Evian Repatriates Return to France Amid Stall of Hope
At Evian station a mixed group of 50 60 women children older men wait with German tags as Red Cross nurses and Chasseurs Alpins guide them toward ambulances. The scene shifts from somber faces to wary welcome with flags the crowd and a brass band, yet many faces remain vacant and resigned.
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Eviantes-Bains
Wach
Geneva
France
Chasseurs Alpins
le Savoyard
Switzerland
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Chasseurs
la Marseillaise
Paris
Casino
Rue da Casino
Vive l'Armee
Sbaette al Jericar
Evian
Germany
Sene
Anl
American Red Cross Hospital
Peruna Claim Brought Health Transformation
An advertisement asserts Peruna cured years of chronic bowel trouble and bowel hemorrhages. It notes relief through a liquid or tablet form and emphasizes personal well being after using the product.
Had Not Broken Promise
A farmer finds his boy chasing farm laborers with a red hot poker in the yard. After a stern talking to the boy promises to stop but soon returns to mischief with the same poker. The youth defends that it is only painted this time.
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London
Diary Snippet From Ship Diary Of A US Soldier
An excerpt from a sailor’s diary notes a Tuesday morning start feeling well and cheerful after porridge, then at 9 o’clock reports still cheerful but minus the porridge, signaling early ship life aboard.
Man hires ball to test popularity with 59 cent admission
A man invites public to a speaking event by hiring a ball and charging 59 cents. The note hints that some girls never flirt, suggesting social dynamics and public interest in the speech.
Husky group at Camp Dix sees ocean for first time
About 1,500 huskies from the southwestern states gathered at Camp Dix. They approached the beach, dipped fingers in the water, tasted the salt and exclaimed with curiosity that the sea is salty.
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Camp Dix
Hales Catarrhal Medicine Promised Cure
An advertisement touts Hales Catarrhal Medicine as a constitutional cure for catarrh affecting the Eustachian tube and mucous membranes. It claims deafness from inflammation can be reversed if treated, offering a $100 reward for a cured case and urging readers to obtain the product from doctors and druggists.
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Hales
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Personal Salutation and Odd Night Quiet in Family
Edward speaks softly to his family as he prepares for bed. His mother overhears and asks what was said. He replies I just said good night me. The fragment hints at fame after death driving one man to despair.
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Edward
Ous
Gold Medal Haarlem Capsules Promises Kidney and Back Relief
An advertisement extols Gold Medal Haarlem Capsules as a remedy for backache kidney and bladder disorders including lumbago sciatica rheumatism and gravel. It claims quick cleansing of kidneys purifying the blood and potential cures with a money back guarantee from druggists for unsatisfied customers.
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Haarlem Qil
Harlem
T&f
Haarlem
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the Clearing House
Davi
Retuung Ehules
Piulroad
Lvan
Analiyc
Peruna
Eatonic
Carter
Colettes
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