Forest Fire Destroys Greek Royal Pine Forest at Tatoi
The pine wood planted by King George II’s legacy at Tatoi was burned in a summer fire destroying the royal forest. The piece notes the historic role of Spartans in 413 and 404 B C and laments the loss of a symbol of Attica forestry and national memory.
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Tatoi
George
Greece
Constantine
Attica
B. C
Athens
Eubes
Lysander
Piraees
Tatos
Athena
At a Disadvantage in a Summer Boarding Scene
A humor filled exchange recalls a summer boarding tale with a lady schoolteacher critiquing grammar and a patron joking about charges. The second snippet laments a bad show with a promise to seek refund after the next act as ten years pass between acts.
Japan aims to widen police rights in Manchuria and Mongolia
Diplomatic circles note that Japan seeks to consolidate influence in south Manchuria and eastern river Mongolia by securing police rights and advisers in those districts as part of ongoing China talks on the Cheng Chiatun incident. Omaha fire destroys Morris & Co packing pork house. $260,000 loss insured. cook room start in sausage department. offices and other plants saved.
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Newepsper
China
Cheng Chiatun
Japan
Cites
Manchuria
Mongolia
Omaha
Morris &Co
Return to Submarine War in German Debate
Washington reports rising German demand to resume unrestricted submarine warfare and a harsh warning against any statesman who delays. The state department states any action that endangers American lives will reopen the submarine question. Chicago clubwomen adopt wheat and flour embargo resolutions amid bakery price concerns. Federal inquiry notes possible price fixing by bakers. Bread costs cited as higher in London Trieste Lyons Havre versus U S. Commerce agents head to the Danish West Indies to scout trade prospects with Denmark and to Cuba and South America for expansion.
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Washington
Germany
Bethman-Hollweg
Reichstag
State Department
Aemerican
Whips
Chicago
London
Triest
Lyons
Havre
United States
Department of Commerce
Danish West Indies
Denmark
Cuba
South America
Interstate Commerce suspension extends into 1917
The Interstate Commerce Commission extended the suspension of certain freight rate schedules. From October 4, 1916, to April 4, 1917, fresh meats in carloads from Omaha and Chicago to various destinations in Oklahoma and other states face higher rates. The Oklahoma operation had been suspended from June 6 to October 4.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Omaha
Neb
Chicago
Oklahoma
Netherlands Firms Placed on German Blacklist for Trade
Dutch firms appear on a German blacklist and are barred from oil exports or German-origin materials. Some firms may only receive German materials if the use is limited to goods for Boland and its colonies.
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Germany
Mas Black
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Hintein
Bolland
Her
Milk famine looming in New York, say major distributors
Three of the city’s largest milk distributors warn of a milk famine within days. They expect supply shortages as farmers and dealers fail to reach agreement, leaving only about 30 percent of normal volumes after a few days. Babies, the ill, and hospitals would be affected first.
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New York
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Helps Ohio Woman
Mrs Bartow of Cobambas Ohio describes long standing female troubles and nervousness. After ten days on Lydia E Pinkham's V Compound her stomach hurts disappeared and she began gaining strength. She now weighs 177 pounds and endorses the medicine for women with similar ailments.
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Cobambas
Ohio
Shadboumwich
Lydia E. Pinkham
J. S. Bartow
South 4Th St
Autumnal Sign Emerges as City Mustered for Change
A suburban resident recalls a brisk morning sighting on a vacant lot that suggests summer’s end. A billboard advertising fall overcoats signals the coming season, as residents comment on the cheerful mood contrasted with the looming shift to autumn.
Ointment Claims Fast Relief For Skin Troubles
A breve advertisement touts Cuticura soap and Ointment for cleansing purifying healing itching burning crust scaling disfigurement and other skin troubles for all ages. Free samples by mail with book available via postcard to Boston department L.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Nebraska events and notices span state meetings and local crimes
A roundup of Nebraska items lists dates for state meetings in Lincoln and Grand Island, church and association gatherings, a teachers convention with performers Helen Stanley and Francis MacMillan, tax valuation changes in Lincoln, police and fire incidents in Kearney and Norfolk, building plans in Norfolk, and civic projects in Beatrice and Omaha.
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Grand Lodge
Monar
Lincoln
Grand Island
Lather Synod of Nebraska
Omaha
Northwestern Nebraska Medical Society
Long Pine
Nebraska Christian Endeavor Union
Nebraska State Teach
Nebraska Teachers’ Association
Helen Stanley
America
Francis Macmillen
C “Mawe
Fom Pickrell
Kearney
Norfolk Presbyterian
Norfolk
St. Johannes
Elk Valley
Dakota County
Emory Austin
Ponca
Keasier
Beatrice
Rotary Club of
Rotarians
Beatrice City
Grant Street
Nebraska Conference of Congregational Churches
Plymouth Congregational Church
Mixing Minors and Miners: Judge Frees Pair
Alkali Ike and Deadwood Dick loot a Western saloon after a provocative sign bans miners. They assault the bartender and threaten patrons, but are arrested. The judge dismisses the case, telling them to learn the difference between miners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike
Deadwood Dick
Alkali
Alhall
Deadwood
Brinks
Sia
Castoria Safe Remedy Mentioned in Odd Dialogue
The fragment mentions Castoria as a trusted infant remedy and includes a comical misnaming exchange where a domestic and Mrs. Simmons discuss changing a daughter's name. A fishing trip line ends with a pun about missing the last train home.
Nuxated Iron Promises Quick Strength Gains
A promotional affidavit from Dr E Sauer and Willard extols ordinary nuxated iron as a near miraculous strength and endurance booster. They claim significant gains within two weeks and advise a two week course of five grain tablets three times daily after meals. The piece promotes iron as essential to blood and life, urging readers to avoid older iron forms and trust nuxated iron.
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Frank Moran
Jess Willard Tet i
E. Sauer
Country
Europe
New, York
Colonial Hotel
Willard
Jack” Johnson
Dr. Sauer
Irom
E. Sauer, M. D
Sauer
Ady
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Constant Reader
Dean
Nebraska
Mrs. Joe
Vine St. Ponand
Wae
Posterburn CO
Buffalo, M. Y
Nebraska State News
Vergmen
Milford
Lin“en
US. Postoffice Department
Omaha By Commission
M. J .Murphy
Friend
Fletcher
L. Douglas
Necadl
Omega
Panatess
Eemoues
Sas
Douglas
England
Jess
Jose Willard
Mr. Willard
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