
Ita
Astander
Samuel Wilson
Troy
N. Y
London
Jonathan
Doo
Altho
United States
Hellen
New York Lantern
Thomas Nast
Harper's Weekly
Danderine Promise of Beautiful Hair for All
A vintage advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as the easy inexpensive solution for lush hair. It claims rapid improvement within ten minutes and longer term growth after two weeks, promising dandruff removal and a glossy soft finish.
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Knowlton
German Leaders Fuel Anti-Wilson Sentiment in Months of Propaganda
Berne report notes German censorship cut a crucial pledge from the treaty text and threatened American correspondents, prompting Gerard to refuse engagement and stay in Berlin. Anti-American speeches proliferate, with cartoons showing Wilson profiting from munitions and calls for a united war effort. The piece also mentions forthcoming serial publication of Kathleen Norris's The Story of Julia Page in The Star starting February 19.
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Carl W. Ackerman
Gerard
United Press
Berne
Paris
Germany
U.P
Count Montgelan
Zimmerman
Berlin
Kingdom Come
Reichutag
Ant Wilson
Streusemann
von Heydebrand
Army
Navy
U. S
Foreign Office
America
Wilson
John Bull
Marshal von Hindenburg
Hindenburg
Russia
T Io
Kathleen Norris
Julia Page
the Star
Hood's Sarsaparilla Purifies Blood and Boosts Health
Purported claim that pure rich blood prevents disease and nourishes the body. Describes impure blood causing illnesses from catarrh to fatigue and lists Hood's Sarsaparilla as the great blood purifier and strengthener, with praise for its effects on red blood cells and overall vitality.
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Hood
Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound Hides Gray Hair
Local druggist touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a quick fix to darken hair and restore luster. The bottle, sold 50 cents, is applied with a sponge to strands to produce a natural look and youthful appearance without claiming medical benefits.
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Wyeth
Mexican raiders kill two Americans near New Mexico border
Reports say Mexican raiders killed two American ranchers on Lange's ranch near the New Mexico border. A posse led by John Parka departed Hachita to pursue the bandits into Mexico after three Americans were captured Tuesday by Prudencio Miranda's raiders. Bremerton Red Cross plans a one day appeal to raise funds with a motto about one day’s pay for a day of work.
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Hachita, N. M
John Parka
Prudencio Miranda
Mexico
Bandita
Lange
New Mexico
Bremerton
Bremerton Red Cross
Eociety
Papes Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief From Cold Symptoms
Advert says Pape's Cold Compound cures cold misery with two hour doses, relieving nasal congestion headache fever and throat soreness. Claims quick, pleasant taste and 25 cent price at any drug store with no substitutes. urges use until three doses taken.
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Rippe
Pape
Simple Buckthorn Bark Remedy Promoted for Appendicitis
An old Seattle advertisement claims buckthorn bark and related tonics treat appendicitis and bowel issues. It markets Adler-ka as a quick remedy to relieve constipation and stomach trouble, listing Swift's Pharmacies on Second Ave and Pike and 225 North Broadway.
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Seattle
Adler-ka
Swift
Second Ave
Pike
British Raid Bombards Kruger Harbor Ships
British air attack on Kruger harbor and shipping was declared successful in an admiralty statement. One aircraft failed to return.
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London
Kruger Harbor
Freezone Corn Remedy Promises Quick, Painless Relief
A Cincinnati authority promotes Freezone drops as a pain free cure for corns. He claims a small amount dries and lifts the corn without inflaming surrounding skin, with a quarter ounce bottle enough for hard or soft corn removal. Millions of women may welcome its use with rising high heel fashion.
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Cincinnati
Homemade cough remedy promises quick relief with Pinex
A home made cough syrup using 2% ounces of Pinex mixed in sugar syrup is advertised to ease chest colds sore throat and coughing. The note claims Pinex is a concentrated Norway pine extract with guaiacol and promises fast relief with a money back guarantee from The Nex Co Fort Wayne Ind.
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Nex Co
Ft. Warne
Ind
Police Nab Plan of Two Hold Ups
Police arrest Frank Reed 28 Port Townsend and Ed Wilson 22 Omaha at Terry and Spring streets about midnight after the pair admitted intent to hold up a victim. They said they had no food for two days and are held for investigation on an open charge.
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Frank Reed
Port Townsend
Ed Wilson
Omaha
Terry Ave
Recruiting Headquarters Opens To Attract Men For Marine Corps
Mahogany panels and upholstered seats greet candidates at the new recruiting HQ in Western Washington. Lieutenant Fred A. Udell says the aim is attractive recruiting quarters rather than cheap rooms, to draw a better class of men into the Marine service.
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United States Marine Service
Fred A. Udell
Washington
Marine Service
City Fights Puget Sound Traction in Court Over Paving Between Tracks
The city has opened a superior court action against Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Co. to compel paving between railroad tracks as required by the franchise. The company contends changes to the franchise have been petitioned and thus delays paving.
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Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Co
Altho
Public Service Corporation
Raid at Rochester Hotel Room Uncovers Alcohol Supplies
Deputy sheriffs raided a room at the Rochester hotel on Pike ost Wednesday afternoon and found half a gallon of grain alcohol a pint bottle of the same liquid and 24 empty pint bottles. The room occupant was not located.
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Rochester
Elks minstrel show set for Metropolitan with 152 performers
Forty girls under Mrs Alys Brown lead 112 others in the Elks minstrel show at the Metropolitan Thursday night. The act repeats Friday night followed by the big Bike ball at the Hippodrome.
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Mins Alys Brown
Metropolitan
Hippodrome
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Julia
Kathleen
Norris
Satterfield
Robert William Satter
Field the Star
England
Ash
Bright
Mac
Bruges
Marine Corps
CITY
Traction Company
Teaw Coffee
Occidental and
Yesler
Japan
Ceylon
Janssen’s United Tea and Coffee Stores
John F. Janssen
New Seattle Market
Berichol
Beneto
Berictol
Berietol
Bedaubes
Germa
Benetol
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