Relax by Relaxation in a 1910s Letter from Augustus Thomas
A long, uneven letter describes relaxation techniques and the physiology of tension. It blends anecdotes from boxing and theatre with advice on deep breathing, letting go, and spinal release to restore strength from outside. The piece includes a practical home rest cure and notes on posture and relaxation.
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Augustus Thomas
Vigilantes
New York
Thomas
Mao Ptenr Sams
Besa
Dietmietre
Amd
Pineties
Kid McCoy
Billy Stitt
Iis
MbeCay
Opera Nodierous
Lee
Pyeo
Picked for Their Records Major Generals From West Point Cadets
Washington opinion notes a mobilization of major generals and brigadier generals in the new selective service army would resemble a West Point reunion. Most appointees are former cadets, with insider knowledge of peers and predecessors, potentially shaping postwar command dynamics.
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West Point
Edward B. Clark
Washington
Taddeh Oreak
Hyaay
Joffre
Bu Ae Danny
Washiner
Yeager Daep
Tango Escadrille and the Young German Commander in War
The piece profiles Manfred von Richthofen as leader of the Tango Escadrille and notes a clash with four American fliers. It also covers U S Army major generals nominees, focusing on Frederick S. Strong and Joseph T. Dickman, and recalls Greble and Howard lineage amid West Point history.
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Coppi Baron
Manfricd von Riehstofen
Cormiontber
Germany
Punco Psendrisle
Gunemeyer
Lufberys
Parsons
Willis
Lowel
Liunders
Mii
Edwin St. John Greble Watcrbuier
National Guard
Bis Beth
Cadger Fenerah Wis
Cedson
O. O. Howard
Christian Vetter
Howard
West Point
Greble
Army Register
Red Cross Christmas Seal Story and Fashion Outlook
A piece recounts the Red Cross Christmas seals raising funds for tuberculosis relief led by Miss Boardman and inspired by Jacob Riis. It notes profits to communities, with ten percent to Red Cross and education value, then shifts to fall fashion trends with conservative styles, colors like taupe and amethyst, and a taupe broadcloth suit as a representative.
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Red Cross
The
National Society For the Study
Jacob Riis
Riis
Denmark
Outlook
Bissell
Delaware
Monney
Dela Ware
Untrimmed chiffon frock described in Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair highlights an untrimmed chiffon frock as a demi toiletry style. It suggests hydrangea blues orchid greens and blue violets as single color options with a contrasting accent such as mulberry velvet.
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Vanity Fair
Cleaning Gold Jewelry with Ammonia Solution
Instruction advises placing gold jewelry in a bowl of warm water with ample ammonia for thirty minutes. Stir briefly, then cover and let it stand.
Revival of Gingham in Lawn Fabrics Fashion
The article praises revived gingham and lawn fabrics for shirts and blouses. It notes front fastening crochet buttons on shirts and duster checks as useful mediums. It describes rose and white blue and white and sulfur and white patterns as charming and mentions a cherry red and white checked lawn shirt paired with cerise linen skirts.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Heals Female Troubles
Advertorial testimonial from Mrs. Etta Dorion of Ogdensburg Wisconsin praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relieving piercing back and side pains after doctors recommended surgery. The notice urges others with female troubles to consult the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts for advice and mentions Red Cross Ball Blue as a grocer marketed product.
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Etta Dorion
Ogdensburg
Wis
Cou
E. Pinkham
Preliminary note on recruitment and health
A brief fragment notes the need to organize queue efforts and volunteer work. It emphasizes that TF must first recruit for health reasons before proceeding with larger actions.
GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC ADVERTISMENT
This old advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a malaria preventive and system builder. The label lists quinine and iron as active ingredients, branding it as a tasteless medication priced at 60 cents.
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GROVE
Providence and Philosophy Unite in a Humble Proposal
In a humorous exchange from the Sunday Herald, Doctor Johnson describes himself as a hardworking, poor but respectable man who confesses an uncle was hanged. The prospective second wife quips about relatives needing reform, and the pair acknowledge a shared Providence and philosophy in their budding acquaintance.
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Doctor Johnson
Johnson
Sunday Herald
Humor of Kultur Sharp Exchange Over Tree Joke
A Teuton commander in France taunts with a joke about a fruit tree still standing. A young officer explains they saved the tree to hang two old peasants, insisting the joke is worthwhile since it is their tree.
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France
We Are Extending Speeches In the Congressional Record
A humorous exchange questions remedies for overlong speeches in the Congressional Record. The senator suggests a device called an eruptophone to let a tired member continue speaking.
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Harding Thavis
Oroiuvbes
Irvin Cobb
Tango Escadrille
Berts Admi
National Army
United States Military Academy
Military Academy
Frederick S. Strong
Strong
West Potuc
Frederick S. Siren
Joseph T. Dickman
Second Cavalry
Dickman
Lydia E. Pinkham
University of Notre Dame Notre Dawnie
Indiana
Truman
Keene
Red Cross Ball
AH Grocers
Ady
Humor of Kultur
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