Fighting Mayor of New York Seen as Presidential Prospect
A Collier's profile portrays George B. Mitchel as a dynamic, quick, and genuine leader shaping New York politics. The piece lauds his intellect, speed of work, and candor while noting attacks from Tammany and discussions of a potential White House run in 1920 and beyond.
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New York
United States
James Bryce
Julian Street
Collier's
Tablnet
Riverside Drive
Duncan Fyffe
Colonel Roosevelt
Mayor Mitchel
Roosevelt
Collier
Mitchel
Tammany
Theodore Roosevelt
Plain People
Collier’s
Drips and Doses Claim Salts Restore Kidney Health
An advertisement extols Jed Salts as a cure to kidney irritation and bladder weakness. It urges a daily regimen of four ounces of adult dosage mixed in four glasses of water, claiming the lime and lithia blend cleanses the kidneys and stimulates normal function.
Sage and Sulphur hair darkening remedy popular in old times
Old advice extols Sage Tea and Sulphur, revived as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur compound sold in drug stores for about 50 cents. The ready product darkens gray hair, adds lustre, and remains undetectable. It is a cosmetic use, not a medical cure or prevention.
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Wyeth
Only a Volunteer in the Great War Era
A reflective verse recounts a volunteer’s view of military service versus drafted peers. The speaker questions why he volunteered, recalls lack of honors, and imagines explaining to his son the choice and fate. It ends with a World War I anecdote from Ambassador Gerard in Berlin about perseverance versus victory.
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Gerard
New York
Berlin
Germany
America
Mr. Gerard
Grand Duke
Second Secretary
Washington Star
Faithful Cook Reward Named Bug by Professor
An elderly New England university entomologist honors his long serving cook of twenty years by naming a recently discovered bug after her. The unusual study summons reflect a ceremonious reward. the tale is set alongside a quip defining a swimming hole as a body of water surrounded by boys.
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New England University
Regina
Harper's Weekly
No. 666 Malaria Cure Ad With Doves and Tonics
An old advertisement promotes a prescription for malaria or chills and fever. It claims five or six doves will break the fever, and an eight tonic will prevent it if the liver is healthy. The product is said to avoid griping or sickness and costs 25 cents.
Brazil Declares War on Germany Amid Global Tensions
In Brazil, the Chamber of Deputies voted 149 to 1 to declare a state of war with Germany. The Senate and President sanction followed as martial law considerations were debated. Reports also note torpedo boats ordered to seize the German gunboat Eber in Bagia. Also, boxing champion Bob Fitzsimmons died in Chicago at 56 after pneumonia.
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Senate
Germany
Hraz
Bagia
Eber
Bob Pitzimmons
Robert Fitesinemons
Chicago
Fitzsimmons
England
America
J. J. Corbett
Carson City
Nevada
Corbett
Jas. J. Jeffries
Coney Island
N.Y
Jeffries
California
Regulars Ordered to Camp Greene
The war department outlined winter quarters transfers for regular regiments now expanding after the war declaration. Units from Gettysburg and Syracuse will move to Camp Greene North Carolina, with signal corps squadrons from Toronto to Fort Worth Texas for winter training and support of national army forces.
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Camp Greene
Washington
War Department
National Army
National Guard
Gettysburg
Syracuse
North Carolina
United States Army Signal Corps
Toronto
Canada
Fort Worth
Texas
Hoarded Sugar Discovered in Buffalo Warehouse
Federal agents report a Buffalo New York warehouse containing millions of pounds of sugar in barrels labeled top crust four. The survey estimates about 150 carloads or 10 million pounds. Noted fillers include sacks with top crust flour marks and flour sprinkled on the outside of some containers.
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Federal Secret Service
Washington
Buffalo
N. Y
England tightens bread rules to curb waste
In England the notion to “waste is criminal” replaces earlier phrases as authorities curb waste. The law fines wastage up to $15 for discarding portions of bread found in trash. Bread must age 194 hours before sale. Bakers fined for selling new bread. A farmer faced a $100 penalty for poor farm management affecting production.
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England
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement by Monroe Resident
Mrs Pearl McCall of Monroe recounts relief from back pain nervousness and dizziness after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She revisited her praise over three years later noting no change in opinion. Price 60c at dealers, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY endorses the remedy.
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Monroe
Dean
Pearl McCall
Haynes St
Doan
English Drug Co
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Cleveland
Sonny
Aladdin Security Oil
Standard Oil Company iNew Jere
Baltimore
Washington D.C
Fells
Peeee
Standard Oil Company
Thington
D.C
New Jersey
Grettenson
Norfelk
Charioute
Rmshmond
Charleston
S. A. Warlick
Fe Terk
Jen Kyvdie
T. L. Crowell, Colleetor
R. H. Garren
Hamilton-Liles Co
Monroe, N
W. C. Lemmond
Old Library Room
R. L. Payne
Monroe, N. Y
Old Post Office
Union Drug Co
B. C. Redfearn
Bruner
Marshville
Matthews
W. B. Houston
Monroe, N. C
Fitzgerald Building
Court House
Brazil
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