Soldiers in First Line Sentinels Face Death Dar to Sleep
Washington reports soldiers caught asleep on sentry duty in the first line trenches have been sentenced to death. General Pershing referred the cases to the War Department, with potential presidential review by Wilson. One prior execution occurred for an offense against a French officer.
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Pershing
War Department
Washington
Armerican Solviers
Gen. Pershing
Wilson
Lincoln
Cut off More Fast Trains to Chief Metropolis
Washington officials and three regional directors met to discuss a zone system for coal distribution from mines, aiming for rapid changes within weeks. They considered curtailing parallel fast trains between New York Chicago Washington St Louis, standardizing equipment, and reducing expenses amid competition.
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Chief Metropolis
Washington
J?eb
McAdoo
A. H. Smith
R. H. Aishton
C. H. Markham
Railroad and Fuel Administrations
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Coffee Exchange chief placed in charge of U S coffee
Washington reports George W Lawrence, president of the New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange, was appointed by the food administration to oversee distribution of all coffee in the United States. In Havana, loading of sugar for Mexican and Spanish ports was halted by the port inspector general.
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Washington
George W. Lawrence
New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange
The
Food Administration
United States
Havana
Don’t Be Bald Yow to Make Hair Grow Strong and Lustrous
An advertisement for Parisian sage hair stimulant promises to halt hair loss and stimulate new growth when rubbed into the scalp. It pledges quick visible improvement after the first application, touts affordability, antiseptic non sticky liquid formula, and guarantees money refunds for satisfaction. The copy urges regular nightly massage for both men and women to prevent baldness and maintain thick hair.
Eyes To Win You Rosy Cheeks And Red Lips Promise
An old advertisement touts Eyes To Win You and a rosy cheek look with a smile, claiming a pill product supports complexion and liver function. It markets G. Pills containing podophyllum as a calomel substitute, urging readers to consult a doctor if unsure, and promises relief from headaches, biliousness, and sickly skin. The ad states prices 10¢ and 25¢ per box and emphasizes non-gripe formula.
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Bart Brewith
Nature
Me & G
Trenton Mayor Apologizes for Seltzer Assault
Trenton New Jersey February 28 Mayor Frederick W Bonnerly apologized to the New Jersey Assembly for assaulting Assemblyman Vreao Land by squirting seltzer in his face at a focal hotel after a legislative dispute. House members urged the attorney general to seek indictment for assault. officials say the incident is now believed closed.
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Trenton
N. J
Frederick W. Bonnerly
New Jersey Assembly
Vreaoland
Focal
House
Two Recruits Accepted for Merchant Marine
Inyo recruits Tarle EK Denning and Joseph BD Youhaz were accepted for service in the U S merchant marine by Dr John F Wigan in Bridgeport and will leave to join the mining ship Calvin Austin in Boston on Monday morning Others to be examined today eight tomorrow and eight or ten Sunday with as many as pass joining the two accepted recruits Special enrolling gent W P Hindle aims to have Bridgeport men depart Monday A total of 42 recruits aged 21 to 40 who pass will leave next week
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Inyo
Tarle EK. Denning
Joseph BD. Youhaz
Weterteniler
United States
Merchant Marine
Westerday
John F. Wigan
Bridgeport
Calvin Austin
Boston
de. Vivan
Special l
W. P. Hindle
Women Not Wanted for Navy Wireless Operators
Washington on February 1 and 8 the navy and naval reserve force announced that women are not desired for wireless operator posts due to the long experience and the land and sea duty involved. Women telegraphers are urged to serve by taking jobs with commercial telegraph companies to release men for military duty.
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Navy
Washington
Department
Proclamation Repeals January Oil Hours Curbs March 4
Hartford edition reports Governor Hobson repeals the January 25 26 restrictions on business hours effective March 4. The curtailment order is rescinded though three nights of restricted hours remain on weekend and Friday nights.
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Hartford
Hobons
War Savings Certificates Tax Exemption Statement Issued
Connecticut state directors office clarifies taxation on war savings certificates. Stamps are exempt from principal and interest for all taxes except estate or inheritance taxes, graduated income taxes, excess profits and war profits taxes.
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Wartford
Connecticut
State Directors Office
VOR SO CHARTER GERMAN Suites in Paris Debated
The chamber of deputies voted to appropriate 116,000,000 Trancs for chartering German ships held by Brazil in Paris. The record shows a split vote and aims to place vessels at Pranes disposal.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Pranes
Brazil
Etz
Advertising fragment hints at product claim and joke
Fragment mentions a tube and toilet usage with a dismissive quote about a product’s name living up to its reputation. It reads as an odd advertising snippet with unclear context and attribution toTRETHEUS and advertising text.
Seek Hotel Owner in Vice Hunt in York District
District Attorney Smith expects to reveal startling disclosures about control of or Brunivier in six large hotels. A wealthy local man reportedly gained control of the sholalsacre used for illegal purposes. Detectives Shoperk Hickson and Edward A. Denuvest found a poolroom on Parkrow with racing charts and sheets. Subpoenas issued to several players, including four Wall Street figures. The inquiry resumes today, seen as highly important.
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W York
Smith
Edward A. Denuvest
Parkrow
Swann
Nin
Svnday
Wall Street
Creery Young Exchie
The
Partridge
Hiss
Dub
John Dos
Wadlars
Q-BAN Restorer ad promises youth to gray hair
A newspaper advertisement claims Q-BAN Restorer returns youthful color to gray hair without staining the scalp or causing damage. It asserts the product eschews dyes, prevents dandruff, and offers a money back guarantee. The price listed is Ta cent.
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Amoney
Papes Diapepsin for Indigestion and Stomach Relief
An advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsin as a rapid remedy for sour stomach gas indigestion and heartburn. It claims relief within five minutes, promising a pleasant, scientific antacid that smooths out a disordered stomach and allows normal eating.
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Pape
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