Woman seeks money marriage in stubborn suitor tale
A wealthy widower pressures Ortrude to accept a marriage without love arguing money and property will secure happiness for her and her future steps with his plan to disinherit her would-be rivals. She remains calm, noting age and lack of affection, as the scene ends with a conditional proposal and the line “Is that year you mean?” In a separate household tip section, readers receive antiquated marble cleaning and hair care remedies featuring lime whitening, hydrogen peroxide, rosemary, and various tonics.
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Jacob Townsend
Trude
Halens
DesPaRING WOMAN Now HAPPY MOTHER
Patoka, NL widow GeOrGe Sternexs reports near despair over infertility until Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. after regular use she claims improved health and a healthy baby girl. The ad touts the remedy’s roots and heart properties aiding displacements and other female troubles.
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Patoka
Lydia Pinkham
George Sternexs
Lydia FE
Pinkham
Aged Iowa recluse slain by robbers
Dubuque IA Jan 2 Herman Tunning a axed recluse who lived near here was found dying last night a piece of wood driven through his skull He died after reaching a hospital Robbery is thought to be the motive as Lanning possessed large sums of money presumably hidden on his farm Two strangers seen near Lanning s home recently are being sought Lanning was 70 years old
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Iowa
Dubuque, Ya
Herman Tunning
Lanning
L Ainning
Laonning
Preparedness remains top issue as president tours nation
In a nation focused on military needs, the president plans a countrywide tour to rally public support and influence Congress on preparedness. Opponents seek to counter with debate in the Senate and House while Mexican intervention voices fade for now. Europe’s situation keeps attention on diplomacy, with slow legislative tempo across committees.
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Ingion
Capitol Hill
Congress
Senate
House
Mexico
Carranza
Borah
Almot
Humphrey
Washloxton
Wilson
Darrance
Certelo
They Refuse to Eat Children and Scott's Emulsion
Periodic childhood refusal to eat worries parents as growth stalls. Experts advise fresh air and sunshine, then a daily spoonful of Scott's Emulsion to feed tissues, boost energy, improve nutrition, and stimulate appetite. The ad promotes the product as a strength builder.
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Scott
Beolt & Bowes
Lusitania Settlement Talks Stall As Germany Delays
Washington reports twelve days pass without a German reply to the Lusitania settlement proposals agreed by Secretary Lansing and Count Von Wernstorff. Officials fear Berlin may submit new terms on disavowal or offer only general suggestions, delaying negotiations and leaving Embassador Connor to gauge Berlin’s intent.
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Washington
Jan
Lusitania
Lansing
Count von Wernstorff
Germany
Neblo
Cftici
Hlerin
Shen
United States
Hermn
Germany and Lusitania dispute nears settlement
Officials believe a final settlement of the Lusitania case is being arranged by Germany. Berlin has signaled cautious progress while awaiting Reichstag adjournment before sending final instructions to Ambassador von Bernstorff. Washington views progress as tentative but promising.
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Germany
Lusitansa
Haa
Wearington Lo
Berlin
Reichstag
von Bernstorff
Luattania
Kurds Defeated by the Russians in Caucasus Campaign
Russian official report confirms heavy Turkish losses and retreats in the Caucasus as Allied bombardments and Mesopotamian actions continue. Detachments seize prisoners and cattle while Kurds are described as attacked by Russian forces with several Turkish units destroyed or captured.
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Caucasus
Petrograd
Tonleht
Mesopotamia
Ayimer
Dardanelles
Ahip
Askaris
Toxn
Manchuria
Malleghert
British General Hit by Frontline Casualty List
The British front casualty list names Brigadier General Hugh Gregory Fitton aide de camp to the king among the fallen in France. Born November 15, 1863, he distinguished himself in campaigns including Goudan and the Boer War and received the Distinguished Service Order for Dongola. He married a daughter of Sir Alfred Hickman.
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London
Hugh Gregory Fitton
France
General Fitton
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsule Ad Claim
Dead on his feet ad promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a cure all for kidney and bladder issues. Claims cleansing with soothing soaks, expelling poisons, and restoring health, touting government approval and a money back guarantee if not as represented.
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Haarlem
Capautes
U.S
Holland
Germans Take French Trench Near Arras
Berlin reports the German army captured an allied position 250 yards long near Neuville north of Arras after mining ops. They also took a section of trench after a sharp clash with hand grenades and bombarded military establishments east of Belfort, taking seven Frenchmen.
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Berlin
iWie
Aras
War Office
Neurtlla
Arras
Belforto
Chief Alfred Sam 8 Held by British
New York January 23 reports that Alfred T. Sam, a Black leader, sailed from Texas two years ago aboard the steamship Tiberias with followers bound for the Gold Coast to establish a new colony. He is held by British authorities in Africa on multiple charges, including manslaughter, per Mrs. William H. Lewis of Galveston.
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Alfred Sam
New York
Alfred T. Sam
Alstynt&rp
Ial
Veason
Tex
Tiberias
Gold
Africa
William H. Lewis
Galveston
Crimfe arrival and mid voyage deaths on Liberia voyage
On the voyage from Galventon to the Gold Coast in mid November 1914 several passengers and crew aboard the Liberia died from scurry and Mrs Lewis' husband is among them. Mrs Lewis claims manslaughter charges were filed against Chief Sam as a reception in Africa was not arranged and natives appeared hostile. Mrs Lewis, upon arrival in England, was deported back.
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Liverpool
Galrenton
Gold Coast
Liberia
Lewis
Mansisurdter
Chie Sam
Lawle
Africa
Schiffmanns New Concentrated Expectorant Ad
An advertisement touts Schiffmanns New Concentrated Expectorant as a safe effective remedy for bronchitis bronchial asthma and severe coughs. It claims rapid relief when used promptly and offers a money back guarantee through A T O McIntyre Drug Co. The ad emphasizes ease of preparation from simple ingredients and asserts no chloroform opium or morphine.
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Therius
Schiffmann
Ron
MeIntyre Drug Co
Anthmador
St. Paul, Minn
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