Dorothy Dix on Men and the Gold Brick of Matrimony
Dorothy Dix notes men remain duped by a legendary wife for life, detailing two women convicted of mail fraud who posed as ideal wives to lure husbands. She mocks male credulity, describes recurrent tricks, and laments that many men still marry for appearance, wealth, or comfort, ignoring true character. The piece critiques lovers and society’s stereotypes, warning against blind trust.
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Tiame Warker
Oran
Mattter
Walter
Mary Pickford
Hazel Dawn
Theda Bara
Alxty
Odd
Bim
Robert Chambers
Idiat
Tlie
Teea
Hye
Deeky Sharp
David Warfeld
Japan to Turn Over 12 Vessels
Washington report states that under a U S and Japanese shipbuilders agreement twelve steamers of about 100000 deadweight tons will be handed over to the United States in return for steel supplies. The War Trade Board announced negotiations aim to have Japanese builders produce 200000 tons of new construction with U S steel, with arrangements made through ongoing talks.
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Eaen
Ateel
War Trade Board
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Jean
Carly Delveries
Jiji Shimpo
Tokiochowan
Ipsak Ameri
WEAR SOMETHING HELEN OR THEY WON'T LET YOU DANCE
News item recounts wartime ship purchases and exchanges with Japan involving 200000 tons of new build, premium delivery timing, and steel-for-tonnage barter through the War Trade Board. It notes editorials in Japanese press urging allied tonnage contributions and hopes for a swift, satisfactory negotiation outcome.
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Helen
Orpheum Week's Vendeville Delights Audiences With Street Music
The Orpheum offers a lively program featuring the Cortez trio on Street Musicians and a strong vaudeville act by Barry Langdon in Johnny's New Car. The performances include skilled violin and harp pieces, with Langdon delivering standup humor that draws waves of laughter from the crowd.
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Far Saat
Ialy
Hay
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Barry Langdon
Oakex
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Rose Lemgten
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Thad
Third Day Of Big Kansas City Strike
Kansas City March 29 the third day of the general strike ended with no early settlement in sight. Union organizers boosted strikers beyond 26 000 the previous night and all streetcar lines were shut this morning. The pet railway company promised protection if workers returned to duty as it planned to run direct cars.
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Kansas City
Airpet Railway Company
Kurdish Attack Plans Reported Amid Mesopotamia Action
A British war office document alleges Kurdish fighters urged to exploit a pause and strike withdrawing Russian troops, citing Major Drittel’s order to Turkish commanders on the Persian front. The report ties to ongoing campaigns with Armée mags and Turkish forces in Mesopotamia. In other news, District No. 25 United Mine Workers convention in Pillargh discussed unionization of the Tenew coal companies.
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London
Kurdiah
Armée Mags
Anna Misor
Drittel
Mesopotamis
United Mine Workers
Pillargh
Roosevelt Lauds Republicans at Maine Convention
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt delivered a keynote address at the Maine Republican state convention in Portland urging preparedness for war and peace. He condemned flintlock warfare and urged universal military training, efficient government, and firm stand against pacifists while praising Republican support in Congress for wartime goals.
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Bunker Witt
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Russian Commonwealth
Invention Offered to Spain and Allies Amid Silent Cabinet
Fragmentary report indicates Hresg offered the invention to Spain and later to allies, with no favorable response from the cabinet. The Darmetown consul said Inverthsacedl the invention and planned to send it to Germany aboard a submarine after river Hades was purchased. The invention is described as two of three small fuses defined in the flying missile, capable of long distances.
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Spain
Corman
Darcetown
Ib Exid
Germany
River Hades
Air Forces Report Shows Fierce Battle Over Area
London march 29 a new report on serial operations relays continued fierce air fighting in the battle zone. Wednesday twenty four German planes were shot down in one clash and seven driven off. Nineteen British machines are said to be in action as the fight rages.
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Lonnon
Great Austrian divisions moved to Italian front report
Washington dispatch reports Austrian divisions distributed along the Italian front after Rome cable indicating Italian military leaders expect an offensive and allied forces may withdraw Franco British units to reinforce the Italian army amid German offensives on the front.
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Washington
Rome
France
Italy
Armien
Brooklyn Man in Serious Mistake in Porto Rico
In San Juan Puerto Rico on March 6 former Brooklyn resident and pioneer American in the island pleaded guilty in federal court to reading $105 in Havana to purchase lottery tickets. He was sentenced to twelve hours in the penitentiary and fined $105. He paid the fine and served the sentence immediately after. The money’s letter to Havana was opened by the censor and referred to Washington for action. Attorney Charles Hartzell argued the censorship aimed to stop information valuable to the enemy and obtain other war information.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Havana
U.N. Clarity
Brooklyn
Washington
Charles Hartzell
Attormey
The Privileged One Brings Tension to the Kitchen
A morning scene shows an Alary lingering near the kitchen as the busy cook loses patience. The small child snubs the cook with a haughty stare and asserts only her mother may speak to her, revealing social friction and class tension in a domestic moment.
Prohibition Law Upheld by Utah Supreme Court
Utah Supreme Court declares liquor contraband remains illegal within state bounds even when purchased before August 1 1917. Otto Meek challenged municipal seizure of intoxicants in Ogden. district court dismissed, state appealed. Justices hold liquor legally constitutes contraband, overturning lower ruling and ordering judgment in the state’s favor.
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Qtlo Meek
Utah
Ogden City
Weber County
Otto Meek
Aca
Ogden Salov Company
Meek
District Court
H. E. Corfman
Supreme Court
Lee State
Chicago hospital sale seals bid in Liberty Jean campaign
In Chicago on March 69, a hospital estate sale was tied to the third Liberty Jean campaign. The figure of 2,000,008 was cited as the quote for the establishments involved, reflecting a high stake in the local financial arrangements.
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Euueet
Chicago
Mertiggere
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