Poison gases as health agents eyed by wartime experts
Washington experts from the Chemical Warfare Service report experiments at Edgewood arsenal near Baltimore show chlorine and tewasite could curb influenza and tuberculosis. They note cures for paresis and locomotor ataxia with lewisite and highlight chlorine as a germicide, suggesting room introductions in schools, factories, churches to prevent spread of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward B. Veeder
Army Medical Corps
Loevenhart
University of Wisconsin
Edgewood Arsenal
Department of the Laboratory
Arsenal
Chemical Warfare Service
Medical Department
Harding Names Commissioners for Mexico Talks
President Harding selects Charles B. Warren and John Barton Payne to represent the United States in negotiations with Mexico. Warren, a Detroit lawyer and former Tokyo diplomat, helped shape Japan talks and the Behring Sea arbitration. Payne, Chicago lawyer and former Cook County judge, has held roles with the Shipping Board, railroads, and the Red Cross.
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Washington
Republic of Mexico
Joint International Commission
Harding
Charles B. Warren
Michigan
Japan
John Barton Payne
Chicago
United States
Hughes
Warren
Tokio
Detroit
Joint High Commission
Great Britain
Republican National Committee
Executive Committee
Policie
Cook County
Dunois
United States Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Payne
Interior
Wilson
American Red Cross
Costa Rica-Spans Canal Pact With Nicaragua Under Question
Costa Rica faces strong opposition in its National Assembly to a protocol with the United States on an interoceanic canal route via Cen- tral America. Critics argue the United States mishandled past treaties and Costa Rica may be pressured to cede more rights at undervalued terms, given Nicaragua's Bryan Chamorro payments and fears of future losses.
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TRONG
Costa Rica
National Assembly
United States
Cen- P
America
San Juan
Rica
Nicol
Ding
Mit
Nicaragua
Bean
Nicaragupa
Marine Band Seen As National Institution
A fragment discusses the United States Marine Band as a prestigious national institution, praising its refinement and universal regard. It mentions the band’s long history, notable cornet players, and a tale of Italians, a captain, and sailors affecting its image amid maritime travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ington
United States
Marine Corns
John ' Roarine
Vast forests and riches of the Montana region praised in Pan American bulletin
The Pan American Union bulletin extols northern Peru's Montana as a vast natural domain with 11 textile plants, 12 milky trees, seven dye plants, 18 medicinal species, 80 oil sources, 15 perfume producers and 40 mahogany and cedar varieties. It notes high timber values, fruit trees including breadfruit, and claims transport and capital gaps hinder Peru’s profit while promising healthful lands for 50 million settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Efile
Iquitoa
Pan-American Union
Montana
Measuring Brides in Royden Parish Tradition
In Royden England a 300 year old bequest funds annual dowries for four brides. The youngest eldest shortest and tallest brides married each year in the parish church are measured. The minister determines the youngest and eldest. the other two must remove shoes and unbraid hair to be measured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royden
Mmaller
First American One Man Racing Car Completes Run
The article notes the debut of America's first one man racing car with a crew member becoming a solo driver. It highlights a lighter frame about 400 pounds less than rivals and a plug-in displacement of 122 cubic inches. The car, built in airplane style, is four inches shorter and narrower than typical racers and reportedly traveled about 110 miles per hour on a trial run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechaniciam
Mechaniclam
Hhis
Sage
Mechanics
Frayed Etiquette on a Crowded Street Car
A wounded doughboy shuffles to the aisle of a crowded street car as a compassionate passenger offers help and asks others to step aside. The exchange highlights small acts of courtesy amid hardship and public discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhecka
Willie and Family Resolve to Play Ball Together
A fragmented reminiscence shows Willie wishing to play ball with others while a mother’s influence prevails, guiding a family decision. The text reflects a domestic scene of choice, disagreement, and maternal authority shaping a pastime.
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Willie
Earey
Wood
Seasonal fruit selection and dessert ideas in old guide
The text details ripeness tests for apples oranges and pineapples, how to select and store fruit avoid decay wash and prepare fruit for serving. It includes banana ripening tips and a lemon sugar sherbet garnish with pineapple juice and cherries. Additional recipes cover baked apples fruit salad cheese gelatin molds and a caramel nut sauce.
Tanlac credited with restoring health in two years
A reader recounts how Tanlac reversed years of poor appetite indigestion and headaches. After weak days and weight loss the medicine restored sleep appetite and strength. The couple praises Tanlac and urges readers to buy from reputable druggists with claims of over 10 million bottles sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Roa
Ut -Con
Tanlac
Marital Reaction Shapes Men After Love’s intoxication
A brief Life magazine echo notes that marriage acts as a sobering influence on some men after the emotional high of romance. The exchange contrasts flippant reactions with a sober postromance stance.
Halus Catarrh Medicine Promoted For Four Decades
An old tonic claims to treat catarrh by local and internal actions. It is advertised as a cure that acts through the blood on mucous membranes, reducing inflammation and supporting general health. The text cites a stance by FS Cheney and references the medicine as a long standing remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheney
The Same Old Golf Grouch
A Detroit Free Press item notes a husband who has begun playing golf and comes home late, described with harsh humor and sharp tone.
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Detroit
Soft coal use to bog down laun dry work this winter
Advertisement notes that soft coal will make laundry work heavier this winter and suggests Red Cross Ball Blue to help remove a yellowish look, available at all grocers.
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Red Cross
Fragmentary Parlor Dialogue With Whimsical Snippets
Vague notebook style lines describe a domestic scene with teasing and a character named Harold. Jotted phrases mention mattress or stairs and a sofa, creating a playful but unclear exchange. No clear event, date, or identifiable entities emerge.
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McNéill
United of the Navy
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Siewsen
Tern Newspaper Union
Bast
Arthur P. Morgan
William
Dean Howells
Birk
Harold
Mamme
Atairway Landing
Doan
Down's
Ohio
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