New US War Decorations Elevate American Heroes
President Wilson creates new awards to honor extraordinary heroism and meritorious service in war. The Distinguished Service Cross and Medal join the Congressional Medal of Honor, with war service chevrons and wound chevrons framing a unified system inspired by French and British practice.
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France
United States
Foster Ware
New York Evening Post
Wilson
Pershing
Joffre
Army
Navy
ID & OG
Japanese language chairs spread to universities abroad
The article notes American colleges creating Japanese chairs and lists Oxford, King's College London, and the new British School of Oriental Language in London. It mentions Japanese teaching spreading from special schools to normal schools in New South Wales, framing it as cultural discipline on par with French and German. It concludes with Exchange praising Japan's entry into modern culture.
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America
University of Leyden
Netherlands
Oxford
King's College
London
British School of Oriental Language
New South Wales
Volue Newspaper Under Difficulties
The European edition of the New York Herald reports the Union Republicaine de In flame facing severe disruption as printers work amid debris and a windswept room yet vow to continue publishing so readers receive the issue despite the crisis. A lighthearted exchange about a candy box follows, speculating Freddie’s forgetfulness.
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Union Republicaine de InfIame
E. L
New York Herald
Nonpartisan league activity and wartime Iowa notes
In Mahaska county an outdoor Nonpartisan league meeting drew county defense council scrutiny but proceeded. Monticello factory manager Hoag employs older workers amid enlistments. Washington county ministers wives see reduced funds due to June weddings. Greene’s Private Tack, 16, dies in service. tribute from Hoboken, N J. Muscatine cabbage ripens ahead of schedule from heavy rains. quality high. Du Buque drawing professor Schuchard resigns amid pro German comments. Camp Dodge notes disloyal statements and five years’ hard labor for Martin Fuhrmann. Hesex mayor exonerated in death of Isaac Beck. Sauerkraut urged for food conservation. language pride cited. Des Moines Republican convention highlights include language, suffrage, tariffs, dry amendment, ballot reforms, and Harding proclamation. Delegates exceed 1,300 across 99 counties.
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North Dakota
Nonpartisan League
Iowa
Oskatoora
Mahaska County
County Council of Defense
County Defense Council
Hoag
Monticello
Claude W. Tack
A. J. Tack
Greene
John Tack
John A. Nelson
Hoboken
N. J
Tack
Muscatine County
Frederick Schuchard
Dubuque College
St. Joseph's
United States
Mooney
Schuchard
America
Martin Fuhrmann
Salem
N. D
Quartermastern Corps
Camp Dodge
United States Disciplinary
Ft. Leavenworth
Kaa
O. W. Oberlin
Hesex
Isaac Beck
Beck
Des Moines
Harding
L. D. Sprott
HW. B. Barnes
P. H B. McClenahan
Iowa City
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Cummins
Kenyon
Towa
Freezone promises painless corn removal with quick action
An advertisement touts Freezone as a magical remedy that instantly stops corn pain and removes hard and soft corns and calluses. It claims a tiny bottle costs only a few cents at drug stores and highlights a Cincinnati inventor as the source of the discovery.
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Cincinnati
Get New Kidneys Haarlem Oil Capsules Ad
An advertisement urges immediate kidney and bladder relief using Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules. It warns of Bright's disease and kidney failure, claims decades of effectiveness, and promises refund if relief is not felt. The copy emphasizes quick action, dosage of about two capsules daily, and brand authenticity.
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Bright
Tokin
Haarlem
Enough to Go Around in the Hard Luck Debate
Fragmentary notes reflect a terse reflection on luck and pretension, suggesting unequal distribution and skepticism about universal advantage. The text hints at social attitudes rather than a clear event or人物.
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Anybonly
Eatonio Remedy Promises Quick Stomach Relief
An advertisement warns hot weather worsens stomach and bowel troubles and promotes Eatonio tablets as a light candy tasting remedy. It claims quick relief after meals, improved appetite, and a guaranteed refund if ineffective. Card directs readers to Eatonio Remedy in Chicago, Oklahoma.
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Eatonio
Draggista
Eatonio Remedy
Chicago
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