Colonel House Not a Mystery Diplomat of the Peace Table
Washington report details Col Edward Mandel House as President Wilson's adviser on war data for postwar peace. The article argues House is open, well educated in economics and politics, with a sharp grasp of history and human nature, and he travels for consultations without secrecy.
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Ocodrow Flson
Western Newspaper Union
Washington
Col
Edward Mandel House
United States
House
Congress
Austin
Texas
Edward Mandell House
Colonel House
New York
Woodrow Wilson
New York City
White House
Edward M. House
Itas
New Jersey
Wilson
Berlin
Paris
Capitals
Ostend House
George Frisbie Hoar
Massachusetts
Aristophanes
Locke
Senator Hoar
Nick Carter
House of Representatives
Champ Clark
ER. D. ER. N. Southworth
Owl Face
Watson
Government awards shark leather contract to local blacksmith
New London Connecticut reports a contract for 1000 shark books with 800 due in ten days and 700 in twenty days after the first consignment. J W Fordham, a local blacksmith, receives the award. Three hook sizes eleven ten and nine inches will have a chain and swivel attached. Washington notes government tests yield durable leather from shark skins and potential industry prospects.
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New London
Conn
J. W. Fordham
Ae Eee
Washington
Remembered His A Venetian Left 0 0 0 Florins for Dogs
A historical note recalls a Venetian figure who reportedly left a substantial sum, 0 0 0 florins, to fund the care of his three dogs. The fragment hints at quirky wealth and pet allowances in past times.
Faded John Paul Jones Flag Sheds a Century of Tale
Centerville residents cherish a Ranger era flag in good condition though faded with age. Anthony recalls receiving it from his grandfather who served under John Paul Jones aboard the Ranger. In Athens a royal stable sale marks a shift to democracy with public auction of the king's stables in the city center.
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Centerville
Frigate Ranger
Anthony
John Paul Jones
Ranger
Athens
Prenter Vasselos
Bible Study Club for Boys Forms in Sfax Tunisia
A new boys club is organized in Sfax Tunisia within the local Mohammedan community. The group aims to provide Bible study and wholesome activities for youth amid social changes.
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Iobies Aitadtaes New Iene
Sfax
Tunia
Comroe
Etree
Pipe Line of Wood in New York Power Project
A wooden water pipe 10 400 feet long and 12 feet in diameter, supplied by a Seattle company, will be used in a New York state power development project. Donigins fir staves equivalent to 1 800 000 board feet of lumber will be used in construction.
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Seattle
New York State
Eagle Pecks Elk to Death in New Mexico
In Clayton New Mexico a massive eagle killed an elk in a dramatic encounter witnessed by locals. The incident marks one of the region’s largest eagles seen in recent memory.
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Clayton, N. M
National Army Draft Targets All Fit Americans
Article states that every physically fit American will be taken into service for the 61st National army. The policy implies universal conscription for eligible citizens and outlines the scope of the draft.
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61St National Army
Settled Out of Court Proposals Reported
Local gossip notes judge Merryman proposed to Alice last night. Bethel comments that he pressed for time to decide, offering days for order. The exchange suggests an informal settlement or proposal over a personal matter.
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Martel
Hat envy at the church pews sparks measure of beauty
Mrs Holt brags about a $22 hat matching the look of Mrs Ringley who paid about $75. Her husband laments pew status as the Ringleys’ wealth affords a larger church seat. The exchange reveals social comparisons within their circle.
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Mrs. Holt
Mrs. Ringley
Ringley
Mothers Prepare for Trouble and Pain
Fragmentary line reads Mothers Prepare for Trouble and pain followed by incomplete personal protest notes and scattered phrases. The text lacks clear event, date, location, or participants to form a full news item.
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