Unknown Amazon Tribe Found By University Expedition
Dr William Farabee and the University of Amasons expedition report discovery of a nine or more person group of a new tribe called pitanges near the Maraca river. The chief survivors include a chief, six adults and two boys. They speak an unknown language and were found in destitution with urns used in funerary practices.
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Iphia
William 90
University of Amasons
Farabee
Fardbee
Bee
Amazon
Maraca
Far
Instant hair stain outshines slow restorers
Claim of an instant hair stain called Brownatone promising rapid coloring without metals. Ad promotes two sizes 25c and $1.00 with nationwide availability via drug stores and dealers.
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Kenton Pharmatal Eee
Mobile
Bieney
Dave S
Bauer, R. L
An Aid to Digestion Advertisement
An old advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Tablets to aid digestion after meals. It claims relief from dullness and sour belching, suggesting taking the tablets immediately after dinner. The copy emphasizes widespread availability and benefit.
Chamber Offers Mediation In Mobile Labor Dispute
The Mobile Chamber of Commerce proposes mediation between Hess Cigar Company and the Cigarmakers Union to settle a labor controversy affecting the city’s business climate. Hess defends new suction methods and pricing on certain grades while unions accuse him of reducing craft workers and running nonjourneyman shops. Local union presidents Juzang and Betancourt sign the union critique.
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Chamber of Commerce
Hess Cigar Co
Hess Company of Mobile
Cigarmakers’ Union
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Hess Cigar Company
Max Rathberger
Central Trades Council
Hess
International Executive Board
Union
Henry Hess
Register
Mobile
Eight recruits accepted in Mobile recruiting drive
Sergeant John Maguire of the U S recruiting office announced eight recruits have been accepted since March 18. Frank Riley an athlete and James Stanley both of Mobile were accepted Wednesday afternoon and left for Jackson Barracks near New Orleans. Riley joins the engineering corps. Forty applicants have been examined.
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John Maguire
United States Recruiting Office
Frank Riley
James Stanley
Mobile
Jackson Barracks
New Orleans
Riley
Engineering Corps
Inside Tales Of Marine Warfare From Old Salts
Maritime yarns recount British tricks against German submarines as skippers share hidden schemes and near misses. Captains Otterson and Conrad tell of disguises, dummy vessels, and patrol boats that tested nerves and earned respect from wary crews.
Eyes of Nation Turn to Berlin in Expectation
Count von Bernstorff remained optimistic as negotiations neared a crisis and sent a long message to Berlin. He reportedly urged that assurances given on Mediterranean submarine operations be extended to all submarine actions to prevent a break in relations.
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Berlin
Count Vonn Bernstorff
Mediterranean
Strength of U. S. Note Surprises London
London reports President Wilson's address to Congress surprised British readers as a strong note from the United States on the submarine dispute. Papers say Berlin may respond by week’s end. Public opinion splits on whether Germany will bow to demands or risk relations with the United States.
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London
America
United States
Germany
Wilson
Congress
Opin
Berlin
Paris Newspapers Predict Early Break With Germany
Paris papers note an imminent rupture between the United States and Germany. The Matin cites Washington's note as decisive and says France awaits the outcome with sympathy for America yet hopes for a decisive severing of relations with the "nation of pirates" that precipitated the world tragedy.
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Paris
Wilson
Germany
Matin
Washington
United States
France
America
Trage Journal
Survivors Say Chic Sunk by German Submarine Without Warning
Survivors of the British steamer Chic report in a Gazette interview that the vessel, en route from Halifax to Manchester with pulp, was fired on without warning by a German submarine. Two shots struck the ship before the sub submerged.
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Chic
Shields
Eng
Halifax
Manchester
Ly Gazette
Today’s Worst Riddle
A riddle contrasts a cloud with a whipped child and hints at Mexico with a shouted reaction. The wording mixes weather imagery and a crude punchline, reflecting a harsh joke format.
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Mexico
The Serve-Us Girl Invites Readers to J W Butterly
A brief notice invites readers to visit J W Butterly where The Serve-Us Girl promotes a product or service. The item is framed as a call to action with local interest and a direct invitation to engage. No further details are provided in the fragment.
Why Rabbits And Eggs Play Part In Easter Feast
Easter traditions mix religion and folklore with eggs and rabbits. The egg symbolizes resurrection from ancient myth, while colored eggs and rabbits entered through German nursery lore. Customs vary, from church attendance to Easter hats, with regional quirks such as England's street games and Ireland's sun dance belief.
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England
St. Austin
Council of
Nice
Germany
United States
Mobile
Ireland
Just Try This When Hairy Growths Appear
A historical tip promotes a dela tone paste mixed with water to remove hair from smooth skin. The method claims no pain and urges caution to ensure authentic dela tone. Readers are told to apply for 2 or 3 minutes, then rub off and wash.
A Simple Way to Remove Dandruff
A simple dandruff remedy using four ounces of plain liquid arvon from a drug store. Apply at night to moisten and rub into the scalp, then rinse by morning. Three to four applications dissolve and destroy all signs of dandruff, leaving hair glossy and soft.
Allen's Foot-Base Foot Care Ad Proclaims Quick Relief
An advertisement for Allen's Foot-Base anti septic powder promotes foot relief for pinching shoes and painful corns and bunions. It claims to ease stings and deliver instant relief to tired aching swollen tender feet, noting over 100,000 users.
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Allen
Tornadoes kill and injure across eastern Kansas and western Missouri
A storm system swept central eastern Kansas and western Missouri with deadly tornadoes. Six killed in Morgan County Missouri and many injured near Eldon Stover and Olean, with rail traffic halted and widespread property damage reported as telegraph and phone service were knocked out.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Missouri
Topeka
Wilson County
Border
Morgan County
Eldon
Stover
Railwa
Jefferson City
California
Olean
Scott
Miller Hixon
Rich Hill
Ruth Fairbanks
Cc. P. Bowden
Appleton City
Mona Kas
Packard
Ouneiale
Roosevelt Fails to Get Two Alaska Delegates
In Seward Alaska on April 20 two Alaska Republican delegates W A Gilmore Nome and Lewis P Shackelford Juneau will go to Chicago uninstructed a motion to instruct for Roosevelt at the territorial convention was defeated. War World Wide Pictures authorized by the Germans and Allies to be shown at Columbia Sunday five cents admission.
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Seward
Alaska
W. A. Gilmore
Nome
Lewis P. Shackelford
Juneau
Chicago
Roosevelt
Columbia
New York Sun
Glass of salts keeps kidneys active and clean
An advertisement promotes Jad Salts as a simple remedy to flush clogged kidneys. It claims meat consumption causes uric acid buildup and kidney sluggishness, and urges a daily tablespoon of Jad Salts in water before breakfast to prevent bladder disorders and cleanse the blood.
Chamberlain's Tablets Do Much Good Say Gloversville Woman
Mrs. F. F. Smith of Gloversville New York writes to Cham berlain's Tablets manufacturers praising the remedy for liver trouble. She has suffered over three years and says doctors offered little relief while the tablets helped her and others she told about them. Obtainable everywhere.
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F. F. Smith
Gloversville
Chamberlain
Recorder Court Fines and Delayed Cases Set in April Sessions
Johnny Marshall Walter McClain and Friday were fined 50 each after arraignment. Andrew Williams continued to April 21. Bennett fined 5 for traffic, Irvine fined 10 for speeding. Davis and Williams found guilty with warrants of arrest, fined 56 or 50 days. Vermulle and Morrisette case continued to April 21. Breadnax Ruth Alexander and Ethel May listed with varied fines or days. Crowley Rabby Smithy cases noted with penalties. Garner alcohol case fined 20. Palmer Allen ordered to move restricted district and appear July 1. Glover Malone to April 22. Gaines Washington gambling fines 10 each.
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Johnny Marshall
Walter McClain
Andrew Williams
C. N. Bennett
Robert T. Irvine
J. F. Davis
Henry Williams
Sma
W. B. Vermulle
C. Morrisette
Carrie Glover
Mary Malone
Morgan Gaines
Carl Washington
Yerby School Wins Five Dollar Prize
The Yerby school won a five dollar prize from the Alabama Dental Association for the largest delegation at the illustrated lecture on The Care and Use of the Mouth held at the YMCA auditorium. Miss Gertrude Fink of E. L. Marechal school led the largest classroom delegation. About 1000 children heard Dr. C. B. Fowlkes lecture.
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Yerby School
Yerby
Alabama Dental Association
Gertrude Fink
E. L. Marechal School
C. B. Fowlkes
Cold weather and colds remedy recommendation
A skeptical note on cold prevalence in different seasons cites Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective. The ad claims the cold microbe thrives in damp cold weather and urges readers to obtain the remedy everywhere.
Ford leads in NebraskaRepublican primary returns
W J Bryan polls the lowest vote in Douglas and Lancaster counties as Henry Ford leads in Nebraska Republicans state primary returns. Cummins and Hughes appear tied for second place with Hughes favored by delegates at large. Democratic delegate candidate William J Gryan has the lowest tally in Douglas and fourth in Lancaster.
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Omaha
Neb
Henry Ford
Nebraska
Cummins
Justice Hughes
Hughes
William J. Gryan
Douglas
Lancaster
Lincoln
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Selzer
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Rosedale Creamery
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