War News Roundup From The Front And Abroad
A condensed report notes Russians capture Kashan in Persia and Durazzo seized by Italians. British casualties total 628,227 as of December 9. Suez Canal threats resize shipping insurance. Villa troops mobilize in Juarez. Harcourt resigns as cabinet member. Serbia’s King Peter penniless and in flight. Churchill returns to France.
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Trian Mews Service
Kashan
Persia
Durazzo
Albania
Kaiser
Belgium
France
Lonon
London
Lloyd-George
Germany
Austria
Bulgaria
Saloniki
P. A. Mortens
House of Commons
Asquith
Lloyds
Bergen
Hamelen
Svanveen
United States
Ancona
Suez Canal
Peter of
Serbia
Italy
Winston Spencer Churchill
California Syrup of Figs Baby Laxative Ad
Mothers recall old child laxatives and promote California Syrup of Figs as a gentle, effective stomach and bowel cleanser. The ad claims a teaspoonful today prevents a sick child tomorrow and notes a 60 cent bottle with directions for all ages.
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California
Adv
Not Much Difference In A Small Firm Theft
The firm traced petty cash skims to an office boy who was caught by a trap set by the partners. The junior partner urged police action, but the senior partner chose mercy and reminded them they began in a small way too.
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Smith
Sweet land of liberty inspires young student
A kindergarten activity aims to broaden views show of patriotism. Four year old John volunteers and names the land as sweet land of liberty, reflecting daily patriotic songs.
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John
German Music Barred in Paris World Music Stance
In Paris German music is taboo except older classics deemed world music. Colonne and Lamoreux concerts favor English and Russian music, while intimate charity house concerts feature old English ballads and Russian songs.
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Paris
Colonne
Lamoreux
Lack of Money Aids Thies Case With Postum Relief
AArkansas woman credits inability to pay a specialist with guiding her to Postum. After trying four doctors over ten years she stopped coffee, slept better, and saw stomach pain vanish. She says Postum substituted for coffee and saved her health. Postum Co. markets two forms, Cereal and Instant, with similar prices.
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Ark
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Persia Sunk by Submarine with Americans Aboard
The British steamship Persia was torpedoed in the eastern Mediterranean with at least 300 lives feared lost. Among the passengers were Americans Robert McNeely and Charles Grant, with Robert N. McNeely serving as new consul at Aden. other figures include Edward A. Rose and Boston resident Charles Grant. No word yet on survivors. officials note no warning was given.
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Union News Service
Washington
Persia
Mediterranean
Robert P. Skinner
London
Admiralty
Robert McNeely
Monroe
N. C
Robert N. McNeely
Aden
Arabia
Erich Zweldinck
Vienna
Teutonic
Justice J. R. Lamar Dies in Washington at 58
Justice Joseph Rucker Lamar of the U S Supreme Court died at his Washington home after months of illness. He was 58, served five years on the bench. Death attributed to gradual heart failure with lung inflammation likely to become pneumonia. Burial planned in Augusta, Georgia.
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Frances Ellen Hare
Northwest
Astoria
Ore
Judge Davenport
Supreme Court of Virginia
Congress
J. A. A. Burnquist
Minnesota
Gov. Hammond
Clinton
Baroquist
Gov
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Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Bench
Augusta
Slavs Make Initial Gains In Galicia Front Action
Russian forces push from the Pripet to the Romanian frontier on a 400 mile front in Galicia. Reports say 1,600,000 allied troops oppose them with significant gains at Oszernowicz and Bukovina. Prisoners total 870 as Berlin dispatches note use of millions of shells.
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Juarez
Kansas
State of Inspector
Chicago
Board of Education
Kaiser
Galicia
Londons
Russia
Bessarabia
Pripet
Rumanian
Oszernowicz
Bukowina
Reuter
Three Killed As Bobsled Run Bends In Caldwell NJ
Two young women died and four young men were seriously injured in a bobsloding accident in Caldwell New Jersey. Authorities investigated the mishap and replied to the scene with emergency responders. The incident shocked the local community and prompted inquiries into safety measures for youth winter sports.
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Caldwell
N. J
Drink Hot Water With Limestone Phosphate Morning Regimen
A physician advocates daily hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate before breakfast to cleanse and purify the digestive tract and organs. The regimen aims to flush poisons from the stomach liver kidneys and bowels and is said to refresh the body and mind.
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Cays
No Occasion for Boasting In Comic Exchange
A humorous exchange about boasting and mishaps appears in Life magazine style dialogue with playful taunts between girls. The fragment shows one girl claiming to be knocked down by better girls than Mamie and the other defending with light banter.
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Mamie
Cured of Bright's Disease by Dodd's Kidney Pills
Mrs A Crawford of Medfield Massachusetts reports Bright's Disease cured by Dodd's Kidney Pills. She was seriously ill with swelling in limbs and blinded eyes but improved after use and remained healthy. Advertisement notes 50¢ per box at dealers for Dodd's Medicine Co Buffalo NY and Dyspepsia Tablets at 50¢.
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Dodd
Dodd's Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
The Other Species Snippet Plays On Pink Perfection
A playful exchange notes that while pink perfection in families would be ideal, the poppies in the same mix complicate the notion. The dialogue blends flirtation with humorous social observation about idealized qualities.
Papes Diapepsin Promises Fast Stomach Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims relief in five minutes, allows eating favorite foods, and says millions use it. The copy urges readers to buy a fifty cent case at any store.
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Pape
Ady
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