An American's Views From a U S Letter During War
A Philadelphia correspondent recalls a cousin in the United States describing wartime mobilization. He notes conscription for men 18 to 45, classed as single, married with/without children, and skilled workers, and praises American industry in shipbuilding and military effort while honoring Allied sacrifices. He muses on Germany and the war’s scale.
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George Gallagher
Glen Avon
Goyre
United States
Philadelphia
U.S.A
Ord
Comin Googe
Dod Jooe
Bo Engineering
Hon
Navy Department
Tom
Berlin
France
Alau
Canada
Ariminala
America
Mary
Wee
Placwd
Europe
Prance
England
Italy
Ireah
Gol
Wonder-Wool wraps promise quick pain relief
An advertisement urges relief from rheumatic and other pains with Wawn’s Wonder-Wool. The medicated cotton-wool wrap allegedly restores circulation and soothes soreness, while Cresal claims to purge uric acid and urinary troubles. Available at chemists and stores, or directly from W. A. Wawn.
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Wawn
A. Wawn
George Wroeel
Fydner
Letter from Nogalea Arizona Mentions Englishman Renshaw
The writer recalls meeting Albert Renshaw, an English driver and part owner of a Flax Arizona copper mine, in Nogalea Arizona. The letter notes Renshaw’s English accent, nickname lime-jaker, and favorite talk of Australia with the Southern Cross flag in a local library. The author asks for familiar terms used for American soldiers and ends with cordial farewell.
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Nogalea
Arizona
Albert Renshaw
Ballarat
Renshaw
Flax
Arizons
Acatealis
Mme
Australia
Start the Summer Free from Colds
A summer cold can strike suddenly and resist easy health, so Dr. Sheldon’s New Discovery is recommended to banish it. The advertisement claims it preempts symptoms, offers doses for home use, and lists F. K. Sinden and S. H. McCreasin as local sellers in Gowra and Wandaworth.
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Dr. Sheldon
F. K. Sinden
Goyra
Boracel Skin Remedy Promoted By Local Chemist
In response to skin troubles a well known remedy named Borngel is touted as the best for eczema old wounds bad legs acne pimples cuts boils varicose veins and more. The advertisement claims Boracel soothes inflamed skin and draws out impurities killing germs with quick healing powers. Local chemist J B A McAlister notes the product can be ordered direct from Washington Soul & Co Chemists Sydney Prec 2 with postage 24.
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Eradt
Washington Soul & Co
Chemiats
Sydney
J. B.A. McAlister
Hean’s Tonic Nerve Nuts Promoted For Nerve Ailments
An advertisement touts Hean’s Tonic Nerve Nuts as a cure for headaches backache neuralgia and hungry nerves. It claims to energize digestion and kidneys, enrich the blood, and provide convenient doses, noting assorbed uses for feverish or exhausted systems and urging readers to buy from chemists or sundry shops.
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Hean
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