Marriage by Proxy in Italy Links War and Wives
In Montepulciano a soldier marries by proxy, his brother acting for him, the first proxy wedding under the Duke of Genoa rule. The piece explores dowry demands, church recognition, and suffragist efforts aiding soldiers’ wives and children amid war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Roche
United States
Rome
Trentina
Italy
Giovanni Meiloli
Montepulciano
Giovanni
Duke of Genoa
Genoa
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Liver Action
Health advert proclaims liver health as the key to happiness and clears sluggish bile flow. It claims Dr King’s New Life Pills awaken liver function and improve bile flow, boosting bowel action and lifting mood. Price 25 cents per bottle.
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Dr. King
Okuma urges unity and press leadership for United Japan
Premier Count Okuma addressed Japanese press leaders urging national unity amid international war. He stressed the press as vital to leadership, advocated sacrifice for the nation, and defended the cabinet’s policy line. Doshikai backs the ministry while Seiyukai opposes over bribery and constitutional concerns.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Japan
Okuma
Germany
Doshikai
House of Representatives
Baron Kato
Seiyukai
Requisition Sought for Charles J Groover in Florida
Governor Harris signed a Florida requisition for Charles J Groover charged with passing bad checks and leaving town. Groover was arrested in Atlanta on a municipal violation, held for the recorder's court, and released on a $100 collateral bond. Florida's request grants state warrant powers to locate and deliver him.
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Florida
Atlanta
Harris
Park Trauuen
Charles J. Groover
Groover
WANTED Twenty-Five Experienced Operators in Winder Ga
Help wanted notice seeks twenty five young ladies experienced in operating power machinery. Bell Co located at 9 8 3w Winder Georgia advertises jobs for skilled workers in early industrial setting.
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Bell Co
Winder
Japan Receives South Sea Chiefs After German Losses
King John Siegraph of Kusai leads twenty one island chieftains on a Tokio tour after Japan assumed administration of Kusai Jaluit Seypan Yap Pelew and Ponapi in the Caroline group. The visitors report cordial Japanese hospitality and increased world awareness amid unfamiliarity with the new order.
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Associated Press
Tokio
South Sea Islands
Germany
Japan
Kusai
Jaluit
Seypan
Yap
Pelew
Ponapi
Caroline
United States
Guam
Philippines
John Siegrad
King of
John Siegraph
South Sea
Siegraph
Europe
Dr King's New Discovery Credited as Best Cough Remedy
A testimonial ad urges use of Dr King's New Discovery for colds. It claims strong personal and family results and promotes bottles priced 50 cents and 1 dollar. The copy emphasizes seasons changing and the remedy as faithful and tested.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Montpelier Reader
A reader from Montpelier Indiana praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy claiming it provides prompt relief for colds and recommends trying the medicine. The ad notes the product is for sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Montpelier
Ind
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Georgia
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Military Bank of the Woodmen of the World
Whitehall Road
East Broad Street
Southern Refining Company
United
Orr’s School
Athens Business’ College
S. P. Orr
Wray St
Athens, Ga
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