Red Cross Appeals as War's Aftermath Deepens
The American Red Cross workers in France report widespread civilian suffering from invasion, with Belgian and French refugees arriving at Evian. They describe malnutrition, disease, and displacement, and outline Red Cross efforts including hospitals, ambulances, clothing, baths, and a planned tuberculosis program. Leaders emphasize Home Service to support families of soldiers and rebuild devastated villages while warning of ongoing agricultural soil poisoning from gas and the need for economic relief this winter to aid eventual victory.
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American Red Crown
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Red Cross
Take Genesa
Switzerland
Teo Automobiles
Witneases
Ian Allen White
Kansas
Henry J. Alwho
Coun
Atys
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Petain
M P Murphy
Mr White
Utcour Heya
L. D. Wishard
California
Wilson
Wishard
William Allen White
General Pershing
Washington
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Verdun
A Bomb Raid by Shell Light in a German Trench
Hoyd Cable depicts a dusk raid by English forces on a German trench in France for Cornhill Magazine. The assault unfolds with prearranged plans, quick infantry advances through broken wire, rapid clearing of trenches, and surrounding bombardment as German resistance collapses, with prisoners and wounded hauled to safety. The action emphasizes disciplined execution amid intense shelling and close combat.
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Cornhill
Hoyd Cable
Gérthan
New Writing Implement From Wax and Pumice In Akron
William C Geer of Akron Ohio introduces a wax and pumice writing device designed to replace pens pencils and crayons. The mix forms a cellular solid when heated and cooled, embedding ink in each cell for a steady ink supply.
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William C Geer
Akron O
Popular Science Monthly
Soldier Scrapbooks and Jokes for Sammie’s Book
A reader asks about starting scrapbooks for Sammie using jokes and photos. The note recalls Kipling beginning scrapbooks in England for wounded soldiers, suggesting it’s a worthy idea to compile memories for Tom, nicknamed “Tom my.”
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Sammie
Kipling
England
Tommy
Pompous New York artist turns serious amid vogue
Owen Johnson recounts seeing a once humorous New York artist now taking himself and his work too seriously. The novelist notes the change as the artist, known for wit, sits solemnly in a restaurant, imagining pity for the man who once joked freely.
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New York
Owen Johnson
Arthur
Eightyearold daughter quips about divorce in Indianapolis News
Isabell, eight, daughter of a Winchester couple, overhears talk of a neighbor obtaining a divorce. She bluntly asks who got it for her, then declares, I reckon she just went downtown and got it herself. The remark reflects a child’s literal grasp of adult processes in a humorous domestic moment cited in the Indianapolis News.
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Isabell
Winchester
Isabel
Isabelle
Indianapolis News
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Card
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a pure non stimulant kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims consistent quality in every bottle, urges trial with a sample offer of ten cents, and notes availability at drug stores in two sizes with a newspaper mention.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, NY
John’s verdict on the film in retrospect
John was asked if he enjoyed the movie he just saw and replied with a sagely line It didn’t, but it makes no difference now it’s all over
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John
Laxative Bromo Quinine Price Increase Reported
The advert notes a price rise for six medicinal ingredients in Laxative Bromo Quinine due to higher costs. It explains the need to adjust prices to maintain supply, appealing to general demand in a civilized market.
British Women Workers Replacing Men in Industry
Over one million British women have directly taken men’s jobs in British industries. In Tonawanda and North Tonawanda, New York, authorities plan to consolidate governments to handle wartime labor and coordination.
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Tonawanda
North Tonawanda
Avery
Chore Time and Late Night Reminder
A fragment recalls Chore Time with Uncle Lige waking his wife to note it is later than they think. The passage blends a humorous domestic moment with a mock advertisement style line about necessities and luxuries, reflecting period newspaper tone.
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Lige
Domestic Math Tricks Stirring Household Saving Plans
A fragmented note discusses a man who can save money by convincing his wife to have a year’s street dress remade. It references a domestic mathematician persona and hints at careful budgeting and planning within the home.
On the Rocks Honeymoon Ends in Tense Exchange
A brief dramatic exchange reveals marital strain as the wife hints she earned $25 a week before marriage and the husband questions the stability of their honeymoon period. The dialogue hints at financial tensions and shifting power dynamics in the relationship.
Point of View on Brotherhood and Division
Fragments show a dialogue about brothers and a bishop with unclear context. Names, places, or dates are not readable, but the odd phrasing hints at a discussion of fairness or division among workers. The garbled text suggests a historical speech or interview lacking complete clarity.
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