Navy Cruise Promotes Recruitment to Atlantic Ports
The navy plans a voyage of sixteen battleships and support ships to European ports to lure young men into service. Ads describe life aboard modern ships and promise pay while seeing the world, using heart to heart appeals from recruiting letters to persuade enlistment.
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Ashington
Atlantic
Navy Department
Connecticut
Michigan
Delaware
North Dakota
Georgia
Nebraska
Rhode Island
Virginia
Louisiana
South Carolina
Kansas
New Hampshire
Minnesota
Vermont
Mississippi
Idaho
Dixie
Yankton
Solace
Culgoa
Uncle Sam
Bonds to keep the peace through Mexican investments
The article argues modern business bonds nations to peace as foreigners hold Mexican government and private investments. It notes $1 billion in Mexican mines railways and plants held by U S and European capital, with nations and investors pressuring Mexico to honor debts and maintain stability for global commerce. It frames cross border finance as a force for order and civilization.
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Mexico
Mexican Republic
Bank Examiners Scrutiny Follows Major Shakeup in U S
Controller of Currency Murray announces a personal investigation of all examination districts after a radical shift of 20 bank examiners. He says failures could have been averted if examiners reported true conditions in time. The probe will determine which examiners are inefficient and inspect exam methods.
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United States Bank Examiners
Murray
Directory of Country Banks
Government eyes smaller paper currency to save costs
Officials assess cutting long green notes to 3.04 by 1.28 inches, arguing smaller bills could save about 612603 dollars yearly. The secretary plans to ask Congress to fund new plates and extend the redesign over 18 months to avoid shocks from abrupt changes.
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Weasley
Congress
Othe
Pajama Fashion Prank Ends In Familiar Patchwork Nightwear
Patrick McCaffery buys a suit of pajamas to surprise his wife. He hides the pajamas and wears a nightshirt beneath, locking the bedroom door. When his wife finally enters, the ensemble is revealed in comic chaos, sparking a late night argument.
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Pat ‘McCaffery
Patrick McCaffery
Pat
Katie
Pat McCaffery
Practical press and pulley system for apple box nailing device
Instructions describe a hardware press setup for orchard use with 20 cross pieces, uprights, levers, springs, pulleys, and a sliding box. It specifies table dimensions, leg length, material sizes, rope, bolts, and fasteners, plus adjustments to accommodate a 20 inch long box and ensure smooth operation.
Circus Prank Turns Serious for Grampke
Patrolman Grampke was assigned to a Camp Washington circus stunt where a drunken act in the ring led to a quick arrest. He pulled the performer to his feet and beat him outside, thinking the trick was real until coworkers intervened and explained it was a joke.
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Grampkre
Camp
Washington
Grampke
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Sword Swallower Claims All the Butter
A young lawyer at a moderate restaurant encounters a flashy man who performs sword swallowing at the table. After butter on a central dish is disturbed by the performer, the lawyer asks if others will share it. The man replies he will eat all the butter himself with good nature.
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Cleveland Plain: Dealer
Ducks Dozen in China Highlight Busy Bird Bazaars
Tourists note China hosts more ducks than any other country and hear familiar quacking in towns and villages. The article recalls the constant presence of ducks near markets and seaside spots, reflecting the country’s rich duck culture.
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China
Economic Value of Guineas from Africa
The article discusses the guinea fowl native to Africa, noting varied plumage and blue feather tones. It covers care of young birds, the birds as watchdogs in poultry yards, and their economic value including meat and eggs. It advises fattening birds before killing.
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Africa
Guinea
Getting Eggs During Winter in Hohenheim Herds
Records at Hohenheim Germany since 1885 show that during winter there were 2 521 births in the herds and many were twins. The text notes layers shed feathers early to keep records.
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Hohenheim
Germany
Feathers and the General Building Up of the System
Fragmentary note discusses feathers as part of a broader effort to strengthen the system. It references increasing organization and structural changes but lacks concrete events or individuals.
Resinol Ointment Praised For Skin Ailments
D. M. Castle of Philadelphia reports frequent use of Resinol for skin ills and injuries. He notes the ointment quickly heals wounds and prevents trouble, and his family keeps a jar on hand for daily needs.
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M. Castle
Philadelphia
Easy for Her
An elderly woman at lunch reprimands her grandchild for dropping food on the tablecloth. The child retorts that God gave grandma something in front to stop it.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offered With $100 Guarantee
Readers learn Hall's Catarrh Cure claims a constitutional remedy targeting blood and mucous surfaces. The advertisement promises $100 for any uncured case and urges sending testimonials, with F J Cheney & Co of Toledo as sellers and a note to try Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Faced with an Enemy Some Men Show Retiring Dispositions
The remark notes that in danger some soldiers reveal a tendency to withdraw and seek safety. It reflects on courage and fear among troops. The passage emphasizes personal reactions under threat and the varied responses of individuals.
Daily advice and political jibes mix in a curious excerpt
The snippet blends home remedy lines about teething gums and wind colic with offhand political commentary. It mentions cannabis neutral slang and a coupon-like price note, then a proverb about stitching today saving tomorrow, all in a ragged, fragmentary tone.
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