Helping the French and Belgians
A Belgian countess formed a relief committee in America to aid destitute Belgians and French, aided by lace sales and broad donations. The letter describes disabled soldiers, women and families helped, and the care in fitting shoes, clothes, and medical study amid war's hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Belgium
Countess de Hemptinne
America
Bronsieur Rene de Thoor
Helgum
Gutilera
Marne
Germany
Parla
Paria
Ofenaziers
Paris
Charleroi
Ford
Sha
Junius Morgan
Trinceton
St. Sul Phie
Norse
Nwut
Rheumatism cure promise from Mark Jackson of Syracuse
A Polish style letter from Mark H Jackson of Syracuse New York claims a long unknown remedy cured his rheumatism after years of failure with doctors. He urges readers to mail for the cure and promises free information and a paid single bottle. The letter also includes a wartime narrative about refugees and gratitude in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark H Jackson
Syracuse
New York
Havan
Jackson
Hair Care Boost Promise: 29 Cent Dandruff Stopper
An advertisement touts a 29 cent bottle claimed to stop dandruff and make hair glossy and full. It urges quick purchase at stores or counters, promising rapid improvement in hair lustre and health with short term results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hess
Pew Hill
Georgia prison farm to cut cotton acreage this year
Mileageville February 18 The Georgia state prison farm will reduce cotton acreage from 500 608 acres to about 50 acres this year. The farm plans to grow grain and other staples to become self sustaining and raise limited cotton to cover extra expenses. Superintendent Burke says the shift aims for prosperity and to demonstrate Georgia farmers what agricultural methods can achieve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Burke
Prison Commission
A Spoonful of Salts Believed to Aid Kidney Pain
A quotation style health note claims that avoiding meat can ease aching kidneys and backaches. It recommends four ounces of salts in water before breakfast for several days, noting the preparation from grape acid and lemon juice with lithia to cleanse and stimulate weak kidneys and bladder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kidney
Mt Generall
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Hmith
Lroud
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Keely
Ayers
Atlanta
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Holk’s
The
Keely's
Keely Co
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