Poison Gases May Be Health Agents in War Experiments
Washington shingGtorry reports that Edgewood arsenal experts claim chlorine and mustard gas experiments show potential to curb influenza, tuberculosis, paresis, and other diseases. Mustard gas may curb tuberculosis in animals, while lewisite shows possible remedies for paresis and locomotor ataxia. Officials suggest safe, small chlorine doses could disinfect crowded rooms.
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Edward B. Veeder
Army Medical Corps
Loewenhart
University of Wisconsin
Edgewood Arsenal
Department of the Laboratory
Arsenal
Chemical Warfare Service
Medical Department
Harding Chooses Aces for Mexican Commission Roles
President Harding backs a joint international commission to negotiate with Mexico and personally helped secure the agreement. The American commissioners are Charles B. Warren and John Barton Payne, both with long public service records. Warren served in Tokyo, aided arms talks, and held military honors. Payne is a Chicago lawyer and former cabinet official, later named chairman of the American 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
Ealdent
Mr. Warren
Tokio
Lanaing-Ishii
Warren
Detroit
Joint High Commission
Behring
Great Britain
Republican National Committee
Judge Advocate General's Department of the Army
Cook
Llinois
United States Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Interior
Wilson
Payne
American Red Cross
Historic Marine Band Rooted in Early U S Tradition
The Marine Band, long hailed as a premier American musical institution, traces its origins to 1798 under President Adams with drummers and fifers. An early voyage to Italy and American reception helped forge a tradition tied to state ceremonies, including inaugural parades since Jefferson’s era.
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Washington
United States , Marine Band
Marina Band
Marine Corps
John Adams
Marina
Daniel McNeill
Boston
Messina
Italy
United States
Wushlang
Navy Department
McNeill
Marina Barracks
Marine Band
White House
Thomas Jefferson
Costa Rica Opposes Canal Protocol With United States
Costa Rica resists a protocol signed by Secretary Hughes and Rafael Oreamuno during a Central American conference. Opposition centers on U S dealings over interoceanic canal rights, Nicaragua treaty history, and fears Costa Rica will receive less than due when rights are negotiated in the future.
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National Assembly
Costa Rica
United States
Central America
San Juan
Hughes
Rafael Oreamuno
Nicaragua
Itla
Dog Tramps Return After 700 Mile Journey
Frank Yarrow, of Denver, sent his Airedale to St Joseph Missouri three weeks ago. The dog walked back the 700 miles to the Farrow home. In St Joseph the dog disappeared a week ago. Farrow said the dog became unmanageable and will be kept at a kennel for life. Brute Does House Work in Divorce Suit. Thomas Coates pleads he did all the house work while his wife calls him a brute.
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New York
Pompeo Maetrelti
Cambreliing Avenue
de Bronx
Guiseppe Fencochlaric
Mastrelli
Young
Pompeo
Denver
Col
Frank Yarrow
St. Joseph
Farrow
Missouri City
Wilmington
Del
Thomas Coates
Mad bull attacks car near West Nyack. driver shoots
A mad bull charged an automobile near West Nyack New York and was shot by the vehicle's driver with a rifle. The incident ended without further detail as the animal was subdued.
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West Nyack, N. Y
Here
Tanlac credited for dramatic weight gain by farmer James Mitchell
James Mitchell, a Mackinaw farmer, reports losing twenty pounds due to stomach trouble before starting Tanlac. He says the remedy restored his health, allowing him to work hard again and even helping his wife. The ad claims over 87 million bottles sold and urges readers to buy from druggists.
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James Mitchell
Mackinaw
Tanlac
All Good Drugglera
Purity claims for Swamp Root and Cuticura Ads
A vintage advertisement notes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a pure remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles with a mail order sample offer. It also promotes Cuticura Soap and Ointment for soothing skin conditions with tips on baths and a fragrant finish, priced at 25 cents.
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Dr. Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. C
Poetry Must Be Marxian in a Russia of Scarcity
Bertrand Russell recounts meeting Russian poet Alexander Block in Petrograd who died from privations. Block was allowed to teach aesthetics but only from a Marxian point of view, yet he struggled to connect rhythmics with Marxism under Bolshevik rule.
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Russia
Petrograd
Alexander Block
Bertrand Russell
Envy Flares As Cup Rises To The Full
A fragment hints at envy surrounding a full cup. The phrase implies crowds witness fullness and jealousy, suggesting a social moment or metaphorical takeaway without explicit details.
Gallantry on the veranda sparks a modern mismatch
A backwoods soldier at a military dance is taken aback by young women’s up-to-date manners. After awkward dancing the pair sit out and his partner offers a gold cigarette case asking about smoking. He bravely declares indifference, saying he does not care if she chews.
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Wodern
Diplomacy and Golf Quip from New York Sun
A witty diplomatic quip notes the boss inviting to golf next Saturday and the joke that he will boast of skill before play ends. The exchange reflects a broader claim that proving you are right is harder than proving others wrong.
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New York Sun
Dyspeptic Enjoys Cake Yet Claims Loss
A pithy remark notes that even a person troubled by digestion can savor his cake and still feel deprived, implying a paradox of satisfaction and complaint.
Quick Desserts with Plymouth Rock Gelatine
Advertisement claims delicious desserts in minutes using Plymouth Rock Gelatine. One box flavors many puddings and jellies as you like.
Billy’s Birthday Party Ponders Gifts and Kindness
Billy grows excited for a birthday party while mother reminds him to thank those bringing gifts and to ignore absent ones. He struggles with thoughts about the presents, while a comment from Benson suggests a more measured approach to sharing feelings.
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Billy
Mother
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