The Making of a Famous Medicine and War Cloth Purchases
A laboratory tour describes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with sterilization and pasteurization plus herbs processed at peak potency. Readers praise health restorations from female illnesses, with ongoing letters of testimonial. The British War Office buys vast miles of cloth and flannel, enough to circle the earth multiple times.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
British War Office
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Allen's Foot Ease Ad Promotes Comfort for Working Feet
Farmers work harder and use their feet more, and Allen's Foot Base antiseptic powder is sold to sprinkles in shoes and foot baths. It reduces friction, freshens feet, and helps prevent tired aching and blistered feet, promoted for women too. Appears as a dealer advertisement priced 250.-.
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Ady
Student answers capital questions with pride and misperceptions
An Indiana 5B grade teacher asks a pupil to name the capital of the United States and Indiana. The girl answers Indianapolis and Jeffersonville, then says Washington is the president because his image is on stamps.
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Propaganda push eyed to spread Ten Commandments in Germany
A World-Herald quote notes a movement to launch educational propaganda in the German empire to inform foreign publics of other nations' demands. One writer proposes printing two to three million copies of the Ten Commandments in German and air dropping them nationwide.
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Omaha World-Herald
Japan Plans Small Paper Notes to Ease Coin Shortage
The Japanese government will issue small paper notes of 50 20 and 10 sen to address a shortage of small coinage. The sen is worth half a cent of the U S currency.
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United States
Population of Brooklyn Public Schools Reaches 310,623
Brooklyn New York reports 310,623 pupils enrolled in public schools. The figure reflects the city's education system size and enrollment scale.
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The Confessions of a German Deserter
A concise note references The Confessions of a German Deserter with copyright by Detr.
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Detr
Civilian Havoc as German Forces Advance Toward Paris
The account follows German troops invading Belgium and marching toward Chalons sur Marne and the Marne as civilians flee burning towns. Civilians suffer as towns are looted and homes ransacked while soldiers describe hunger, heat, and exhausted marches before the first day of the Marne battle.
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Terrific daughter heralds start of the Battle of the Marne
The passage notes a terrific daughter announcing the opening of the Battle of the Marne. German forces push forward rapidly but are ensnared by a French trap as supply lines falter. The next installment promises a vivid account of the battle’s opening.
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Cause for Anger and the Editor Clash Over War Term
In a fragmentary exchange the reporter notes a story mischaracterized a figure’s life as battles not literal battles. The editor challenges the wording while both debate the portrayal of violence and conflict in the piece.
Militant Medicos and Prisoner Health Roles
The text notes that France events cause a shortage of medical personnel in the army and that prisoners taken often include a high percentage of medic personnel. It also argues mobility is limited in clearing station zones.
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France
Clock Hours Run Out, Says Clockmaker
A wry exchange argues against optimistic longevity claims of a clock as the speaker notes the hours are numbered. The remark underlines a stance to stand by the right for its sake.
Foggy Morning At Camp Grant Ends In Post Impersonation
Unusually foggy morning at Camp Grant finds a soldier out of place. The sergeant calls him to join the line but receives no response. Upon closer approach, the sergeant discovers the seated figure is a post, not a man.
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Suippes
Camp Grant
Truth in War Effort Cited as Food Munitions and Ships
A wartime editor notes that food supplies munitions and ships are key to victory while acknowledging a shift toward the idea that soldiers alone may determine the outcome. The remark, attributed to Teroento Mall, frames public morale and resource mobilization during the conflict.
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Teroento Mall
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