Germany must pay for ruined soil from Ypres to Menin
The speaker argues Germany must compensate the world for WWI devastation. He describes Belgian fields between Ypres and Menin cratered by shells, with thousands of unexploded ordnance threatening reclamation. He advocates that Germans reclaim the land under Belgian guard, paying with labor and wages until conquest and war are renounced. The piece links broader war destruction across Belgium, northern France, and Serbia to German aggression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Europe
Belgium
France
Ypres
Menin
End
Serbia
The Advertiser and the Trade in the Exchange Era
A curious relic admonishes readers that persistent advertising wins business while printer's ink does not equate to wealth. It derides deceit and urges reliance on steady promotion to attract trade, concluding with a sardonic note about the affordability and honesty of ads.
Upside Down Lesson Triggers Regimental Discipline Tale
A regiment officer, expert gymnast, teaches his brother subaltern to walk on hands in the barracks. The colonel enters, sees the inverted company, and departs in silence. After delayed punishment a dining anecdote reveals the colonel misread his eyesight from wine, and cheers the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Subaltenala
San Francisco
Safe Gentle Remedy Brings Relief for Urinary and Digestive Ailments
An old advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem OW Caplets as a gentle remedy to strengthen urinary organs and relieve fatigue headaches nervousness backache and stomach trouble. It promises poisons shift from cells and renewed vigor with a three to four daily dose and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. The ad warns against substitutions and claims nationwide availability in sealed packages at drug stores.
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Kinney
Haarlem
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University of Nebraska
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University Farm
Lincoln
Universty of Nebraska College of Agriculture
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the Herald
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F. E
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Chandler-Hupmobile Agency
Schwabe Bros
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