Geneva Seeks Status as Capital of Free Peoples League
The article envisions Geneva as a potential capital for a League of Nations style alliance. It outlines Geneva’s historic cosmopolitan heritage, key estates in Genthod, and notable figures linked to the area. It notes Switzerland’s neutrality, Geneva’s location by Lake Geneva, and the city’s cultural and scientific prominence tied to figures like Calvin and Rousseau. It also recalls the region’s political history from the Swiss confederation’s formation to the 1815 neutrality declaration and later developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Es Neva
Switzerland
League of Nations
Swiss Confederation
Geneva
League
Kingdom
All Free Peoples
Genthod
Savoy
Mie Croux de Genthod
de Haussure
de Vourtes
Chateau Rouges
EL Wari Ville
Charles Bonjoet
Neva
Cantons
Rudolph of Hapsburg
Duchy of
Austria
Uri
Schwyz
Unterwalden
House of Hapsburg
Westphalia
Tod Calvin
Rousseau
Lake Geneva
Rhone
Old Town
College de
St. Peter
Eines
WEA
SPS
Fol
Colec Greek, Rowan and Treuscia Aptta Miviave
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Sally Anns Rally At Rhine Bridgehead After Action
After War Bulletin reports the Sally Anns visited D company on Monday delivering a barrage of doughnuts and ice cream. They faced resistance but inflicted a heavy loss, then pressed for seconds and reclaimed supplies. Soldiers vow to stand firm as morale rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhine
D Company
Father and Dick Discuss War Tax and Thrift Stamps
A father and his eight year old son Dick debate paying a war tax to reclaim thrift stamps. Dick hopes to turn in stamps to be square and buy a soda with a dime. The father adds another penny from his pocket after thoughtful consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father
Castoria Astoria Promises Safe Relief for Infants
Castoria is presented as a harmless substitute for Castor Oil Paregoric and soothing syrups. It claims long use over decades for relief of constipation flatulence wind colic and diarrhea and promotes natural sleep. The product features the signature of Chas H Fletcher and warns against counterfeits and imitations as dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astoria
Chas
H. Fletcher
Aed
Toad Found Buried in Netherseas Coal Seam
A toad three inches long was unearthed 600 feet underground at Netherseas colliery near Burton on Trent when a miner struck a clay pocket. The creature is kept in the manager's office and is recovering, moving about.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netherseas
Burton-on- Trent
England
GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules Advert
An old time medical ad warns kidneys and bladder troubles worsen if untreated. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules, claiming Holland’s staple remedy with a government charter since 1696. Buy from a druggist, take 3-4 daily, and refunds are offered if unsatisfied. Look for GOLD MEDAL on the box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Ment
Netherlands
Haarlem
Descent from William the Conqueror and a Nervy Social
An article discusses the wide claim of descent from William the Conqueror and notes genealogists estimate descendants could outnumber the British Isles population. It also includes a light anecdote about a shy guest named Bingle who nervously fiddles thumbs at a party as dancing begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strom Willam
William the Conqueror
British Isles
United States
Rookie detailed in mess hall reset over fire incident
A rookie who was kept in the mess hall for a week got along with the head cook until he was told to put water on the fire. He left to open a can of peas in storage and returned to find the fire out. The piece notes sympathy among widows and grass widows but offers no clear reason.
Stanford Acquires Large Seismological Library
Dr. J. C. Branner of Stanford University purchased Count Iop de Montessus de Ballore’s seismological library and presented it to Stanford. The collection is among the largest of its kind with about 5,000 titles and includes a manuscript catalogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Branner
Leland Stanford University
Count I’. de Montessus de Ballere
Seismological Service
Chile
Stanford University
Scientific American
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Charles Bonnet
de Saussure
Mont Blanc
Les Alpes
Madame Necker de Saussure
Taller
Berne
Hhm
Europe
Ferney
Voltaire
Charles Nonnet
de Rive
Madame de Stael
Nene Genthod
Corrinne
de Pourtales
Jean Louis Saladin
Louis XV
de Saladin
Lyons
Victoria Hall
Ie Will, Pieel
Mir
What Is
Castoria
Dorothy
Bingle
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