The Speechless Wives on the Silent Sea
A woman asks what the wild waves say while standing on the ship’s silver mainline. The men answer in hoarse tones that the sea makes a lot of noise but says nothing.
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Maria
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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1917
Page
7
Danderine Hair Tonic Promises New Growth for All
A vintage advertisement touts Danderine as a hair cleansing and growth product. It claims immediate cleansing of dust oil and dandruff with a cloth swipe and promises new soft downy hair after weeks of use. The pitch urges buying a 25 cent bottle from Knowlton’s for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowlton
Adv
Dancing with a Deaf Man Sparks Tea Room Wit
A humorous exchange cited from the New York Times recalls a deaf man describing last night’s dancing with a charming young woman. He jokes about whether she compared his dancing to a zephyr or a heifer, highlighting light banter on perception and charm.
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New York Times
Castoria Brand Claim Amid Stated Signatures
An old advertisement touts Castoria for infants and children with a signature claim and mentions a Tara signature. A. Lafrance of Ottawa is noted with six sons in the British army. The text warns credulous readers about manipulation in musical events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
A. Lafrance
Ottawa
Ontario
Mediators Succeed as Rail Strike Is Averted
After fifty hours of talks President Wilson's mediators help end the threatened rail and telegraph strike. Railroads grant an eight hour day and raise the combined salary list by about 60 million dollars a year, benefiting more than 300000 workers. The victory comes as U S leaders favor World War entry and mediators hail the accord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Union News Service
New York
Wilson
United States
Lane
Elisha Lee
W. G. Lee
Brotherhoods
Adamson Law Upheld as Constitutional Eight Hour Standard
The Adamson eight hour railroad law is declared constitutional and valid in all respects by the Supreme Court. It fixes eight hours as a day’s work and sets wage increases for train operation. The decision is five to four with Justices Day Pitney Vaneter dissenting and Justice McReynolds later publishing a dissent.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Day
Pitney
Vananter
McReynolds
Roosevelt May Visit Lincoln for Statehood Celebration
Chancellor Avery and H. M. Bushnell report Theodore Roosevelt is likely to be the principal speaker at Nebraska’s semi centennial statehood celebration. They returned from New York after unsuccessful attempts to meet President Wilson and noted Wilson would not leave Washington in June.
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Roosevelt
Lincoln
Neb
Theodore Roosevelt
Nebraska
Avery
H. M. Bushnell
New York
Wilson
Washington
Hitchcock
Russia poised to become a republic if soldiers accept manifesto
Petrograd reports that Russia seems to have become a republic overnight unless improbable events occur. The fate hinges on the reception of the new government's manifesto by six million front-line soldiers.
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Petrograd
Russia
Secret session approves diplomatic rupture with Germany
London to Reuters reports a secret session of the house of representatives backed the government’s policy. the move includes breaking diplomatic ties with Germany.
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Germany
London
Peking
Reuters
House of Representatives
Dentists urged to aid volunteers with dental defects for military duty
An appeal issued in New York asks dentists nationwide to donate services to render volunteers fit for military duties. The drive targets those rejected due to defective teeth and seeks charitable, professional support to improve eligibility.
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New York
California Syrup of Figs Aids Sick Children
An old advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle inside cleanser for fevers, upset stomachs, and constipation in children and adults. It claims quick relief, notes a 60 cent bottle, and urges mothers to keep it handy for a sick child tomorrow.
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California
How X Ray Was Discovered In Roentgen Lab
In Roentgen's laboratory a Crookes tube produced a fluorescent glow above a pasteboard box of unexposed plates. A shadow image of keys appeared on the developed plates revealing unseen rays. When a frog was placed under the same setup the plate showed the frog's skeleton, illustrating X rays' penetrating effect.
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Roentgen
With Her Eyes at the Old Well
A brief vignette from the Princeton Tiger describes two people by an old well facing a question of drinking water. The scene centers on their eye contact and the moment of realization as her eyes well up with water without a bucket present.
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Princeton
Mr Jones Found At The Club In Passing Show Quote
A line from Passing Show notes Mr Jones is at the club, suggesting a scene of casual leisure. The brief dialogue implies a character’s location, highlighting club life as a social setting.
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Mr. Jones
Abdication of the Russian emperor and new regents named
The Russian emperor abdicated and Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovitch is named regent. The Russian ministry is swept out for corruption and incompetence. A minister, Alexander Protopopol, reports indicate killed. other ministers and the imperial council president are under arrest. A new national cabinet is announced with Prince Lvoff as premier.
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Union
Petrograd
Russia
Michael Alexandrovitch
Alexander Protopopol
Interior Department
Imperial Council
Prince Lvoff
New Petrograd Cabinet Names Key Ministers
The new national cabinet lists Prince George E. Syroff as premier and interior minister, with Paul Milukoff as foreign minister and Manutioff of Moscow University as public instruction minister. A J Guchkoff serves as war and navy interim minister, while M Ichin gearoff heads agriculture.
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Petrograd
Prince George E. Syroff
Paul. V. Milukoff
Manutioff
Moscow University
A. J. Guchkoff
Duma
M. Ichingearoff
M. Tereschtenko
Kiev
N. V. Nekrasoff
M. Godneff
Karsanu
Milukoff Heads Russian Foreign Office in New Cabinet
In Petrograd the new government forms as ministers take posts. Paul Milukoff greets Entente diplomats, pledges continued war effort until victory, and reports widespread support among field commanders led by General Alexe ttev.
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Foreign Office
Michael Alexteff
Last Vestiges of Imperial Era Fade in New Regime
The article notes removal of portraits of imperial family from government offices and replacement by plain red flags over the winter palace. It reports confidence in expanded wartime operations under the new government and a rapid end to the war, while warning of departmental friction and inert resources from fear of popular power. Public calm follows a sober mood with few parades in the duma district.
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Winter Palace
Duma
Mock Revolution Awe Sparks Playful Uprising In Rome
The fighting was limited with few casualties. Cossacks advanced in a lighthearted display, dispersing crowds without malice while troops exchanged good-natured jests. The pope's guards cheered as the procession continued.
Woman in Perfect Health Claims
A testimonial promotes a health compound and blood purifier by Mrs Este J. Van Per of Paterson New Jersey. The ad urges single or married women troubled by ailments to try the product, claiming it restored health and urges readers to seek special advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K Wank Yen
Este J. van Per Sanom
Na York St. Paterson
N. J
Watts
Wealth Through Patience and Steady Habits
The quote compares wealth to a pumpkin growing through steady cultivation. It suggests that riches come from consistent effort, not sudden luck. The message emphasizes long term practice and disciplined tending of one’s resources.
Three D’s in Dodd’s Kidney Remedy
Mr Robert W Ferguson of Hingham Massachusetts reports long standing kidney disorder with backache and near death in Vancouver. He attributes full recovery to persistent use of Dodd's Kidney Pile and says he now uses it occasionally to keep kidneys regulated. He urges getting DODD'S the name with the three D's for deranged disordered diseased kidneys. Switzerland imposes tariff on auto imports.
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Robert W. Ferguson
Hingham
Mass
Vancouver
Dodd
Mr. Ferguson
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