March to Victory Blood Tonic Ad Warns of Uric Acid
An antique health ad promotes Dr. Pierce Golden Medical Discovery as a spring tonic to cleanse blood and improve strength. It advises diet changes and anuric uric acid solvent, directing readers to send pennies or sixty cents to Buffalo for samples and tablet forms.
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Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
Doctor Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Japanese Women Red Cross Workers
The foreign press bureau of the woman’s committee of the council of defense notes Japan’s Red Cross effort in wartime. It claims Japan’s membership surpassed the United States and that Japan ran hospitals in England France and Russia for a year. After funding shortages, Japan contributed one million dollars to wounded allies allocated pro rata.
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Red Cross
Japan
Woman's Committee
Council of Defense
England
France
Russian
Dressing Down Sparks Daughter’s Fashion Fix
In a light hearted remark, The Remedy column notes a daughter devoted to dressing up and prompts a witty retort about giving her a dressing down. The quip highlights playful parental banter over fashion and youth style.
Japan and China agree on defensive pact against German moves
Washington reports a Japan China agreement to safeguard mutual Far East interests against German influence during the war. The pact is described as defensive and limited to the war period, with potential future to counter German activity in Siberia. US policy remains unchanged unless US or Entente aid is later requested.
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Washington
War Department
Japan
China
Far East
Department
Siberia
State Department
United States
King George thanks Red Cross for aid to wounded
London reports a public letter from King George to President Wilson urging continued American Red Cross support. He praises past generosity and hopes the second appeal will bolster the relief effort for allied sick and wounded in a world at war.
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London
George
Wilson
United States of America
American Sted Cross
Red Cross of America
America
Americans Rank Third in Battle Front Mileage
The American expeditionary force has grown as a military factor on the western front. Senate military committee members were told at their weekly conference with Secretary Baker and the war council that the force now ranks third in the mileage held.
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Washington
Senate
Baker
War Council
Aviator Rescues After Eighty Hours Adrift
Ensign BE. A. Stone of the US Navy Reserve Norwich Virginia arrived in London after surviving eighty hours clinging to a seaplane pontoon in the English Channel. He and a companion endured thirst and hunger before rescue.
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Washington
BE. A. Stone
United States Naval Reserves
Norfolk
English Channel
London
Stone
Wilson Leads Red Cross Parade Through Fifth Avenue
The president walked at the head of 75,000 Red Cross volunteers on Fifth Avenue Saturday. He stood in the reviewing stand and saluted the cobra as women of the Red Cross passed by, drawing a long, orderly procession.
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Wilson
Red Cross
New York
United States
Fifth Avenue
Soldiers of Mercy
The
American airmen lead gains as front tightens
Aerial activity rises daily with American airmen in the forefront as French Italian forces push forward along the Toul sector. German activity remains limited while Major Raoul Lufbery falls in combat. French troops advance over two miles and over 400 prisoners are reported. western Macedonian front gains of twenty kilometers are announced. American training and organization earn praise as large formations join the front and replacements rise to meet the drive for victory.
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Paris
Toul
Raoul Lufbery
Lufbery
Locre
Haig
France
War Office
Next Registration Date Set for June 5 1917 Expansion
Washington reports after May 20 act of congress extends draft eligibility to all men reaching 21 since June 5 1917. President Wilson proclaims next eligibles must appear before local boards. Exemptions remain for those in service and new student categories. Estimated 800000 additional potential draftees. registrations to occur quarterly. Alaska Hawaii and Porto Rico excluded for now.
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Washington
Congress
Wilson
Mililtary
Alaska
Mawati
Porto Rico
Court Upheld U S Shoe Machinery in Anti Trust Case
Washington reports the United States Shoe Machinery Company won its Supreme Court case against government anti trust action. The court approved the legal organization of the firm and the contested tying leases.
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Shoe “Trust” Legal
Washington
United States Shoe Machinery Company
Supreme Court
Shoe Machinery Company
Pair, Former VP Tadianapolian Charles W, Critically Ill
Former vice president Tadianapolian Charles W. is reported critically ill at his Fairbanks home with Bright's disease. Doctors say recovery is uncertain.
Crooked Officer Jibe Sparks Lighthearted Exchange
In a casual exchange, remarks mock a police officer noting a frog motif on the uniform and a dubious loan suggestion. The banter centers on trust and the idea of lending money without security, reflecting playful skepticism.
EATONIC: A Patent Remedy for Digestive Troubles
Bl. Hamer promotes EATONIC to aid digestion after meals. BATONIC tablets purportedly regulate stomach acid and help food move to the bowel, promising relief from indigestion, sour stomach, and gas. Money-back offer and Chicago address for Matone Memedy Co. included.
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Hamer
Kramer
Batonic
Matone Memedy Co
Wabash Ave
Chicago
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W. F.young
Temple St
Springfold
Mass
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Cutter Laboratory
Real Sears
Salt Lake City
HMS
Orient
Manchuria
KING
Fairbanks
Swift & Company
Frei Dreasing
Union Stock Yards
Illinois
U.S.A
Eatonic
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