War updates and multiple front reports across Europe and Americas
Late dispatches recount Carranza forces advancing toward Monterey and German positions collapsing near Warsaw. Reports confirm evacuation of Lode by Germans, heavy artillery duels on the French front, and a Russian Black Sea flotilla bombardment of Trebizond. Other items note a new Chicago terminal project, a fisherman killed crossing the Rio Grande, and Obregon snubbing peace overtures amid Mexican turmoil.
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Carranza
Monterey
Carpathians
Mount Polonina-Htuna
Mowat Mako
Genoa
Lode
Vetrograd
Hay
Kalle
Aismer
Merhausen
Kolmar
Straseburg
Aisne
Germany
Paris
Petrograd
Trebizond
Kaiser Wilhelm
Warsaw
Poland
Russia
Chicago
Union
Jesus Saldana
Rio Grande
Brownsville
Tex
Jack Hughes
Peace River Country
Duluth
Virginia
Mina
Rats City
Hallineer
Texas Compress Company
Alvaro Obregon
San Antonio
Obregon
Mexico City
Eva Haase
Pueblo
Colo
Kansas City
Evantsville
Ind
Lvona Breidenback
Walter Breidenback
Many Events Mark World News In Turbulent Times
A broad mixed report notes Father Ledochowsky elected general of the Society of Jesus in Rome. A baby born in Avexcano after an earthquake is named Kieha Auta Regina Malta. Zeppelin airship missing for four days sinks in the North Sea near Denmark. Princess Zita of Parma ties to Archduke Francis. and Count de Castellane in a divorce suit loses. A Massey murder in Toronto unfolds amid alleged honor defense. The foreign secretary answers questions on Mexico policy after Huerta’s retirement. Salvage crew fatalities mount near Peterhead. Vancouver coal mine incidents and a miner death prompt safety concerns. Rota tribunal dismisses Gould marriage suit. A bowling tournament and political bills on water racing surface. Boxing match in Racine ends early due to smallpox exposure. First home run practice injuries spark caution. Suffragist Rosalie Jones to visit Belaitowicz. Lincolns Day peace push discussed. medals for 1912 Nicaragua campaign. Mail to Germany may bear a 1 cent stamp. A Mayfield lynching follows a killed constable. Serbia seeks seed grain aid for spring. Taft publicizes opposition to arming belligerents. Rodolfo Fierro’s execution after Villa plot. Pennsylvania debates women’s suffrage. eastern Ohio coal talks stall.
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Ledochowsky
Society of Jesus
Francis Avier Verna
Rome
Avexcano
Kieha Auta Regina
Malta
Helena
Mary
Catite
North Sea
Denmark
Pried Klehabaten
Zita of
Parma
Archduke Charles Frascis
Aries
Massey
Toronto
New York
Vil Primresa
Offler
House of Cant Tons
Dritieh
Mexico
Victorino Huerta
Peterhead
Dcutland
Wellingtom
Pycific Coast Coal Company
Vancouver
Rota Wibunal
Count Bont de Castellane
Anna Gould
Tullayrand
Rose
Hind
Ste Dee
Rosalie Jones
Army of Suffrage Roadsters
Feilautowicb
Missouri
Normen
Massachusetts
Uh Warines
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Wotlen
Germany
Postal Department
Thomas Tinker
White
Il Ty
Constanl Richard Tart
Mayfield
Serbia
Wiliam Howard Taft
Edmond von Mach
Harvard University
Rodolfo Fierro
General Villa
San Antonio
Tea
Carrenca
House of Representatives
Pennsylvania
Ohio
General Villa advances toward Tampico amid U S advisories
Reported moves show General Villa sweeping toward Tampico as Secretary Lane heads to San Francisco for the Panama Pacific Exposition opening. Carranza orders the Spanish minister to leave Mexico within 24 hours over refuge given to a Spanish subject. Impeachment inquiry into U S District Judge Dayton authorized amid bubonic plague at a San wharf laborer site.
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General Villa
Tampics
State Department
Panuco
Interior
Wilson
San Francisco
Carranza
Mexico
Angel de Caso
United States
Alston Dayton
West Virginia
San
Blue
al Aaron Dews
Western Mining News in Brief Trend of Metal Values
A brief Western mining news roundup notes movements in metals with mentions of New York copper and London prices. It cites fluctuating electrolytic copper values and related market figures, alongside scattered figures for various refiners and outlets.
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Western Mining News
New York
Mar
London
Cripple Creek District Posts Record January Ore Output
The Cripple Creek district reports January ore production reaching a record, bullion value $1,921,584 from 7,0 million tons mined. Increased value stems from Crean jatine development. Short Line curtailed by a tunnel fire, with Cresson shipments aiding expected higher yearly totals.
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Cripple Creek
Cresson
Tome Vutne
Denver
Cascarets Advertised For Constipation Relief
An old advertisement touts Cascarets for lazy bowels and indigestion promising a ten cent box. It claims a Cascaret at night cleanses the stomach by morning and notes children prefer the product for its gentle action during sleep.
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Ad Claims Gray Hair Darkening
An old advertisement promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as restoring natural dark hair and stopping dandruff. The copy urges buying the 60 cent product and applying with a sponge to cover one strand at a time, claiming gray disappears by morning and hair becomes lustrous. The latter text is a fiction excerpt featuring a romantic dialogue.
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Wyeth
Ady
Kidney health advice and Jad Salts promotion
An old advertisement urges meat eaters to flush kidneys with four ounces of Rad Salts or Jad Salts dissolved in water each morning to relieve dull kidney pain. It claims the remedy clears urine irritation, neutralizes acids, and prevents bladder disorders, while promoting pure blood and general well being. It also notes a humane remark about muffling car engines.
Automobiles of Recognized Reputation Foresee Steady Demand
The piece argues that the auto industry has evolved from toy status to a stable, high prestige market. It notes a select list of durable brands, benefits of honest manufacturing and high value, and growing farmer demand for standard high grade cars. It also advises owners to care for machines to extend life and reduce costs.
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Funs
Repairing Motorcycle Tires Myth Debunked by Craftsmen
Repair men say they would not fix motorcycle tires lacking sectional molds but guidance shows cementing two or three plies of light fabric on the inside, flattening the casing, and curing repairs on the tube plate can restore tires.
Right-Hand Drive Needs in Australian Roads
The note argues for right-hand drive American cars with high clearance due to Australian road conditions. It mentions driving on the left, road quality concerns, and anti theft measures.
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Australia
Scraper-Prevent Design Aims To Eliminate Mud On Running Boards
A design proposes attaching a foot scraper to the running board of a carryabout to remove mud from shoes. Mud falls through gaps between scrapers to the ground as the board stays intact. The idea suggests a cleaner board and less dirt on skirts.
Inventive Shield for Running Board Scraper
A proposed guard under the running board would detect dust from the shoe scraper and prevent mess. Critics worry a hunt may be allowed through, but the guard is said to eliminate cleanliness concerns and avoid issues with dust.
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Imlact
Hunt
Simple auto mobile shock absorber for stiff ride relief
A basic easy to make shock absorber is described for blacksmiths. It uses a bent half inch spring steel piece with two turns in the collar and a bolt clip to the axle and frame. Four tempered springs, one per wheel, are recommended to reduce vibration and prevent skidding. Modern Mechanics notes the device improves ride and protection for springs.
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Mae Eneier
Stata
Colt
Driving Safety Tips for Overtaking and Turns
Practical guidance for drivers stressing horn use when passing to warn the other vehicle at crossings. It advises signaling turns with extended arms and warns against crowding or curb dangers. Emphasizes slowing at grade crossings and watching for trains.
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Allen
Farmers Buy Many Cars in Washington State in 12 Months
State officials at Olympia release figures showing 9 779 motor cars sold in Washington during the year. Rural areas accounted for 5 580 purchases while urban centers totaled 2 403 in Seattle Tacoma Spokane and other cities. Seattle led with 1 852 sales in nine months followed by Spokane 478 and Tacoma 673.
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Washington
Olympia
Tacoma
Seattle
Spokane
Interstate Quarantine Sparks Shift to Motor Truck Transport
Interstate quarantine rules against foot and mouth disease halt horse transportation at state lines. The halted horse haulage forces a switch to motor trucks to avoid delays and curb contagion, highlighting trucks as the long term solution.
Lamp Brackets Squeak Traced to Loose Fittings
A disagreeable squeak may be traced to a head lamp bracket. If it is not solidly attached to the frame a squeak will arise from this point. A loose rivet or bolt is often the cause of the annoyance.
Illiteracy rates worldwide compared to the United States
The text cites US illiteracy at 7.5 percent overall and 2 percent for native whites. It lists European countries with lower rates, notes Norway as to be included, and gives varied figures for Hungary Greece Italy Portugal Roumania Russia Servia Spain. It also states Australia has less illiteracy than the US and comments on health and monuments to great men.
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United States
Denmark
Germany
Netherlands
Swden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Norway
Hungaria
Greece
Hungary
Italy
Portugal
Roumania
Russia
Servia
Spain
Australia
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University of Colorado
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Jack Mecitt
Racine
Peanan
Gamblefeld
Boulder
William Temple
Fresheaan
Heta Theta PH House
Ppelter— Firm
Ea St. Lewis — Law
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Tombstone
Copper Company of
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Shaaven Copper Company
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Gleeson
Tailed Eastern
Tom Reed
New Mexico
Ben Kinsey
Rarit Bendix
Black Range
Sk County
Kingston
Chino Copper Company
Grant County
Phelan-Dodge
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Leahella Miizes
Harris
Midwest
Salt Creek
Ohio Oil Company
Midwest Company
United States Geological Survey
Colorado
Nano Springs
Copper Glance
Sunset
Sunrise Mining and Milling, Company of Beaver
Stanley Mines Company
Idaho Springs
James W. Myers
Ouray Smelter
Ashewo Stratton Companies
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Angelina
Ferdi
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World
Handy Man
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Clean Running Board
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Zona Company
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