Progress of the War and Domestic Happenings in Late Dispatches
Reports from the front and abroad include Kadser Wilhelm leaving Berlin for the battlefront despite doctors' protests. Portugal contemplates joining England in the war against Germany. Austrian and Russian troop movements and casualties are noted, with fatalities from a collision near Kalisz. Emperor Francis Joseph reportedly near death. Domestic items cite anti-Postal Service ageist practices, a ship grounded near San Diego, and currency issues in Mexico. A dividend, Governor Blease pardons, and major show closures in Denver are listed along with the first refrigerated fruit cargo from San Francisco to New York via the Panama Canal. President Bryan of Coldale University speaks on aging work output.
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Kadser Wilhelm
Berlin
Lisbon
Portugal
England
Germany
Hendon
Assian
Cracow
Kalisz
Russian
Poland
Berlin Neuestes Nachrichten
Brussels
Yser
Galieis
Francis Joseph
Vienna
East Prussia
Hare Hanson
Waterville
Allamakee County
Postoffice Department
Chicago Federation of Labor
Malaka
Bird Rock
San Diego
Cal Salazar
Mexico
San Antonio
Felix Maz
Midwest Refining Company
Cole L. Blease
Columbia
Denver
Stock Show Association
San Francisco
New York
Panama Canal
Pres
RB. Bryan
Coldale University
Eugene
Ore
Oregon Teschore Association
War news and society notes from the era
Reports from London and Paris on stock market reopenings and war measures. A duchess gifts maple sugar to Canadian troops. Church leaders call for day of prayer. France votes huge war funding. Monarchs back loans and peace talks hint. Notable deaths include Powers and crafts. Sports and local incidents noted along with a murder confession in Detroit.
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Wilhelmine
Corina
Naco
Ariz
Geo Hugh L. Scott
United States Army
Carranza
Sonora
Yuan Shi Kai
Schade Appointed Je Junior Postmaster Colorado
Albert E. Schade was named postmaster at Je junior in Montrose county Colorado the first to hold the new office. Congress adjourned Wednesday with plans to meet again Tuesday December 2.
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Albert E. Schade
Je Junior
Montrose County
Colo
Schade
Congress
House
Senate
Choosing a Chicken Breed for Beginners in Wisconsin
An experienced Wisconsin poultryman explains that choosing a breed depends on the raiser’s goal whether fun love or money. He outlines four breed categories egg meat general purpose and fancy and notes breed usefulness varies with food care climate and market demands. He stresses starting with reputable foundation stock and learning the trade before spending on top stock.
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Wisconsin
New York
Cull the Flock It Will Pay Says Wisconsin Poultry Leader
James G. Halpin, secretary of the Wisconsin Poultry association, urges rapid culling of unproductive hens to cut feed costs and boost egg production. He notes many farms house excess birds with little productivity and advises discarding old, weak, and late-batched stock to improve flock profitability.
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James G. Halpin
Wisconsin Poultry Association
Halpin
Lice Powder Promises Home Remedy and Cautions
A historical home remedy describes mixing crude carbolic acid with gasoline to create a thick paste applied as a powder against lice. The procedure notes safety away from fire, evaporation of gasoline, and suffocation or poisoning of parasites via carbolic acid. It also suggests adding some compound to a dust bath to control parasites.
Poultry Corner Advice on Cleanliness for Better Hens
In this column by J. H. Reed a young poultry keeper is urged to maintain a clean coop. Sweep daily, clear old bedding and feed, scour corners and nests, lay fresh straw, feed on it, and replace water with clean supplies. Cleanliness leads to more eggs and a stronger season.
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J. H. Reed
Blue Sky Terrier Set Sparks New Fashion Trend
In New York a sober resident and a police sergeant encountered a Sky-blue Skye terrier described as a mutt ultra marinus. A city vendor claimed to offer blue, pink, green, lavender dogs to match dresses, driven by women’s fashion. the tale notes dyeing dogs to coordinate with polka dots and plaids, hinting at a bustling winter trend.
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York
Third Avenue
Polices
Plaza Hotel
Statehouse Sod at Indianapolis Yields Hidden Coins
In Indianapolis a statehouse lawn grading unearthed three silver dollars and two half dollars stuck in sod after a heavy swing with a pick. Speculation abounded about whether a janitor, squirrels, or a campaign fund hid the money, with Montgomery questioning if it was ever a campaign contribution.
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Adiasapolis
Ind
Walter
Montgomery
Statehouse
Indianapolis
Democratic State Committee
Apyrtrophers of Chicago Hear Wonderful Story
Chicago apyrtrophers held an experience meeting led by George J Drews. He recounted a man who shed his skin daily until adopting a diet of uncooked foods, claiming a complete cure and the man becoming a committed apyrtropher. Several speakers spoke brief remarks before the gathering ended.
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Philip J. Powers
New York
al McCow
Soldier Barfield
Broadway Club
Tommy Burns
Denver
Canada
Denver Motor Club
Carl P. Schwalb
William J. Barker
Charles F Roehrig
Herman Schafer
Washington
Los Angeles Club
James Gilmore
Federal League
Toronto
Chicago
Dutch Brandt
Xuye Monk Fowler
Memphis
Apyrtropher Society
George J.drews
Mr. Drews
General Dodge and Ute Queen Renew Old Pledge
In Enwood Springs Colorado General Granville M Dodge and Chipeta widow of Ouray renew fifty year old friendship oath beside the spring where it was first sworn. Chipeta is ninety three and Dodge is past eighty with McCook present at the original pledge.
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Enwood Springs
Colo
Granville M Dodge
Councy Bluffs
Iowa
Ouray
Colorado
Chipeta
Chief McCook
McCook
Digestive Aid Pepper Up Tenants Indigestion Adverts
Odd advertising text touts Pap Dioapepsin as a quick safe remedy for sour stomach and gas. Claims relief in five minutes, improves digestion, and allows eating favorite foods without fear. Also contains unrelated clipped narrative about a trip and military imagery mingled with other content.
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Villa
Sage Tea Darkens Gray Hair Grandma Claim
A vintage ad recounts sage and sulphur hair remedy that darkens grays, promises natural color and gloss, and claims to stop dandruff and hair loss. It guides application with a sponge or brush, noting a bottle costs about 50 cents and works after repeated use.
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Grandma
Wyeth
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