U Boats to Sink All Ships Bound for England
An American aboard the York describes German submarine activity near Flushing, including sighting a gray submersible and attacks by aircraft. The account references other U boats, airpower, and naval actions as German forces pursued ships bound for England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stroy
Luttuir Veeseles
Germain
Gearann
Zeebragee
Ula
Aus
Hineble
Germany
Kitcbley
Swamp Root Kidney Disease Remedy Ad
An advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a leading remedy for kidney liver and bladder issues. It touts mild immediate relief, a vegetable formula, and urges readers to buy bottles or request a free sample by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY, noting to mention the Barre Daily Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pr. Fimer & Co
Binghamton
N.Y
Patent Medicines Claim Blood Purity Benefits Amid War News
The article discusses Hood’s Sarsaparilla and similar tonics claiming to purify blood and curb appetites. It notes iron and sarsaparilla mixtures marketed as complementary, plus a four fold blood cleansing effect, and reflects on wartime passenger descriptions and German submarine encounters with Allied ships. Dr. Kitchenley comments on American hardships under German rule.
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Hood
Ogether
Yank
Bombs Placed Here Destroyed Russian Ship
Report states bombs in cargoes aboard steamships at Archangel harbor destroyed ships and millions in munitions. Allegations accuse bombs placed at Bush Terminal piers, with charges filed yesterday by the Imperial Russian embassy commercial agent.
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New York, Lee
Archangel
Bush Terminal Company
Vay
Wis
Imperial Hustian Embasay Oes
Osborne Denies Love Suit Ties In Rae Tanzer Case
Charles Wax, held as the man linked to the Rae Tanzer affair, claims no involvement in the 250000 dollar suit against James W. Osborne, a former district attorney. Wax, who says he is a Columbia graduate and physician, was taken into custody after a police investigation into the confusing identity claims surrounding the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee
Charles
Wax
Columbia University
Sloan's Liniment Heals a Sprained Ankle in Days
A Plainfield man recalls aiding a friend with a sprained ankle using Sloan's Liniment. The injured man worsened, but after applying the liniment nightly, the ankle improved in three days and he was back to work in four. The testimonial notes the product is sold at drug stores for 25c, 50c, and 1.00.
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Henry A. Vowlel
Plainfield
Mr. Woebl
Harm
Sloan
California Syrup of Figs Ad Claims Quick Constipation Relief
A vintage advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children and adults. It urges mothers to use the product for symptoms like fever irritability coated tongue and stomach troubles, claiming rapid relief and gentle bowel movement.
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California
Adv
Suspect Wax Denies Role in Osbourne Suit and Fights Extradition
The man known as Wax claims innocence in the Osbourne case and says a mistaken identity with attorney Ceborne sparked the suit. He describes a complex flight from New York, noting his marriage to a woman named Ida Dorothy Wax and prior work as a night porter. Authorities are pursuing him for swindling women, and extradition disputes loom as detectives find packed trunks ready for movement.
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Osborne
Hin
New York
Mr. Orforme
Cave
Wax
Chicago
Ida Dorothy Wax
Waunay
Wis
Prandle
Hurke
Waa
Hier Duband
Waxie Pearly Talloged
Jia Apeak
Erman
Roeard Ae
San Quentin
Cal
Salem
Uve
Murriggy
Sult
Loarsiol
South Africa
South America
Great Britain
Wanda
Hack
United
Iluvereville
N.Y
Woman slain near Nashua. husband detained
Mrs. Reftget Farly, 45, was found dead with a deep cut on her throat yesterday. Police detained her husband Bernard Early, a cotton mill worker, after a quick examination and took him into custody near their home pending further inquiry.
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Nashua
Dee. J
Reftget Farly
Bernard Early
Cotton Mall
Drink Hot Water and Limestone Phosphate Power Internal Cleanse
A 19th or early 20th century health ad urges drinking a glass of hot water with limestone phosphate each morning before breakfast. It claims internal sanitation helps the alimentary canal, reduces toxins, and improves digestion. It warns of symptoms like bad taste, headaches, and constipation and promotes internal bathing over external.
Hearing On Power Co Proceedings In Barre
The Barre council debates a continuance of the Central Power Corporation of Vermont permit terms requiring underground wiring on certain streets. A bond of ten thousand dollars is set for city risk, and compliance with city ordinances and future regulations is required. Administrative items include warrants, rail turnout agreements, and permits for building improvements and utilities.
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Vermont
Barre
Auid Central Power Corporation Nf
Central Power
Central Power Corporation of
Vonnell
Vermeant
Central Power Corporation of Vermont
Alderman Rossi
Heynoke
Peedont
Destroyil
Eaid
Inothin
Mealy
11Th Ward
Healy
Marie & Chelsea Railroas
Enterprise Ley
Filuxion
J. Beckley
Seminsey Street
BE. Bolster
Depot Square
GA. Witkinson
Main Street
G. 1
Woodworth
Sinclair
House of I Fame
Gorden
Relief for stuffed head from catarrh or cold
An ad promises instant relief for a blocked nose with Ely's Cream Nairtey. The fragrant antiseptic salve is applied in the nostrils to clear air passages, soothe inflamed mucous membranes, and hasten breathing.
Fragmented County Financial Items and Salaries Listed
A garbled OCR list shows multiple county financial entries including salaries for Dr. Z W Stewart and W Dillon, various supplies and printing accounts, health and insurance expenditures, a street department payroll, fire and police payrolls, janitorial services, water main works, aldermen services, and a September fine, with figures like 82 036.04 and 14.20 amid numerous misspellings.
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W. J. Clapp
Knasell
Z. W. Stewart
Oeers I
Lamb & Co
Lowe
W. Dillon
G. HL
Pape
Brock
BE. Hy
Navy Eervicw
Fire Department
Bemis
North Main Street
A. Mealy
Call loan bids rise to fifteen per cent on stock exchange
New York December 5 Fifteen per cent was bid for call loans on the Stock Exchange yesterday afternoon. It marks the highest rate since the outbreak of the European war. Earlier in the day rates ranged around 10 to 12 per cent with slight fluctuations.
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New York
Bride of Five Days Awaits Kidnapped Bridegroom Elopement
Miss Hallie Max Ure of Milwaukee and Arthur Brooks McClave, Scranton heir and Yale football hopeful, were kidnapped by four classmates and left stranded after a hurried elopement planned near an eastern college. The incident, tied to a honeymoon mishap, surfaced only later in Milwaukee.
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Milwauker
Wis
Des
Hallie Max Ure
Milwaukee
Arthur Brooks McClave
William R. McClave
McClave- Brooks Company
Scrangton
Yale
Ure
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Ryndam
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Kinschley
Rae Tanzer
Americas
America
Montpelier & Barre Light & Power Company
Kespa
Power CO
Barre Savings Tank & Trust Co
Montpelier & Barre Light & Power Co
N.D. Phelpson
Smith, Whitcomb & Cook
H. Watt
Dwinell Hardware Co
H. Cote
E. Dix Co
F. C. Lee
Wervicit
D. Gilbertson
Builders Iron
Chapman Valve Co
Dawley
Fohnston & Gamble
Petry Auto Co
Reynolds & Son
Howe
Anna Robeferton
Water Department
American la France Co
CW. Averill & Co
B. Glatding
G. A. Pecquet
Gre
Father
Elopers
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Moore & Owens Warre’s Leading Clothiers
Barre, VT
T. Warren
Long Istimt City
Ville Cascara
Quinine
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R. Cantu
M. Residence
Worthen Elk
A. V. Beckley
Dewees Drege
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