War Savings Certificates explained in a lighthearted analysis
The piece describes war savings certificates as a way for citizens to lend money to the government. A $5 unit can be bought for $4.12 with interest paid as the stamps mature. Prices rise monthly from February 1918, and redeeming early is possible with penalties.
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Sam
Citt
Amber
Uncle Sam
Dufresnay's Christmas Awakening
A 1681 Paris scene unfolds as M. Dufresnay awakens to a disguised laundress who demands 17 livres. A noble messenger arrives with a royal gift, naming Dufresnay valet de chambre and 100,000 livre stipend, while the couple ponder a future with the abbé's blessing and a hopeful, troubled proposal.
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Dufresnay
Parisi
M. Ribot
Monsieur
Mau ‘Moiselle
M. Dufresnay
W. R. van Deusen
New York
Evening Sun
Chamberlains Tablets for stomach trouble and biliousness
Chamberlains Tablets are marketed for stomach troubles biliousness and constipation and have reportedly helped long suffering sufferers achieve relief. The text claims chronic constipation can be cured with these tablets when directions are followed.
Bread Without Salt and Liniment Notes
Advertisement copy touts arnica liniment as essential in a medicine chest for sprains bruises rheumatism and neuralgia. It promotes three sizes priced 25 cents 50 cents and one dollar highlighting its value and usefulness.
Grove’s Signature Boxes Priced at 30 Cents Each
The notice highlights GROVE'S signature on every box and lists a price of 30 cents. The text is fragmentary but identifies a product branding detail and unit cost.
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Grove
A Christmas Prayer for Children and Compassion
A poetic plea asking God to bless children with understanding and tenderness. The speaker seeks courage, simple hearts, and a renewed faith to heal the world, urging a return of the dreamlike innocence that guides humanity through toil and tears.
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Emile
Cross and Colors in Wartime Verse
The excerpt channels a wartime letter style praising Britain and allies while rallying support. It speaks of a cross symbol worn by fighters and a united front among Britain Scotland Ireland and Ireland’s alliance as they face a looming conflict and the resolve to stand firm in the morn.
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Britain
Scotland
Ireland
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Internal Cure
Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications as the disease sits deep inside. Hall's Catarrh Cure claims to act through the blood to the mucous surfaces. Testimonials and free information are offered by J Cheney & Co from Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
J, Cheney & CO
Mily
We’ll Wear the King’s Cross in the Morning
The verse declares fighting side by side at dawn with Tommy in trouble and their bond strong. It proclaims blood on the cross and brothers in arms to honor those who fell. The refrain ties the talk to a Dublin setting and a royal cross symbol.
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Tommy
Dublin
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