British in German Graves Debate Exhumation Policy
In the Commons Viscount Curzon pressed the War Secretary on assurances to permit exhumation and repatriation of British soldiers buried in Germany if relatives request it, limited by transport conditions. Captain Guest replied the issue would receive sympathetic consideration as soon as feasible.
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Viscount Curzon
House of Commmons
Germany
Captain Guest
The
Treasury
First American flag’s humble origins and meaning endure
The piece recalls the 1777 adoption of the flag and how it was said to be made from a soldier’s white shirt a blue army overcoat and a red petticoat. It notes Burgoyne’s campaign and Paul Jones first flew the flag while affirming the flag’s continuing symbolism of justice freedom and humanity in 1919.
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Congress
Revolutionary Army
Burgoyne
Paul Jones
Freezone Promises Quick Corn Removal on Feet
The ad touts Freezone as a cheap, painless solution to calluses and corns on feet. A few drops allegedly remove hardened skin, lifting corns from toes and foot bottoms while leaving underlying skin pink and nonirritated.
What Flag Means to All
A 1919 editorial declares the flag now stands for sacrifice and unity as Americans endure war and hardship. It asserts the flag is mighty only because the people are great, generous, and courageous, becoming a sacred symbol to protect and cherish.
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New York Tribune
Looking Out for Himself
A brief exchange notes a German delegate's failure to stand signals a haughty air while another suggests discomfort with crowded commuting may explain not using his seat. The dialogue hints at perceptions of politeness and restraint in public spaces.
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Gentle Liver Cleansing
Advertisement-cited items warn against calomel with toxicity claims and tout Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable remedy. It claims to cleanse liver and bowels without salivation, offers a money-back guarantee, and promotes use for adults and children, alongside Cuticura products for skin and beauty needs.
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Dodson
Does It Cost Much to Raise a Skeleton Structure
The Evidence humorously notes that building a skeleton structure costs a lot of bones. The quip playfully frames the topic as a pun about skeletal finance.
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Spohn Medical CO
Mira
Goshen
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the Patriot
Ethel M. ‘Colson
Hoth
Bonnet
Calomel
George Sclfres
Durham
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