America at War and Economic Warning in Our Time
A sweeping snapshot outlines the United States mobilization in a broader wartime economy. It notes Wilson as commander in chief, calls for volunteers, and details manpower, naval power, and wartime wealth comparisons among the US Britain Germany and Ireland. It includes anecdotal vignettes on war posters and a tale of a German painter, plus a London cook’s quarrel and a pirate-like anecdote about a cabinet minister’s child, illustrating public sentiment and social scenes of the era.
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United States
Larty
Onale
New York
3St
Qab
Wade Cribeane
McWinley
Mose
Twen
Provident Wilson
Len Seovercty
UBS
Midur Guneral
Sonra Colon
Britain
Germany
Merteuliuse
Updaor
Lewis
Mr. Frith
William
Germa
Navaling
War work commissioner recalls Ypres veterans view
Mr HM Smeaton, an Australian War Work Commissioner, describes returning from Flanders with the Interant pleur troop and visits Ypres. He notes an extraordinary but ordinary scene, describing 29 000 inhabitants and widespread devastation, with the Yolca town reading rooms and pine rooms used for shelter. He recalls Australian soldiers aiding comfort for the troops amid the destruction, and ends with a local quip about striking the kerb on leaving.
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HM. Smeaton
VOLCA
Ypron
France
One Life Mentioned in a Lively Reflection on Suffering
An editorial style note discusses personal pain and the limits of shared understanding. It argues many common ailments arise from kidney and liver poison buildup and promotes Warner's Safe Cure as relief after long use. The ad copy notes two bottle formats and prices.
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Ua Tas
Warner
Advt
Flying woman Ruth Law aims for England flight record
Ruth Law, famed for a transcontinental flight, seeks to buy a British aeroplane in England. She plans to fly from San Francisco to New York this year, challenging the existing record and demonstrating the courage of early female aviators.
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Ruth Law
England
Faye
America
New York
Chicago
Americin Myer
Mike Law
Hulle
Mina Law
Orst
Meit
Helene of TN
Mies Law Diolda
Tie World
Quite Different Says the World Is Unaware of the Offer
A fragment notes bitterness and claims the offer is unknown to most of the world. It mentions messages sent to a suburb and reflects broad dissatisfaction with the situation.
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Gener
A Slacker Rebuked, Patriotic Variety Agent and War News
A fragmented World War I era note praises courage of air service members and cites Zeppelins destroyed in England. It lists weekly prices for wholesale goods, including bacon, pork, and beef, with scattered figures. The piece also contains a quip about a soldier’s nickname and a humorous exchange about a hippopotamus remark.
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Zeppelios
Ebel
Gag
England
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Darcetysco
Melnouwe Generel Agemle
Viet
Lanteer
the Union Trustee Co. of Australia Limited
ASAD
Ufpicr
Lobave
Bak. Comee, Saunaer
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Cites
Tire
David Hyland & Sons.pty. Ltd
Beyortre
Sennitt's Freezing Works
Ter Picker
Dee Rhodes Motor Cycle Co
Russell St
Robby
T. Stott & Son
Western Market
Melbourne
Spencur Stren
Stone & CO
Robert Schulte
McPhail, Anderson & Co
Bourke Street
Country Agapetes
Victoria
Gerand
Lavey
Northcote
EECUTORS @ AGENGY CO. LTD
Sulschibad Capital
Queen ST
Edward Fing Req
Merchant
Sir WM. Twink
Bar Eter
Donald Mackind -At-Lon
M.L.A
Stewart McArthur
Darrister-at-Liaw
Facomex Collectad
Jorl Fox
J. Martin
Bryan Bros
Nil
Facts About
Fang
Aident Muavian
Nelson
Trafalgar
Tim
Pete
Ambler’s
Ambler
Collins Street
Wright
Windmiles
Alston’ Shaw Gearness
James Alston
Queen's Bridge
Dalgety &Co. Ltd
Eepuyrt Oy Avene
Fillarat
Bendice
Geelong
Hamilton
Wangacaite
Sherparton
Horsham
Nagwatie
Cobram
Benalla
Wodonga
Tre Taleon
Osbout
Sale
Coffey Bros. Pty. Ltd
Queen Street
City
Church Street
South
Richmond
Mowars
W. Reynolda
Snall
Tmoedium Ltd
Gil
Gockney
Tommy
Gorthan
Iectran
Getencion
J. Bartram & Son Pty. Ltd
Bourke ST
Maid's
Iue
Ball & Welch Back Ltd
Flinders Street
Epsentielly
Melbourn
Kord
U. H. Jonkina
Rainbow
W. HT Gray
Donald
PD. Butt
Ararat
C. Garrick
Junoa
Re. B. Bromhall
A. Ho Renfree
Dandenong
1. Kay
Kyabram Abd ‘Tatura
Kravet Lock
Renchworty- Gruen
Manning & Co
Warenmon
J. Chandier
Hushworth
Marcy
Sarge A. A
H. Byron Moore & Day
Collins ST. Melbourne
Ettersburgh
Australia
Ward & CO. Stock & Sharebrokers
Cerlina Street
Adelaide
Ward, Exchange
Wm. Haughton. & CO
Little Collins ST
Save Commission
FISON
Australian People's
H Sheet
Felton, Grimwade & Co
Wales Goreenaysal
Jlangwill Bros. & Davies
Start ST
South Melbourne
Princes Bridge
W. Reynolds & Son Pty. Ltd
Barket
North Melbourne
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