Porto Ricans Seek Citizenship And Home Rule
Porto Rico January reports say Porto Ricans press for U S citizenship as a path to real home rule. Governor Arthur Yager plans a January Washington trip to push bills by Jones and Saulsbury for a new organic act. Proposals include blanket citizenship and an elective nineteen-member senate to expand self government.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
United States Congress
Arthur Yager
Washington
Congress
Jones
House Committee On
Willard Saulsbury
Delaware
United States
Yager
Forto Rica
District of Columbia
South
Big Increase in Criminal Work Reported by Sheriff
Sheriff Henders on reports a sharp rise in criminal business in 1915 with prison costs up to 41027.72 versus 2414 in 1914, and state and civil fees rising to 4267.13 from 2167.34. Seventy-four prisoners were handled in 1915, up from 200 in 1914, amid drug-related crime. Board committees named for the year include buildings, insane, printing, judiciary, poor, and county home visits.
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Henderson
W. D. Strayer
Qs A. Rownd
W. C. Leland
M. J. Magee
T. D. Teeter
Fr. Schmitt
W. A. Blough
C. A. Rownd
F. J. Schmitt
W. A. Brough
Poor
A. Brough
M. Z. Magee
Q. A. Rownd
Vy. Cc
Leland
Beginning Gym Class Set By Miss Armstrong
Miss Armstrong announces a new one hour gym class starting Monday evening at 6:30 for beginners. Regular classes at 7:00 Tuesday and Friday continue, with the new class meeting once weekly on Mondays. Advanced mail may join Tuesday and Friday sessions.
War on Alpine Heights Moving Austrian Battery
Photo shows Austrian and Italian armies in a rugged front. To relocate the battery to a new position, Austrians have to strap heavy equipment on their backs. In the foreground a soldier carries the gun mounting with aid from a comrade.
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Alpine Heights
Plountain
Ingericae
Prohibition and Mothers Pensions: A Nonpartisan View
Arthur Capper argues two nonpartisan national issues will shape elections: prohibition of intoxicating liquor and nationwide mothers pensions. He contends both defend the family, reduce state alms and promote citizens, noting nineteen states with prohibition and twenty six with pensions, urging broader adoption nationwide.
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Teo
Union
Principles and the Great Part They Play in Citizenship
The concept outlines how core principles guide civic upbuilding and shape responsible, engaged citizens. It stresses values that bind communities, support democratic participation, and foster teamwork across institutions and daily life.
Food Prices Soar in England and War Costs Rise
London reports a 44 percent rise in retail food prices since the war began with sugar doubling since July 1914 and tea, meat, bread, bacon, milk, and cheese all climbing by 30 to 50 percent. The cost of maintaining a moderate home up 44 percent, while December 1915 prices rose less than 2 percent from November. Separate notes mention Berlin price increases of 61 percent over a year and health budget requests in the United States, plus British Columbia timber cut totaling about 2 million feet with 66,090 workers in 426 miles of camps.
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London
England
Board of Trade
Berlin
Health bureau seeks increased appropriation for public health
Washington January 5 The annual treasury secretary report on the public health service urges expansion of government health work. It calls for more medical officers as requests from states and municipalities exceed available staff. Field investigations boost state and local health efforts, but staffing limits hinder full response.
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United States
Public Health Bureau
Washington, D. C
Secretary of the Treasury
Public Health Service
Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkening Remedy Ad
An old advertisement promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready to use hair darkener for gray hair. It claims to restore natural color, thickness, and shine, remove dandruff and itching, and conceal prior applications with even dark results by morning.
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Wyeth
Wreth
Ape sleeping theory sparks medical caution
An narrative from Matt Roeder of Caxton School Supply recounts an ape inspired sleeping method. The described practice involves sleeping sitting upright to prevent stomach and nerve issues, claiming hours of rest comparable to beds and noting weight gain from 100 to over 190 pounds.
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Uhieuge
Janu
Matt Roeder
Caxton
Lincoln Park
Allenight Shawn
Nut Cake Simply Delicious From Hostom Cooking School
Mrs Fly calls the nut cake recipe one of the best all around cakes. The recipe promises simple steps and reliably good results for home bakers aiming for an easy, tasty dessert.
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Mes
Janee McKenzie Hitt
Hostom Cooking School
Mrs. Fly
Chocolate and Nut Cake Recipes From Cook's Book
A vintage recipe page describes EC Nut Cake with butter, milk, flour, nut meats and egg whites baked in a shallow pan, plus a Chocolate Icing made with sugar and chocolate and a vanilla egg finish. It notes optional nut caramel frosting and mentions a promotional offer for a Cook's Book with color illustrations.
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Jaguea Men, Co
Flushing Kidneys With Salts Advertisement Warning
An advertisement promotes Jad Salts as a simple method to flush and stimulate kidneys by taking four ounces of salt solution daily. It claims meat-heavy diets harm kidneys, leading to various ailments, and that regular use cleanses the kidneys and purifies blood, preventing complications.
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