Story of the Week Progress of Vets in War Fronts
A Western Newspaper Union report surveys wartime gains and losses across Europe and the Middle East. It notes German advances west of Lutsk, fall of Bucharest to central powers, and Romanian territory gains, with political shifts in Britain and U S war and home-front actions including stamp requisitions, bank robberies, and court decisions.
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Union News Hersion
Lutsk
Petrograd
Constantinople
Dardanelles
Russia
Brussels
Belgrade
Cetting
Sofia
Ber UN
Trotus
Carpathians
Jablonitzs
Great Britain
Asquith
Andrew Bonar Law
David Lloyd-George
Law
Bucharest
Ploesht
Jassy
Rumania
Teutonic
Transylvanian Alps
Danube
Dobrudja
Western
Chicago
Washington
State Bank of
Tothes
Seattle
Wash
Moret
Nebraska
Phoenix
Ariz
Charles Miner
Buckeye Valley
Julius C. Gunter
Colorado
Supreme Court of the United States
Wyoming
Herman B. Rosenblum
Los Angeles Express
Wells Fargo
Chauncey Dewey
Daniel P. Berry
Harriet Berry
Goodland
Kan
Supreme Court of Kansas
Atxo
Price
Utah
Denver & Rio Grande
Torreon
el Paso
Tex
Foster
Trinity Central Trades Council of
East St. Louis
American Steel Foundries
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
United States District Court
New York
Montreal
Palacine
Standard of Company
English Channel
Havre
Jobe Dustin Archbold
Standard Ol Company
New Jersey
Bis
Tarrytown
N. Y
War News and Sporting Notes From a Turbulent Era
A broad digest reports political shifts in The Netherlands and Chihuahua with resignations and new governors, plus a Rome dispatch on deaths in a wider conflict. Naval torpedoes sink ships off the Canary Islands and Spanish coast, with American and British losses noted. Alaskan fuel shortages, weather hardships, and evacuations appear alongside casualty counts from Caribbean fighting. In London David Lloyd George assumes Prime Ministership duties while remarks on German submarine policy stir diplomatic debate. Sports items span spring training plans, boxing chatter, and a Chicago horse show victors, with injury updates from football and racing events.
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Henry van Dyke
Netherlands
Chihuahua
Arnulfo Gonzales
Rome
Francesco Paolo Toe
Lloyds
Ross
Aero
Fairbanks
Alaska
J. A. Hughes
United States
Macoris
Dominican Republic
Terme
Mantiallian Haren
Zukunftes
Herr von Jagow
Barcelona
Canary Islands
David Lloyd George
Buckingham Palace
London
Treasury
Asquith
Palermo
Palstrugell
Spain
Germany
State Department
Washington
Mediterranean
Late Market Quotations and Livestock Prices
Late market quotations from Denver include hay fed steers and cows with varying quality notes. Prices span Colorado and Nebraska upland hay, Timothy and Alfalfa per ton, and live poultry, eggs, butter, and packing stock values with regional food and grain price references.
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Duying
Colorado
Nebraska Upland
Nebraska
San Luis Valley
Gunnison Valley
Battery Troubles and Repairs
Battery failures include low liquid in a cell cracked jars and crystallized sulphate. Overheating and overcharging cause electrolyte loss and corrosion. Some cells are irreparable due to disintegration. others require slow recharging, distilled water topping, and professional service.
Mixed Commodity Prices Reported for Markets
Markets in several cities show varied prices across metals grains and livestock. Bar silver at 5.5 cents per ounce, copper casting 22.12, lead 7.50, zinc and tungsten concentrates noted. butter eggs and poultry quoted with state averages. Chicago and Kansas City price spreads for dairy poultry and grains, including corn around 1.80 and rye near 1.47.
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St Louis
Boulder
Colo
Night Driving Drains Battery Power Says Expert
An automotive electrical expert notes shorter days strain batteries as sooner sundown increases lamp use. Drivers who obey speed laws maystarve the generator of current, while frequent starts and slow night running discharge the battery faster than it can recharge. Overcharging or undercharging risks arise from improper generator output and dimmers failing to illuminate consistently. A warm start differs from cold weather cranking, with cold weather needing longer starter use.
Puncture-Proof Tire Combines Pneumatic Tube and Steel Casing
Popular Mechanics reports a patented wheel design using a pneumatic inner tube inside a steel banded casing and outer hard rubber tire. Three steel bands encircle the tube with bolted side bands and a cushioned third band, all engineered to preserve tire resilience without interference.
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Popular Mechanics Magazine
Tire care guidance on jacking cars for tire preservation
A publication explains when it is necessary to jack a car to protect tires. It notes tires should be lifted only if they would deflate for an extended period and the vehicle will not be inspected soon. It argues that long weight on flat tires harms casings but inflated tires may not deteriorate merely from load.
Automobiles Named in Jest by Berliner Transport Leader
A prominent Berliner in local transportation ran a motor cab service using the odd German term automobe texameter drosch ken. The stylish cars contrasted with the ridiculous label, while Belgian autos with Flemish names were described as sway-backed and top heavy by comparison.
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Automobile Texameter Droschken
Belgium
Starting Motor Tip for Easier Engine Starts
The motor starts more easily when the carburetor mixture is enriched at starting, typically by a dash arrangement. Do not blame the self starter if starting fails or if attempting to start on magneto instead of battery, especially when the self starter does not turn the motor over quickly.
Arizona State News Highlights Mining and Local Events
Arizona news notes multiple mining and industrial items across the state. Mentions include Cattle Growers and Poultry shows at Blake and Jan 6-7, population gains in Phoenix, Tucson Copper Company sale to Boston investors, Magma Arizona railroad gauge change, Holbrook cattle shipments, Jerome Verde shaft findings, and labor tensions in Globe and Miami. Also reports on blacksox outbreak effort, notable deaths, and ore returns from Night Hawk.
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J.C. Greenaway
New
Cornella
New Verde District
Corporation Commission
Thos. R. Marshall
Scotisdale
Phoenix
Patagonia
Boston
Tucson Copper Company
Tucson
Silverbell
Arizona Ore Reduction Company
Kingman
Magma-Arizona
Superior
Arizona Eastern
Magma
Holbrook
Carlson
Gila River
Safford
Cowan Walker Company
Salt Lake City
Andreas Jepson
John Nebson
Chandler
Salt River Valley
Arizona
W. S Holden
Kirkland
Globe Local
Western Federation of Miners
Lobe Union
Night Hawk
Frank Ferrarin
Louiisiana-Arizona Copper Mining Co
Bisbee
Thirtyone
Biabes
Warrenlabee
Globe Dispatch
Ed Donnelly
Arizona Federation of Miners
Moreno
Miami
Famous lecturer grilled by cooking club fans
After addressing a women's cooking club, a renowned lecturer faced a barrage about his household. Members praised his wife’s economy and cooking, with one remark about marriage prompting his witty reply that he would marry her if she cooked as well as she did.
Good for Hungry Children Skinners Macaroni Ad
An advertisement praises Skinners Macaroni and Spaghetti as delicious nutritious and economical for children. It claims durum wheat quality and bone and muscle benefits and offers a free cookbook from Skin der Mfg. Co. of Omaha Nebraska to mothers.
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Skinder Mfg. Co
Omaha
Nebr
Beaufes
Adv
Fragmented prep dialogue with quirky antics and flattery
A rough, dialogic scene features a mother and son discussing a metal brace and practice. Mr. Erastus Pinkly comments on restraint and indulgence as a toothpick slows work while molasses temptations persist. Pickaninny Jim adds a reaction.
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Mr. Erastus
Pickaninny
Jim
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