German fleet shells Hartlepool Scarborough Whitby
A German squadron attacked Hartlepool Whitby and Scarborough in fog, causing 110 casualties including soldiers and civilians. Hartlepool suffered most with seven soldiers and twenty-two citizens killed. Scarborough and Whitby also reported deaths and damage to property and churches. The German ships escaped in mist after contact with coast guard patrols.
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London
England
Hartlepool
Tees
Whitby
Scarborough
Whitely
Balmoral
Coast Guard
Names Determine Character Based on Alphabet Beliefs
A feature argues that letters in a name shape traits. A largely A heavy name yields ambition and artistry, B signals a refined spirit, C vitality, D common sense, E versatility, F wealth, G strength, H endeavor, I for hypersensitivity, J and K are favorable, L gentleness, N nervousness, T mentality, and U colorless compared with W.
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Ane
Ada
Abraham
David
Millicent
William
Io and the Gadfly in Greek Mythology
Io daughter of Inachus beloved by Zeus is turned into a heifer by Hera. Hermes slays Argus on Zeus order. Hera sends a gadfly to torment Io forcing her across lands to Egypt where she regains form and bears Epaphus. Bosphorus name linked to her swim. Some traditions link Io to Isis and moon goddess with cow horns.
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Inachus
Argos
Zeus
Jupiter
Hera
Juno
Argus
Hermes
Mercury
Egypt
Bosphorus
Oxford
Ariris
Telegonus
Isis
Scientist Pioneered Cholera Serum For Hogs
Dr. Marion Dorset of the Federal Bureau of Animal Industry isolated the hog cholera germ, developed a serum, protected his methods with patents, and then released them to the public at no cost.
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Marion Dorset
Federal Bureau of Animal Industry
Dangers of Lead Paints Warn of Dust and Hand Contact
Warning highlights health risks from lead paint dust in air and from paint on hands. Contamination can occur when dust settles and hands transfer particles to food or tobacco.
Household hints on perfumes and simple sewing repairs
The article explains Eau de Cologne basics and common adulteration in perfumery, noting that true perfumes derive from natural oils and detailing typical blends. It also offers practical at home sewing tips such as eyelet placement for buttonholes, hemming with bias binding, and repairing luggage hinges with strong tape and wallpaper lining.
Old-Time Rooms and Restoration Tips
The piece describes decorating with Royal Doulton chintz imitation dishes to suit old fashion rooms and offers a method to revive aged furniture using a wood stain mix with equal parts spirits of turpentine. It warns polish alone may not suffice for badly scratched wood and advises careful even application with a small flat brush.
Practical Laundry Brush And Heat Diffusion Device
The article suggests a five cent fiber brush to speed washing by placing soiled items on the washboard and scrubbing through the fabric. It also describes using a sheet iron diffuser on a floor register to evenly distribute hot air and prevent heat from rising directly to the ceiling.
Spearmint Repels Pests In Refrigerator Use
Spearmint placed in the fridge keeps pests away. even a spearmint wrapper may deter intruders. The text notes potential lip staining from carmine, suggesting caution with color agents.
Three Killed in Great Western Train Collision
In Fort Dodge on December 17 a Great Western local freight crashed into a work train near Cornelia five miles south of Clarion killing three and wounding four all crew members. Dead include Will Kershner and Tom, with Reynolds’ address unknown. Injured include Conductor Ely Brakeman Suprise Peter Studer and Steve Stranno.
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Fort Dodge
Great Western
Cornelia
Clarion
Will Kershner
Reynolds
Tom
Ely
Suprise
Peter Studer
Steve
Poultry Plant in Leon Destroyed by Fire
Fire swept the temporary Aaron Poultry and Hog Company plant on Hast Commercial street in Leon Iowa destroying two wooden structures. The blaze spread to J F Cesler’s livery barn. About 2000 live birds were burned and both buildings total losses. Firefighters faced extreme cold delaying efforts. Losses are estimated at 2500 for the poultry firm and 5000 for Cesler. Cause under investigation with suspected wiring fault.
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Poultry Company
Cesler
Big Cunard Liner Transylvania Narrowly Escapes Mine
The Cunard liner Transylvania with 366 aboard from Liverpool had a near destruction off Ireland when two mines collided in a storm. An explosion tore railing and lifted the bow above water, yet the ship remained afloat as passengers deserted to the deck and learned the danger after officials denied the incident.
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New York
Cunard
Transylvania
Liverpool
Ireland
Advice from a wife to her husband’s parents
A Galveston News item reflects a wife seeking guidance from her in laws on what to buy. The fragment hints at generational views and domestic roles within a historical context.
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Galveston News
Tried Cooking Recipes for Easy Salads and Dressings
Easy salads with cautions on not overdoing first efforts. Instructions cover English and French dressings, salt pepper oil vinegar and ice method, plus cabbage onion pineapple and yellow egg tomato salad variations with mayonnaise and garnishes.
Roll Breakfast Cake Delights Morning Meal
A simple make ahead breakfast cake recipe explains mixing a pint of dough with butter sugar egg soda and cinnamon or rose water then rolling out filling rolling up and cutting into inch pieces to bake until light. It notes the cakes taste good hot or cold and can be prepared the night before and risen slowly overnight.
Rice and Peaches Dessert Recipe
A dessert recipe for rice and peaches. It guides cooking rice with milk and sugar, cooling in cups, then topping with crushed peaches and extra sugar. Optional nutmeg or vanilla and decorative green leaves are suggested.
Molasses Taffy Recipe Steps
A recipe for molasses taffy. Boil one pint molasses fifteen minutes, stir constantly. Lift off if it rises quickly. Add bicarbonate of soda, continue boiling until brittle in cold water. Then add lemon juice and pour into greased pans to cool. Cut into squares or pull to yellow, form sticks or drops.
Procrastination and Kitchen Tips in a Short Essay
A short reflection extols avoiding delay as the hardest form of work. It notes that delaying duties increases difficulty, especially for a girl handling chores. It then offers a practical cooking tip to improve griddle cakes by adding brown sugar or molasses for better browning and easier cooking.
Battle rages as Carranza Villa forces clash near Torreon
Desperate fighting enlists 5000 Carranza troops from Coahuila against a slightly larger Villa force near San Pedro de las Colonias east of Torreon. Carranza aims to seize Torreon, sever Villa northward links, while reinforcements rush in and border movements continue.
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el Paso
Tex
Carranza
San Fedro de Las Colonias
Torreon
Coahuila
Infonso Vasquez
General Villa
Interior
Villa
Mexico
Mexico City
Lwar
Vera Cruz
General Hill
Juarez
Chihuahua
Jose Ynez Salazar
Albuerque
N. M
Salazar
Wash
Maytorena-Villa
H. Perry Meaker
New York
Meaker
Paris Reports Limited Frontline Gains Northeast of Nieuwpoort
An official bar office statement reports light progress at sea northeast of Nieuwport, and southeast of Ypres, with rail line activity toward La Bassee. No other notable incidents are reported along the rest of the front.
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Paris
Bar
Neiuport
Ypres
LaBassee
Petition for saloons filed in Carroll County
A consent petition for saloons in Carroll County Iowa was filed with the county auditor with nearly 3200 names, about 350 above 65 percent. The anti saloon league organized at Glidden and plans withdrawal from the petition. The board of supervisors will canvass the petition on December 29.
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Carroll
Carroll Countty
Anti-Saloon League
Glidden
Board of Supervisors
Russian Emperor Nicholas ends Caucasus inspection tour
Petrograd reports Emperor Nicholas completed an inspection tour of the Caucasus fronts and departed the region on December 15. A Caucasus army staff note dated December 13 calls recent attacks by Russian forces insignificant. In Iowa a passenger train struck and killed farmer Clare Slater near Danville crossing.
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Petrograd
Nicholas
Caucasus
Mount Pleasant
Clare Slater
Danville
Danville Crossing
Slater
Wisconsin Woman Profits From Home Nut Farm
A Wisconsin woman describes profits from her home walnut operation. She harvests about a hundred bearing trees, sells nut meats to a city merchant for 1.50 per bushel, offers sprouted nuts by mail, and ships shucked nuts by freight. Her 10 year old son helps crack nuts, earning a share of profits as the family sells many dollars worth each season.
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Wisconsin
Ladies World
City Commission
Express
Mother's Opinion: Respect for Elders Guides Youth
The article argues that young women often challenge their mothers with confidence. It notes maturity brings broader wisdom and warns that defying maternal advice invites pitfalls and disasters. It emphasizes respecting a mother's opinion even when opinions diverge.
Authority for Women Sparks Debate at Bible School
Dr Elmore Harris president of Toronto Bible Training School criticizes women in church leadership and equal suffrage while supporting voting rights on property. He condemns women pastors and urges missions work for women, calling suffragists fanatical.
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Bible School
Elmore Harris
Toronto Bible Training School For Christian Workers
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