Helena Doctor Fights War Gassed in Argonne Returns
Captain Phillip Cole of Helena first Montana physician to enlist after the U S entered World War I. He was gassed in the Argonne forest with the Lost Battalion, spent a month in base hospital, then moved to a convalescent camp in France. He expects discharge and home. Lieutenant Harry Cameron, also Helena, was wounded and recovered, sharing a ward with Cole en route to home.
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Phillip Cole
Helena
United States Army Medical Corps
Argonne Forest
France
Merican
Cole
United States
Whittlesey
Harry Cameron
Argonne
Cameron
Gruesome Find in Arizona Caves Unearths Skeletons
Arizona man Joseph Yberri exploring three caves near a gulch discovered eight skeletons under a stone breastwork and seventeen more in other caves. Saddles spurs and cartridge shells lay nearby along with a tobacco sack empty flour bags and dated supplies suggesting burial around 1908.
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Arizona
Phoenix
Joseph Yberri
Dr Kings New Discovery Colds Interfere With Business
Fifty years of relief from coughs colds and related ailments credited to Dr Kings New Discovery. Grandparents parents and children supposedly use it as the safest and most pleasant remedy. Sold by all druggists everywhere.
King’s New Life Pills Promised Easy Digestive Aid
Advertisement claims King’s New Life Pills keep the system cleansed and appetite lively, easing late day duties with mild action. Pills are said to be “sold everywhere” and ready to use as a daily digestive aid.
Warning Over Foot-and-Mouth Disease Looms for Cattle
Government and stockmen in the United States warn of possible foot-and-mouth disease. Cables report outbreaks in England prompt vigilance by veterinarians and cattlemen to detect and prevent reintroduction, with emphasis on early discovery and rapid elimination to protect U.S. herds.
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England
Washington
United States
Europe
Russia
America
J. R. Mohler
Bureau of Animal Industry
Record Wheat Planting Surges With Guaranteed Price Spur
Bradstreet's notes the United States planted the largest winter wheat area on record at 49,027,000 acres, up 15.9 percent from last year, with a high 98.5 condition. A potential crop of 765 million bushels is forecast against 558 million last year, amid favorable moisture and weather. The government price guarantee and world demand boost farmer prospects.
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America
Bradstreet’s
Chicago
United States
Department of Agriculture
Millions Saved to the Nation by Uncle Sam Varmint Hunters
Government predators hunters in the west employ 200 workers to protect livestock. They report killing coyotes bobcats wolves mountain lions bears and other pests saving millions in stock losses and earning proceeds from skin sales.
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Nimrod
Uncle Sam
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Biological Survey
Wyoming
Mosquito Lake
Wyo
Yellowstone Park
Gold Medal Haarlem Capsules Promote Kidney Health
A vintage health ad touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem of Capsules as a cure for weakening kidneys. It claims long Dutch provenance since 1696 and urges immediate purchase with money back guarantee if not satisfied, stressing daily three to four capsules until pain ends.
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Haarlem
Holland
Netherlands
Proverb on Peace Talks and Smoke Signals
A remark suggests that some people judge the likelihood of peace talks by the pipes they smoke, implying that rumors or personal biases influence their view of negotiations.
Butte Faces Imminent Egg Shortage Warns of Famine
Butte may run out of storage eggs in a few weeks as demand soars and shipping remains tight. Local wholesalers report scarce supplies and advise preserving eggs in water glass during production months. Mr. Lutey urges households to stock eggs in April, May, and June.
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Butte
Lutey
Cuticura Talcum Ad Promotes Scented Powder
A vintage advertorial urges readers to buy Cuticura Talcum as part of the Cuticura Trio. It highlights a scented powder suitable for face skin baby and dusting use with Soap and Ointment priced at 25e each everywhere.
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Montana
Captain Phillip Cole
Dali
Phillips
THE
Corona Mfg
Corona Bhi Menton
Lawrence-Williams Company
Cleveland
Dr. King
Cave National Park
Biological Survey
du Bois
Little Bitter Creek
Forest Service
Howell
RE. R. Vowell & CO
J. Lee Rice
D. P. Patenaudre
General School Supply Co
Great Falls, Montana
Eilala
Cee
Kelley-How-Thomson Co. Wholesale Hardware
Duluth, Minn
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