Women praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Women nationwide credit Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health after suffering from female complaints. Letters from Mrs. Cruson and Mrs. Sowers detail relief from back pain nerve strain and fatigue after using the remedy. The advertisement promotes the 30 year old product and invites letters to the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Atlantic
Pacific
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E.pinkham
Center of British Industry and Hull Specialties
Centre of British industry sits within two to three hours by rail of the Humber, with a canal network linking the river. About 12 to 15 million people in manufacturing and mining areas export finished goods and import raw materials. Hull specializes in seed crushing flour milling oil refining and paint production using these oils.
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Humber
Hull
England
May Be New Ceylon Industry
The production in Ceylon of acetic acid on a large scale could mark a new war born industry. Authorities in Colombo are exploring turning the coconut milk into acetic acid, a potential new source of supply that would be welcomed.
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Ceylon
Colombo
Merit In Overcoming Obstacles
A Christian Register reflection urges choosing hard tasks to build moral strength. It argues that easy wins require no real growth and that facing challenges widens understanding of human life.
Prolific Aviator Seeks Doctor For Fresh Air
A famed aviator, feeling unwell, visits a stranger physician. The doctor examines him and declares he is fine, advising that what he needs is plenty of fresh air. The humorous twist highlights the healer’s plain diagnosis.
Child’s Rubber Washer Inspires Dream Auto Shop Plan
A boy, asked about a circular rubber washer from his pockets, declares it a future starter for an automobile shop. The whimsical remark shows a child’s vivid imagination shaping possibilities as he imagines a career in mechanics.
Hand-Painted House Quip Sparks Chuckles
A Chicago Tribune anecdote recalls a visitor and a five year old niece visiting an old friend. The niece quips that they live in a hand painted house while discussing a prized hand-painted plate. The remark adds humor to a casual visit.
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Chicago Tribune
Turkish Tobacco Trials Reported by American Consuls
American consular officers in Turkey procured various tobacco seeds and forwarded them to the Philippines and California for experimental planting. The effort aims to study growth and potential for cultivation outside Turkey.
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Turkey
Philippines
California
Dr King’s New Discovery Cough Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a rapid cough and throat remedy. It claims immediate soothing of irritation loosens phlegm and offers testimonials with a 50 cent price at druggists.
Desolation and Brotherhood in Wartime Reflections
Maurice Barres recalls a twilight patrol near trenches and a lone German wounded in marshes. He notes the mercy shown by French soldiers rescuing the enemy, and transcribes the Prussian’s farewell note revealing faith, hunger, and longing for home as both sides confront the mystery of war.
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Sol Chedier
Germany
Bereaved by the War in Argonne Engagement
The widow and child of French reservist Jean Pedelstore, killed in the Argonne fighting, mourn his loss. Pedelstore was a head waiter at a New York hotel when the war began.
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Argonne
Jean Pedelstore
New York
Duc d Orleans Seeks Paris Return to Service
The duc d Orléans writes to Premier Viviani asking Parliament to change the exile law so he can serve France in the war. He proposes to return to exile after the conflict if allowed to fight.
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d’Orleans
Paris
Duc d'Orleans
Viviani
France
Paris firefight claims soldiers during ration meal
Six soldiers dining on a chicken feast at Rams Capelle were suddenly attacked by a German force identified as Jack Johnson, killing five and wounding at least one. The incident marks a deadly clash amid frontline operations.
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Paris
Ramscapelle
Jack Johnson
Insanity and nerve injuries plague Southampton soldiers
A wartime report describes how many British soldiers sent home from Belgium show nervous breakdowns and shell shock rather than physical wounds. Doctors seek to remove veterans from military settings to aid recovery, noting cases of deafness and brain impact from shell blasts.
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Southampton
Eng
Colepee
England
Belgium
Ifire
Netley
Manchester
Netley Hospital
Squadrons Lose Every Man in Luzh Skirmish
The Russkoye Slovo recounts a clash east of Luzh where Russian hussars killed two Hungarian squadrons to the last man. It notes Magyar bravery, with one officer sustaining desperate resistance as our lances lifted him, and four hundred Hungarians perished.
Germans Urged to Save Bread for Paris Defense
The Amsterdam Handels blad reports a Prussian commerce minister proclamation urging Germans to conserve grain. It warns the enemy aims to starve Germany as a fortress and soldiers would welcome any saved bread for the battlefield.
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Paris
Amsterdam Handelsblad
Germany
Woman Receives Belgian Honor for Red Cross Service
Mlle. Renaudiere of Schaerbeck is awarded the Order of Leopold by King Albert for bravery under fire as a Red Cross ambulance nurse. She repeatedly risked life under shellfire to reach and evacuate Belgian wounded in several difficult battles.
Probate notice of estate administration in Bristol
The fragment indicates a probate court session on January 1916 in Bristol for the estate of a deceased person. It mentions appointment or consideration of administrator, publication notice, and publication weeks. Details are garbled but point to a formal probate proceeding and notice to interested parties.
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Bristol
Mary
Ene
BG Ie
Asala
Smale
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Wilhelm Baumers
New York Evening Post
Malcolm W. Davis
Order of Leopold
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Buffington's
Nore
Avaitar
Phonix Office
Truc ‘Ks
Gro. H. Pecx
HOX
B. W. Wall Bristol, R. I
T. Clarke Brown, Jr
Constitution
R . Brrerap
K. I
Mrs. Williams
J. L. Gifford
Cor. Hope & & ‘Pleasant
Roma
G.m.tod P
G.W. Simmons
MES. B. LF
William W. Frenklin & Co
Embalmers
Coepage Street
Isaac B. Munro
Garfield Ave
Bristol, R. 1
George Magee
Telephone
R. Bristol
Weaver & Matheson
E. K. Reynolds
Pearseave Telephone
G.M. Wilbur
Assiutant
Hope Street
Liscomb & Cogeeshall
Charles H. Liscomb
Burton St
Walter H. Coggeshal
Constitution St
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
Boston
E.L. Watson & Co
Industrial Trust
O. Building
Providence
A. W. Orgelman
Harnese
State Street
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