British Victory At Sea Off Heligoland Sinks German Cruisers
British forces under Rear Admiral Beatty sank two German cruisers and two torpedo boat destroyers near Heligoland, with another cruiser set ablaze. No British ships were lost, though several German ships were damaged or sunk and numerous sailors killed or wounded.
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London
Heligoland
David Beatty
Heligoland Hight
Mainz
Amethyst
Laertes
Lion
New Zealand
Beatty
Moore
Christian
Goodnough
Tyrwritt
Heligoland Bight
Admiralty
Arethusa
Eric Westmacott
Robinson
Liberty
Battel- Tot
Laurel
Nigel K. W. Bartellot
William Butcher
Letter From Capt English Senses War Faith and Humor
A reader letter from Reynolds Georgia dated August 28 1914 discusses war in Europe and its impact on daily life. It argues against despair using humor and faith noting rains pestering cotton and predicting economic woes from money disputes while urging resilience through laughter and hope in a perilous time.
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A. J. Crawford
Johnny
Sam
Neisler
Pool
Pyron
Esculapius
Solomon
Europe
Difficulties Met by Russians in East Prussia
The St. Petersburg correspondent of the Post reports Russian forces face natural obstacles in east Prussia, with Germans enhancing delays by trenching marshes with mines and by planting felled timber obstacles to hinder advance.
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London
St. Petersburg
The
Post
East Prussia
Russia Ready to Field Twenty Million in War Effort
A London dispatch reports Russia can mobilize 20,000,000 men to support its trained army. It notes this marks the first time the force goes to battle with adequate equipment and ample supplies under officers hardened by the Japanese campaign.
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Cuxhaven
Torch
Louvain
London
War Information Bureau
Meir
Galicia
Paris
War Office
Koenigsberg
Red Cross
Duke of Devonshire
Piccadilly
British Red Cross Society
St. Petersburg
Russia
Don’t Take Calomel Here’s A Better Remedy
Dodson's Liver Tone is a vegetable liquid that starts the liver to action like calomel but gentler and without causing salivation. It is marketed by H. J. Porter and Hill Drug Company with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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Dodson
H. J. Porter, Butler, and Hill Drug Company
Reynolds
Salt Superstitions Across Regions
A popular Norwegian belief holds tears will shed as needed to dissolve the salt spilled. In parts of Yorkshire it is said every grain spilled at table equals a tear to be shed.
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Yorkshire
Constipation Dangers in Summer and Po Do Lax Remedy
Summer constipation can be more dangerous due to contaminated foods and excess cold drinks. Po Do Lax is advertised to increase bile and relieve congested waste, claiming to prevent colic fever and poisoning and to make you feel better with a dose of 50 cents from your druggist.
Sins and Rheumatism Promote Foley Kidney Pills
A quotation from Marcus Aurelius warns against omission as moral failure. A Georgia reader from Nicholson reports relief from rheumatism, swollen feet, and bladder pain after using Foley Kidney Pills, praising the product as the best.
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W. T. Hutchens
Nicholson
Foleys
H. J. Porter
What Every One Knows About Journalism
A skeptical Sioux City Journal quip notes that journalism will not become a profession since everyone can run a newspaper, reflecting on the craft and public perception.
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Sioux City
Journal
Foley Cathartic Tablets Promoted for Liver Sluggishness
An advertisement promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets as a quick remedy for sluggish liver and constipation. Testimonial from New Oldham in Wimberley Texas claims the product supplants calomel, praising its wholesomeness, lack of griping, and comfort for stout persons.
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New Oldham
Wimberley
Texas
H. J. Porter
Slander and Comfort in a Proverbial Reflection
A medieval wise saying notes that slander harms but the tongue seeks solace in the idea that bad fruits attract wasps less than the worst. Gottfried Burger.
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Gottfried Burger
Constipation Alert Promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills
A vintage advertisement warns that constipation causes sickness and urges readers to take one dose of Dr King’s New Life Pills tonight to prevent poisoning from backed‑up waste. The 25e price is noted for purchase at the druggist.
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Dr King
Weddings and orange blossoms in anesthesia discovery
A Johns Hopkins professor reports orange blossoms may act as an anesthetic. The claim suggests large quantities could make wedding ceremonies painless, a note reflecting a humorous line from Cleveland Fists.
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Johns Hopkins
Cleveland Fists
How to Cure a Sprain
Advice states sprains heal in about one third the usual time with Chamberlain's Liniment applied as directed on each bottle. Sold by sid e dealers.
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Usak
Chamberlain
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Kaiser
Ampaign IN
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House
Simmons
House Finance Committee
Underwood
Capt. English
Heaven
Reynolds, Ga
New York
South
Farmers & Merchants Bank
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H. J. Peagler
P. Robertson
Ass’t. Cashier
Southern Express Company
Alaga
Plant
Wym 4 & Robinson
Georgia
Marcus Amtoninus
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