National Preparedness at Forefront of Wilson Address
President Wilson outlined a broad defense program emphasizing national preparedness. He urged Congress to approve expanded army and navy, a citizen militia plan, and additional ships while stressing economic measures and defense of liberty. He warned against disloyalty and urged fiscal reforms to fund the plan.
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General Fund of the Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Green grocer falls for a graves widow in unlikely romance
A lighthearted tale follows a green grocer who falls for a grase widow, navigating social norms and budding affection in a small town setting. The piece contrasts market life with personal longing, hinting at obstacles yet to come.
Marine Eye Remedy from Chicago for Illustrated Eye Book
An illustrated article from Chicago promotes Marine Eye Remedy as featured in the Eye Free publication. The piece highlights its use for eye care and suggests ordinary readers may benefit from its application.
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Dr Pierce’s Pellets advertised for liver and bowels
An old advertisement promotes Dr Pierce’s Pellets as laxatives and cathartics. It notes one Pellet for laxative and three for cathartic use. The text also contains a facetious aside about a milkman and a woman on stage without scenery.
Hands Like Velvet From Daily Cuticura Routine
An old advertisement promises smooth hands with Cuticura Soap and Ointment. It describes soaking in hot suds, drying, applying ointment, and wearing gloves at night as a one night treatment for rough hands. Free samples offered by mail with 82p Skin Book from Cuticura Dept XY Boston.
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The Resu t Marital Request Dialogue Fragment
A fragment from a historical column quotes a remark about seeking permission to marry a daughter. It captures a brief exchange where the question is asked and an implied response hints at cultural expectations. The context and speakers are not fully provided.
Test of love in Bayswater tale from the Public Ledger
A Bayswater girl taunts an aunt by saying she tests engagements with a tiny bottle. The chaperon warns care, while the girl reveals the bottle contains acid used to test the engagement ring. The Philadelphia Public Ledger narrative frames a cautionary, melodramatic scene.
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A Sure Thing in Law Agitation on Cash Collateral
Young lawyers discuss agitation to end the practice of requiring cash collateral from prisoners awaiting trial. A veteran cautions that a defendant with cash on deposit will still have the means to hire a lawyer, suggesting the idea may fail on first principles of law.
When Cyprus Had a Foom
The piece recalls Cyprus rising in prominence after 1878 as a British protectorate, its strategic eastern Mediterranean position and Suez route to India, and a vogue sparked by Lord Beaconsfield and Peace with honor. It notes a surge of young men visiting briefly before Cyprus settled into a quieter, less harbor-dependent role.
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United States
America
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Suez
India
Malta
London Daily Chronicle
Coffee finally rejected for Postum in health cure tale
A California wife recounts quitting coffee and choosing Postum after headaches and insomnia. Her household notices improvement after five months with weight gain and steadier nerves, claiming coffee worsened ailments. Postum Co. promotes two forms with consumer pricing and a slogan.
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Mich
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