World naval disarmament proposal and commentary
A French senator proposes a global naval conference to scrap all navies, arguing it could revive the world in about 19 years. The piece weighs Britain’s likely resistance, US and Canada peace examples, and urges a move toward lasting peace by restraint and diplomacy. It also touches on medical curiosities from ancient Egypt and local political updates in Chicago.
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Committee On Naval Affairs
France
Great Britain
Altho
Britain
England
Rawles
London
United States
Canada
Nature Under Siege by Science Advancing Rapidly
The piece proclaims science pushing into nature’s secrets at an astonishing pace. It warns that researchers using microscopes cultures and serums will uncover mysteries once thought beyond reach, promising bold shifts in understanding and exposure to new discoveries.
Personal Health Service by Dr. William Brady
A column answers readers about static electricity in people and objects, explains the science of charges, and clarifies that electricity is not personality or magnetism. It also covers digestion myths, milk with meals, and letters to Dr Brady with instructions for submission.
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Chicago
Judge Dever
Arthur Lieder
People Service
William Brady
Pryalcian
Autho
National Newspaper Service
Deyetoth Inc
Tirady
Dust coat fantasy foiled by bargain arouse
A wife confesses to a style show purchase of an exclusive mohair dust coat marked at 150 dollars but bought for 42 dollars. Her husband teases the extravagance and jokes about an upcoming automobile show and a dream car he cannot afford. The tale unfolds with social shopping and bargain fever.
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Andrew
Mike
Fragmentary OCR Note Provides Scattered Phrases
Readable phrases describe a misquoted or garbled text about an individual and a location. The fragment mentions a weir, a number 7600, and repeated terms that lack clear context or identifiable names or events.
Burroughs Nature Club Notes and Questions
Questions and rough answers from the Burroughs Nature Club Notes discuss butterfly issues from pendant beads, glass sponges, training pigeons for war, how caterpillars stick to trees, and falconry in Europe. It also includes notes on raccoons as pets, their care, and the cautionary odor and captivity issues.
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Europe
Morocco
Eria
The Sandman Story by Mrs Be A Walker
Mr Fox contemplates a residence change while hunted by local Mr Negs as Mr Owl bids farewell. The tale hints at poultry themes and forest life in a children’s narrative tone.
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Sandman
Mrs. Be A. Walker
Fox Learns Kindness Backfires in Poultry Tale
A fox plans to raid a farm but pretends to protect hens from Weasel. He foils the raid, then is trapped by a steel device and narrowly escapes as farmers intervene. The fox reflects that his aid was self serving, not altruistic. A mix of animal neighbors and farm life frames the short allegory.
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Mr. Fox
Mr. Pax
Sal
Mr. Weasel
Weasel
Thant
Madam Black Hen
Mr. Rooster
Mr. Vos
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The Regeneration of Malcolm Starmount by a Noted Writer
In a tangled tale Malcolm Starmount a wealthy young man rethinks his wild life after meeting Mary Devlin a poverty haunted girl. A birthday bacchanal led by Nalda Courteney triggers murder rumors and a cover up as Tennant is thought dead and revived, while Starmount faces public scandal and a courtroom of suspicions.
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Abe Martin Quote on Money and Blame
A humorous Abe Martin line notes the danger of having too much money and being blamed for it. He quips about tailors and odds that most never get rich, reflecting a folksy take on wealth and social perception.
Plain old fashioned woman recalls springtime in verse
A fragmentary poem voice laments the changing world while celebrating springtime roses and traditional roles. The speaker contrasts simple domestic scenes in a kitchen and hall with a distant memory of arms from the world and motherhood, ending with a nostalgic call to a loved one.
Surreptitious Indulgence and Court Intrigue at Camp
A fragment reveals romantic tension as Mrs. Mery blames herself for a scandal involving Lord Tennant. Mulcahy and Pat discuss guards and secrets while Starmount laughs at the folly. Tomorrow brings more about Tennant in this country house drama.
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Starmount
Cing
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Mulcahy
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Horace Boies Former Iowa Governor Dies in California
Horace Boies, longtime Iowa politician and former governor from 1890 to 1894, died in California. Born in New York, he started with 75 cents, worked as a Wisconsin farm hand, built a legal career, then moved to Iowa where he rose as a reform Democrat and led Iowa during a four year term. He amassed a fortune from law practice and Iowa farmland investments.
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Horn
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Boies
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