37th Division Honors From World War I Letters
Henry Cotner’s son Robert in the 37th Division sends a Belgian salute and orders praising the unit for gallantry in late 1918 fighting. He describes Montfanc’s capture, the Scheldt crossing, and German memorabilia mailed home as proof of service. General orders commend the division’s energy bravery and offensive spirit during October 1918 battles.
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Henry Cotner
Robert
Young Cotner
Belgium
37Th
Montfanc
Baccarat
Argonne
Scheldt
Escaut Canal
Army Corps
Farnsworth
R. E. Fraile
Adj
Alj
Mentho Laxene Praised As Fast Cold Remedy At Home
A reader from Owosso Michigan writes of Mentho Laxene sold by Blackburn Products Co praising its swift relief for her husband’s severe cough and colds. She notes his quick improvement, shares how others were urged to try it, and mentions samples helped spread the remedy. An English inventor works on coal gas tanks for car fuel.
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Blackburn Products Co
George E. Gatis
Hickory Street
Owosso
Mich
Vis
Rebeccar Nicholson
Athens County
Ohio
William Nicholson
Jacksonville
Florida
Pearl Nicholson
West Chicago
Illinoia
Della Piper
Elwood City
Pennsylvania
Mildred Huff
Franklin
Pearl Green
O. F F. Rowland
William V. Nicholson
Rome Township
Piper Creek
Rebeccca Nicholson
Eald
Maggie Crippen
Aliam Nicholson
Desirable Buckeye State Building and Loan Ad Offered
The Rankin Building at 22 West Gay Street Columbus Ohio advertises loans on first mortgages for homes and farms. It touts fast appraisals and favorable terms with assets over 15.1 million and five percent paid on time deposits.
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Buckeye State Building and Loan Company
Rankin Building
West Gay Street
Coolumbus
Ohio
Division Praise for Courage and Victories in Argonne and Belgium
General orders record the division’s courage and sacrifices in the Argonne offensive and Belgian operations. It notes advance of miles, thousands of prisoners captured, and weapons stores seized, plus Belgian relief support and French commendations. The command honors fallen comrades and directs readings at first assembly.
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Argonne
Belgium
Wscuat
Scheldt
de Boissendy
Penet
C. S. Farnsworth
U.S. A
Polarizing apparatus to inspect glass for defects in Europe
A polarized device designed in Europe tests glass for defects caused by improper cooling. The invention aims to identify irregularities in scientific glassware and improve quality control across laboratories.
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Europe
Four Beneficiaries of Ohio Loan Fund Die
An influenza outbreak causes four former University of Ohio Loan Fund beneficiaries to die. Dean Chubb, custodian for eleven years, notes loans totaling fourteen thousand dollars issued from a thirty five hundred dollar principal, with four deaths among loan recipients since last spring: Othor, Conaway, Theron W. Ward, Perry A. Neff, and Merrill T. Murphy.
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Chubb
Liberal Arts College
Othor
Conaway
Theron W. Ward
Perry A. Neff
Merrill T. Murphy
Major Ralph Cole Safe After Long Silence
Mrs. Cole received two letters from Major Ralph D. Cole dated November 15 and 16 confirming he is safe. He had been unseen for two months and feared killed in action with the 87th Division during the last engagement.
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Ralph Cole
Findlay
Ralph D. Cole
Cashier Fires At Forger In Newark Robbery Attempt
Norton Suter assistant cashier of the First National Bank fired five shots at a fleeing would be forger who presented a $50 forged check at the Window to cash. The forger escaped as bystanders watched in downtown Newark.
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Newark
Norton Suter
First National Bank
Slovaks Move Toward Dresden From Zwickau Occupation
Zwickau in Bohemia near Saxony borders has been occupied by Czech Slovak troops. Presden the Saxon capital lies about 40 miles northwest of Zwickau as the advance continues toward Dresden.
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Dresden
Paris
Zwickau
Bohemia
Saxony
Presden
Begg's Mustarine Promises Nightly Relief
An advertisement touts Begg's Mustarine as a non blistering remedy that ends chest colds overnight and soothes sore throats. It claims quick cough suppression and pained joint relief, urging use for neuralgia lumbago neuritis and rheumatic pains with a warning to ensure Begg's Mustarine in the yellow box.
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Begg
Look Pleasant Etiquette Advice Column Note
Grace counsels a sixteen year old girl to wait before dating and to maintain pleasant manners. Miss Reilly will answer etiquette questions in this paper. Enclose a three cent stamp for personal replies.
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Grace
Etiquette on Bowing Respect to Ladies
A guide notes that men should lift the hat completely from the head when bowing to a lady, while a slight inclination or touching is enough between gentlemen.
Japan's Wrestling Lineage Stretches Across Generations
Japan's top athletes in wrestling are men whose skill traces to a long family tradition. Ancestors built wrestling into a profession, shaping training and reputation through multiple generations.
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Japan
Illinois Railroad Builds 25-Ton Derrick Car
An Illinois railroad unveils a new derrick car capable of handling 25 ton loads at a reach of 35 feet, enhancing maintenance operations and material handling on its lines.
Lubricant Ad Promises Power Boost for Motors
An old advertising notice from Louis Burchard in Wendell, Maine promotes Lubricant Carbon Remover. It claims to restore power, reduce overheating, and improve mileage by pouring two to four tablespoons into spark plug holes, with prepaid price 31 and agent recruitment.
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Carson Heemiover
Agenta
Louis Burchard
Wendell
Mion
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