Germans Agree to Unconditional Peace Terms at Versailles
Paris June 24 The German government in Weimar signaled willingness to accept the peace terms unconditionally and the Italian delegates in Paris were authorized to sign for Italy. The German note was presented at 5 25 p m less than two hours before the deadline. General Maercker warned of possible retirements as the government reassesses obligations.
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Paris
Weimar
Italy
Henry
von Hamiel
Versailles
Berlin
Maercker
Germany
William
Herr Bauer
Debating Demon Rum in Prohibition Era Conversation
A speaker challenges the label demon for liquor noting demons are mythic not real, while insisting there is nothing mythological about hard liquor. The exchange frames liquor as a tangible, ordinary substance within a temperance context.
Youthful Sunday School Teacher Delivers Twelve Commandments Tale
A fifteen year old Sunday school teacher asks ten young girls to memorize twelve commandments. The class recites ten. the end-seat girl protests only ten exist. The teacher flips to Revelation and Deuteronomy, noting twelve commandments from Proverbs and correcting the confusion with calm instruction.
Noted Disorder in Sandy Mush Row Ends in Rescue
A Sandy Mush resident described a husband who drank and slept as his wife tied him by four corners and assaulted him with a wagon spoke. Neighbors intervened after hearing the commotion, persuading the wife to release him. The account notes the wife claimed to act out of love.
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Gabe Logback
Sandy Mush
Ark
Mizzus Sogback
Gabe
Kansas City Star
Doctors Amid Banquet Mirth Over Union Card Joke
A Youngstown Telegram item recalls a master painters banquet joke about doctors. A guest notes two doctors in attendance and a painter quips that the union requires a working card so doctors can paint with iodine.
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Youngstown
If women gain political control
A playful exchange on whether female governance would curb tax collection on ice cream soda. The dialogue hints at broader debates over taxation and gendered policy without presenting concrete reforms or figures.
When Pantry Left Open Boy Gets Desserts
A brief odd line notes a small boy taking desserts when a pantry is unlocked. It adds a wry aside about preachers and salaries being church money.
Greeks Retreat as Turkish Forces Outnumber in Asia Minor
Official dispatches report Turkish troops four to one over Greek forces in Asia Minor. Greek forces are described as retreating and preparing a defensive line from Perghanos to Aidin. Turkish advances have already reached Nazis and move toward Aidin.
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Paris
Asia Minor
Perghanos
Magnesia
Nymbaion
Aidin
War Costs Hit 14.54 Billion by June 1919
War Department expenditures since the outbreak of war reached 14.5446 billion dollars through June 1, 1919. Secretary Baker told a special House committee the American Expeditionary Forces accounted for about 1.84 billion of the total spent on overseas supplies.
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Washington
War Department
Baker
Special House
Food aid to Europe to reach railheads by July first
American Relief Administration spokesman Theodore F. Whitmarsh announced that enough food to provision liberated European countries until their harvests come in will be in transit by July 1. The representative just returned from Europe confirmed the plan.
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New York
Europe
American Relief Administration
Theodore F. Whitmarsh
Esthenians and Baltic Landswehr Resume Frontline War
An Esthenian official communication reports a seven days truce ending and combat restarting along the entire front from the Gulf of Riga to Ronneburg with forces on both sides resuming hostilities.
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Copenhagen
President Wilson to Tour and Return for Treaty Push
President Wilson told Secretary Tumulty he plans to leave Brest soon for homeward travel. He intends to present the peace treaty to the Senate for ratification upon arrival and then embark on a swing around the circle to campaign for the treaty and the league of nations covenant.
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Washington
Wilson
Tumulty
Brest
Senate
League of Nations
Free information for homeseekers from U S Railroad Admin
The U S Railroad Administration offers free farming opportunity information to homeseekers. No sales, no lending, only guidance. Specify the state of interest to receive detailed data and contacts from the Agricultural Section in Washington D C.
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U.S. Railroad Administration
J. L. Edwards
U. S. Railroad Administration
Washington, D. C
GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules advertised for kidney and bladder health
An advertisement warns of weakening kidneys and urges early treatment with GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules. It claims long Hollandian reputation since 1696, promises relief with three to four capsules daily, and offers refunds if not satisfied. Look for GOLD MEDAL on the box.
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Dean
Haarlem
Holland
Netherlands
Eatonic
Gyatesus
London Brain Expert Datas The Human Encyclopedia
London doctor tests a man nicknamed Datas who claims a price on his head. he can recite two thousand wartime facts after reading a small book. He remembers battle dates ships and generals and has amused memories of John Lee and James Berry. his head is described as a living library.
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Datas
London
John Lee
Babbacombe
James Barry
Dressed to Kill in Shell-Cloth Fashion
The Philadelphia North American notes shell-cloth fabric, a fine serge used to be a war material now repurposed for clothing after the war. It promises stylish outfits and sharp fashions, with playful quips about “dressed to kill” looks and clever dress banter among women.
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England
Philadelphia
What is good for a boy to eat in 1870 North Carolina
George Bailey answers an 1870 inquiry with a list of foods and habits. He cites green fruit pine resin young cucumbers raw new potatoes green blackberries doughnuts branch water and two hours in the swimming hole as suitable daily fare.
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George Bailey
North Carolina
Atlanta Constitution
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