War news and commerce notes from the era
A broad scan of wartime and economic items includes Allied shipping losses and rescue efforts, U S policy on submarine production, reparations and wartime aid, labor and university actions, and trade data. Reports mention New York officials, Washington debates, and shipments to American markets amid the global conflict.
President Wilson to Germany Emissary on Submarine War
President Wilson plans a frank note to Germany via Count von Bernstorff's envoy outlining American views on submarine warfare. The emissary will carry a personal memorandum to Emperor William and discuss U.S. neutrality and potential responses with German officials.
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Harvard Professor Teases Class Over Tea Remark
Teo Sour and Professor Copeland are described rebuking English composition students with sarcasm. He asks a late student how she will have her tea, Miss Frown, prompting gentle reply, without the lemon. The exchange is reported by the Christian Register.
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Skin Itch Relief Ad Claims Quick Healing
An advertisement promotes Resinol soap and ointment to treat itchy burning skin with a soothing antiseptic action. It claims instant relief, reduced scratching, better sleep, and rapid healing at low cost, noting doctors prescribed it for years and druggists sell it.
Russia's vodka use rises after monopoly rule during war
Moscow vodka consumption data show sharp increases after the wartime government monopoly began eight months earlier. Figures for 1914 15 and 16 indicate higher per capita volumes as rationing and controls limit sales and force bottle restrictions in the city.
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Unclear street scene with urban workers and bold talk
A downtown office worker and a friend exchange rough talk about using a printer to publish a death notice, implying the paper will be believed. The dialogue hints at a planned hoax or intimidation in a ball game context.
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Unmaker of History Mireetory Interview Exchange
A playful dialogue scene shows a canvasser asking a lady about her husband’s job. she answers she writes historical novels. The banter hints at a literary setting and a nod to historical writing.
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Outlandish Exchange Sparks Confusion in Courtroom
Fragmentary remarks appear to depict a chaotic hearing with unclear quotes. The garbled dialogue mentions distrust and a fountain pen as a possible token amid the dispute. No coherent figures or outcomes are identifiable.
Big Reward For Inventions Free From Worries
A report from Sioux Falls notes substantial rewards for inventors at army ordnance factories. The year ending March saw at least 4000 pounds paid to Col C L Helden for various improvements with machinery and tools. Additional sums to other Royal Gunpowder and Royal Gun Factory personnel are cited, totaling significant bonuses for innovations in manufacture and testing.
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The Height of Atrocity Gas Theme in War Hearings
A fragmentary wartime dialogue laments gas warfare with quoted speakers Hark Away and Dingteterry. The garbled text implies outrage at chemical attacks and references to victims labeled Please reait.
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Fashion Changes Prompt Atlanta Convicts to Break Sht To Wear
Unclear text suggests a fashion-related note about Atlanta convicts and clothing norms. Limited readable details mention a shift away from required garments, hinting at social pressures among fashionable women. No firm names, dates, or events are established in the fragment.
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Why She Went to Church
A devout old lady, facing a bad deal, plans to attend church after speaking with the minister. She reflects on faith and the path to heaven, expressing a desire to hear more and attend services.
Market prices slip amid terse crowd chatter
A fragmented report notes pressure on prices and terse exchanges at a coastal market. Shoppers and vendors discuss deals and uncertainty, with vague references to marked do not in stock and reduced offerings.
Baseball Player Status Update Shocks Local Fans
A brief note reports a baseball player’s uncertain status as a pitcher, stirring speculation among fans and team supporters about future lineup changes and possible reassignment.
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