Free Libraries in Italy Promoted by National Federation
The federation for the promotion of free libraries in Italy reports establishing over 2,000 libraries since its 1908 Rome convention. Modeled after Milan's Society for Popular Libraries, it aims to foster diverse circulating libraries, cost purchases, and a federal center for manuals catalogs and supplies. It runs a periodical, a federal bindery, and advisory services, and plans direct book production. War zones saw soldiers' libraries created with ministers of arts support, proving effective over individual book shipments. Also noted are trolley ambulances with seats removed, offering 16 litters and 16 seated passengers.
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Federation For
Italy
Rome
Milan
Attcles
Wild Beasts and Herd Clash Amid Evening Skies
Vivid wildlife scene follows a shaggy old buffalo-like beast being expelled from a herd of blue gnus. Lions, zebras, antelopes, and a lioness move as the herd splits, with Hans the lion warning and guiding the zebras. The narrative shifts to a banter about an injustice and a joke about a talkative woman.
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St. Maria
London
Hans
Japanese Towne Signs Shift Toward Women in Draft Preparation
Fragmentary note reports a wave of volunteer enrollment of women as a sign of readiness for a future large male draft. It mentions firewomen and Japanese forces, with unclear references to Cuyshu and wartime mobilization.
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Cuyshu
Startled reply ends parental correction tale
A prominent Indianapolis broker attempted to discipline his child with a “loking” but was struck when the boy retorted that the father had started it. The boy’s answer, quoted by the Indianapolis News, reflects a child’s blunt logic in a domestic moment.
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Indianhape- Ng
Loking
Indianapolis News
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Remedy Claim Ad
Catarrh cannot be cured except by internal use that travels through the blood to the mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Medicine combines tonics and blood purifiers claimed to remake catarrhal conditions. Drugsists offer testimonials free. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
Brest
F. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
Full Up Inside
A London Answers quip describes a crowded motorbus where many women carry infants. The harried conductor tells one group to wait, joking that the incubator is full as he blocks access to the top of the vehicle.
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London
Papes Diapepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as instant relief for indigestion gas acidity and stomach distress after meals. It claims rapid cooling of upset stomachs and inexpensive price at drug stores. The text shifts to a social comment about the upper crust and upbringing of boys.
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Pape
Adv
GOLD MEDAL Hannem Oli remedy for backache and kidney ailments
An advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Hannem Oli as a universal relief for backache lumbago sciatica rheumatism and kidney bladder and liver disorders. It claims quick action cleansing kidneys purifying blood and even preventing serious kidney diseases. It promises refunds if unsatisfied and promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oli Capsules as the true product.
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Hannem Oli
Schiffmanns Expectorant Promise of Safe Cough Relief
An advertisement touts Schiffmanns Expectorant as the best remedy for coughs colds and hoarseness with a money back guarantee no narcotics included and easy home preparation. It claims strong concentration 50 cents worth yields teaspoonsful when mixed with honey or syrup and that Druggists will refund if it fails to help.
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Schiffmann
Gough
Tve
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