Allen's Foot-Ease Advertises Comfort for Working Feet
A bulletin extols Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder for workers who stand or move a lot. It claims the product reduces friction, freshens feet, and prevents soreness and blisters, with bold claims about women's frequent use and wide dealer availability. A separate anecdote notes a school student misidentifying capitals, mixing U S and state capitals with stamps.
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Allen
Adry
Modernizing China shows rapid telecom growth and cheap service
The piece notes China’s rapid modernization with rising telephone use, largely foreign equipment and operators, yet low service prices. It cites war casualties around sixty killed per thousand and about 150 wounded per thousand. It also mentions Good Friday being called Black Friday in parts of Europe.
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China
Europe
Heart and War Unite in Clearwater Romance
Virginia sacrifices pride as Bob Jennings earns a commission and returns home. A war era dance plan shatters as Virginia realizes her jealousy and bets on love. Bob forgives, affirming a life shared beyond duty.
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Virginia
Bob
Clearwater
Red Cross
Bob Jennings
Goselp
Ailver
Bobba
Bobbie
Gradle Songs Echo Ancient Secrets of Home Melodies
Cradle songs endure across languages and ages, appearing as natural expressions rather than inventions. The rhythms reflect national temperaments from German major to Scottish minor, Hungarian twists, and the maternal love woven through simple lyrics and melodies.
Cuticura Complexione Advertisement
Cuticura Soap daily and Ointment as needed claim clear complexion scalp cleanliness and soft white hands. Free sample offer address Cuticura Dept X Boston. Sold by druggists and by mail. Soap 25 Ointment 25 and 50. Ad.
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Cuticura
Dept. X
Boston
Up to America to Win War Says Editorial
The piece argues the world war will be decided by one side or another and credits Russia’s collapse to treason and chaos. It predicts German victory and annexations in Belgium and France with a world congress to decide peace, and warns Russia’s fate hinges on future diplomacy.
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Indiana
United States
Indianapolis
Jeffersonville
Washington
Russia
North
Germany
World Congress
Entente
Belgium
France
Africa
Rome
Julius Caesong
German Paper Cloth Landed as War Trophy
The first sample of German paper cloth reached St Maul as a paper wrapper for a Germain helmet sent to Sergt Maj A B Kirkwood of the British recruiting mission. The wrapper resembles burlap but is made of rolled paper with print from ordinary newspapers. It is claimed much of Germany’s civilian population wears it.
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St. Maul
Sergt
Kirkwood
Germany
St. Paul
Beard Taxes Through Russian Reigns
The article outlines beard taxes from Elizabeth I to Elizabeth to Catherine I and beyond. It cites an 88 cent fortnightly tax under Elizabeth, 1706 ruble taxes for Russian nobles and 1 kepec for commoners, and notes the tax’s extension to St. Petersburg in 1714. It lists confirmations by Catherine I, Peter II, Anne, and Elizabeth.
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Hizabeth
Peter the Great
St. Petersburg
Catherine I
Peter II
Anne
Elizabeth
War Time Geography of Paria
A compact portrait describes Paria bordered by supply depots to the north hospit als to the south and airfields to the west. Its trade centers on bandages crepe logs and colonials with war bread literature faith and hope cited as outputs according to William Beebe in the Atlantic.
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Paria
William Beebe
Soldiers' Cost High for Canadian Forces
The article notes the Canadian government spends about $1,000 annually per soldier deployed in the field, highlighting the high cost of military deployment and the financial burden on the treasury.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Labor and Cleanliness
A lab visit highlights the care and cleanliness in making Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for women's illnesses. Over 350000 pounds of herbs are harvested seasonally with solvents extracting medicinal properties, utensils sterilized, and the product pasteurized and sealed. Letters from users attest to its health benefits and the piece cites J. F. Boyes urging future focus.
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Labora
Lydia E. Pinkham
Watch Your Stomachs In Hot Weather This Summer
A 1920s health alert advises field workers to guard stomach health in heat. It promotes EATONIC from H L Kramer and Baton ic Remedy Co, promising quick relief from indigestion heartburn and bowel discomfort after meals. The ad claims low cost and a simple one to two tablets after meals and offers a refund if not effective.
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H. L. Kramer
Eatonic
Hatonic
Batonic
FT. L
Kramer
Pres
Batonic Remedy CO
Wabash Ave
Chicago
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