Plumbing and Health Misconceptions About Typhoid
Analyzing claims that bad plumbing causes typhoid, the piece argues such links are unfounded. It credits plumbing mainly with removing excreta to prevent flyborne infection, cautions against costly, elaborate systems, and notes no proven health impact from sewer gases in well-designed systems.
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Virginia
Maryland
District of Columbia
Association of
Richmond
Paris
Journal of
The
American Medical Association
Parcel Post Demos Draw Interest At Middle West Fairs
Demonstrations of parcel post are held at county fairs across the Middle West under the direction of the post office department in Washington. Postmaster General Burleson says the public shows strong interest but has not yet grasped all the advantages.
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Post Office Department
Washington
Burleson
Roosevelt Seeks Progressives in Iowa Case
Roosevelt compares Iowa progressives to Ambassador Pleasant A for the Swiss navy, signaling a diplomatic stance. The remark links U.S. political maneuvering with international roles to illustrate alignment and strategy.
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Roosevelt
Iaiana
Ambassador Pleasant A
South American business prospects for American coal and construction
U S consuls report strong opportunities in Argentina for public works including a Buenos Aires electric lighting plant and in Peru for sugar mill projects. The Panama canal opening should boost American coal exports. Alabama Mobile could lead the charge by selling coal at competitive prices to Chile and Peru, creating broader South American trade.
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Argentina
Buenos Aires
Perm
Department of Commerce
America
Peru
Callao
England
Germany
Panama Canal
Mobile
Europe
Australia
Chile
Alabama
Tick Campaign Clears Lauderdale County and Tensas Parish
Lauderdale county Mississippi and Tensas parish Louisiana were released from Texas fever tick quarantine on September 1, freeing nearly 7,000 square miles in the Southern region. Lauderdale began eradication April 1 1914 and finished in five months with federal state and local cooperation. Tensas parish funded 6200 in January 1914 building dipping vats and starting active dipping in February and April.
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Lauderdale County
Miss
Tensas Parish
Laudevale
Change of government form proves no fix for human nature
The Florida Times-Union argues that honest men stay honest and dishonest stay dishonest regardless of government form. It asserts city governance hinges on the character of elected officials and that prudent voting leads to good results under any system, noting Mobile’s choice to retain Commissioner Schwarz.
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Florida Times-Union
Mobile
Commissioner Schwarz
The Pen and the Sword in the News
The New York Herald quotes critics who mock Richelieu’s line that the pen is mightier than the sword. They warn the censor’s power makes the pen dangerous in wartime and politics, underscoring writers’ influence when minds turn to war.
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Cardinal Richelieu
New York Herald
Louvain Compared With Vera Cruz In War Commentary
The Louisville Post contrasts the Vera Cruz battle with Louvain amid debates on civilian resistance and wartime conduct. It cites German propaganda and Herman Ridder defending Louvain as a justified act of punishment, while praising American restraint at Vera Cruz.
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Berlin
Vorwaerts
Prussia
Landsturm
Herman Ridder
Louvain
Germaany
Vera Cruz
Rid
The Thin Red Line and England at War
The Atlanta Constitution notes that England mobilizes its fighting age as amateurs and professionals enlist en masse. It praises English courage and the famed thin red line, arguing it may prove decisive in the current European conflict despite doubts about international prestige.
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Kipling
England
Cables
Great Britain
Atlanta Constitution
Petrograd Emerges as Name for St Petersburg in New Era
The article notes a name shift from St Petersburg to Petrograd starting with Sedan Day, explaining linguistic links to Burg and Grad and citing German naming habits. It observes Russians also shortening the capital to Petersburg, while Kronstadt and other German names factor into the discussion of national identity and language.
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St. Petersburg
Petrograd
Peter the Great
New York
Kronstadt
Germany
Liege
Lowen
Louvain
Lothringen
Lorraine
Berlin
St. Peter
Princeton
Petersburg
Colors influence brain mood and arousal in sunlight
The New York Sun reports colors affect brain activity and emotions. Red stimulates the mind while blue soothes and helps mood during nervous strain. sunlit south facing rooms and garden flowers like rhododendrons can lift spirits and bring joy.
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New York
Not to Mention a Pinch Hitter in Baseball Metaphor
A Memphis Commercial lead references Kitchener Joffre and French as pitching well while stressing the need for a strong shortstop among the allies, using a sports metaphor to comment on defense and leadership.
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Kitchener
Joffre
French
Memphis
Gunmen of Industry in Colorado Coal Strike
In the Colorado coal strike era gunmen hired by operators murdered thirty four people and terrorized miners families and passersby. The Baldwin-Feitz Detective Agency and a thousand strong armed force used armored cars and machine guns to crush strikes while law enforcement failed to stop them. The miners fought for constitutional rights and fair wages, while operators paid for fear and repression.
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Colorado
Baldwin-Feitz Detective Agency
West Virginia
Huerfano
Las Animas
A. ©. Feltz
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Ludlow
Trinidad
Walsenburg
State Federation of Labor
Ammons
Congressional
Wilson
Wyoming
New York Plans Aid for Home Industry to Curb Food Prices
New York officials pursue a domestic industry syndicate to reduce reliance on imports and curb price manipulation. The plan includes bakers forming mills to produce flour, with boards of trade and chambers of commerce invited to join, aiming to boost American production amid European export embargoes and wartime shortages.
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New York
Mayor's Committee On Food Supply
Hartigan
United Action
Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce
National Chamber of Commerce
Great Britain
Judge Walker Presented in Deliberations for US Court Seat
Washington dispatch notes Attorney General seeks talks with Judge Richard W. Walker amid strong Alabama support. Senator White presents Walker to the justice head as Bryan of Florida backs a rival. Knox of Anniston also urged by relatives and allies. Burnsett pursues Hood of Gadsden with Alabama clout. Mississippi and Louisiana delegations pressure for their candidates. Some fools would rather lose a friend than an argument.
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Washington
Gregory
Richard W. Walker
United States
Department of Justice
White
Department
Bryan
Florida
Blackmon
Dent
Sharcoutete
Mulkey
John P
Congress to overhaul navigation laws for American merchant fleet
Washington reports that Congress, with support from leaders and the cabinet, eyes a broad revision of the navigation laws. Proposals call for a expert board to draft a clearer plan, align standards with Britain, ease foreign operation, and reform inspections and crew requirements to boost competitiveness while preserving safety.
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Victor Elliott
Washington
Congress
Owen
Great Britain
Canada
Women urged to buy cotton goods and economize
Mrs. Z I Fitzpatrick, president of the Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs, calls Southern club women to join a buy cotton goods campaign. Atlanta stores will display cotton materials, and Albany will host a miniature cotton exposition during the federation meeting. She urges careful spending instead of broad cuts as Georgia supports wartime industry.
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Z. I. Fitzpatrick
Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs
Women of
South
Ne Women of Georgia
Atlanta
Georgia
Albany
State Federation
Fitzpatrick
Atlanta Constitution
Bank of France gold and wartime protection
The text asks what the Bank of France would do with its 800 million dollars of gold if Paris faced a siege. It recalls that in 1871 German occupation respected the Bank of France's private gold, a principle of private property and international law, as opposed to government-held assets.
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Bank of France
Paris
Wall Street
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