Americans Fight Like Fiends Beside British in Somme Front
British officer lauds American troops who joined Australian allies south of the Somme in a brave assault. He praises their valor, notes surprisingly light casualties, and recounts a Chicago boy corporal leading 24 men over the top amid the fierce yardage and shared hardship.
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France
United States Army
Somme
Antipodes
United States
Australia
His Majesty’s Army
Chicago
America
No Man’s Land
First Aid for Marines in Maine Trench
A United States marine in a Maine trench receives Red Cross first aid amid a daylight barrage as troops push toward Hamel village. He recalls close calls, fighting Germans, wounding, and bayonet clashes, then asks a Chicago sweetheart to be told he is all right. German prisoners note American manpower and Haig sends congratulations.
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United States
Red Cross
Hamel
Kamerad
Chicago
Entente
Chums Kurs Through Life and Death in War Bond
Easton Pa. Two Phillipsburg men Philip Riehl and John Earle Rausch enlisted in the marine corps together. They trained and served side by side and were killed in the same battle near Chateau-Thierry, sharing the fate in combat.
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Easton
Philip Riehl
John Earle Rausch
Phillipsburg
Marine Corps
Chateau-Thiery
Maryland ruling bars minor workers injured by child labor breach
The Maryland state industrial accident commission held that when minors are employed in violation of child labor law and suffer injuries, they are barred from receiving compensation.
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Maryland State Industrial Accident Commission
Lemon Juice Freckle and Tan Lotion Ad
Squeeze juice of two lemons into three ounces of Orchard White to make a quarter pint of skin clarifying lotion. Massage daily on face neck arms and hands to fade freckles sunburn windburn and tan and improve skin clarity. Harmless. Ady.
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Ady
Teeth of the Gale Engagement Ring Vanishes
A seaside lovers scene unfolds as a storm rages and the man and woman cling to each other on the beach. The woman asks why the wind howls and the man jokes about a toothache before the moment ends with her returning the engagement ring amid the gale.
Be happy use Red Cross Bag Blue advert
Ad for Red Cross Bag Blue detergent claim emphasizes happiness and laundry delight for laundresses and households, noting availability at all grocers. The brief copy positions the product as superior to liquid blue in a simple promotional line.
Carpet sweeper praised by traveler and Mrs Flannagan
Mrs Flannagan doubts a patent carpet sweeper but buys one after the traveler extols it. Later the traveler asks how it works and she says it beats the old broom, joking she can knock old Flannagan three times as far with it.
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Flannagan
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Promise Kidney Relief
A home remedy ad touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a long standing treatment for aging related bladder and kidney discomfort. It claims relief from backache rheumatism and multiple organ ailments and urges readers to buy at their druggist with a money back promise.
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Haarlem
Cuticura Ointment and Soap Advertisement
To remove pimples and blackheads smear with Cuticura Ointment. Wash off in five minutes with Cuticura Soap and hot water. For free samples send to Cuticura Dept. X Boston. Available at druggists and by mail Soap 25 Cents Ointment 25 and 50 Cents.
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Cuticura
Dept. X
Boston
Freckle Fear Shapes a Child’s Caution in Winter Play
A freckled girl nearby offers Beth an apple but Beth declines, citing fear of contracting freckles. Beth’s mother previously warned about contagious illnesses from playmates, guiding cautious behavior during the season.
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Beth
Queen of Hearts Tarts Mentioned in Rhyme
Readable fragments evoke a whimsical line about the queen of hearts and a tart making quip. The snippet hints at a nursery rhyme tone and playful imagery without additional context or events.
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Queen of Hearts
Woman Finds Voices Spark Talk, Sparks Conversation
A woman discovers she gains ideas only after hearing another woman speak. The exchange prompts her to reflect on talk dynamics and how conversation fuels thinking.
Watch Your Stomach In the Summer Time
Hot weather weakens stomach strength and raises danger of digestive problems. Many turn to EATONIC tablets to neutralize acids and gases, relieve pain, and restore appetite. Buy from a trusted druggist and request a refund if not satisfied.
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