Belgian Deportation Scene From Mons Described
A vivid account from National Geographic surfaces of German ordered deportations from Mons in 1910s. 6,200 men were marched to market square pens while women pleaded, offering bundles of clothing. Belgian women appeal to US envoy Whittock and US protest follows, warning impact on relief work and civilian suffering.
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Mons
Committee On Public Information
Hainaut
Germany
John H. Gade
National Geographic Magazine
Muay
Mister Whitlock
Brussels
Inne de la Madeleine
Brand Whittock
United States of America
Beutral
Europe
United States
Berlin
Grew
Ofllein
Phins
Belgium
Gener
Flanders
Usts
Loc
Landers
Maghiad
Yeller
Zitamermann
Foreign Office
Kklog
Spain
Switzerland
Degh
le Brown
Herule Elginot
Oddities and Misprints Crossword From a Murky Page
Fragmentary notes mention various facts such as starfish composition with nitrogen and phosphoric acid, Japan using starfish as manure, double-ended plows in Porto Rico, oil on a soft rug polishing tiles, and Worcester designs copied from the Chinese. Also referenced are a fruit processing claim and a vast sum for gems belonging to the Slade of Persia totaling about 85 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Porto Rico
Slade of
Persio
President Wilson asserts federal control of railroads in war mobilization
President Woodrow Wilson states he used wartime authority to unify railway administration under a single federal direction. He cites private management failures, argues government coordination will protect investors, ensure adequate service, and support war needs led by William G. McAdoo, with guarantees on maintenance and net income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Congress
Tam
Congréss
Secretary of War
Wiliam G. McAdoo
Trinstry
United States
Washington
Secretary of the ‘Treasury
McAdoo
Paoket
Newton TD
Baker
War Department
Ensim
Tiilroads
Interstate Commerce Conmission
Llberta
Aloost
Cured Balking
A veterinary surgeon visits Greene this morning to examine a sick car. The man tests his skills by trying the surgeon on the car's balking issue, recalling a past success with a horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Government Takes Over Railroads Under McAdoo
President asserts control over all railroads totaling 260000 miles valued at 17000 million and all coastwise lake ship lines plus terminals and car services. McAdoo to supervise with wage and rate changes likely, government funding estimated around 100 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad War Board
Mer Adoo
Uncle Sam
U. S
United States
Wdternal Associations
Thlhnan Company
Cit Ines
Reliable Swamp-Root Kidney Medicine Ad Claims Enduring Test
For years druggists have noted the strong record of Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, a remedy for kidneys liver and bladder. The physician’s prescription strengthens organs and supports natural function. Sample bottle offer included if ten cents is sent to Dr Kilmer & Co. and newspaper name noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N
Just a Private at Camp Trylor Revealed in Letter
James N. Culp, a former newspaper man and North Vernon postmaster, relays a writer’s note to the Indianapolis News. A Jennings county man asks about his son’s mall delivery. The father says the boy is not a general yet, just a private at Camp Trylor.
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James N. Culp
Minn
North Vernon
Indianapolis
Jennings County
Streel
Camp Trylor
Value of Sense of Smell and Taster Perception
A fragment discusses the sense of smell and danger perception, noting humans detect minute quantities of odors and comparing odor detection to taste. It mentions tiny thresholds for musk and a toxic compound, and references Blaskow in the New York Independent. It also touches on four basic tastes: sour, salty, bitter, and sweet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dees Serra
Tivan
Blaskow
New York Independent
Bids and Banter Color Off One Day Auction Oddities
A garbled OCR note references bids and a quirky auction, with stray quotes about quarrels at home. Names and dates are unclear, but the fragment hints at a chaotic scene, including a line about a speaker and audience interaction. The text remains incompletely readable and lacks coherent context.
Cuticura Soothes and Heals Irritated Skin
This notice promotes Cuticura Soap and Ointment as soothing and healing for itchy burning skin. It advises bathing with the soap, drying gently, then applying the ointment and requests free samples from Cuticura Dept. X Boston. Also lists prices for the Soap and Ointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dept. X
Boston
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Cure Claim Ad
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a blood based remedy for catarrhal deafness. It asserts deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tubes and promises compensation if the cure fails. The ad warns only a constitutional remedy works and invites circulars from Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
HALUS
Cheney & Ca
Toledo
Ohio
Too Big to Work With Pencil
Bruce Burton author of More Power to You spent six months at a Montana construction camp. He left for newspaper work in Chicago. "Ain't you ashamed of yourself?" said the camp foreman. "A big feller like you makin' your living with a little pencil."
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Bruce Burton
Montana
Chicago
Soldier’s plea echoes through memory and duty
A veteran speaks to a young recruit about hard work and perseverance. The father’s tough guidance stresses starting from the bottom and enduring challenges to rise, while the son questions how to push forward without risking danger. The exchange frames duty, sacrifice, and courage in a stark apprenticeship.
Pittsburgh to Open No Tail Mine on Monied Land
Pittsburgh plans to open a mine on land reportedly owned by authorities and will abstain from producing 500 to 700 tons of fuel daily as part of the initial operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
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Nobers
Chalos
Worcester
Madgo
Presdent Wilson
Joe
Sosa
Tue Gentaun Company
New York
Castoria
Mr. Mockton
Trenrietta
Wapue
Yin
California
Golden State
Los Angeles
el Paso
Golden State Limited
St. Louis
L. M. Allen
Rock Island Lines
la Salle Station
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