Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised by Woman
In a testimonial from Mrs. Lizzie Courtney of Oskaloosa Iowa she credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relief from years of weakness pain and misery She urges other women suffering from displacements irregularities inflammation ulceration backache nervousness or menopause to try the remedy and seek advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts
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Oskeloosa
Iowa
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lizzie Courtney
8Th Ave
West
Oskaloosa
Mrs. Courtney
Familiar Sounds From Army Bugle Calls in France
An Alsatian correspondent writes to Dr. David Starr Jordan with joyful astonishment that American army bugle calls in France include airs once heard in peaceful barracks. He notes the reveille the soap call and calls to officers and general echoing Lafayette’s War of Independence legacy.
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David Starr Jordan
France
Lafayette
Washington
Springfield
Mass
Ready to Celebrate
A World War I anecdote recalls a brother in training at Camp Taylor. A new rookie, given many orders, is awakened by a 4:30 alarm set 30 minutes fast, and finds the message “Hurry, fellers, it’s the for Jubilee.”
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Camp Taylor
Revere
Jubilee
No-fun player and new triple-nut cracker idea
A man who cannot enjoy a game unless he wins is labeled a poor sport. A nut cracker invention now cracks three nuts at once, signaling a faster kitchen tool development.
Liberty Day Proclaimed for October Twelfth
President Wilson proclaims October 12 1918 as Liberty Day to boost the fourth Liberty loan. Federal workers receive a holiday where possible and communities are urged to hold commemorations, speeches, and pageants to support war bonds.
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Washington
Wilson
America
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Liberty Loan Committee
United States Bureau of Education
Tveir
District of Columbia
Ameria
Robert Lansing
Labor Stands By Wilson At War Conference
London dispatch reports that the Allied Labor conference adopted President Wilsons 14 peace conditions with one dissenting voice. The meeting urged allied governments to adopt these principles in a joint policy declaration.
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London
Wilson
World News Briefs From Front Lines and Home Front
Washington reports the American steamer Buena Ventura sunk by a submarine off Spain with 21 crew missing. Berlin notes Erzberger foresees a world league postwar. London cites German laws allowing a transfer of seven ships to Spain. Paris says Berlin food shortage hits diplomats. New York says a U boat crew perished in Atlantic combat. submarine likely sunk by same shell. Wheeling coal miner Fogel earns 169.89 for 11 days.
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Navy Department
Ue Americargo
Buena Veratura
Spain
Berlin
Methias Erzberger
London
the Times
San Sebastian
Paris
Germany
W. VA
Charles Fogel
Moundsville
W.va
Metz Is U S Target In France With American Armies
American forces have bombarded Metz for five days, starting last Sunday, as part of the Lorraine campaign. An incident near Vienneulles saw seven privates daringly fire a German seventy five artillery piece, aiming at Metz though range accuracy was lacking. Officials reported rising production of Liberty motors and ordnance, with 7,000 motors produced and 2,500 allocated to navy and allies, and Liberty engines now used in tanks.
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Metz
Ameri
Vieneulles
Netz
Mr. Crowell
Washington
Mets
Lorraine
House Military Committee
Yenodiet Crowell
War Department
Liberty
Navy
Allies
Super Gun Delights Daniels at Eddystone Plant
Philadelphia officials unveil a new gun claimed to revolutionize modern warfare at the Eddystone Hide Company during a plant visit by Secretary Daniels. He praises the device's prospects as the site marks the completion of 1,000,000 rifles in celebration.
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Eddystone
Philadelphia
Eddystone Hide Company
Daniels
Porto Rican Laborers Prepare for New Orleans Arrival
Twelve hundred Porto Rican laborers are scheduled to land in New Orleans to work on terminal and dock facilities. They form the first shipment of 30,000 workers to be brought from Porto Rico by the United States Employment Service for the War Department construction service. They will be stationed in southern camps.
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New Orleans
Washington
Island
United States Employment Service
War Department
Employers Must Aid Deferment Decisions Under Draft Rules
Crowder urges employers and labor leaders to intervene in deferment decisions for registrants under the Selective Service Act. He warns against sole reliance on questionnaires and notes the nation’s need to maintain military strength while balancing industry demands. He cites large enlistments, transfers, and voluntary withdrawals as factors shaping deferment choices.
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Selective Service Act
Crowder
Selective Service Boards
Congress
Hired Man and Farmer Plan a Fishin Holima
Dialogue shows a farmer and his hired man discussing taking a holiday to go fishin. The farmer warns he owns any fish they catch and hints at paying for the break. The snippet also notes exotic topics about Shanghai cotton planters and a humorous reference to reform. The excerpt ends with an advertisement promoting Cuticura soap and related products.
Two Down to Two Love: Royal Baseball Report Unfolds
A historical royal baseball moment is cited with the army trailing by two runs in the sixth inning and described as two love. The note references Boston Transcript lore about the game before royalty and hints at public interest in baseball history.
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Main
Army
Boston Transcript
Why Women Dread Old Age
An old age self help note urges women to stay healthy by keeping kidneys and bladder clean, claims uric acid causes senile afflictions, and promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as the only reliable Jem Oil. It ends with a drug advert and a statement about Sri Lanka land cultivation and wartime fatigue.
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Haarlem
Adv
Return It Back From the Newsboy on a Hot Day
A Boston Transcript excerpt recalls a hot day scene where a kind hearted boy asks for a girl’s juice. She refuses to give it up, saying she will only return the juice they both want. The boy responds with a playful “aw shucks.”
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Teonmny
Boston Transcript
Unexpected Yard Chase Catches Breathless Jimmie
The scene features a child named Jimmie running frantically in the yard. A parent or guardian calls to him, noting he is out of breath and trying to catch his breath after the sprint.
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Jimmie
Iin
Jin
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