ALO Deficit Quickens Battleship Delays and Debauchery Charges
Senator Penrose charges a carnival of public spending under Wilson era policies. He cites a $1.7 to $2 billion appropriation surge and possible Panama bonds to finance projects, arguing the treasury lacks funds to pay for battleships and preparedness measures. He warns the plan strains Democratic credibility and defers essential defense programs.
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Penrose
Panama Canal
Committee On Finince
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Sacrificed Country’s Honor and Interest Speech Excerpt
The quotation from Colonel Theodore Roosevelt defending Charles E. Hughes criticizes President Wilson for Mexico policy. It claims his approach combines feeble peace with feeble war, yielding no war benefits yet inviting war, sacrificing national honor and interests without the promised thirty pieces of silver.
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Wilson
Mexico
Theodore Roosevelt
Lewiston
Charles E. Hughes
Canary Islands Name Origin and Historic Edict
The Canary Islands lie northwest of Africa and belong to Spain with Canary wine and dance noted. The name Canary comes from Gran Canaria, meaning big dog, not little bird, and ancient Carthaginian edicts once forbade citizens from using the islands as summer retreat. legends say the Isles of the Blessed drew many to their beauty.
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Canary Islands
Africa
Spain
Canary
Gran Canaria
Senate of
Carthage
Brest
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Odd Labor Saving Device On A Farm
An article from Country Gentleman describes a Western New York farm using alarm clocks to shut off a gas engine pump and to operate a poultry house door. The clock winds a cord to switch off the pump, aided by a spring trap when jams occur, and another clock opens a sliding poultry house door via a weight system.
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New York
Eggs That Can't Be Found
The robin snipe and frigate bird eggs remain undiscovered. A Labrador coast trek failed to find a robin snipe egg as the bird nests far north and in remote regions. The frigate bird, though common at sea, rarely nests in daylight, making its egg collection extremely uncommon.
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Labrador
Pacific
West Indies
Local Warrenendorses Goldine for lasting relief
George A. Schrier of Warren Pa speaks highly of Goldine claiming it cured years of stomach and nervous trouble improving sleep and energy. Goldine reps compare its impact to Billy Sunday and promote trials at Reynolds' drug store with availability in multiple Warren area pharmacies.
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George A. Schrier
Warren
Goldine
Warwood
Schrier
Billy Sunday
Reynolds’ Drug Store
Sperry
Warren, Co
Sheffield Pharmacy
Simpson’s Pharmacy
Clarendon
Robi. L. Mead
Youngsville
J. M. Abbott
Sugar Grove
van Orsdale Wiltsie
Russell
Rivers Formed from Glaciers at Mount Rainier
James G. McCurdy describes glacier born rivers rising high on Mount Rainier. Nisqually Glacier feeds a three stream cavern river that pours out with a boom into Puget Sound. The milky glacier waters carry dust and scoria across the landscape.
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St. Lawrence
Mount Jainier
John Muir
America
Nisqually
Puget Sound
James G. McCurdy
St. Nicholas
Mckinley War Cost Less Bloodshed Than Wilson Peace
Theodore Roosevelt argues McKinley era war with Spain caused fewer American deaths than Mexico violence during Wilson era peace. He claims Cuba and Philippines benefited after Spain conflict, while Mexico suffered starvation and bandit violence under Wilson's peace, bringing dishonor to the United States.
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M’kinley
Wilson
McKinley
Spain
Mexico
Cuba
Philippines
Mr. Wilson
Portrait Story Sparks Discussion Of Lutzen Illness
At an art exhibition a woman and her daughter preview a painting titled After the Attack of Lutzen showing a hollow cheeked soldier. Mrs Crockett asserts Lutzen represents a terrible disease and declares the scene obvious even without explanation.
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Lutzen
Mary Anne
Mrs. Crockett
Sad Ending Reflections From a Young Author
A young author laments that editors demand happy endings while noting all his stories end in tragedy and end up in the waste paper basket. The exchange reveals a writer's struggle with editorial taste and creative direction.
The Soda Fountain And Its Summer Warnings
A critique urges switching from sugar laden soft drinks to pure fruit juice and water in hot weather. It cautions that many drinks hide artificial flavors, irritate the stomach, and dampen appetite. It also condemns inadequate glass cleaning and poor water used in washing cups.
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Garden of Eden
A Picture of Hughes Critique Shifts From World to Wilson
The New York World once praised Hughes, now questions his stance and seeks a Wilson parallel. The World praised Hughes in 1910 for not dictating nominations or trading patronage, but six years later contrasts Hughes with President Wilson, arguing Wilson engaged in the actions the World once attributed to Hughes.
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New York World
Hughes
Wilson
the World
Kansas City Journal
Guardsmen Pay the Price of Wilsons Abasement
Theodore Roosevelt in Lewiston Me argues that President Wilson loans support to Carranza and forces 150000 troops to the border to curb Carranza’s bandits, with the cost borne by slain soldiers and grieving families who lose breadwinners to the border service.
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Wilson
Carranza
Mr. Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
Lewiston
Charles E. Hug
Scribbling Pads for Office Figure work in Various Sizes
The Mail Printing Co. of Warren Pa offers Scribbling Pads used for office figure work, available in different paper grades and sizes. They can be custom made to order when a sufficient quantity is ordered, with customers invited to telephone or write.
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the Mail Printing Co
Warren, Pa
Proposal in Switz erland On Mountain Verge
A Baltimore American item notes a man proposed to Miss Smith during a Swiss mountain journey on the edge of a gorge. The mock danger adds color to a personal moment reported in a light society blurb.
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Switzerland
Baltimore
Notice of Estate Discharge Hearing for Rhoda A. Poy
In Warren County the Orphans Court will hear on the third Monday of October 1916 at 10 A M the discharge petition of Thomas W. Poy as Administrator of Rhoda A Poy deceased after filing and absolute confirmation of the administrator account. D A Arird attorney. Aug 31 Sept 7 14.
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Rhoda A. Poy
Thomas W. Poy
Orphans’ Court
Warren County
D. A. Arird
Corn Pop Phenomenon Caught By Ethel and Marie
Brief note from the Boston Transcript on how white corn pops, with a playful exchange between Ethel and Marie. The dialogue likens popping corn to men who “pop.”
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Ethel
Marie
Ike
Boston Transcript
Sincerity and Strength: A Saigo Insight
A compact motto attributed to Saigo contrasts inner resolve with outward vigor, noting that true strength resides in the secret chamber of the self and remains evident in all settings.
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Saigo
Hughes exposes Wilsonian flaws in bold critique
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat remarks that Hughes shows the flimsy base for Wilsonian infallibility and exposes extravagance, partisanship, sectionalism, and incompetence. It urges Democrats to abandon trance and defend stewardship while the President campaigns to address voters with clearer remarks.
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America
Huughes
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
David Burns and Washington's bargain for the White House site
An old Washington tale recalls how landholder David Burns resisted sale until President Washington offered generous terms. Burns finally bowed, and the site of the White House and Lafayette Square arose on his fields, shaping the nation’s capital.
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Washington
David Burns
Burns
Widder Custis
White House
Lafayette Square
The Drum in Crusade and Royal Courts
The article notes drums as an eastern import via crusaders into Europe, with references to tambours and nacaire kettledrums used in 1347 Calais entries for Edward III and his queen. Chaucer mentions them in The Knight's Tale, and kings kept bands of minstrels. Edward II paid musicians 60 shillings for performances.
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Europe
Edward III
England
Calais
Chaucer
Edward II
Roger
Janine
Nakerer
Kidney Health Secret Promoted by Salts Remedy
An old health ad touts a salts drink to “flush” kidneys and urinary tract. It claims four ounces of rad Salts mixed in water before breakfast will cleanse kidneys, reduce acid waste, and end bladder weakness, urging high water intake and daily use.
Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Dark Hair Color
A vintage advertisement touts Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready for use preparation to darken gray hair naturally and evenly. It promises quick results by applying with a sponge or brush, claiming hair returns to a glossy youthful shade after one or two uses. It notes the product is not a medical cure.
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Wyeth
Mrs H C Mead Recommends Dr Pulverman Glasses
Mrs H C Mead of Youngsville Pa praises Dr Pulverman for fitting her Toric lens glasses noting years of use and superior comfort and satisfaction. She recommends others needing glasses to consult Dr Pulverman for eye fitting and benefit.
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H. C. Mead
Youngsville
Dr. Pulverman
Public doubt as Mr Wilson shifts on every issue
The speaker notes Mr Wilson now largely concedes past ideas were wrong, admitting changes on all public questions. It questions whether, even if supporters could persuade the public now, there is any guarantee he will be correct a year from now.
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Mr. Wilson
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Democratic Party
Panama
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S. G. Dixon
George Washington
Youngsville, Pa
Pulverman
Reynolds Drug Co. Inc
Fielieves
Joe Mitchell Chapple
London Daily Mail
Paris
National
Joe Chapple
Washington” Department
National Magazine
World
Boston
Mass
Heart
Hepeae
Association National Advertisers
New Stock Exchange Building
Philadelphi
L. C. Eddy
Pennsylvania Avenue
West
D. G. Blackman
Justice of the Peace
Second St
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