The Soldier’s Return and the Pawned Heirloom
John Ainsley a wounded war veteran returns to a shabby lodging and faces eviction. Desperate, he pawns an ivory miniature of his mother to pay this week's rent and secure food, reflecting on his wartime service and healing.
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John Ainsley
Ainsley
Ayn
Army
Seelaen
E. B. Peak
Franklin Street
N. & W. Railroad
Mr. Peak
The Pepgen Testimony and a Mysterious Benefactor
A Bluefield reader reports Pepgen's claimed health benefits from a local East End Pharmacy. In parallel, a starving man recounts a chance encounter with a dignified fur-collared host who intervenes, feeds him, and invites further dining, hinting at a continued narrative in the next issue.
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Bluefield
Goodykoontz Drug Co
East End
Princeton Avenue
Bluefield Avenue
Mercer Street
Fairview
Bland
South Streets
Dated Diet Plans and a Dramatic Madrid Death Warrant
A 1924 NEA diet menu lists multiple meals with total calories 1182 and 1695 for weight loss and gain plans, detailing rhubarb, broth, roast beef, pies, and milk, with nutrition figures. The text closes with a Madrid note: Senor Francisco Gurriez shoots dead an artist after finding him kissing Senora Gurriez during a portrait sitting.
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Tron
NEA Service, Inc
Madrid
Francisco Gurriez
Senora Gurriez
Five Glasgow Firemen Blinded by Paint in Fire
Five Glasgow firemen were blinded for life when paint sprayed into their eyes during a factory blaze. Two explosions amid the flames showered them with burning paint, causing severe burns and chemical injuries before aid could reach them.
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Glasgow
Fareory
Verdun to get new sports park for Allied troops
A grand sports park is planned at Verdun to serve Allied forces, while Verdun remains a focal point as German Crown Prince's army looms nearby. The project signals morale building amid ongoing war and occupation tensions.
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Verdun
Paris
Kellogg's Bran advertised as cure for constipation
An advertisement claims constipation leads to other diseases and promises permanent relief with Kellogg's ALL bran. It advises daily two tablespoonfuls, touts natural intestine function, and guarantees or money back. Also notes serving in Battle Creek and availability from grocers.
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Kellogg’s
Kellogg's
Kellogg
Kellogg ’S
Battle Creek
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