Wilson and Lansing Draft Note on Submarine Warfare
Washington reports President Wilson and Secretary Lansing prepared a draft note on submarine warfare to be sent to Germany, with the United States’ prior position to be reiterated. Officials urge reporters to avoid speculation as the exact contents are not finalized and will be transmitted to Germany likely before week’s end.
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Union News Service
Washington
Wilson
Lansing
Germany
United States
White -Houkce
White House
Threats to Mexico City Rise as Forces Advance
Washington reports indicate General Gonzales fresh push with Car ranza troops drove Zapata troops from Mexico City and moved north to confront Villa column. Villa’s flying column circled Obregon’s forces after Aguas Calientes and captured Queretaro, nearing Pachuca and threatening the capital.
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Mexico City
Washington
Carranza
Gonzales
Zapata
Villa
Vera Cruz
State Department
Obregon
Aguas Calientes
Queretaro
Pachuca
Germany Catalogs War Prisoners With Card Catalogue
Count Schwerin, a 60 year old cavalry captain, perfected a mass registration system in Germany that records rank service division and confinement location for over a million prisoners of war. Relatives of French Russian English Canadian Italian Serbian Montenegrin Belgian or Japanese POWs can locate a soldier within 24 hours.
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Germany
Berlin
Count Schwerin
Washington G A R encampment to open September
Red white and blue clad veterans of Grant Sherman Meade and Sheridan prepare to welcome at the forty ninth Grand Army of the Republic encampment and fiftieth grand review, beginning the week of September 27 in the capital city.
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G. A. R. Washington
Grant
Sherman
Meade
Sheridan
Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Review
British Move to Limit Cotton Exports to Neutral Countries
London reports the British government intends soon to cap cotton exports to neutral nations at the exact amount required. Marquis of Crewe, lord president of the council and Liberal leader in the Lords, announced the measure in the upper house.
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London
Marquis of Crewe
Council
House of Lords
Calles defeats Villa forces at Anavacachi pass
In Sonora near Agua Prieta a six hour battle ends with General Calles commanding 3000 troops defeating Villa forces of 1500 under General Jose Maria Acosta in Anavacachi pass west of Agua Prieta. The report credits Calles with a decisive victory.
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Villa
Douglas
Ariz
Anavacachi Pass
Agua Prieta
Calles
Carranza
Sonora
Jose Maria Acosta
Acosta
Crop Loss Less Than Expected in Lincoln State
Reports from nearly every county show wheat crop losses due to continued rains are lower than a week ago. The heaviest losses occur in the southern estate, affecting the southern tier and parts of the second tier, while eastern and western regions fared best. Rolling terrain helped drain water and reduce standing floods.
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Lincoln
News From Over the State
Nebraskans read of statewide happenings and items of local interest across the region, with briefs highlighting politics, weather, economy, and community events. The page compiles timely notes for readers around Omaha, Lincoln, and beyond.
Upcoming Nebraska Events and Fairs List
A schedule of major gatherings in Nebraska this fall and summer includes the National Saengerfest in Omaha July 21 to 24, the state tennis meet in Lincoln, scenic German events in Auburn July 2, and road events July 29-30. Also noted are Outing of Nebraska business men at Lake Omaha August 2 to 9, Barkards reunion at Seward August 4, N N G camp and soldiers reunion at Minatare August 26 to 29, Great Nebraska State Fair in Lincoln September 5 to 10, National Mail Carriers convention in Omaha September 6, Prohibition convention in Lincoln September 29-30, and Farmers Union convention in Lincoln September 6.
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Regiment
Camp Ola Woldiers
Minatare
Lincoln
Omaha
the Farmers’ Union
Farmers National Congress to Convene in Omaha
Farmers from most states will attend the national Farmers' National Congress annual convention in Omaha during the last week of September. Nebraska plans about 100 delegates, Omaha will send similar, with strong Wisconsin and Oregon representation. The event gathers four groups totaling nearly 25,000 members who have chosen the metropolis as their convention city.
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Omaha
Farmers’ National Congress
Morehead
Nebraska
Towa
W. L. Ames
Oregon
Wis
Bureau of Publicity
Administration Building Completed at Wayne Normal
More than a thousand people attended the celebration of Wayne State Normal’s new administration building. The Stanton ladies quartet provided the program. President Conn gave a welcome address, while Dean Hahn introduced State Superintendent A. O. Thomas who urged greater executive freedom and a program of improvements and economy in rural schools noting 3,000 Nebraska schools have only 1 to 12 pupils.
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Wayne
Wayne State Normal
Stanton Ladies’ Quartet
Conn
Dean Hahn
A. O. Thomas
Normal
Nebraska
Hail Storm Wipes Wheat Fields Across Jack Morrow Flats
North Platte reports one of the area's worst hail storms in years devastating thousands of acres of wheat. The Jack Morrow flats district south of town suffered massive losses with a six mile wide strip and spots of nine inch circumference hail stones found, while damage runs into thousands of dollars.
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North Platte
Jack Morrow Flats
Here
Brady
Wheat Harvesting Under Difficulties Near Hebron
Wheat harvest continues with many farmers working overnight. Charles Burkholz of the west side used two bicycle lamps on his binder to mimic daylight as the grain turns out well.
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Hebron
Charles Burkholz
Harvest innovation uses beer kegs to power wheat binders
Hastings reports farmers led by Arthur Mills adapted beer keg trucks to move wheat binders through muddy fields. A small gasoline engine now drives the sickle and canvas elevators at the binder head, proving effective. One local concern sold fifty binder motor attachments this season.
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Hastings
Arthur Mills
Stockham Grain Company Organized At Hastings
The Stockham Grain company has been organized at Hastings with a capital of $60,000.
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Stockham Grain Company
Hastings
Wet With Tears Fafr Tragedienne
A snippet from a Chicago News item describes a dramatic exchange between a theatergoer and a performer. The admirer praises the tragedy while noting a fever in tears and a warm theater camp floor. A free season ticket is mentioned as a gesture.
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Chicago News
What He Might Do
A man visits a cafe and finds his Scotch friend Sandy at the bar. He offers to buy another drink, but Sandy declines and asks the visitor to pay for the current one. The exchange highlights a humorous moment over sharing a drink.
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Sandy
Quiet in Season Exchange With August and Elle
Elle pleads why TJ stalks her while August jokes about a dog. Elle reveals her name and fear of pursuit as TJ presses, recalling a mutt that howled all night, keeping someone awake until three.
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Elle
Mayet
August
Darling and Dick Seek Moonlit Porch Talk
The excerpt shows a couple in a tense moment as Darling urges a quiet porch tete-a-tete while Dick presses for something stronger, but Darling resists due to health concerns. The dialogue hints at a deeper, possibly fatal, emotional conflict between them.
Advertising Picture Rates In Papers Discussed
A conversation centers on the cost of placing an advertising picture in newspapers. One says charges may be high while another suggests the option to insert it at cut rates, implying negotiable terms and budgeting concerns.
Son Requests Bicycle With Father’s Money
A father and son exchange a brief exchange about money. The boy asks for a bicycle, while the father cautions that money cannot buy everything. The tone suggests a parental lesson on restraint.
Mant Thief Perceived by Pessimist In Mock Inquiry
A cryptic remark by M. O. A. Grouitsch describes a woman as a thief of time and secrets. The anonymous caller insists the subject will not reveal her age nor share any other personal details.
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M. O. A. Grouitsch
Do You Know I Have a Case of Rose Fever
The speaker jokes about rose fever and suggests seeing a garden doctor to cure it, framing the whimsy as a light, humorous moment in daily life. The line hints at playful irony and garden culture.
Charity as Burden Shrouds Humanitarian Efforts
A provocative opinion argues that charitable giving can create dependency and undermine sustainable aid. It warns donors and organizations to balance generosity with accountability and long term development strategies.
Blood Breast Pigeon Mystery At Bronx Zoo
A New York Evening Post report follows a visitor's questions about a pigeon at the Bronx Zoo with a red breast resembling blood. Attendants deny any myth or story and note the bird likely has a red feather. the pigeon reportedly originates from the Philippines.
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Philippines
the Inquirer
When She Understood the Modern Dances Charm
A party scene unfolds as Mrs De Montmorence prods a colonel about dancing. The colonel replies with a witty remark about fluctuation as he guides and observes the young revelers on the floor. Later his bobbing moves evoke a stock in panic, and the lady recognizes his meaning.
Village baseball veteran steps in at first base
A sixty year old confirms he will play first base for the village team next Saturday. He fears being pressed into umpiring if he refuses, and asserts his plan to play despite his age.
Enforced Penance in India Army Costs and Odd Stock Talk
The text notes the British army in India exceeds 360000 men with annual costs of 86000000 dollars. It also mentions a bloodhound stock as a speculative instrument that has never paid a dividend. Sultor and Squire exchange lines about marriage and tie to squire.
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India
Secretary of Agriculture Eyes Modern Rural Prosperity
Secretary Houston notes in Washington a shift to modern conveniences in the countryside with cars telephones player pianos photographs and rare biplanes. He contrasts this with past hardships where a farmer would beg for eggs and sugar at a district store as Plymouth Rock clucked.
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Ane Presen
Agricultture
Houston
Plymouth Rock
Hay crop saved after threatening weather
Hughie McNeff worried over his hay crop last year as weather loomed. The stormy period passed, and he succeeded in securing the straw’s gathering with a self satisfied remark that his day had been saved and that a good shower would not improve his luck.
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Hughie McNeff
Sad Specialist Promotes Don’ts for Hot Weather
A humorous note describes a specialist who thrives on creating “Don’ts” for hot weather. He jokes about a delightful climate being bad for business and portrays himself as the man who makes a specialty of cautioning people to avoid heat.
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Rutt
Expert Appraiser of Baggage Valuations
A sharp line about sudden prosperity introduces a character who specializes in appraising the contents of trunks. Citizens seek his skill to set valuations before baggage is checked, hinting at a sly or humorous plot thread about hidden wealth or secrets.
Work-Search Woes and Quick Jobs in Four Weeks
A conversation about post college employment reveals frustration with job scarcity. A speaker claims difficulty for graduates while another boasts six jobs found in the past month, highlighting contrasting experiences.
Fragmentary debate on language teaching persists
A quoted exchange questions whether studying Latin Greek French or German benefits students. The reply suggests dead languages are neutral, implying teaching choice may matter less to outcomes.
Motorcycle Police Man Run In After Gas Shortage
A terse exchange notes a rider running out of gasoline and being followed by a motorcycle police officer who halted him. The dialogue implies a pursuit or enforcement action ending with the rider being brought in.
Difference Between Men and Boys Quip Cited by Comedian
A well known comic quips that men are willing to wait until next year while boys want it now. The remark contrasts patience with impulse using a humorous framing.
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