Fraudulent War Heroes Exploiting War Fever Exposed
A Cleveland era feature reveals impostors posing as American veterans and French aviation heroes in 1917 era fraud. It cites Paul Ayres Rockwell in Chicago News and details cases like Frederick Zing and Richard L Tryner, exposing deception by those who never served on front lines, and noting checks and payback schemes connected to war-time hype.
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United States
Lowell
Paul Ayres Rockwell
Chicago News
Europe
Nome
America
France
Frederick Zing
Battle Creek
Favus
Orme
Predarick
Armice
Hood
Liew
Slater
Portlend
Kergeant Zion
Americn
Richard L Tryner
Nate
Bryner Hae
Waked
Chyotes Aid War Effort In Food Supply
In Micon Georgia residents discover a vegetable called chyotes similar in size to a cucumber. Report notes its growing supply could support Germany's wartime food needs and praises its appeal as a relish or pickled item.
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Micon
Wisconsin Hotel Keeper Becomes Sergeant in War Effort
Enlists to feed soldiers Wisconsin hotel keeper Entera Serve fee and is given the rank of sergeant. William S. Rupp, long time restaurant owner and chef, joined a unit at Allentown Pennsylvania and expects to go to France soon. An item notes other odd wartime hackneyed innovations with apples and stencil coloring.
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Wisconsin
Green Iy
Perme
Wiliam 5
Rupp
Rupp Fes
Allentown
France
Britain's Great Fleet Ready for Two Months Provisions
The dispatch describes Britain's vast fleet provisioned for two months, governed by a highly efficient naval administration. It notes hundreds of vessels, each battleship with thousands of crew, and daily mock engagements and war games to maintain readiness for rapid engagement with Germany. It emphasizes order, economy, and readiness as central to naval power.
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Landiin
Tritain
Secon Dixhes
New York Lane
England
Geat Stowe
Germany
Woteen
Atlaatic
Beltula
Wen
Aline
Arctic deer hunt prompts sailboat tale of odds and sightings
A garbled report references sailors, Arctic deer sightings near Alaska, and plans for a late winter journey to Fairbanks. It mentions encounters, a possible ten thousand, and uncertain details about routes and people like Yolen. The piece hints at weather and travel hazards amid a rugged Arctic scene.
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Keglery
Fairbanks
Alaska
Dawenw
Yolen
Brothers Meet in England After Year Apart in Army Stars
Grut and Chew Goble, brothers from Mo pon, in the regular army under different commands, reunited in England as one watched from a wall and the other marched with a newly landed column. Alva, enlisted in 1916, had served in Texan and North Carolina before arriving in Hoginod weeks earlier. They exchanged salutes and shared a joyful reunion after the troops halted.
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Montiontta
Tadk
Ewil
Grut
Chew Goble
Mopon
England
North Carolina
Alva
Hoginod
Elner
Mantral
Cave of Winds found near Columbus Kansas
In the Columbus Miami mining field near the state line north of Quipow a cave called Cave of Winds has been discovered. The wind blows out lamps entering the cave and the area contains other features. Pumps from Smother Mines Company a mile away control water levels. when pumps fail, water collects inside.
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Columbus
Kan
Columbtes- Miami
Quipow
Smother Minus Company
Girla Shine Shoes Fund Raising At Wesleyan College
The Wesleyan Brsliese college student body funds a war relief drive by selling small shining shoes at five cents each. Receipts go to a war fund as students support the effort amid uncertain circumstances.
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Bullen
Kamsis Wesleyan Brsliese College
Pity Him Do Not Laugh At The Pole Says Moberty Index
A humorous note from the Moberty Index cites an emaciated man who greets readers late in the afternoon possibly a morning newspaper worker who just got up. The item comments on evolving dress standards and women desiring more revealing clothing.
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Moberty Index
Kansas
City Times
Constantinople
Kaiser
Goeben
Daxdanelles
Gallipoli
Karl Rosmer
London
Keiser
Marshal von der Goltz
Therapin
Baroness von der Goltz
Fun In The Kitchen Garden By Dr Hugo Erichsen
Garden essay urges testing uncommon vegetables for home plots. It highlights Cardoon, Mexican corn, Martynia, English marrow, unicorn plant, devil's finger nails, Brussels sprouts, Tetsu, Kohirabi and more. Provides soil prep tips, spacing, sowing, thinning, and blanching methods for kitchen garden variety triumphs.
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Hugo Erichsen
Flora
United States
Florida
Martynia
Martinoes
England
Mexico
Persia
China
Europe
Faith and Courage Overcome Fear in Pursuit of Success
The text argues that fear of ridicule censure and public opinion blocks success. It emphasizes faith as a mountain moving force and states that insistent courage helps overcome insurmountable difficulties. It concludes character outweighs material wealth for lasting achievement.
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Mfe
Gillure
Knob for Kettle Lid Assembly Note
Instructions describe removing a kettle lid knob by sliding a 4 kettle 9 screw through the hole with the head inside the lid and screwing a cork onto the protruding end. The phrasing suggests a makeshift fix or assembly method for securing the knob and lid.
Jewish monarchy and exile era lessons for December 30
The lesson reviews Israel and Judah from Saul to the exile, notes the divided kingdoms, and emphasizes obedience to God. It highlights the restoration under Ezra and Nehemiah, the temple’s completion, Sabbath keeping, and the mission of God’s chosen people, urging renewal of faith today.
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Mount Nebo
United Kingdom
Saul
David
Solomon
Meecher
Judah
Israel
Jerusalem
Temple
Samaria
House of David
Teruel
Elijah
Elisha
Hezekiah
Zerubbabel
Ezra
Nehemiah
Esther
Daniel
Isaiah
Boggcai
Zechariah
Malachi
Eich
Lofty dreams of becoming an ace in an airplane squadron
A speaker asks if he is a man of high ideals and peers note his goal to be an ace in an air squadron. The exchange frames ambition and aspiration within a wartime or aviation context.
English Wear Clogs and Market Notes From 1900s Britain
A survey highlights a surge in clogs due to leather costs and rising wages, noting schoolchildren in London pay about three pence per pair and teachers help funded by installments. Also mentions Hall’s Catarrh Medicine promotion and a humorous flour mishap, plus a Kaiser visit to Constantinople and a light cinema quip about hoping for the best.
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British Isles
Pearson's Weekly
London
London County Council
Cuticura Ad and Wartime Quip Snippet Card
An old style advertisement urges use of Cuticura Ointment and Cuticure Soap for clear skin and daily care, with a free mail sample offer from Boston. A brief wartime joke by Lord Northcliffe about proclaiming fools, followed by a light quip about divorce courts and a restaurant line, appear as miscellaneous clippings.
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Cutleura
Dept. L
Boston
Adv
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Richelberger
Toledo
Helmer
Ind
Great Britain
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Thousania
Sonjesty
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Hartife
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Aulwseldler
Amortexn Fund
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Bible Institute
Chicago
Western
Lor Ot
Moody
God
Jehovah
Charles F. Dole
Ambeseider
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Napoleon
Amibassadors
Christian Science Monitor
BO Feold
el Dack
Ed Top
Lesa
Poe Oi
Vita EE
Canada
U.S
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Ottawa
W.S
State of Ohio
Lucan County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
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A. W. Gleason
B. J. Cheney & Co
Ohio
Birdie
Turks
Constantnople
John
Lord Northcliffe
Spropos
New York
Holland
Saud
Grand Avenue
Maven
Air Friction
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Carter
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