Villa and Zapata Reply to Wilson on Mexican Fractiousness
The Villa Zapata convention in Mexico City sends a note via Brazil denying U S pressure and affirming dignity while welcoming friendly help to end the fratricidal struggle. They cite Indianapolis speeches and seek unity with Carranza forces while pledging to consider peaceful unification.
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Washington
United States
Francisco Lagos Chazaro
Mexico
Wilson
Carranza
Indianapolis
Zapata
State Department
Villa
Bryan forecasts peace era with demand for world conference
Washington William J. Bryan formerly secretary of state, in a statement on The Causeless War predicted the greatest peace making opportunity in history would come to the United States. He said peace would bring calls for an international conference to revise rules of international law biased toward nations at war.
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Washington
William J. Bryan
United States
Decision Denies Becker Reargument on Rosenthal Case
Albany court of appeals rejects the defense request for a new hearing. Charles Becker, former New York police lieutenant, remains condemned to die in Sing Sing for the murder of Herman Rosenthal, with execution scheduled in the week of July 12.
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Albany
N. Y
Court of Appeals
Charles Becker
New York
Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Sing Sing
Noted Woman Writer Elizabeth Reed Dies at 72
Chicago widow Mrs Elizabeth Armstrong Reed dies Friday at age 72. Mother of novelist Myrtle Reed her Oriental literature works are used as college textbooks in chairs of Oriental studies. She is the only woman whose works were accepted by the Philosophical Society of Great Britain.
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Chicago
Ill
Elizabeth Armstrong Reed
Myrtle Reed
Tomato carload sales report from Jacksonville Texas
Forty-one carloads of tomatoes were loaded and sold in Jacksonville territory on Tuesday at an average of 55 cents per crate, compared with fifty-five carloads sold Monday at 53 cents per crate.
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Jacksonville
Tex
Sugar Beet Crop Expected Large in U S This Year
The Department of Agriculture projects a large sugar beet crop based on June 1 conditions. Estimated U S yield is 6 259 000 tons.
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Washington
United States
Department of Agriculture
League to Enforce Peace Formed in Philadelphia
In Independence Hall Philadelphia on the Bunker Hill anniversary a new organization the League to Enforce Peace American Branch was created to promote a league of nations. Taft elected permanent president with a large slate of vice presidents. The charter calls for judicial settlement of disputes and a council of conciliation with collective economic and military action if war arises.
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Philadelphia
Independence Hall
Bunker Hill
League of Nations
League To
Taft
United States
Council of
Bryan proposes mediation as path to peace in third statement
Former Secretary of State Bryan in the third part of his statement on The Causeless Way urges mediation as the means to prevent war. He supports universal extension of his peace treaty plan to expand an investigation commission and bring belligerents to conference for dispute inquiry.
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Washington
Bryan
Investigation Commission
Carranza declines Villa-Zapata peace overtures in Mexico
General Carranza rejects peace overtures from the Villa-Zapata faction. Three offers have been sent, the latest transmitted via the United States without comment. A convention in Mexico City produced a thirty day armistice proposal to set up a provisional government, sent to Carranza through diplomatic channels.
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Carranza
Villa
Washington
Mexico
Villa-Zapata
United States
Francisco Lagos Chazaro
Louisiana special session ends with utility, anti trust and convention bills
The Baton Rouge special legislative session ended at midnight Tuesday after thirty days. Lawmakers approved a bill declaring sugar refining a public utility, enacted a strict anti trust measure, and authorized a constitutional convention subject to voter ratification, plus an appropriation bill near $400,000.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
First Fifty-Dollar Gold Piece Struck in San Francisco
The first fifty dollar gold piece authorized by Congress was struck at the San Francisco mint on Tuesday and bought by President Charles Moore of the Panama Pacific exposition for one hundred dollars.
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San Francisco
Cal
Congress
Charles ©. Moore
Refugees Arrive in Galveston by Buford Transport
Three hundred ninety refugees were brought to Galveston by the U S transport Buford from Vera Cruz Tampico and Tuxpam. Of the group 284 are Americans and the rest foreigners.
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Mexico
Galveston
Tex
United States
Buford
Vera Cruz
Tamplee
Tuxpam
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Liver Support
An advertorial promises a vegetable alternative to calomel with a 50 cent bottle. It claims Dodson's Liver Tone cleanses the liver and bowels, won't gripe, and can be given to children, with a money back guarantee if it fails. A short joke about neighbors follows.
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Dodson
Pellagra Cure Promised by Baughn Company Ad
Ringgold La resident A Cotter reports full recovery from pellagra and praises a cure offered by American Compounding Co. Baughn. The ad urges sufferers to seek their free remedy and notes a money back guarantee if not cured.
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Ringgold
A. Cotter
Pelagia
Baughn
American Compounding Co
Jasper
Ala
Strictly Business Pursuit At Break Fast
A pedant greets a friend and jokes about fishing as a recreation. The cryptic reply clarifies the aim is to catch breakfast, not leisure, signaling a focus on a practical, no-frills pursuit.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad Promotes Malaria Remedy
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a malaria remedy and iron supplement. The label allegedly lists Quinine and Iron, with a price of 50 cents. The copy emphasizes a tasteless formula and system-building claims.
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GROVE
Wintersmith
The Truth Comes Out Explains Corporate Scheme
A former employee reveals how a large corporation escaped notice by exploiting public systems while the lawyer questions the method. The exchange highlights a parallel of manipulation between the company and public oversight.
Modern Brand Barber Sparks Cubist Haircut Buzz
Omar praises a new barber as an up to date artist after he gave a friend a cubist haircut, Henry questions the trend, noting the eye catching style.
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Omar
Henry
Hanford’s Balsam of Myrrh Promoted as Final Antiseptic
Hanford advertises Balsam of Myrrh as an antiseptic in itself and claims no prior remedies are needed before applying it. The notice emphasizes immediate use for effective results.
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Hanford
Beware Young Men Posing as Candy Kids
A cautionary note warns girls about men who pretend to be candy kids urging vigilance. It suggests such suitors may become controlling husbands later, warning readers about deceptive advances and domestic risk.
Advertising Proverb on Modesty and Sincerity
The quote notes that men avoid claiming superiority yet claim difference. It highlights Hanford's Balsam for gall remedies and suggests a rising demand for sincerity exceeds supply.
Strange Death Message From War Front Echoes in Paris
A Paris violinist and wife recalls a wartime promise by her musician husband Remy who left for the front. Before official notice, he vowed to signal if he fell. She played a piece his favorite and two violin strings snapped in a D and E hint. The next day she received word he had been killed in action.
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Theusband
Paris
Remy
Eant Remy
Ion
Cuticura Ointment and Soap Ad Promises Quick Hair Growth
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment for dandruff and itching with a matching hot wash using Cuticura Soap. The copy claims rapid hair arrest and growth and offers free samples by mail. A separate quip features a doctor joke about charging a patient, humorously noting a bid from an undertaker.
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Cuticura
Dept. XY
Boston
Plans for Summer Exploration Echoes in Postcard Impressions
Mr. Mavings outlines a continued search for a summer retreat that matches the impressions from resort postcards. He plans to keep looking for a place that reflects the imagery and mood of the season, pursuing a fit with the photos.
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Mr. Mavings
Boy Defies Warning Over Pantry Cake
Tommy dismisses his mother's warning that cake will make him sick and later claims the cake did not affect him at all implying a false belief in the danger.
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Tommy
Allen's Foot-Ease Advertises for Troops
Over 100000 packages of Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder are advertised for troops. It claims to rest the feet relieve bunions and bunions and hot tender feet, and make walking easy. Sold everywhere for a penny. Try it today.
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Allen
Young Woman Seeks Essay Mastery After Father’s Confusion
A young woman declares her commencement essay properly profound and dignified. She tests it on her father, who admits he did not understand a word of it, prompting a humorous moment about literary pretensions.
Red, Weak, Watery Eye Remedy From Chicago
A Chicago based eye remedy claims to restore clarity to red and weak eyes. The product promises quicker relief from watery discharge and improved vision with regular use.
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Chicago
Fine for Love Making in Kansas City Journal
A fragmented Kansas City Journal item notes a fine issued for love making. It includes a quoted line about romance and the planet Jupiter having five moons, reflecting light tone in the snippet.
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Jupiter
Kansas City Journal
Hanford's Bak Gam of Myrrh Ady used for proud flesh
A proverb style query notes a man seldom knows what he wants until after it is obtained and asks if charity covers many sins in the context of old world remedies and moral questions.
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Hanford
Homesickness Among German Sailors In New York
German sailors aboard steamers held in New York suffer severe nostalgia, many going mad. Hospital authorities note idleness and longing for home as triggers, with wanderlust opposing attachment. explorers report the early return period as most painful, as familiar changes remind them of the past.
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New York
Nighttime Kitchen Visit Sparks Humorous Bill
A grocer's delivery boy arrives at a kitchen door with a basket of groceries including eggs butter and Roquefort cheese. The man jokes about his wife fearing robbers as dusk falls while the boy grimly hands over the bill totaling $1.87.
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Billy
Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph
Capucine Pain Relief Ad Promises Quick Aid
An old advertisement touts Capucine as a remedy for aches pains and nervousness. It stresses the product is not a narcotic or dope and claims fast relief, urging readers to try it.
Aggressive Chorus Questioned Moral Entertainment
A manager and a playgoer debate whether a production is thoughtful educational and moral entertainment that could offend refined sensibilities. The playgoer asks for confirmation, while the manager questions the motive to discuss business implications.
Hanford Bal Sam Stables Noted For Horse Care
A historical note touts Hanford's Bal- Sam as an unrivaled horse stable aid used externally. Trainers reportedly rely on it as a leg wash to maintain skin health and claim it can cure lameness.
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Hanford
Murmur of a Misanthrope Exchange on Telephones
A comic exchange features Mr. Growcher complaining the telephone fails to answer. He quips he would like to meet the operator, a woman who shows no desire to talk back. The bit humorously pits modern communication against social awkwardness.
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Mr. Growcher
Fresh Cuts Use Hanford Bal Sam Ady
A brief note notes using Hanford Bal Sam Ady for fresh cuts. The item lacks full details but indicates a particular product or method applied to cuts. Further specifics are not provided in the text.
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Hanford’s
Ady
Coquettes Like Weather Vanes When They Rust
A metaphorical line compares coquettes to weather vanes that are only functional after rust is removed, suggesting charm hinges on genuine condition rather than surface polish.
Evolution of the human relation to God over time
The piece argues that relations between God and man evolve from fear to trust to love, culminating in unity as man realizes I and the Father are one. God remains constant while human understanding grows, driving real growth and self consciousness in life.
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God
Father
Last Resort Guest Questioned Fire Safety Bible Placement
Mr. Tompkins, staying at a small country hotel, notes a rope for fire escape and a prominently placed Bible. A colored roomboy explains the Bible is for use if the fire is too far advanced for escape, highlighting racial language and historical context.
Its Lack. Has your son's college a good cur riculum
A brief, humorous exchange about college education and athletic emphasis. The line cites concerns over curriculum quality and indicates a perception that Greek-letter games receive more attention than academics.
Lydia E Pinkham Remedy Praised in Murfreesboro Letter
Mrs H E Maben of 211 St Spring St Murfreesboro Tennessee reports relief from female weakness displacement and fatigue after using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. The advertisement touts roots and herbs and urges other women to seek the remedy with confidential guidance from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Murfreesboro
Tenn
H. E. Maben
St. Spring St
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