Wireless warning from British warship near Sanday Hook
The British cruiser Lancaster fifteen miles southeast of Sanday Hook broadcast a general warning to Entente steamers to beware of German submarines off the American coast. Commanders were told to exercise sharp lookout, limit lights, and avoid regular lanes. The Kroonland reported a wireless warning en route to New York from Liverpool.
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Lancaster
Sandy Hook
Atlantic
Kroonland
New York
Liverpool
Glycerine and Bark Prevent Appendicitis in Sidney
A touts Adler-i-ka mixture of buckthorn bark and glycerine that acts on both bowel sections to relieve constipation sour stomach or gas and claims a few doses may relieve or prevent appendicitis. It promotes instant action and urges readers to visit Western Drug Co or Sidney Lumber Co for more.
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Western Drug Co
Beets pay hike for growers across Great Western brand
Attorney General Gregory directs defense of Adameen case as eight hour law. Growers promised higher beet payments next year by Great Western Sugar. W. Lawson, factory manager, says increases apply to all western plants. New scale raises payments from $6 to $7.50 per ton based on sugar content, highest in U S.
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Great Western Sugar Company
Renewed Attacks on Balfour in Admiralty Row
The newspapers treat German torpedo boat destroyers entering British waters as a homefront stunt, except in circles seeking Balfour’s ouster. The Mail publishes another harsh attack blaming Arthur J. Balfour for the humiliation and the jeers from the enemy.
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Arthur J. Balfour
Admiralty
Balfour
Moving On Juarez Villa Crisis Persists in Mexico
Dispatches report Francisco Villa moving north from Chihuahua City with control of Juarez and Chihuahua City as General Trevino retreats south. Trevino plans to join General Murgula and recapture Chihuahua City, while officials in Juarez acknowledge the potential for ongoing crisis despite official skepticism.
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Trevino
Francisco Villa
Chihuahua City
Genes Trevino
Gonzales
Juarez
Villa
Chibuahua City
General Trevino
Murgula
Carranza
Village Land and Local Rule in Russia Described
The excerpt explains that in Russia land belongs to the village collective rather than individuals. Redistribution occurs every twelve years by two thirds vote. Local issues like taxation are settled by village meetings led by the house heads, with elders elected to summon gatherings, sometimes weekly during haymaking season.
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Russia
Still a Secret Revealed by a Weeping Wife
Mrs Judkins consoles her distraught daughter as she recalls her husband's secret vow to bring happiness. The daughter confesses the vow was the secret kept, revealing a hidden motive behind the marriage. The moment hints at a deeper secret driving the couple's relationship.
General Sankovitch Sees Treepese Move on Monastir
Servian General Sankovitch reports movement by Treepese forces near Monastir as operations continue in the ongoing campaign. He urged readiness and noted strategic shifts ahead of expected actions in the region.
Westminster Gazette on church sighting near Big Ben
In a London street scene two women walk past Westminster Abbey. One notes the church while the other confirms. The novice remarks that it resembles a church, while the other recognizes Big Ben and the Parliament clock nearby.
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Westminster Abbey
Big Ben
Parliament House
Westminster Gazette
Dramatic Note: Editor Praises Dash Er’s Play
Dramatic note quotes editor praising Dash Er’s new play as a success while other papers roast it. Puck remarks writer could not craft a cynical epigram and chose praise instead.
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Dasher
Critle
Puck
Chicago raids hit cold storage as egg price war escalates
Health department in Chicago raided three large cold storage warehouses under a city ordinance aimed at limiting how long foods stay frozen. Wholesaler James Wetz, nicknamed egg king, reportedly holds 72,090,000 eggs and defies investigators. Health Commissioner Dr John D Robertson warned eggs would be released January 21 and urged the public to halt egg use until market release. Co operative housewives nationwide ponder embargoes to curb food speculators and prices amid similar movements in New York Boston and beyond.
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Chicago
James Wetz
Wetz
John D. Robertson
New York
Boston
Typographical Union
Leeking For Trouble Inquiries for the Right Road
A fragment from the Atlanta Constitution reflects on seeking guidance from the land and devilish signs as people drift toward the wrong road. The quote conveys a persistent quest for moral direction amid uncertainty.
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Atlanta Constitution
Once upon a time a woman buys what she wants
A succinct note states that a woman purchases what she desires and departs without examining prices, remarking that all fairy tales begin with once upon a time via an Exchange line.
Selfishness and Poverty Highlight Human Destitution
A fragment on selfishness describing it as the deepest form of destitution that worsens suffering, adding pain and sorrow, provoking harsh adversity, and potentially acting as a destroyer when pushed to extremes.
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Mrs Worden For Kidney Trouble
Kidney trouble signs include cloudy foul urine and backache. Mrs Worden of Sidney says Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her disordered kidneys and sustained her for nearly a year without symptoms. Sold for 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburns Co., Buffalo NY.
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Dean
Doan
Circassian Walnut Logs From Russia Dominate Carpentry
Circassian walnut, popular in furniture, is sold by the ton and not by the foot. Introduced to Italy from Persia as early as 116 B.C., Russia remains the main source. Logs are heavy, sold with bark, and the heartwood yields the best figure. Old trees rarely exceed ten feet in length.
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Italy
Persia
Russia
Canvasser Confronted by Mrs Flinn at Door
A book canvasser calls at a dwelling. Mrs Flinn blocks the door with a large stick and a fierce glare as she greets him. The stranger responds politely, asking for Mr Flinn. London Answers notes the odd scene and a stray fact about horse survival under various feeding conditions.
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Mrs. Flinn
Tooking
Mr. Flinn
Come And See What We Still Have in Farniture
The Brsig Store advertises remaining furniture stock with a bold invitation to visit and shop their sale. Items include various furnishings and decor at reduced prices aimed at drawing local customers.
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Columbia Grafonola
Voice of Art
Columbia Records
McKean’s Jewelry and Music
Sanday Hook
Sidney Lumber CO
Harry Zick
Gregory
American Press
Aassociation
Sankovitch
Treepese
Monastir
J’ress Associaton
Brsig Store
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