Serious Problem in Tampico Oil
Washington reports a serious Mexican disturbance linked to Tampico oil bases and possible U S intervention. President Wilson seeks conciliation with Carranza amid war needs, while Senator Fall warns against federal centralization and state rights erosion.
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Tampico
Wilson
Carranza
Arthur W. Dunn
Washington
Mexico
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Atlantic
Europe
California Syrup of Figs for Constipated Children
A vintage health ad urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for constipated children and even adults. It describes symptoms like coated tongues, irritability, and stomach issues as signs of waste buildup and promises gentle relief without griping. The copy warns against counterfeit syrups and directs to the California Fig Syrup Company.
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Wien Cross
California
California Pig Syrup Company
Arly
Paris
Louis
Daylight Scorner and the Bee-That Fretly Slacker
The text presents a fragmented opinion about Daylight Scorner and the Bee-That Fretly as lazy figures. It philosophizes that waking earlier would prevent problems, noting a common iron law that one never knows until it is already too late.
How This Nervous Woman Got Well
An anxious woman from Illinois describes chronic nerve trouble and a failed attempt with doctors. She says Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her, restoring health and regularity. She urges others to write for information from the Medicine Co. in Lynn, Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Aoa
French Class For American Soldiers In Paris
A director describes nightly French classes for American soldiers in Paris run by volunteers. A dozen young men sit around a small table while a French interpreter leads chants of simple aphorisms and puzzling grammatical examples, hoping to foster real study beyond gossip and rumor.
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AY. M
Paris
France
Tam
Pascal
Descartes
Georges Rozet
L'Oeuvre
Lemon Juice For Freckles
Squeeze the juice of two lemons to mix with three ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint freckle sunburn and tan fading lotion. Apply to face neck arms and hands to soften and whiten skin at low cost. Harmless, as advertised.
What Maru Means in Japanese Ship Names
Captain Takeshima of the Hudson Maru says the tag Maru meaning ship has no special meaning and arose from a centuries old custom. He cites two origins including a legend from Empress Jingo naming a troop ship bound for Korea and notes Maru is never used for warships.
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Takeshima
South Atlantic
Jingo
Korea
Fishing Gazette
Those Pie Scenes and Patience at the Cinema
A playful exchange about going to the movies and Charlie Chaplin. The speakers joke about Chaplin's expressive mouth, a custard pie incident, and a garden referenced with a neighbor’s disdainful chickens.
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Patrice
Charlie Chaplin
Just Once Try Dodson's Liver Tone Advertisement Claim
A real estate advertisement style slot promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, vegetable liver remedy that replaces calomel. The copy touts quick relief from laziness and constipation, asserts no salivation risks, and guarantees results by morning with a money back promise.
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Dodson
Theatore
Doesme
How He Was Employed
An obituary style reminiscence recalls Gen Tames e Clarke longtime president of the Illinois Central and his stern yet courteous manner. A brutal anecdote from a southern colleague highlights the era’s brutal workplace culture and a officious bureau painted on a door. The tale ends with a quip about an ancient black worker in the department of accident superfluousness.
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Tamese Clarke
Tilinois Central
Adler
Amd
Chicago
Generil Clarke
All In the Expression Gibbes In ateda
A witty exchange hints at a pacifist stance versus a combative attitude. The line suggests a strong-minded woman managing a calendar, highlighting contrasts between reputation and actions in a humorous, column-like aside.
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Gibbes
Ateda
U S B S Reports On American Glass For Chemical Use
The United States Bureau of Standards released a report on its tests of American made glass for chemical use. It finds most new American brands superior to or equal to Jena and Gutman glass formerly in wide use, with Hun Glass notably praised.
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Washington
Europe
Congress
United States
Executive Departments
France
Belgium
Germany
America
Ashurst
Arizona
Indiana
Hun Glass
United States Bureau of Standards
Tts
Crowd Pleasing Add Slogans From Confused Ad Copy
A garbled OCR style passage repeats harmless slogans about a product called Always and a Red Crom Ball Blue. It mentions a Mrs and a Mr in a nonsensical dialogue about Chile’s state and population percentages, then references wearing sell around boots with unclear meaning.
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Fhithuis
Chile
Tensonhurst
Grove's Tasteless Chill Paragraph Summarized
The text describes Grove's Tasteless Chill and Invigorating Bfoot Price with mentions of energy, Sirona opening, and a critique of a female entertainer's bookings. It references a defective stomach causing wakefulness and a comparison to a guilty conscience.
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Grove
Haarlem Oil Capsules Warn Back Aches Health Dread
Patently outdated medical ad urges readers to use GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules for a wide range of symptoms including back pain tiredness and urinary issues. It claims kidneys and bladder are attacked by microbes and promises quick renewal of health within 24 hours with continued daily use and a refund if no relief.
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Haarlem
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