War Talks on Universal Military Training
Uncle Dan and readers discuss 1870 71 war lessons France vs Germany and how universal military training could strengthen the United States. They urge immediate adoption to build a trained citizen army, reduce casualties, and protect liberty against future conflicts. The dialogue cites France's lessons, Switzerland's peace, and the need for preparedness.
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Dan
Bulle
Jimmore
Germany
France
Slocum
Uncle Dan
Alsace
Lorraine
War Department
Wip Uys Wan
Call to Action for War Economy and Liberty Bonds
A wartime appeal urges citizens to use land for crops or increase factory efficiency, cut waste, and support local businesses. It urges clerks to work harder, housewives to teach thrift, and everyone to invest in Liberty Bonds via banks as agents for the U S Government, asking readers to decide and act tomorrow.
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United States
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Drives Malaria Blood Strength
The Old Standard general strengthening tonic Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic drives out malaria enriches the blood and builds up the system. A true tonic for adults and children. 60c.
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Grove
Mermaids Considered Real by Some Scientists Across Empires
A 4000 year old half woman half fish skeleton from China is argued by scientists to support the belief in mermaids. Debates consider size, climate, and possible species variants while tying mermaid legends to multiple ancient cultures.
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China
Oannes
Wimpus
Dodson's Liver Tone substitute for calomel
An old newspaper ad warns against calomel urging Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable remedy. It claims calomel causes salivation, cramps, and illness, while Dodson's Liver Tone starts the liver without side effects and can be given to children.
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Dodson
Public urged to conserve postage by using proper stamp values
The department asks readers to consider postage costs and avoid using multiple low denomination stamps on letters or parcels. Using two 1 cent stamps or many small stamps instead of higher value stamps raises government costs and harms conservation.
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Uncle Sam
Department
Trench humor cue in WWI tale told to Chicago club
Capt Ian Hay Beith recounts a trench tale to illustrate comedy amid war. Two friends in separate days await shell bursts. One asksAre you all right Bill and the other replies Yes, I am but what's the excitement about The first then says the men have a sweepstake on who will be hit next and I’ve drawn you.
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Ian Hay Beith
Chicago
Modern Whaling Arrives in New York With 297 Whales
A Norwegian ship named Thor I docked in New York carrying 18 000 barrels of oil from 297 whales. The vessel acts as a mother ship while four steam trawlers chase and haul the catch to the Thor for processing. The piece notes the shift away from old fashioned whale hunting and dismisses any romantic view of the industry.
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New York
Thor
Her Duty Explains Emma's Golden Hair Change
Emma alters her hair from brown to golden to obey her mother's dyeing request. The exchange reveals family pressure and the daughter's compliance with her mother's wishes.
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Emma
Salt Remedies and Household Puzzles From Old Manual
Salt plus water clears drains and hair loss after illness. It slows towel color bleeding and moths in carpets. It stanches soot and grease, prevents sputtering, cleans baths, removes ink stains, and strengthens ankles with warm salt rub. It cools snow mixes and extinguishes fires.
Twelve Big Ones Growing on Seattle Shipways
Twelve 10 000 ton ships are on the ways of a single company in Seattle as a response to growing demand and wartime pressure. The article notes rapid construction and anticipated launches, highlighting industrial scale and urgency in shipbuilding efforts.
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Seattle
New Shipbuilding Method Promises Rapid Global Revival
The Nebraska State Journal reports a revolution in shipbuilding with standardized vessels and factorylike fabrication. Plans produce parts for a dozen ships, aerial tramways move material, and cranes swing large sections into place, slashing build time from six months to about 90 days. The system could push the American merchant marine to world prominence if Eastern yards keep pace with the Pacific.
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Pacific
Nebraska State Journal
Exclusive California and Western Turkey Ranches
Exclusive turkey ranches flourish in unsettled foothill regions of California and parts of Arizona and other Western states. Producers stock up to a thousand birds per season, grazing on natural foods with little grain. Large flocks are moved daily like sheep, herded by men on foot or horseback and aided by trained dogs.
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California
Arizona
Alaska Coal Helps in War
The Alaska railroad from Seward to Fairbanks, 470 miles inland on the Tanana river, ordered by Congress in 1914, nears readiness for 1918. It taps the Matanuska and Nenana coal fields, supplying fuel for locomotives and steamboats and delivering coal to tidewater for Pacific naval bases. This will increase transport of men and munitions and aid the war effort.
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Alaska
Seward
Fairbanks
Tanana River
Yukon
Congress
Matanuska
Nenana
Tidewater
Pacific
Promote Rear Admiral to Front Admiral Sparks Debate
The Springfield Union notes the oddity of the rear admiral title, especially for a commander at the front. The Boston Transcript proposes calling such officers "front admiral" to reflect their active combat role and duties against the enemy.
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Springfield Union
The
Boston Transcript
Jitney Offer Ad for Foley Remedies
Advertisement invites readers to mail 5 cents and a slip to Foley & Co at 2835 Sheffield Ave Chicago for a trial package of Foley Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets sold by Dyer and Jones. The offer requests name and address to receive cough cold and croup relief products.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
Dyer & Jones
Laxative Bromo Quinine Offers Cold Relief
Old time medicine ad promises cough and headache relief from LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE. It claims to stop cold symptoms and includes Druggists refund if it fails. Signature EH W GROVE appears on each box and the price is 30 cents.
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W. Grove
Hutchison Man Renames Dog To Save Its Life
How ard 8S. Lewis of Hutchison announced last week he changed his dog's name from Kaiser to Dennis to foil possible attacks. He justified the move by noting the Kaiser name could invite danger. Judge Lewis said the dog’s safety weighed more than the old name's branding.
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Howard 8S. Lewis
Hutchison
Kaiser
Dennis
Lewis
Kansas City Star
Difference in Talk The English and Americans Language Split
A dialogue comparing English and American speech notes that both share a language but differ in word usage. It cites grain terms where English use corn while confusing other grains, and Americans refer to maize as corn. The exchange highlights regional vocabulary divergence.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Offers 100 Dollar Reward
An old advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine claiming a 100 dollar reward for incurable catarrh. It cites 35 years of use, explains bloodborne action on mucous surfaces, promises health improvements, urges immediate start, and notes testimonials and Toledo Ohio suppliers.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
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