Belgium and France reconstruction reviewed after war
Charles B. Wood reports from Belgium and France on rapid rebuilding efforts and scarred areas, noting Allied reconstruction progress. He mentions shipments of planes, talking machines, and electric washers to the Philippines, while sugar prices continue to rise globally as the Philippines remains a top sugar producer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
France
Charles B. Wood
Bureau of Forind Domestic Commerce
Philippines
Possam Real Treat For Skin Itches No More
An advertisement touts Possam as a real skin treatment that ends itching quickly. It promises rapid relief for eruptive blemishes and skin embarrassments, claiming the product is widely available and promoted by an emergency laboratory ad in a city news page.
Uncle Wiggily and the Cat's Cradle Cat Scores Fun
Young folk tale of Uncle Wiggily the rabbit entertaining Squeakie the mouse with a cat's cradle made from string. They play while Mrs Longtail arranges the scene and a threatening Poodle-Oodle intrudes briefly until Uncle Wiggily defuses the interruption and Squeakie sleeps peacefully.
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Jane
Uncle Wigsily
Woodland
Vooxey
Wisguy
Longtail
Bud
Squeakie
Yale
Averys
Uncle Wigelly
Uncle Wigglly
Mouse
Tommie
Jola
Kittie
Kay
Squeakie-Eekia
Squeakie- Tekie
Uncle
Squeakie-Eakle
Uncle Wigerly
Wigerly
Uncle Wierely
Uncle Wisely
Silde
Rebuild Wasted Flesh Uses John’s Medicine for Cold Recovery
Fragmentary ad-like text claims a product named John’s Medicine strengthens after illness. It mentions a “Beat for colds” theme and suggests renewed vigor from use. Limited readable phrases indicate a sales pitch rather than a full article.
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John
New Birney Safety Cars Reach Bridgeport
Bridgeport receives two new Birney one man safety cars as part of a broader batch totaling 28 under construction. General Manager Goodwin hails the cars improving local routes including North Main and Plaza while noting pay as you enter southbound and pay as you leave northbound remains popular. The arrivals feature foldable motorman seat and wooden cane replacements, with eight more cars expected later in the week.
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Birney
Connecticut
Congrass Street
Goodwin
Bridgeport
Incs
Publc
Miners Agree to Await Commission Ruling on Strike
International officers of the United Mine Workers declare at a Columbus convention that the recent miners strike has been suspended and will rely on a three‑man commission appointed by President Wilson to determine fair and just decisions. They note the dispute now tests the supremacy of law and government enforcement.
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Columbus Law
United Mine Workers of America
John L. Lewis
William Green
Cleveland
Fiber Tab
International
Wilson
Eee
Allies Cut Down Indemnity Terms in Paris Note
Paris January 5 The supreme council approved the wording of a note to the German delegation confirming the verbal statement on indemnity for Scapa Flow fortifications. The note, issued with the protocol, reportedly reduces reparations from 400000 tons to about 275000 tons of copper and harbor materials. Signing of the protocol and ratifications depend on Berlin’s reply to plebiscite questions. The council also decided that post treaty commercial relations with Turkey will begin under armistice terms until peace is signed, with such relations prohibited during the armistice.
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Paris
Supreme Council
Uo Baron Yor Leisner
Dutasta
Berlin
Turkey
Versailles
Americanization School for Hungarians Opens Tonight
The fourth Hungarian Americanization station school will open this evening at State Street and Hancock Avenue in the basement of the Hungarian Reformed Church. Lt. Bradley of the Americanization Bureau will lead, with Patrolman Tottis contributing to the citizenship effort. The Department of Education provides 78 teachers, and 38 students are already enrolled.
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State Street
Hancock Avenue
Reformed Church
Drummer Ends His Suffering With Mayr Remedy
A traveling salesman and others report relief from indigestion gastritis and stomach ailments after taking Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The ad claims the product removes catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract reduces inflammation and aids liver and appendicitis conditions. One dose convinces or money refunded at all druggists.
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Mayr
Home remedy cough suppressant with Pinex mix
A home made cough syrup using Pinex and sugar syrup or molasses promises rapid relief within 24 hours. The ad claims it stops throat irritation, loosens phlegm, and helps bronchitis and hoarseness, urging readers to buy 22 ounces of Pinex from Pinex Co. Ft Wayne Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinex
Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne, Ind
Nicotol tobacco quit aid advertisement promise
An old tobacco quitting ad promotes Nicotol tablets with claims of rapid relief from nicotine craving. It urges consumers to buy, test the product, and seek pharmacist guidance, asserting an iron clad guarantee refund if it fails. The copy contains promotional language and typographical quirks.
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Xn!cotol
Aol
Papes Cold Compound Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast acting, inexpensive remedy for colds. It claims the dose, taken every two hours for three doses, clears nasal congestion, relieves head pressure, feverishness, sneezing, and body stiffness with no strong ingredients.
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Pape
Syrup of Figs Ad Claims Harmless Child Laxative
An old advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children with a fruity taste. It urges mothers to ensure the package reads California and to give the labeled dose without fear, focusing on the stomach liver and bowels.
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California
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