Peace Based On Justice Not Unqualified Peace Endorsement
The article notes sympathy with Sen. Lodge over the senate's vague approval of President Wilson's peace proposal. Lodge argued the wording and motives were unclear, and the senate's final resolution was milder than the initial blanket endorsement. The piece urges that a lasting peace requires the war to be fought to a finish, not a patched, temporary settlement.
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Sen. Lodge
Senate
Wilson
Altho
Seattle officer rejects $5000 for traffic sign device
A Seattle policeman reportedly turned down a $5000 offer for an improvised electric traffic sign he invented, dismissing the bid as not worth the trade. The remark was noted as a humorous aside rather than a formal sale.
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Seattle
Billingsley
Emergency Clause Debate Cited As Legislation Powers
The editorial notes the legislature can act on measures with serious consideration but warns against abusing the emergency clause. It argues spending over 100000 for this purpose while cautioning that rights of referendums must not be trampled. It condemns rapid passage without life or health dangers as dangerous practice.
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STAR
Not Much Show on War Talks and Liquor Traffic
BRYAN argues responsibility for prolonging the war lies with the side making unreasonable demands. He doubts peace talks will yield spirit of compromise as excessive costs have been spent. The piece notes varied county movements in liquor traffic reflecting local dynamics.
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Bryan
Becoming a Fad Diet Test for City Officials
The hygienic conference board in New York City plans a test with 12 policemen at a daily 9 cent allowance to see if they can survive on 25 cents daily. If successful, a larger diet squad of 40 lawyers and broader cuts may follow, with mentions of Jimmy Davis and Guy Reed and a shift on liquor permits.
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New York City
Bill Taft
Jimmy Davis
Guy Reed
State Senate
This Simple Laxative A Household Necessity
An endorsement of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild effective laxative for constipation. The piece notes its safety, lack of narcotics, and suitability for all ages, with Keister of Brandywine praising its use and a free trial offer via Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello Illinois.
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Dr. Caldwell
Uniformed boys and civic pride in wartime humor
A collage of satirical lines mocks military life and women’s roles with quips about uniforms and pay. A Seattle Yacht Club banquet note praises water sports while mentioning a federal building incident and a joke about piano keys and elephants.
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Seattle Yacht Club
Gibbon
Seattle
Federal Building
Boned Up Wisdom Postures as Head-Tap Hurdles
A quirky note shows a man who admits he is a bonehead sensing wisdom after a head impact. He quips about taking his base as he moves on from the mishap.
No Joke Kept Amid Persistent Weather Warnings
A stern message from officials stresses seriousness of ongoing weather alerts. Residents urged to follow safety guidance and stay indoors during severe conditions. Emergency crews remain on standby as communities reinforce precautions and monitor evolving forecasts.
School Tie to Heartache and a Daughter’s Return
Lucy tells of starting at Miss Brown’s school, buying clothes with a hundred dollars, feeling alien among peers, and then rushing home after her father’s heart illness. She recalls bonding with Gabriella and Miss Brown, the farewell telegram from Alec, and the moment at her father's bedside before his death.
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Miss Brown
The
Hudson
Hilton Classical High School
Momate
Gabriella Atherton
Mary Jane
Alec
Gabriella
Ime
Lacy
Misa Brown
East Orange
New Jersey
Ming Brown
Lucy
Dr. Maynard
Bobbie
Ruth
Sarah
Robbie
Father
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Cold Cure Ad
A vintage advertisement promotes Cascarets as a nighttime laxative to speed cold recovery. It claims the product cleanses the stomach and bowels, reduces bile, and wakes with a clear head. It urges use for adults and children and offers a 10 cent box at drug stores.
Boarding school gossip sparks class tensions at Christmas break
A student overhears a clique gossiping about a roommate, Gabriella, being kept as a charity cases. The exchange shows social divides among wealthier students and concerns about mixing income groups.
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast cure for colds. It claims three doses every two hours will relieve clogged nostrils headaches fever and sore throat and promotes quitting snuffles. The product costs 25 cents and needs no assistance or substitutions.
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Pape
Nuxated Iron Promises New Age of Vital Beauties and Strong Men
In New York the claim is made that organic iron, sold as Nuxated Iron or Fer Nuxate, can renew strength and vigor. Doctors cited say iron deficiency causes pallor and fatigue, urging use of absorbable organic iron to prevent illness and boost endurance, with personal anecdotes of improved health after two weeks of tablets.
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New York
N Y
Aterm
King
America
Sauer
Tam
Hter
Schuyler C. Jaques
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
New York City
Europe
Owl Drag Co
Hortell Prue Co
Swifts Pharmacy
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the Marcum Optical Co
Pirst Ave
Madison
Coly
Officer
This
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Georgie
Oklahoma
Mees
Milwaukee
Harold Bindloss
Olive Ee Prouty
Fifth Avenue
Miss Davis
Robert K. Dwinnell
Misa Davia
Robert Dwinnell
Mr. Dwinnell
Rands
Guardian Trust and Savings Bank
Cor
First Ave
Columbia St
Edwin J. Brown
Sarah Platt
Charity
Elsie
Peoples Savings Bank
Shocond Ave
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