Conscription in Parliament sparks huge war-time vote
In a packed House of Commons the government bill for compulsory military service passed its first reading by 403 to 105 amid a tense day. Prime Minister Asquith and coalition leaders faced Labor defections as debate raged over wartime policy and potential cabinet realignments.
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A J. Baltour
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Peranasia
Dera
Inkhak
Asquith
Jolalon
Ap Oalisis
Mts
Uber! Chambers
John Gurnr
Labor
Fastfoot
Labor Party
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Tarot
House of Commons
Bones of Lords
Reginald Melenna
Cirhequer
Walter Trumeman
Boant of Trade
Special Agent to Succeed Browning in Utah Medical Boards
Salt Lake, Jan 7 Former Deputy Sheriff Smith was yesterday appointed special agent of the state board of medical examiners and dental examiners and the Board of Pharmacy. He will succeed Thomas E. Troening of Ogden and will enforce laws governing doctors dentists druggists. A joint committee was appointed to direct the agent’s work and a legislative committee for the three boards was named.
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Bheritt C. Coilson Smith
State Board of Medical Examinere
Dental Examiners
Plate Loan of Pharmacy
Smith
Thomas FE
Troening
Ogden Ax Epecial Arent
Thean Boards
Eerrice
Eblect
Ogden
Arent
Ps Fon
Ater Spielael Mauss
Murray
Ental
Tf. Darton
Franklen
J. A. Herauiat
Trova
Pharmary Board
Dangers at Railroad Crossings Prompt Caution Campaign
A Southern Pacific safety report warns drivers of motor and bike crossings risk death by ignoring gates. In years ending 1922, 63 percent of 11 836 observed vehicles did not stop, 27 percent looked both ways, while a rising share ignored gates. The company spends over 160000 annually, urging motorists to slow and inspect before crossing.
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Cal Southern Pacific
Anil Taturatheroasing Raley
Ferla
Gettyn
Ileceny
Eran Lexan
Obaerved
Almoat
Russians Gain More Victories In War Turns
London reports Russian advances widen the eastern front against Austro German forces. Russian gains near Kalomeno Branislaus and Tudelenska works are described, with heavy Austrian reinforcements. Central Powers plans for Baloniki and Egypt are said to be disrupted. British reports on Tanganyika procurement and the refugee Serbian army in Greece noted as 40,000 with 6,000 at Balok.
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Muialan
Ilnuea
Caernowils
Branislaus Haliles
Tudelenska
Valles
Fiyr
Great Marches
Baloniki
Egypt
Lake Tanganyika
East Centra Africa
East Africa
Borbia
House of Commons Tolay
Beatart
Midltersancen
Baloolk
Tit Gow Foot Remedy Ad Claim Of Quick Relief
An old style advertisement touts Tit Gow as a balm for tired sore and swollen feet. It promises rapid pain relief, smaller shoes, and immediate comfort with a guaranteed result and money back option. The text urges readers to buy from drugstores or department stores.
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Dreceiet
Anne Fort Guamatoed
The Better Way Merchant Argument in Magazine
A brief exchange shows a Business Manager arguing a two page ad would boost tiny businesses. The dialogue plays on the impact of magazine advertising in supporting local commerce. The snippet hints at the pros and cons of large versus small ad space.
Exciting Race With Submarine In Mediterranean Crossing
Paria Jan 6 A dramatic sea chase unfolds as the French steamer Karnak pursued a submarine to escape danger after two British liners Abella and Middleton were sunk by submarines. Survivors were picked up as the Karnak zigzagged through rough seas, many passengers wearing life belts and enduring a harrowing night until dawn. The Middleton and Abella, 2500 and 3650 tons respectively, hailed from different ports and faced peril in the Mediterranean before safe passage to Marseilles was achieved. Meanwhile Denver’s Rockwell named assistant general manager for the Denver & Rio Grande, with headquarters at Salt Lake, effective Saturday.
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Middleton
Karpak
Mediterranean
Alexandria
Saha
Jon
Abella
Atern
Xorn Owl
Marseilles
Iul
Abelia
Tandon
F. R. Rockwell
Denvet
Denver & No Grande
Denver
Salt Lake
F. IL Rockwell
Cenver
A. H W. ‘Apperson
Boockwell
Utah
James Russell
Rockwell
CHINESE MOVING. MILITARY STORES
Correspondence from Peking reports President Yuan Shikai moving all military stores rapidly to areas of loyalty as threats rise. Troops and munitions shift from Shanghai to Hankow and Nanking, with rebels blamed on Sun Yat Sen. Japan accused of aiding the outbreak. A camphor mill for military use is proposed in Fukien to reduce imports.
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Peking
Yuan Shi Kai
Rlangnan Ar Tenal
Shang Hel
Hanyang
Hankow
Shang Hal
Tehobow
Chane Hal
Topolata
Yengtse
China
Stort Erical
Nanking
Wochang
Man- Xow
Ho UalMio
Shanghai
Japan
Sun Yat-Sen
Yuan Bh Kal
Rresa
Dee
Yuan Sui Wai
Burlap Sack Use Seen Driving Railroads' Wealth
The Bulletin explains burlap sack demand for Southern Pacific, noting sacks bought in the year ending June 30, 1915, total 790,000 racks, enough to encircle the earth many times. It argues the material's economic importance, detailing potential uses from freight cars to road tools and labor implications.
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Bulletin
Stureau of
Ban
Francisco
Cal
Gila
Adz
Southern Pachic
Wera
Nems
Ffty
Burlap Sack Uses and Enduring Value in Rail Work
A railway note highlights the lasting utility of a simple burlap sack. It can be repurposed as a protective wrap, a bag for small items, or cut into a wrapper for goods. Even when worn, the sack retains value for minor tasks, like securing track hardware or shielding tools, especially after grease or dirt exposure.
Ely's Cream Calm Opens Nasal Passages for Quick Relief
An advertisement promises instant relief from nasal congestion and catarrh. Ely's Cream Calm is applied inside the nostrils to clear air passages, reduce inflammation, and ease breathing, with rapid comfort claimed. The product is sold by druggists as a fragrant, sanitizing preparation.
Lumber Jacks Die of Grippe in Wisconsin Woods
Ashland Wisconsin January 6 Epidemic of grippe is causing havoc among lumberjacks returning from the woods large number of cases fill local hospitals carelessness strain makes them more susceptible once infected many progress beyond help Doctors say the men rely on copious whiskey as a supposed cure amid the outbreak in the lumber camps
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Ashland
Wis
Wisconsin
Russian Factories to Close Down
Berlin reports from Overseas News Agency that the first volume of Count Tolstoi’s diary has been published in Moscow but 17 percent of pages are censored. The Russian fuel committee bars further sugar material distribution to factories and owners warn of imminent sugar scarcity in Russia as Petrograd authorities announce special measures.
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Berlin
Wiretesa
Agencs
Petrograd
Col Roosevelt to Visit West Indies on Overseas Trip
Announcement says Colonel Theodore Roosevelt will depart February 13 for the West Indies and not return until April 2. He will be accompanied by Dr Roosevelt. The trip follows a Philadelphia speech before the National Americanization committee and a cancellation of a Chicago engagement before the Illinois Progressives on February 21.
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New York
Theodore Roosevelt
West Indies
Roosevelt
Philadelphia
National Americanization Committee
Chicago
Llnola Progressives
Novel hotel bell by shotgun calls guests to grace
An English traveler in a western hotel observes the proprietor firing a double barreled shotgun to summon diners. The owner explains one barrel is used for grace while the other ensures guests pay for meals. A playful aviation and a puzzled young woman exchange remarks.
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Anstrera
Scott's Emulsion Promises Strong Blood For Winter Health
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as a rich blood food that boosts both amount and quality of blood, helping resist sickness and warm the body. It advises fresh air and a spoonful after meals, urges use by families, and warns against substitutes, listing Scott & Bowne in Blockfield.
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