Serbia Proclaims Republic as Karageorgevich Dynasty Falls
Reports spread that Belgrade has become the capital of Serbia and Jugoslavia after a deposed Karageorgevich dynasty and a republic were proclaimed. A Rome wire dispatch cites Vetcherni Listy in Agram, with London unaware officials and mixed Croatian Slovenian leadership claims.
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Karageorgevich
Belgrade
Serbia
Jugo-Slavia
Vetcherni Listy
Agram
Rome
London
Washington
Vogslav M. Yovanovitch
Croatia
Slavonia
Jugo- Slav Federation
Juge Slav
Alexander
Severn
Meris Chleagnio
Peter
Paris
Peter Katcoccornevich
Assissingiton
Alesuieter
Aileen
Secretaries Confront Rail Price Policy In Board Meeting
In a cabinet session Secretary Redfield leads discussions on steel rail price stabilization amid railroad opposition and sector resignations. Attendees include Secretary Glass, Walker Times, Harry Gunnfeld, George Peek, Edgar Richard, Eugene Meyer Jr, and other industrial board members. The rail administration seeks lower coal terms and reverts to old pricing practices, with Hinesstead resisting board fixed prices.
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Soocbetary of Commerce
Willham
Indus
Oatien
Industrial Board
Secretary of the Treasury Glass
Commerce
Redfield
Walker D. Times
Harry A. Gunnfeld
George N. Peek
Edgar Rickard
Eugene N. Meyer, Jr
War Finance Corporation
Hinesstead
Railroad Administration
Railroad
Astor and Violet Astor’s Wartime Romance Told in Tale
Captain John Jacob Astor of the Wing’s First Life Guards marries Lady Violet Astor after World War I combat in Europe. He survived a French front engagement that claimed Lord Nairne and left him wounded with a missing leg. The couple then begin their American honeymoon plans after recovery.
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Jol
Jacob Astor
Life Guards
Violet Astor
Viscount Astor
Willian Waldorf Astor
New York
New Yorks
Gothia
Astoria
Minto
India
Ceherab
Canada
Astor
Edward
Violet Eliett
Siventeen
Minta
Pope
Astors
Violet
Charles Nairne
Marquis of Lansdowne
Lord Nairne
Nairne
France
London
Smuts to Hungary as Allied Emissary for Armistice Issues
General Smuts of South Africa heads to Hungary under Allied and U.S. direction to study post armistice problems amid Hungary’s new council system. Elections for local and national councils set for April 4 with broad suffrage, excluding paid wage workers, unearned income earners, merchants, priests, monks, criminals, and lunatics from voting.
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Geoa
Jan Christian Smuts
Union of South Africa
Hungary
United States
National Assembly
Sid
County Coun
War Dogs Demobilized as Britain Raises $100,000 Fund
British army war dogs from the great war are being demobilized and efforts are made to provide for their future. A fund of $100,000 is being raised in England for this purpose.
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England
Sacrificed Principles to Safety in a Hennery Tale
Henry Smith of Newton New Jersey killed a chicken after it failed to lay eggs. He threatened a young woman who he believed would steal an egg to avoid his wrath. The theft reportedly involved a neighbor’s egg and was witnessed by several boys. The woman remains alive.
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Henry Smith
Newton
N. J
Henry
Saskatchewan Farmer Orders Airplane for Farm Use
George Konkel of Aylesbury Saskatchewan orders an airplane and becomes the first farmer in the area to adopt flight for his regular business. He, a pioneer in the region, plans to use the aircraft to visit cities to market his farm produce, following his earlier automobile purchase in a practical business manner.
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George Konkel
Aylesbury
Saskatchewan
Mr. Kounkel
Veteran Forester Honored On Arbor Day In Pennsylvania
The state observed Arbor Day by planting 50 trees in honor of Dr. J T Rothrock who turned eighty on April 9 He is called the father of forestry in Pennsylvania and has long served as vice president of the American Forestry Association and led the Pennsylvania forestry group for two decades
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State of
Pennsylvania
J.T. Rothrock
Doctor Rothrock
American Forestry Association
Pennsylvania Association
Pennnsylvania
Freezone promises painless corn relief and removal
The ad touts Freezone as a quick drop on corns to stop pain then lift off with fingers. It claims instant relief, no irritation, and easy removal of hard, soft, or toe corn plus calluses. Marketed as the discovery of a Cincinnati genius by a druggist.
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Cincinnati
Colored fire from old batteries in a wood fire
Popular Mechanics says placing one or two dry cells in hot coals creates a vivid blue purple and green flame as gas forms from the sealed battery top. The spectacle lasts about 30 minutes with no danger, using batteries that are otherwise worthless.
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Popular Mechanics Magazine
First Class Man At Any Age with Gold Medal Haarlem Oil
An advertisement touts GO MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a health claim to keep kidneys in good working order and maintain vigor. It asserts body strength at seventy resembles youth, promotes two capsules daily, and offers money back if ineffective. The ad touts the imported GOLD MEDAL Brand in three sealed sizes.
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Haarlem
Belgian War Souvenirs Watches From Belgian Cannons
War souvenirs shaped as steel watches made from Belgian cannon in service 1914 to 1917 are being manufactured in Switzerland by order of King Albert and Queen Elizabeth. The gold inset cases bear the monogram A E of the Belgian sovereigns and will be presented to outstanding soldiers and prize winners in military competitions.
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Switzerland
Albert
Elizabeth
Green's August Flower Promises Quick Digestive Relief
Green's August Flower has long been a household remedy for constipation, indigestion, liver troubles, and low spirits. The ad touts it as gentle laxative relief with a few doses, urging readers to ask their druggist and noting its sale in all civilized countries.
Ten Days on the Western Front
A fragment from Life describes a trench scene where a veteran recalls reading a new book while another soldier cleans a bayonet. The tone recalls war reportage and personal reflection on frontline experiences.
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Hal
Cuticura Promises Relief For Itching Scalp
An advertisement urges use of Cuticura Ointment to soothe itching scalp and rash spots, followed by Cuticura Soap and hot water shampoo. It promotes Cuticura as daily toilet preparations for clear skin and soft hands.
Witty Exchange Highlights Language Mastery and Family
A humorous exchange contrasts linguistic prowess with a playful jab about a wife’s tongue. The joke pivots on blaming a spouse for language skills, while noting an older man’s stubborn folly compared with a new father’s early naivety.
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John Jacob Astor
General Smuts
Presidio
San Francisco
Laok Oan
Ruhr
Germany
Farmer Values Airplane
Berlin
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