Pacific Voyage Journal From Jerger Family on Empress of Asia
Dr Grace F Jerger and her husband Dr J A Jerger complete the first leg of a 35,000 mile Orient voyage aboard the Empress of Asia. They observe daily life, meals, and happenings from Yokohama onward, noting passengers, a mourning couple, whales, and encounters with Filipino officials as they approach Japan and Hong Kong.
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Jerger
Yokohama
Japan
Grace F. Jerger
J. A. Jerger
Orient
Islands
Pacific
Asia
Vancouver
Clio, Hulbert
Seattle
Iowa
Godspeed
Quezon
Washington
George
Charities of the Sea
China
McCartney
Grade Crossing Caution Urged On Autoists
Illinois Central general manager T J Foley promotes greater caution at grade crossings to reduce accidents. He distributes literature noting that eliminating crossings would cost more than the railroad system’s value. Auto owners urged to prudently approach crossings and set a safe example.
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T. J. Foley
Ilinois
Careful hiring could reduce auto accident risk
The text argues that many accidents could be avoided if passengers in motor cars exercised better judgment in selecting drivers.
Two Christmas Presents for One Price Offer
The Youth's Companion and McCall's Magazine are bundled for 23.10, listing The Youth's Companion at 2.00 and McCall's at 0.50. The offer includes twelve issues of The Companion for 1917, all remaining 1816 issues, and The Companion Calendar for 1917.
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Youth's Companion
McCall’s Magazine
McCall's Magazine
America
McCall
THE
Youth’s Companion
St. Paul St
Boston
Mass
Hughes Wins Straw Vote of Harvard Students
Cambridge Massachusetts October 14 Charles E B Hughes won the straw presidential ballot conducted by Harvard students today with a vote of 1442. President Wilson was second with 645 Benson the Socialist received 18 votes and Hanley Prohibitionist 10. President Wilson won a similar ballot conducted four years ago.
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Cambridge
Mass
Charles EB. Hughes
Harvard Studenta Today
Wilsoon
Benson
Hanley
Wilson
New Power 35 HP Motor Boosts Power and Comfort
The article highlights a 35 horsepower motor delivering enhanced power for the vehicle. It notes more than 250,000 units in use, expanded space, a 112 inch wheelbase for stability, greater comfort with long 48 inch cantilever rear springs, and 4 inch tires for improved ride quality.
Gas and Electric News Publicity Appeal and Community Message
A long reformatted prose piece reads as a collective appeal from a gas and electric company to readers. It emphasizes service, duty, and unity while inviting customers to engage with the company, use the office as a meeting place, and support a larger goal of improving the city and community through cooperation and shared efforts.
At Your Service Advertising Push by Mega Phone Advocate
Mr. Chas. Robbing has taken charge of publicity for the company and promotes mega phone methods to inform the public about home factory and shop labor-saving wares. He plans talks and displays to boost sales and bring comforts and happiness to households.
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Chas. Robbing
Group photo event for employees and families promised
A company advertises a group picture of all employees and their families to be taken at a past picnic. The notice invites attendance Wednesday evening and Thursday morning, highlighting a "happy family" image and urging readers to see the event.
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Hong Kong
Hughes
Harvard
Modsl
B. Toleds
WW .A.covell& Son
West Fourth Street
Mad
F. A. B. Taleds
Overland
Overland-Hanson Co
East Fifth Street
Willys-Overland Company
Toledo, Ohio
U.S. A
Chas. Ronbins
Citizens Gas & Electric Co
Netherlands Farm
Hummel Farm
Electric Park
Poland
PTC
J. D. Wilde
WM. Holland
Jake Miller
Courier
Ann Fique
MR. Jhggs
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