Medical claims and testimonials in 19th century ad text
A collage of endorsements and patent medicine pitches claims relief for back pain fatigue and female trouble, a formal claim for a cure from catarrh with a promised $100 reward, and references to immigration and cultural topics. The text mixes testimonials with legal style declarations and promotional rhetoric.
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Tax Bill Seen for Retroactive War Fortunes Tax
Democratic and Republican insurgents agree on a retroactive tax on war fortunes to fund soldier bonuses. Rep Johnson of South Dakota and Rep Rainey of Winds press the measure as an amendment to the House bill framed by the Ways and Means Committee. They cite treasury official approval and warn that defeat would blame foes of the tax.
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South Dakota
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Policy warnings in Ireland debate in House of Commons
Lord Robert Cecil condemned the Irish administration calling the Ireland situation grave. He cited sixteen murders in the first three weeks of April and a murder a day in the last week, with no arrests or protections for the public. He urged law changes and possible military support for police.
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London
House of Commons
Robert Cecil
Ireland
Webb Held in Slaying of Phone Supervisor Vera Schneider
Alfred Webb a 32 year old plasterer is held in Detroit after confession of being with Vera Schneider Thursday and Friday before her death. Schneider was found strangled with a handkerchief on a porch and investigators say she faced an assault.
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Detroit
Paris Fights May Day Strike Across City
Paris faced a general strike on May 1 as unions across hotels post offices telegraphs transport and utilities joined the action. Most services paused for 24 hours with health officers exempted and teachers remaining on duty while some food stores stayed open part of the day.
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American bankers ready to lend to Germany reparations
San Remo says a consortium of American bankers is prepared to lend Germany the total reparations debt once the Allies approve it. In Washington nominations were sent to the Senate for receivers of public moneys: Perry H. Ross of Marquette Michigan, Sidney Beggs of Waterville Washington, and Kort Beyrois of Waukon Wisconsin.
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Commerce Chamber Seeks Quick Rail Wage Settlement
Washington April 27 the railroad labor board rejected the Kansas City Yard men association wage demand for nonconformity but said hearings on Chicago St Louis and Cleveland yardmen and New York metropolitan strikers were refused. Pittsburgh Philadelphia and Columbus awaits action while chambers urge speedy overall settlement. Chicago reports strikers ended dispute claiming victory as managers say 2 new yard workers were hired and operations near normal.
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Prohibition Agents Raid Burnham Cafes Seize Liquor
Sixty agents from May A V Dalrymple’s office raided four Burnham cafes alleged to sell liquor. They confiscated many gallons of whisky and champagne and arrested owners and several waiters in each cafe. No opposition offered to the agents.
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A. V. Dalrymple
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Irish town Waterford seized by soviet during strike
A London deputation reported Waterford, Ireland, was governed by a single soviet for two days amid a strike. The town hall was seized, the red flag raised, and a wall worker named himself dictator replacing the Sinn Fein mayor.
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Waterford
Shin Fein
Champ Clark Candidate for Democratic Nomination
New York April 97. Ciamp Olark, former speaker of the house, has decided to seek the Democratic presidential nomination. Announcement comes from Mrs. Julia Sanders, officer of the Swastika club, a women’s political organization.
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New York
Markets Report: Grain Butter Eggs and Livestock Prices
Agricultural market notes list prices for flour and rye grains, butter, eggs, live poultry, potatoes, and cattle hogs and sheep. Receipts show 4500 cattle 4200 calves 70300 hogs and 9400 sheep with mixed lower prices and market activity in progress.
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Acara
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Colorado
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Buffalo
N. XY
Music of Ancient Greece and its choral tradition
Ancient Greek music used the elthara and lyre for private use and the flute for martial and public life. Soldiers marched to music with lutes pipes and harps while choirs of men and women celebrated religious festivals victories and life events. Alkman around 650 B C wrote a choir song for girls.
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Poem to a Golf Caddy Sparks Bond Remarks
The Birmingham Age Herald notes that golfers rarely address poems to caddies. It suggests players lack time and poets lack audience while caddies prefer cash over verses.
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Dreamy-eyed girl in pursuit of marriage chances
A brief note describes a girl with dreamy eyes as observant of matrimony prospects. It hints at readiness and eagerness for wedlock without detailing circumstances or identities.
Village school boy overcharges on war saving penny
A village schoolmaster excels in war savings with weekly penny subscriptions from scholars. A boy named Tommy misclaims three pence as ink and faces a stern mother, while a toy toffee temptation explains the missing funds. The piece presents a slice of small town life and moral humor from a child-centered column.
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War Saving Association
London
Reckless Experiment Sparks City Talk
A fragment from a 1920s voice notes unsettling chatter as Crimzon Guich questions a passerby about a "soviet 13" amid concerns prominent citizens may depart. The piece hints at social strain, marital trust as insurance against divorce, and worries over unemployment.
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