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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1914
Page
14
A meeting in Amsterdam organized by the Woman Suffrage Society prepared a petition to parliament for women’s equality and voting rights under the Dutch constitution. A parade through major streets accompanied the gathering as various groups voiced demand for equal status before constitutional laws.
Major Buell Rogers outlines how the United States pioneered modern sanitation during the Spanish American War era. He credits Walter Reed and Ronald Ross for breakthroughs on yellow fever and malaria, notes Panama Canal improvements led by Colonel Gorgas, and stresses strict cleanliness to curb yellow fever, plague, and other diseases.
Berlin reports say Germany will likely lead a naval parade through the canal with Prince Henry of Prussia commanding the fleet. The plan aims to showcase German prestige and mercantile marine as Prince Henry sails to South America on the Cape Trafalgar for a commercial mission.
Paris February 21 President Poincare bans the tango from the Elysee Palace ball. The final prohibition follows a decision by the protocole that the tango will not be listed on the program for the first ball of the year. The move reflects strict ceremonial restrictions imposed on dance styles at official events.
An ad touts GETS-IT as the world’s top corn remedy offering quick relief. It claims two seconds to apply with no messy plasters or knives, and promises painless removal of corns. Lawrence & Co of Chicago distributes this product directly to customers.
London report notes rising public concern over purity in public life linked to the Marconi scandal and party fund handling. Lord Robert Creighton to propose an amendment urging steps to restore standards amid heated debate in the Commons.
Paul Mathulka of Philadelphia claims Dr ing s New Life Pills are the king laxatives and a family blessing. He says a box at home helps meet a box and get well again. Price two dollars and fifty cents. See He Bucklen to Eom Philadelphia.
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