Lure of the Great City and Royal Proclamations
The London Chronicle notes James I issued proclamations to curb building in London and force the wealthy to reside in the countryside for the public good. Despite star chamber penalties, Sussex gentry faced fines while London drew more people, fulfilling the king’s grim forecast that England would become London.
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London
London Chronicle
Metropolia
Marriet
Star Chamber
Sussex
James
England
Senator Sorghum on Knowing Real Answers
In an interview Senator Sorghum says his deep knowledge of many topics makes him diffident about speaking. He notes that the true answer often overwhelms his ability to express it plainly.
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Senator Sorghum
Unclear fragmented text about a matinee idol and bank interest
Fragmentary lines reference four men, a hundred curtain, a matinee idol, a house furnisher, and people telling imaginary troubles. The passage offers incomplete thoughts with no clear event or entities to anchor a coherent summary.
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Heowas
Big Gain in State Valuation and Military Camp Ranks
Nebraska sees an estimated rise in total property valuation from 1915 figures, with nine counties reporting a gain of about 5.8 percent and a statewide projection near 507 million dollars. Governor Morehead declines to call or fund a special state session for mobilization costs, deferring to federal funding. A must grant bank charter discussion surrounds Sidney's Nebraska State Bank case, while Minnie Knotts remains acting secretary of the State Historical Society. Additionally, a notably tall guard chaplain, over six feet and 248 pounds, is described as a potential boxing asset among officers.
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Nebraska
Acts
Greet
State Board of Equalization
Morehead
Lincoln
United States
Congress
State Banking Board
Knotts
Minnie P. Knotts
State Historical Society
C. 8
Paine
Reoms
Guard
Nebraska guardsmen begin federal service tests under Army surgeons
Eighteen surgeons under Captain Gentry tested Nebraska National Guard volunteers for federal service at Fort Leavenworth. Each man faced a half hour exam and inoculation with anti typhoid serum while warnings against strenuous activity followed the shot. General Hall oversees funds for mobilization as plans resume for aviation units at Lincoln to move to Newport News or Ithaca.
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Nebraska National Guard
Gentry
Fort Leavenworth
Hall
Arthur Haysel
J. M. Birkner
State Office
William H. Simpson
Department of East
Phil Hall
Lincoln
Newport News
Ithaca
N.Y
Nebraska Corps
R E. McMillen
Edward Bagnell
Nebraska
Boy Scouts Ready to Serve in War Effort
The Boy Scouts of America announce nearly 200000 members prepared to aid civic operations and Red Cross resources if war with Mexico occurs. The policy remains nonmilitary, with services directed to civilian needs and community cooperation under municipal authorities.
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Boy Scouts
New York
Mexico
Boy Scouts of America
National American Red Cross
Red Cross
Income tax receipts exceed estimates as year closes
Washington reports fiscal year totals with receipts of 383 403 969 and outlays of 759 666 159 producing a surplus of 78 737 810 compared with last year’s deficit. Income tax brought in 124 867 430, up from 79 826 676, with 56 909 931 from corporations and 67 967 488 from individuals. Prohibition party platform theft claims arise in St Paul as July convention nears. In Des Moines, Capt J C McGregor warns West Branch residents after a troop oath dispute threatening soldiers.
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Washington
McAdoo
Senate Naval Committee Backs Dreadnought and Battleship Plan
The senate naval committee unanimously approves sergeants for the naval bill and a 1917 program to build a dreadnought and four battle cruisers, with completion in three years of a 506 million dollar battlement program urged by the navy general board. It follows a House-passed tilt allowing only five capital ships next year and no ongoing building policy.
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Washington
Senate Naval Committee
Navy General ‘Board
Daniels
House
Time Extension to Homesteaders on Fort Niobrara
The Senate Committee on Public Lands ordered a favorable report on the Kinkaid Bill granting a one year extension to homesteaders on the old Fort Niobrara reservation to make land payments. After Senator Hitchcock presented reasons the bill passed the House and may be acted on in the Senate soon under unanimous consent.
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Tee On Public Lands
Kinkaid
Old Fort Niobrara
Hitchcock
House
Senate
Irish hero saves comrade by tossing shell away
A letter from an Irish brigade in France reports a Londonderry giant staying in a trench to save comrades by throwing a shell out of a hole after others fled. He calmly lit his pipe afterward, justifying his action as keeping their half day’s work intact. An Irishman’s eloquence is noted in a separate tale about want and beggary.
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Reed
District Court of
Lancaster County
Secretary of State
Pool
Nebraska Supreme Court
Ora Rookstool
Lillian Sheets
Cudahy Packing Co
Young Rookstool
France
London
Leigh’ Ritchie
Ireland
Matt
Ritchie
Care For Your Hair and City Debate Sparked
An old advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment for dandruff and skin care, while a Kansas City Star excerpt captures a tavern landlord defending the progressive town amidst sharp local criticism and resident pride.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Sowiea Cause and Cure Ad Claim
An unusual ad from Brockton Massachusetts promotes a product or cure labeled Sowiea Cause and Cure. The copy touts a free offering and references a department or advertiser in Brockton with cryptic wording.
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Cause
Dept. W
Brockton
Masé
Fragmentary note hints at marriage expectations and delays
The text appears as a fragment discussing a girl waiting for a husband and the need for him to fulfill his role. It hints at social expectations around marriage and appropriate behavior but lacks full context or clear events.
Truce Reached in Border Hostilities Between SAGE and Norza
In Nogales Arizona Col W H Sage United States commander and General Norza concluded a definite agreement to refrain from initiating hostilities in the district despite the clash between American and Mexican soldiers last week.
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Nogales
Ariz
W. H. Sage
United States
Norza
Mary Jane Faces Summer Growth and Dress Dilemmas
A reader recounts a domestic scene where Mary Jane worries about outgrowing summer dresses as heat drives clothing to be let down. The mother notes daughters grow quickly, while Mary Jane imagines being taller if not for rapid foot and dress adjustments.
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Mary Jane
Freckles vanish with guaranteed double strength
An advertisement promises removal of freckles using ethine double strength from Qrdgetst. Apply an ounce nightly and see freckles fade, with heavier spots taking longer. The ad claims light freckles disappear entirely and assures a money back guarantee if results fail.
Clergyman laments poor attendance at men only services
A clergyman grieves over weak turnout for men only services. He confides to the verger that men should attend, recounting his own efforts to draw them in. The verger replies with a folksy story about reading men and their tastes in books and calf bindings.
WY WRITE LETTERS WY WRITE LETTERS
Women praise Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co letters for genuine relief from irregularities nervousness and stomach troubles. Thousands of women nationwide write to share their recovery and urge others to seek help from the companys vegetable remedy.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Weill
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