Man-Ape Treaty Frames Civilization in Visionary Tale
A speculative 19th century style myth argues that a 1,820,001 B C treaty between rival ape tribes on the Plateau of Nuts birthed civilization. It links that pact to modern gains like Christianity, science, and rights, then warns of a nation that declares war supreme and treats treaties as mere scraps.
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Jack London
Tiger-tooth
Childr
Shakespeare
Pasteur
Edison
Burbank
Rights of Freedom
B.C
Northwest League News Summary
Notes from The Seattle Star and Northwest League coverage. Dispatches detail local sports developments and league activity with emphasis on teams, standings and scheduled events.
War Speech Demands Victory and Remorseless Autocracy Removal
The speaker urges hard action against German autocracy, condemns peace treaties as failures, and warns that without decisive victory the next generation will bear the toll. He calls for disarmament by allies only after strength is shown and treats peace as impossible while the autocracy endures.
Russia War Effort Explains Financial Stakes and Risk
The excerpt notes a belief that the Russian government is very rich and that a 5,000,000 stake remains safe but with risk. It suggests Germany under Wilhelm II seeks an opening to break Russia early, with the war progressing toward decisive action to defeat Wilhelm.
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Ding
Charles Edward Russell
Russia
Val
Kaiser
Wilhelm
Washington unveils submerged U boat detection device
An advance report claims a method using German U boats while submerged solves the submarine problem. Washington supposedly will justify zoning the device and detailing its workings. The public, however, seeks an accurate account of any destruction of U boats and its global impact.
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Hington
Washington
Control and Uncontrol in Government Price Fixing Debate
A garbled quote attributes Garfield warning that courts or other actions to fix prices would mark government as the mines for a war measure. Itilas Hoover criticizes drastic control of meat packing plants, arguing no authority exists and the aim should be higher production and reduced consumption.
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Garfield
Maine
Hoover
Star
Germany
Vance Cooke
Letters to the Editor WWOTICE and Four Minute Men
Readers complain about wartime coverage and call out perceived honors for drafted soldiers and volunteers. They question legality of rights to access alcohol in Seattle while a dry state fosters enforcement, urging the Star to print clearer facts.
Mary Garden Promotes War Diet for Thin Look
New York readers hear Mary Garden outline her method to stay thin. The singer relied on wartime French diet while aiding hospital work and entertaining soldiers, saying she shed 29 pounds to prepare for movie work.
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United Preas
New York
Mary Garden
Mary
France
Public Service Commission Clears Rail Firm Loss on Fare
The Colyum Pure street railway company loses two cents per passenger after depreciation when the public service commission allows withdrawal of certain commutation tickets at the current fare. The text references Star newspaper prose and fragmented lines about memories and honesty.
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Street Railway Company
Public Service Commission
Meelloft Toy of Society in Post Office Use
A fragmented passage describes the Meelloft toy appearing in Atlantic City and Palm Beach and being used by the United States Post Office Department. It recounts a hero figure who dodges danger while pursuing a draft role for Uncle Sam, highlighting satire on art, fame, and patriotic duty.
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Atlantic City
Palm Beach
United States Post Office Department
Merritt O. Chance
Washington, DB. C
Theo
Dod
Uncle Sam
The Poltergeist Eyed In Marybelle’s Death Mystery
Pratt, a detective, investigates the mysterious death of Marybelle Wesley amid a locked room scene. Suspects include Lord Herringdean and maid Vida while clues focus on a high gas burner, a missing necklace, and fears of foul play.
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Wesley
Frank
Marybelle
Herringdean
Helen
Doctor Hewitt
Mise Field
Janet
Misa Field
Janet Field
Helen Wesley
Mrs Field
Diana
Hatre
Dr. Hewitt
Clesy
Bellamy
Rock Bellamy
Vida
Madame
Lord Herringdean
Cissy Carreau
Rock
Mr. Pratt
Remarkable Gauss home treatment advertised for catarrh
An advertisement touts a free trial of Mr. Gauss' home treatment for catarrh claiming it relieves facial distortion, nasal mucus, and systemic effects. It urges readers to send name and address to C. BE Gauss in Marshall Michigan and mail a coupon today.
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Gauss
C. BE
Main
Marshall
Mich
FE Gauss
Main Est
Marshall, Mich
Drop On a Touchy Corn Promotion and Claims
An advertisement-like text touts Freemaweator as a remedy for corns and calluses. It promises immediate drying and removal with a few drops, claiming no irritation or soreness, and suggests applying after showering for best effect.
Breakfasts and Sparting Cents Ad by Pal Butler
An aged advertisement fragment mentions breakfasts and costing options linked to Pal Butler. Details are fragmented and unclear about dates or location.
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Pal Butler
Patriotically Promote War Loans Through Saving
The text urges saving as a patriotic duty to support government war loans. It suggests leaving surplus money in banks to fund business activity and investing in government bonds as issued, claiming personal benefit in either path.
5000 Barbers Face Jail Over License Dues
Chicago readers learned that 5000 barbers have neglected to pay a $1 annual license fee. The barbers state board of examiners announced payment or jail, and 56 warrants were issued with more expected this week as enforcement action shows they mean business.
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United Pris
Chicago
State Board of Examiners
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