War News Briefs From The Front and Home Front
Late dispatches report a German gunboat sunk at Trin Tau China while Paris and London note stiffening German resistance in France. Hamburg revolts per a Danish paper. Macdonian front has French gains. Russians acknowledge German success on the eastern front. British losses include 16 ships over 1,600 tons and 21 fishing vessels in a week. French territory liberated by Somme offensive reaches 853 square miles, with 366 towns and 181,935 French residents affected. A Utah University battalion forms for possible war use. a deadly tornado hits near Delarde Arkansas killing seven. Oregon prison training planned. trainer Jack Bonavita dies after polar bear attack in Los Angeles. Illinois contemplates a barred zone for decollate gowns. Colorado highway renaming decision and Lincoln Highway issues discussed. Navy bond issue delayed until summer. German smallpox outbreak noted in Reichstag reports. Western reclamation camps planned for wartime. Empress Zauilla ascends in Abyssinia. Wheat production in southern hemisphere down modestly. War Risk Insurance expands to cover most contraband.
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Trin Tau
China
Paris
London
France
Hamburg
Germany
Beach Thomas
London Daily Mail
Berlin
Pas de Calais
Oise
Aisne
Somme
War clouds gather as Germany eyes U S in near days
A London Times summary cites German readiness for a new peace move and a German war declaration likely within days. French cabinet reshuffle under Alexandre Ribot aims for rapid action, while British and Russian leaders signal continued wartime assertiveness amid global tension.
Late Market Quotations From Cattle and Hay Markets
Meers and Steere high pulp fed cattle lead late market quotes with prices ranging to about 10.25 per hundredweight. Cows, veal, feeders, and stockers show varied values. hogs, lambs, and ewes appear with mixed quotes. Hay and grain prices list Colorado and Nebraska upland, second bottom, Timothy, alfalfa, South Park and Gunnison Valley per ton.
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Comton
Fair
Denver
Colorado Upland
Nebraska Upland
Colorado
Nebraska
South Park
Gunnison Valley
Chicago
California Syrup of Figs Ad Warns Mothers Of Its Uses
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for gentle inside cleansing of children and adults. It explains that a teaspoonful can relieve constipation, sour stomach, and related symptoms, and promotes a 50 cent bottle with care instructions. It also notes folding plant covers as a cold protection aid.
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California
Floating Concrete Buoys Invented for Mooring Vessels
A British inventor introduces floating concrete buoys designed to moor ships. The device promises durable, cost effective markers for maritime navigation and docking areas.
Mixed Commodity Quotes From New York and Chicago Markets
A compilation of assorted market quotations including metal prices for lead, copper, zinc, and tungsten concentrates. crude ores and byproducts. Chicago live stock prices with cattle and sheep categories. cotton futures for New York and Chicago butter eggs and poultry figures. potato prices for Wisconsin Michigan Idaho Washington Oregon. and linseed price notes with July values.
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New York
St. Louis
Chicago
Wisconsin
Michigan
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
Swamp Root sales pitch and Russian salt output note
A pamphlet style advertisement praises Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root with a druggist endorsement from L J Carrington July 14 Woodland Park Colorado and promises a booklet on kidneys and bladder. The snippet also notes Russia produces over 2 100 000 tons of salt annually under government monopoly.
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Russia
Green's August Flower Promotes Digestive Health
An advertisement extols Green's August Flower as a remedy for disorders of the stomach and feverish symptoms. It claims to soothe sick headaches, constipation, sour stomach, and neural issues, acting as a laxative and liver stimulant to cleanse the digestive tract and purify the blood. The ad asserts fifty years of use across the United States and other countries and offers two doses for relief.
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United States
He Gets His Wish In A Domestic Quarrel
A brief comic tale describes Mr Blank and his wife in a heated dispute over a letter. His wife insists on a wife’s outing to see a play while a contraption polishes a cuspitor in half a minute. Tears follow reproaches as the couple confront their strained marriage and the promised separation becomes a grim punchline.
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Mr. Blank
New Jat Construction Resolution Passes Irish Corporation
A resolution declares that a new Jat should be built using materials from the old Jatt, with the old Jatt to remain in use until the new one is completed. The terse vote reflects a plan to replace equipment while maintaining operation during the transition.
Novel autoplane exhibited at Pan American aero show
The Curthe autoplane blends car and airplane design, featuring three wings, four wheels with steerable fronts, and an interior like a sedan. Powered by a Curtiss eight-cylinder 100 horsepower engine, it reaches 65 mph in flight with a 40 foot wing span and 27 foot length, offering ground and air travel at once.
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Grand Central Palace
Urge Uniform Law Aims to Cut Auto Accidents
Chairman Yellott of the AAA legislative board outlines a proposed uniform traffic law. He argues current motor vehicle laws are too complex for laymen and lawyers alike and that rules should adapt to each situation while enforcing reasonable care. The plan favors flexible standards over rigid fixed limits and views traffic regulation as exploratory, varying with conditions and experience.
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Yellott
Legislative Board
Osborne L Yellett
A. A. A. Legislative Board
Yellett
Leaky Plugs Cause Motor Misfires On Heavy Pulls
A partial note explains that leaking engine plugs can cause misfires during high speed or heavy loads. The issue disrupts performance but may allow the motor to run normally under other conditions.
Some Automobile Hints for Top Care and Maintenance
Practical advice on preventing rot and leaks in car tops. Dry thoroughly before folding, raise and stretch weekly, and avoid leaving wet tops wrapped. Also notes a caution about starting an idle engine and injecting cylinder oil through spark plug holes.
How to Select Automobile From a Dealer's Sound Advice
A general manager advises buyers with no knowledge to inspect a stock car. He explains a stock car is uniform and practical for city and rough roads, not a stunt car. He urges complete demonstrations, then consulting an engineer or motorcar expert for final judgment.
Motor Cylinders Compression Irregularity From Faulty Rings
A faulty set of piston rings in one cylinder causes irregular motor operation. Equal compression across AN cylinders is necessary for smooth performance.
Woman in Perfect Health After Lydia Pinkham Remedy
A Paterson New Jersey resident, Mrs. Exstz J. Van Der Lande, credits Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier with restoring her health and appetite after experiences of breathlessness and illness. The ad urges others to try the remedies and claims similar success.
Corn Lifter Claim Advertises Painless Removal
An old Cincinnati advertisement touts Freezone as a painless solution to lift any corn or callus. It promises quick drying, non irritation, and easy relief at low cost with a small bottle sold by drug stores. The note ends with stray lines and reader calls for self-respect.
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Cincinnati
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