Then and Now Forty Five Years On At Suez Canal
A retrospective on the Suez Canal’s history from its opening voyage led by Gyand De Lessepps and the Empress Eugénie era, noting initial depths, tolls, and trade shifts. It outlines neutrality agreements, ownership changes, and later modernizations boosting depth to nine meters and width to 65 meters, with substantial costs and revenue from tonnage and tolls.
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Ers Gyand de Lessepps
Hmpress
Eugente
France
Algte Dhru
Yesbels
Variud Mitionallier
Sues
Great
Biter Lake
Cape
India
Cand Company
Cho
Iint
Europe
Isritain
Mweyyit
Turth Said
Lake de Sezain
Panama Canal
Sues Canal
Suuz
JG Lwors
French Canal Company
Nuiber
Beypt
Franea
Great Britain
Sprend Fuller
Spain
Manila
Denestussia
Japan
China Sea
Panama
Losses in Historic Wars Compared With Modern Conflict
The article compares British and Civil War losses, noting 57,000 to 57,900 British casualties to October 1 during a modern war. It contrasts repeated high casualties in sustained battles like Chancellorsville and Gettysburg with the ongoing attrition and evolving military science, trench warfare, and resource economizing in contemporary conflict.
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Asquith
Chancelorsville
Hooker
Lee
Meade
Gettysburg
Battle of the Wilderness
Grant
Spottsylvania
Cold Harbor
British Isles
Canada
India
Flash of the Ideal in Tama County Aid Scene
A Tama County farmer falls ill leaving seventy acres of corn unharvested. A caravan of twenty seven wagons arrives, workers harvest the field, and the community shares food and laughter. The piece argues that moments of neighborly service reveal true humanity and Christian virtue.
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Tama
Debate on arms, disarmament, and world federation
A Harvard professor argues for a world federation with armed forces as a global police to prevent two dangers: barbaric aggression and civilized warfare. He cautions that without a supernational defense, Europe faces another great war. a balanced self defense remains necessary while disarmament is pursued. The piece references Greater Iowa, political campaigns, and a New York Times symposium on humor.
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R Albert Bushnell Hart
Harvard
New York Times
Attila
Tamerlane
Europe
Macaulay
London Bridge
Apple S S An Apple a Day Turns Your Creditors Gray
A retro critique of modern apple consumption contrasts old orchard habits with today’s high priced, mass produced fruit. It laments loss of flavor and ritual, paints apples as distant, cataloged commodities, and urges Americans to demand more apples and less perfection.
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Joathans
Rygsell Sage
To the Hearts of the Matter
A reflective piece on how labeling people as bad shapes behavior and outcomes. It argues that harsh moralizing breeds the very faults it condemns, while kind reform fosters humane change. Anecdotes include witches, women judged by society, and a humorous railway tale about a tortoise mistaken for a dog.
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Chilit
Ararely
Tortoise as livestock halts English train transfer
An English traveler returning from Africa kept a tortoise with him on a train. At a small English station the assistant station master demanded a ticket for the tortoise, claiming it as livestock. The man objected as the train waited while the issue was debated.
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Africa
England
The Worst 15 Over. New York World Progress Noted
The New York World reports great progress across the country with visible improvements in various sectors. The piece highlights widespread development and forward momentum affecting communities nationwide.
Afterwar economic rebound signals broad recovery and opportunity
The piece describes Europe liquidating and shifting to buying, with contracts exceeding 300 million dollars for food and munitions, industries restarting, markets reopening, and price rises. It notes the New York cotton exchange and stock market improving, federal reserve banks opening, and a decline in emergency currency as the worst of war panics pass. It frames these changes as vast national opportunity arising from Europe’s destruction and American action.
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New York Cotton Exchange
Big Stock Exchange
Federal Reserve Banks
New York
Berlin
America
Europe
Poll of American sympathy in war from Literary Digest
A Literary Digest survey questions if Americans favor the Allies or the Germans amid the European conflict. From 407 editor responses, 104 favor the Allies, 20 favor Germany, and 242 are neutral, with regional distributions noted across eastern central southern and western states.
Mayr's Wonder Stomach Remedy Promises Fast Relief
A derailed Iowa woman credits Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy with restoring health after long stomach troubles. She claims one dose revived appetite and strength, urging others with chronic digestive issues to try it. The ad notes widespread testimonials and availability through J K Jodear & Son and Wonglerros Co. and druggists.
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William Litzenberg
Monteguma
Iowa
Mayrs
Mrs. Litzenberg
Hite
Mayr
J. K. Jodear & Son
Wonglerros
Ldrurgists
Thement
Kondon
Ndon Mfg. CO
Minneapolis
How the War Started Verse Satire From Prince Rupert News
A dated verse parody recounts growing tensions before a war, with each nation voicing its stance. Austria demands apology from Serbia, Germany insists on action, Russia and France speak of responsibility and past grievances, Belgium and Britain vow to resist invasion, Italy contemplates neutrality, and Uncle Sam weighs involvement amid sharp stereotypes.
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Prince Rupert News
Austria
Europe
Doubles Beauty Of Your Hair With Danderine
An advertisement claims Danderine cleanses hair and doubles its beauty by making it light, wavy, and abundant. It promises new hair growing after several weeks, aided by a 25 cent bottle sold at drug stores or toilet counters.
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Knowlton
Hugh L Scott Named Army Chief of Staff in Place of Wotherspoon
Brig Gen Hugh L Scott was appointed chief of staff of the U S Army in Washington on November 17 succeeding Maj Gen William W Wotherspoon who retired due to age. Scott brings broad experience from army and navy service including roles as quartermaster and commander of an Indian company and as an instructor at Rhode Island College.
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Washington, D. C
Hugh L. Scott
United States Army
Willliam W. Wotherspoon
Rhode Island College
Philippines
War College
Lis
Crystal Theatre Presents Thrilling Detective Drama
Advertisement notes that the Crystal Theatre screens a detective drama titled Mystery featuring Joyce the queen of the movies amid praise from Presidents Taft and Wilson for planning to meet military emergencies. Alice.
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Taft
Wilson
Crystal Theattre
Joyce
Queen of
Alice
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Subrosa
Greater
John
Tr. Hamilton
Vera Cruz
U. S
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Iis Parker Butler
Ory
Pigs Is Pigs
Impasons
West
Flushing
Long Island
Apple S&s
Armiy
Jno
Express
Mike Flannery
Irish Express
New York World
Bample
Hendy
Pyramid Drug Company
Pyramid Bidg
Marshall, Mich
Servia
Czar
Kaiser
Russia
the Kaiser
Alsace-Lorraine
Belgium
John Bull
Italy
Samuel
Beecham
Hugh Scott
Bilox
Gulfport
Bay St: Louis
Mobile
Chicago and St. Louis
Wis
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Studebaker
Pasenger
Harry Padden Auto Company
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