Forgotten man and marriage views stir wartime notes
An article contrasts the forgotten man with political engagement and duty, noting social burdens falling on him while he avoids tavern talk and policy debates. It cites a rise in married women since the war, and includes opinions from Mrs. F Josephina Stevenson urging early marriage for men and women, with skepticism about practical work continuation for brides.
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United States
Wouren
Aduateten
F. Josephina Stevenson
California
Chicago
America
Bee
Silver fox farming drives high returns in Canada
The report notes fox farmer profits amid rising fur values. It highlights Charles Malon, Prince Edward Island, and the surge of silver fox breeding after early successes. Prices quoted range from $30 to $4000 per fur, with record sales and high dividends mentioned by farms and the Hudson Bay Company.
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Thoaa
Canada
Charles Malon
Edward Isivnil
Bosinann
Hudson Bay Company
Women Hold to Jobs Amid Marriage Debate
A newspaper note surveys changing attitudes as married women keep working, influenced by wage costs and independence. It cites union-like campaigns and thrusts toward vocational education for girls and women, with Grand Rapids furniture firms advertising flexible hours and women entering factory roles.
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Grand Rapida
Dousewiver
Uwe
Mra
Anna Lalov Budde
Epnetat Weent
Polisirial Educaon
Dewy Tor
Aya
Utah Criticized for Attacks on Native Antiquities and Dwellings
A Henry Ford era article in The Dearborn Independent denounces demolition of Utah cliff dwellings and pre-Columbian remains. It cites Chicago and SmithsonSSon institutions and warns of vandalism by excavators and looters, urging scientific societies or popular interest groups to protect artifacts and prohibit further destruction.
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Henry G
Ile
Utah
Chicago
Tomba
Petrified Forest
Arizona
Aricona
Jett Sntack
Fewker
Protexnor Thalge
Smalthsontag
Pan
Abaslktial Cape Neering
Aki
Haqdls Ferntt
Rear Admiral Sims Criticizes the AV
Rear Admiral William Sims voices warning that the United States could face another war if not prepared against multiple enemies. He argues Americans resent criticism yet seek truth and urges civilian authority limits on naval matters, asserting pro-British labeling lacks basis. The speech, delivered near Jersey City, also promotes patience with national press coverage in wartime.
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Jersey City
N. J
United States
Willam
Simson
Lincoln Association
Uni
Admiral Seid
Elvilian
Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkening Compound Ad
An old home recipe for darkening hair using Sage and Sulphur, now sold as Wyell's Sage and Sulpine Compound. The ad claims natural, even darkening, thinner strands vanish by morning, and hair becomes dark, thick, and glossy making you look years younger. It urges readers to dampen a sponge and apply strand by strand for best results.
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Wyell
Alege Hotels
Striking Miners Offer Emerges From Negotiations
In TONOAPAT on February 13 a working group proposed a one year contract for striking miners at five dollars and fifty cents per day. The prior wage was eight dollars with a 60 cent bonus until a cooperative store opened. The bonus was dropped when the store began operations.
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Tonoapat
Rodnitnam
Hien Nuit Werk
Weakness relief and health claims tied to medicines
A jumble of claims cites Balmworth as a remedy for fatigue and blues, noting kidney and bladder strain as causes and praising a druggists product. Separate item reports University of Washington faculty salaries increasing for family members and a misquoted constitutional stance, with scattered names like John Barnes.
Kansas court proposed by Governor Allen praised
Governor Allen urged creation of a Kansas court of Industrial relations as a long stride toward solving the nation’s industrial problems. He said the court would empower government to protect society from ruthless offenses of industry and align with long-standing legal principles.
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Chicago
Kansas Court of Industril Relations
Gor Mint
Cage
Kansas
Lares
Anaiac
Digestive aid warned against overuse of stomach acids
A dubious ad advises against digestive pills claiming excess stomach acids cause discomfort and recommends taking four grains of salts in water before breakfast. It promotes Jad Salts as a safe remedy made from grape and lemon juice with lithia and sodium phosphate. In the same column, a short obituary notes former Mayor James W. Morrison of Goldfield, a Klondike pioneer who died in Los Angeles.
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Atomac
Seattle
Wash
James W. Morrison
Klondike
Los Angeles
Morrison
Goldfinld
Remarked Scene as Vicor Borger Bids Emma Goldman Farewell
A fragmentary note recalls Vicor Borger waving farewell to Emma Goldman on a New York stage. The text hints at a broader scene, mentioning an anime port in Rusala and a welcome wave from a platform, though details are unclear.
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Vicor Borger
Emma Goldman
New York
Plor
Rusala
Losses of Suk by Theft Force Changes Losses
Washington Reb 13 reports theft-driven changes to consolidate freight classifications. Prohibitions on transporting Suk by freight cars after February 29 will reduce freight revenue, yet carrier losses from claims have surpassed charges. The railroad administration notes widespread protests from communities and shippers over the shift to express service for Suk products.
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Washington
Lees
Mundreda
Protenta
Saff
Family remedy advertises cough relief and cold relief items
A damaged ad fragment touts a Kiddies cough remedy and a general cold treatment. It mentions a 50 years quality claim, pricing at $1.29, and names multiple druggists. The text blends product promotion with unclear guidance and medical-sounding notes.
Bowels on Schedule Time
Fragmentary ad copy claims King’s New Life Pills awaken bowels and cleanse the system, promising elimination of impurities and gaseous build up. The text appears as an old style medical patent remedy blurb with incorrect spellings and unclear details.
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Br. King
Industrial Unrest Not Cured by Laws Says Wadsworth
New York February 18 United States Senator JW Wadsworth told the Lincoln day luncheon at the Women s Republican club that industrial unrest cannot be cured by legislation. He warned that with about 0001 laws on the statute books industry cannot be governed by laws alone and that closer human contact is needed to prevent unrest rather than passing more statutes.
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New York
Alan
United States
JW. Wadsworth
Women's Republican Club
Pershing Advocates Universal Training
In Little Rock Arkansas General John J Pershing urged universal military training in a city address. He supported a national bill and blamed opposition on misunderstandings of the plan’s value to national youth and overall physical health.
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Little Rock
Ark
John J. Poyahing
Congress
Iril- Ura
Marr Thood
Rippling hymes by Walt Mason on the back trail
Fragmentary verse prose recalls longing to see loved ones and regain happier routes amid wintery imagery. The piece laments travel and feud with time as wagons seek guidance toward brighter places and ideals.
Fragmented Notices and Nostalgic Snippets From a Local Paper
A jumble of fragmented prose, poems, and short items recounts aging, memories, and whimsical notices. Includes reflections on aging, a young narrator misreading a doll incident, a child’s painted play, a quip about Christians and executions, a stray ad line about a padlock reward, and boxing references to Carpentier and Dempsey.
Little Renny News Note Book Weather Skating Ends
From The Park Ave News a note on weather and leisure includes ice skating tips for skaters with broken skates and a sudden ending to Miss Mary Watkings’s horseback ride, leaving readers surprised by the accident.
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Park Ave
Mary Watkinges
Fifty Years of Dr Pierce’s Herbal Remedies
The piece recalls Dr. Pierce’s long medical career and the launch of two herbal preparations, the Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription, marketed without alcohol. It notes a patent, widespread US distribution, and claims of broad success over fifty years, with bottles now in tablet or liquid form. A 10 cent trial offer for New York Buffalo based Validena is mentioned along with free medical advice.
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Pietca
United Sta Patent Office
United States
Piefon
Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Dr. Pierce
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