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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1915
Page
3
Orville Wright argues in Collier’s that aeroplanes make war prolonged by providing constant information on enemy moves. With both sides knowing each other’s tactics, massed surprise attacks vanish and trenches dominate. He believes the high cost of prolonged conflict will deter future wars as reconnaissance becomes decisive.
A collection of humorous exchanges and jests from the Michigan Gargoyle page. It features a playful dialogue about a planned outing, a Kansas refrigerator swap anecdote, theater chatter in New York, and assorted quips about marriage and social behavior. Notable lines lampoon courting, cars, and theatrical tastes with a light, satirical tone.
Mrs. Martin Helvie of Plover Iowa credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing her 13 year old daughter of a long standing female weakness after five bottles. She recalls the girl’s prior weakness and gradual recovery, noting she is now regular and growing strong. The letter invites readers to write for confidential advice to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts.
Author John Kendrick Banks, summering at his Maine camp, urges readers to own books as true friends. He cites Lincoln and Emerson in his Maine library, along with Balzac, Dumas, Mark Twain, O Henry, Aldrich, Penrod, Montaigne, and The Spectator as constant companions and playful influences.
Report describes a dangerous situation at a jail where prisoners have broken out amid a measles outbreak. The ominous scene reflects public fear and prompts scrutiny of jail conditions and inmate safety.
Read of crop labor with Belgians aiding in cucumber harvest near Eaton Rapids and Onondaga. Reports from Bellaire, Grand Rapids, Holland, San Francisco, Milwaukee, Hillsdale, Three Rivers, Escanaba, St. Joseph, Bay City, Leland, Flint, Adrian. Incidents include suicides, deaths from accidents, a bank building collapse, an electrical fatality, a rocking chair during a lightning strike, a phonetic editor’s death, and local thefts and fines.
Orchids export volume climbs as 10,000 plants are sent to a San Francisco firm in March and 5,000 more in May arriving in excellent condition. Four varieties are listed Sollerians Amabiles Studianas and Sanderians.
The United States covers 3 000 000 square miles and 1 903 000 000 acres of land. Of this, 878 000 000 acres lie in farms, while 478 000 000 acres are unimproved and unproductive.
A wry note on recognizing a sportsman by his reaction to coins and a quip about a friendly interest masking prying curiosity. The exchange highlights how conversational jabs reveal character through humor and social perception.
A Chicago Post review notes Cadell's Smithsonian report on the Klondike rush of 1898, comparing to California and Australia gold booms. It argues human nature repeats in seeking wealth despite hardship, with easy come, easy go outcomes and lingering lure of gold. The closing joke contrasts jealousy over a butter hair.
A reflection on education showing children appear wiser than their parents at the same age, yet the parents were equally capable at that stage. The remark suggests a generational continuity in aptitude despite perceived progress in schooling.
The United States produces more talc and soapstone than all other nations combined, dominating global supply. This lead reflects large domestic mining capacity and processing industries, with major mineral districts contributing to sustained output across years.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap for self shampooing and skin care with Cuticura Ointment for dandruff and itching. It invites free trials by mail and requests a postcard to Cuticura Dept XY Boston. The note ends with a quip about the fool killer not taking a vacation.
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