Ohio Man Tells of Getting Cards to Parliament From Joe Develin
An American naval officer in the war zone recounts hospitality in Britain and a visit to Parliament. He describes meeting David Lloyd George and John Burns, getting tickets with Joe Develin, and attending Asquith and Lloyd George exchanges. He notes air raids over London, Gotha bombers, and general calm among locals during raids.
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Ohio
Joe Develin
London
New York
Irving
Lady Curzon
Admiral Sims
David Lloyd George
William Robertson
Balfour
House of Commons
Lieutenant Jackson
Westminster
Jackson
John Burns
Asquith
Lloyd George
Cash Basis Transforms Chinese Commerce Since War Began
Consul General George E. Anderson reports a shift to cash trading in China since 1914. Merchants face fewer debt obligations, fewer bank loans, and a tighter year end street fair, with profits rising as losses from liquidations decline. Chinese buyers now dominate local property sales at the annual New Year settlement market.
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New York
China
George E. Anderson
Hongkong
John Barfield Seeks Kaiser's Button Return
Kingman Kansas story about John Barfield a Black man who may face a fine from Police Judge Harlow if he returns from France with a Kaiser Bill button. Barfield had previously insulted a coworker by hanging a shovel around their neck and was fined. he pledged to try to retrieve the button to appease authorities.
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Kingman
Kan
John Barfield
France
Kaiser Bill
Harlow
John
German Language Drama Banned in Pittsburgh Theaters
Pittsburgh officials ban German language drama after an incipient promoter and a prominent local sought permission to stage a play downtown. Mayor E. Babcock and Director of Public Safety Pritchard announce the prohibition and Wagnerian music is also restricted.
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Pittsburgh
E. ¥. Babcock
Where the Trouble Was
A comic exchange tracks a train journey with passenger counts at three stops and a final punchline about the engineer’s name referencing a pun. The dialogue showcases quick mental arithmetic and a playful twist.
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Jones
Brown
Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root advertised cure claim
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a universal remedy for kidney liver and bladder complaints. It cites a druggist commendation sworn statements and customer testimonials and offers a sample by mail with ten cents and paper reference.
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Praiate
Kilmer
Kilner & Co
Hinghamton
N. Y
Wale
Meat price riddle and quirky wine of a Paris tale
A humorous fringe piece notes rising meat costs in France with a spoof dialogue about a Prenéi woman and woolen skewers used as a joke. Edith Wharton is quoted, and the tale centers on a butcher's bewildered reaction to misweighed items and beef value.
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France
Edith Wharton
Crash Went the Picture Hoe in the House
A fragmentary note mentions a crash and questions about thumb tacks in the house. The Boston Transcript cites Thermalline as a recommended substitute for acetylene for welding tasks.
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Boston Transcript
Blood Test for Blue-Blooded Boarders Sparked by Quip
A wry exchange suggests a social clash over lineage with a jab about “bleeding” those seeking lodging. The remark hints at elitist attitudes in housing circles and a pointed satire on class and birthright.
Soothe Itching With Cuticura Soap and Ointment
Bathe with Cuticura Soap and hot water, dry and apply the Ointment for relief. Free samples offered by Cuticura Dept X Boston. Available at druggists and by mail. Soap 25, Ointment 25 and 50.
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Dept. X
Boston
First to Use Camouflage in Europe Revealed by Indian Heritage
A touring car driver heard from a century old squaw via an interpreter how Indian children learned to hide by placing flowers twigs and foliage in hair and moving unseen. She described paint and camouflage as a means to blend with rocks trees and dirt to approach or evade enemies.
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Europe
Freckles Now Is the Time to Get Rid of These Ugly Spots
An advertisement promotes Othine double strength to remove freckles. One ounce applied morning and night allegedly fades even stubborn spots. the copy notes a money back guarantee and that multiple applications may be needed for complete clearing.
Banns of Marriage Lost Volume Mix Up
A humorous scene unfolds as the vicar nearly publishes marriage banns but cannot find the book. The verger whispers a risible miscue about the location, revealing the awkward moment and a mistaken request.
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Count Masaki Terauchi
Kaiser
Prench Artilery
Somme
Vienna
Libby
Sappho
Scourin
U.s.marine Corps Recruite
Bliin
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