Self Defense Warns Against Kidney Trouble and Anuric
A period ad piece urges readers to heed early signs of kidney distress such as dizziness backache and irregular urine. It touts Dr Pierce s Anuric tablets as a remedy and claims testimonials from readers including Mrs Sarah A Shearin of Bristol England and Mrs M P H about relief and benefits from using the product.
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Pierce
Mayake
Dr. Pierce
Norie
V. Mierce
Invalids’ Hotel
Buffalo
N. C. Waitakers
N. C
Grove's Old Standard Tonic Promises General Health
Tonic ad touts Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic as a general tonic with quinine and iron. It claims to improve liver function, drive out malaria, enrich blood, and strengthen the system for 60 cents. Also includes a humor column snippet about an autoist and a child’s joke on war words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
The Plain Thing in Antofagasta Chile Port Plans
A fragmentary item notes Antofagasta Chile will spend 6 million dollars to improve port facilities. Other phrases touch on coal scarcity, conversations about crops in coal fields, and a personal remark about keeping a partner informed.
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Antofagaste
Chile
Russians Offer to Serve in Army Refused by U S Law
In France Russian officers asked to join Gen Pershing's force but U S law bars non citizens from becoming American army officers. The offer would have supplied instructors aviators and interpreters for a Russian labor army role but was rejected. The Russian rep said he would volunteer for Red Cross or YMCA.
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France
United States
Pershing
United States Army
Red Cross
Young Men’s Christian Association
Sweden Asked to Intercede in Brest Litovsk Talks
The Evening Post reports German delegations in Petrograd sought Sweden to act as go-between with Great Britain France and Italy. Unofficial Brest Litovsk talks note Trotsky urged moving the conference to Stockholm and warned the Germans of the weight of Russian democracy. Germans reportedly did not refuse to continue negotiations though location was not specified.
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Petrograd
Evening Post
Sweden
Great Britain
France
Italy
Brest- Litovsk
Leon Trotsky
Stockholm
The
Mexican mission to Japan arrives in Pacific port
A Mexican mission sent by President Carranza to Japan arrives at a Pacific port to negotiate a treaty and arrange for arms purchases. Led by Juan T. Burns, former New York consul general, the group faces connections to passport fraud allegations. Argentine papers urge breaking German ties amid a barred zone expansion. LaFollette sues Jones and the Wisconsin State Journal for alleged malice and defamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Carranza
Mexico
Japan
Juan T. Burns
New York
Bulgarians Agree to Russian Peace Terms in Brest-Litovsk
Russian and Bulgarian negotiators sign a separate peace at Brest-Litovsk with Bulgaria ceasing hostilities, resuming relations, and recognizing a Danube commission. Bulgaria plans diplomats in Petrograd and Odessa, while King Ferdinand opposes peace without annexations. Cossack leaders Kaledines and Dutoff defeated as Rostov workers' council is freed.
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Berne
Russia
Bulgaria
Bund
Radoslavoff
Brest- Litovsk
Petrograd
Odessa
Germany
Austria
Turkey
Brest-Litovsk
Danube
Kaledines
Dutoff
Red Guard
Rostov
High Morale of Soldiers in France Reported by Chaplains
Chaplains from Protestant and Catholic faiths report to the government that American expeditionary force morale is excellent in France. They state they have traveled among troops and found moral conditions satisfactory, with military authorities vigilant in removing temptation, resulting in a clean army.
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France
Noted Author and Poet Dies in San Salvador
San Salvador reports the death of Gen. Juan J. Canas, dean of Central American poets and author of the Salvadorean national hymn. His body lay in state at the National University and was later interred with fitting honors.
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San Salvador
Juan J. Canas
National University
Fing
Copper Production Tops One Billion in 1917 United States
Copper valued at more than a billion dollars was produced in the United States in 1917, a slight decline from 1916 per the Geological Survey. Washington reports Nine million pairs of half soles and seven million toplets for heels were contracted by the advisory commission. The Railroad Administration contends the St Louis East St Louis bridge could be taken over by the government with compensation to be decided later. British aviators on the northern Italian front destroyed eight Austro German aircraft and forced two to land, while the British faced a loss of one plane in serial engagements.
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Washington
United States
Geological Survey
Advisory Commission
The
Council of National Defense
Railroad Administration
St. Louis
East St. Louis
London
Nivelle Named to Command Algeria Army
Paris reports Gen. Robert George Nivelle has been appointed to command the army serving in Algeria. The move is viewed as reparation for the former generalissimo after the April offensive debacle.
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Nivelle
Algeria
Paris
Robert George Nivelle
Italians Force Enemy Out Rome Front
Austro German forces retreat from trench sections near Cevazucchurina on the Italian mountain front after Italian fire inflicts heavy losses on the retreating Teutons.
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Rome
Cevazucchurina
Brazilians to War Front Depart for England Flight Crews
Brazilian naval aviators, set to form the first Brazilian contribution to allied forces, have departed Rio de Janeiro for England to join the war effort.
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Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
England
Ask Solons to Approve Prohibition Amendment
Columbia South Carolina Gov Manning sent the prohibition amendment to the federal constitution to the general assembly in his annual message urging ratification and action. Delays Action on LaFollette investigation postponed for the sixth time as the senate elections committee again delays consideration of disloyal conduct claims from last November at St Paul.
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Solons
Columbia
S. C
Manning
South Carolina General Assembly
LaFollette
Washington
Gep
Ember
St. Pau
Senate
Railroad Rates to Be Readjusted in Federal Oversight
Washington reports a broad readjustment of the U S rail rate system as government operation grows. The Interstate Commerce Commission is expected to lead rate modifications, likely case by case over a year. The St Louis bridge issue heads the first case referred to the ICC and advisory council.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
McAdoo
St. Louis
Advisory Council
East St. Louis
Railroad Administration
Interstate Commerce Commissioner
Daniels
Slump in stock market signals war aims impact
In New York President Wilson’s war aims statement triggered a broad stock market selloff across securities as traders doubt peace terms and military action. Appeals for U S troops echoed in London as Churchill urged rapid American deployment. Copper prices were fixed at 23 1/2 cents per pound for four months after talks among federal authorities and producers.
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New York
Wilson
Congress
Alsace- Lorraine
Decree Dissolves Cortes Amid Election Set February 24
Madrid reports King Alfonso signed a decree dissolving the cortes. Elections will be held February 24 and the new parliament is to convene March 18. The decree marks a political upheaval ahead of the next session.
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Madrid
Alfonso
Cortes
Italians Put Ban on Sweets
Rome reports the Italian government issued a decree prohibiting the making and sale of cake pastries and confectionery in any form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Duke of Devonshire Visits Washington to See President Wilson
The Duke of Devonshire, newly appointed governor general of Canada, traveled to Washington for a courtesy call on President Wilson. An American student from Athol, Massachusetts, attending a French-styling school in Paris, encountered a sudden incident during his seventh year.
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Wilson
Washington
Duke of Devonshire
Canada
Paris
John
Chine
Athol, Mass
Ata
USF payroll nears 100 million a month in wartime pay
Washington reports the fighting forces payroll now totals nearly 100 million dollars monthly. Salaries cover army and navy personnel at home and abroad, with family allotments and service compensation, excluding family allowances and military insurance features. Detailed pay data and War Risk Insurance Bureau operations were prepared for public information by the information committee.
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Washington
United States
Army
Navy
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Committee On Public Information
Continental
Senator Kenyon Warns Against German Peace Offers
Senator Kenyon returns from France and England and warns the senate against patched-up peace. He says such moves weaken American preparation and would cost more to lose the war. He relays his war front experiences and urges Kaiser punishment. Portuguese on Warpath in Lisbon port mutinies claimed amid frontier reports. Memphis broker reinstated by Chicago Board of Trade after compliance with book demands.
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Washington
Kenyon
England
Senate
Germany
France
London
Memphis
Chicago
John B. Turner
Tenn
Chicago Board of Trade
Sinking of Harry Luckenbach Reported by Owners
U S steamer Harry Luckenbach torpedoed and sunk with loss of life, eight crewmen missing, owners report. In Germany, two Jacob Jones crewmen captured on December 6 are held as prisoners, according to official announcement.
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U. S
New York
Harry Luckenbach
Washington
Jacob Jones
Germany
Lesson for January 20 Jesus at Work
Sunday school outline presents a uniform Gospel of Mark plan for all grades. It highlights Jesus power over evil, healing Peter's mother in law, the handclasp as service, and gratitude, with focus on Mark 1 and supporting verses.
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Christ
Jesus
Capernaum
Nazareth
China
Jesus Christ
Peter
Mark
Street Car Banter Captures Winter Ride
A Saturday morning street car scene unfolds with a motorman shivering yet sweating icicles from heat, the conductor responding about a heater as a lone passenger notes the cheer. This snapshot from Indianapolis News preserves urban small talk amid cold transit.
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Buddy
Steen
Indianapolis News
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted for Deafness
Advertisement explains catarrhal deafness from inflamed Eustachian tube. Claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures via bloodstream, promising up to one hundred dollars for any uncured case. Mentions F J Cheney Co of Toledo and circulars free.
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HALL
All Druggists Sc
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Under the Moon the Park Pair Hypothesizes About Love
A couple sits beneath a tree in the park as the moon shines. The girl asks Joe why he teases her with special attention while others wonder the same. Joe admits he has no idea why his friends also can’t figure it out.
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Joe
Aggie
August Flower for Stomach and Liver Ailments Ad
An old advertisement touts August Flower as a remedy for disordered stomach and inactive liver, claiming benefits from gentle laxation to bile stimulation. It promotes 80 and 90 cent bottles and notes wide sale in civilized countries. Also advertised are Femenina for female troubles and a quip about male maturity.
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Hopes Kaiser
Portugal
Lisbon
E. C. Sullimhs
Moody Bible Institute
Western New
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Dr. Peery
Bright
Dean
Tennessee
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