Roosevelt Taft and Hughes contrasted in political debate
The article argues Roosevelt extols Hughes while praising Taft as the rightful continuation of his policies, asserting Hughes lacks Taft's experience. It also reports Allied advances at Combles and Peronne amid the Somme battles, noting German defenses and strategic river barriers on the French front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Hughes
Taft
Lincoln
MNG
Combles
Somme
Peronne
van van Brunt
Skipper
van Brunt
Van
Martin
COLYUM’s Hobo Tales and Stray News Bits
A quirky collage notes a boastful hobo of the Cortetanes who mocks work and mocks the able. a stolen striped awning at Smith’s ice cream shop. Liddy Jackson in a new sport suit. a courtroom quip about steno marriages. a tornado at Hig Bend camp meeting. oddity and humor from Reedville Banner and Essen Meadow Times. gag lines from the Bartlesville Examiner about a diamond ring in a fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liddy Jackson
Reedville
Hig Bend
Essen Meadow
Santa Fe Earnings Rise Amid Investment Needs
President Ripley highlights a prosperous year with earnings on the Santa Fe system at just over 6 percent for the year ending June 30 1916. He notes that substantial profits must be set aside annually for improvements and betterments, reflecting steady but restrained returns in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe Oy
Ripley
Tom Sawyer
Railroad Eight-Hour Law Sparks Wall Street Rally
The day after Congress passed the eight hour law for railroad workers stock markets surged. Rail stocks rose five to ten points from the level when the measure was enacted, defying railroad presidents claims of a nation wide blow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Wall St
Henry Ford Backs Wilson Amid Diet and War Talk
The text notes Henry Ford declaring for Wilson and hints at a slogan change. It discusses excess happiness and the need for diversity in diet beyond sugar, implying broader wartime sentiments and public mood without clear action or outcomes.
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin touted as household laxative
An ad touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as an effective mild laxative without opiates. It claims rapid relief from constipation via simple herbs and pepsin, suitable for children and adults, with a trial bottle offered by sending a request to Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Costa
Dr. Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Illinois
Cheap at-home Pinex cough syrup promises fast relief
A promotional notice explains making a homemade cough syrup using Pinex combined with sugar syrup to treat coughs bronchitis and asthma. It claims quick action through the throat and lungs and offers a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co. in Wayne Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Pinex Co
Ind
Ozone Island Dream Ends The Dora Bassett Rescue
In a rural coastal escapade Sol Pratt narrates a chaotic pig chase and boat capsize. Hartley and Miss Agnes Talford reunite as the Dora Bassett is rescued and Van Brunt proclaims Horsefoot Bar as "Ozone Island" amidst plans for a new life away from society.
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Hartley
Page
Europe
Bo Agnes
Margaret Talford
Martin
Van
James
Dora Bassett
Wellmouth
Lord James
Halilard
Sol
van Brant
Sol Pratt
Old Home Pier
Neck Road
Horsefoot Bar
Lam James
Artley
Mr. van Brunt
Pratt
Ozone Island
Beauty Doctor Tells Secret Hair Care Recipe
Detroit beauty physician Misa Alice Whitney shares a home mixture costing little to darken hair, promote growth, and smoothness. The recipe uses bay rum, Barbo Compound, and glycerine mixed with water, applied twice weekly to achieve a lighter look and relieve itching.
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Detroit
Misa Alice Whitney
Mich
Cascarets Claim Big Box Sales and Gentle Cleansing
An advertisement touts Cascarets selling twenty million boxes yearly and promises clear heads, clean tongues, fresh breath, and active bowels. It urges daily use at night for liver and bowel cleansing and claims no griping or sickness, suitable for children when sick or cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cean
Meat Eaters Backache Warns Against Excess Diet
Meat lovers risk backache and rheumatic trouble if they eat too much meat without heavy outdoor work. Nitrogen-rich foods raise uric acid and tax the kidneys, potentially causing gravel or Bright's disease. Dean's Kidney Pills are advised, with Seattle railroad conductor W. L. Baker citing relief after use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Dean
Seattle
Names and meanings of historic male given names
The list explains several male names and their meanings: Nicholas meaning victorious, George meaning farmer, Albert meaning illustrious, Peter meaning a rock, William meaning a defender, and Frances meaning free.
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Nicholas
Evar
George
Albert
Peter
William
Frances
Iron as the supreme strength builder claims doctor
An article by Dr. Saver promotes Nuxated Iron as a safe, easily absorbed treatment to boost strength and stamina. It asserts many fatigue and nervous conditions improve within two weeks with five-grain tablets three times daily, and offers a money back guarantee if strength does not double in ten days.
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New York
N. Y
Dr. Saver
Europe
Dr. Sauer
Owl Drug Co
Bartel Drug Co
Swift
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Mato St
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Byron
Poe
Kennedy
Wisconsin
Bartlesville, Oklaw
Examiner
Fall Street
Henry Ford
Wilson
Henry
MR. Pratt
Wen
Issachar Tiddit
Doc Bailey
Pig
Eastwich
N'York
Miss Agony
Issachar
Dennis
Agnes
Miss Tal
Solomon Pratt
Philander
Denny
Rodney
Shaver
Sol Prati
Ebenezer Holbrook
Haldy Ann Becudder
South Kaetwich
West Ostable
Ebenezer
bin Yawdory
Martin Hartley
Nate Scudder
Beauty
Cascarets
W. L. Baker
Woodland Park Ave
JVC
Weyman-Bruton Company
Uslee Square
New York City
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