Democrats Self Led Into Their Own Trap
Washington May 2 The Democratic National Committee endorsement of the League of Nations is viewed by many Democratic senators as a trap that will harden opposition in the Senate and among the public. Republican leaders warn against making the league a party issue, while figures like Senator Sherman fear Taft would be left without party support. The piece notes partisan tensions over the League and cites cross-party skepticism and advice on political strategy.
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Washington
Democratic National Committee
Branc
League of Na- Hons
League
Mudh
Provident Wilson
New York
Paris
Tate
Senate
Chalaran Cumming
Senetor Overman
North Carolina
National Committee
Ared
Urylug
Republican National Committee
Benator Meine
New Masupshire
Panama
Spain
Sherman
Minot
Taft
Republican
League of Nations
Wealthy Austrians Move Securities Across Swiss Border
Swiss correspondents report wealthy Austrians are secretly shifting securities worth around 1 billion dollars into Switzerland to dodge reparations under the power treaty. Airplanes are used to transport jewelry and valuables, with some Hungarians also sending consignments toward Vienna for later transfer by neutrals. Hints suggest Vienna may tolerate this traffic to portray Austria as bankrupt and unable to pay large indemnities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Switzerland
Vienna
Austria
Lame Buck Relieved Noted in Local Medical Report
A garbled OCR item notes relief for Lame Buck after repeated examinations. The fragment mentions pain, attention to treatment, and a dim reference to a chamber linkment. No clear names, dates, places, or outcomes are recoverable from the readable text.
Missouri Sharpshooter Roy Purcell Surpasses 260 Hits
Madison Missouri May 31 Roy Purcell son of Taylor Farrell a city resident long known as the area’s best shot reportedly accumulated 260 hits in France while with the AEF. His friends challenge any rival marksman to beat the record. Farrell, wounded later, earned sharpshooting honors after arriving in France and notch counting on his rifle butt.
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Madison
Roy Purcrell
Taylor Farrell
France
Ferrell
Solnerriends
Farrel Himeelt Bay
Doctor Says Mendenhall Cule Tonic Best Substitute
Dr Walls of Weidin ers Arkansas endorses Mendenhall Chill and Fever Tonic as a superior malaria remedy. The product comes in two forms, one arsenic free and one with 20 grains of arsenic powder per ounce, marketed to adults and children for malarial debility, skin issues, and chronic ailments. Sold to Ohio County Drug Company.
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Walls
M.D
Ohio County Drug Company
Waa
Bombardment by Russians Ships Shells Soaked Front Lines
Lowell Hoye of the 64th Infantry reports shells produced by Capt. Walter W. Austin in Lotah were shipped to the Russians, captured by Germans, and used on the western front against American troops. Captain Austin returns home and explains the shipments.
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Lowell, Mars
May
Lowell Hoye
P64th Infantry
Walter W. Austin
Lotah
Abedle Wade
Lowell
West Jern
Kaiser Unchanged After Peace Terms Quiet at Castle
Amerongen reports the former German Emperor remains virtually unseen at his castle. He is glimpsed only briefly when crossing the drawbridge twice daily. A telegram from General von Herten reiterates his stance as unchanged. The former empress seems more disturbed, fearing a tribunal. No notable movements or public statements from the imperial suite.
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Amerongen
Cwatle
von Haetent
Striet
Dr. Kralge
Berlin
Ber- UN
To Prevent Belching Through Slow Thorough Chewing Advice
A fragment advises eating slowly and thoroughly masticating to prevent belching and suggests taking Chamberlain's Tablets after supper if belching occurs. The text reads as a health tip from a past period, emphasizing simple remedies and routine habits.
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Chamberlain
Yanks Bring Home In-Laws for War Brides
Brest May 19 American soldiers who married French women are allowed to bring their brides home at government expense. A sergeant arrived with a party including a wife baby and several in laws. The desk officer joked you must have been the greatest navigator for bravery.
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Brest
Mars
Sam
Ser ' Ann
Aries
Elterain
Fither
America
Fletcher's Castopa Temperance Tale At W C T U Convention
At the Works convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union in Neston Sidney Dallas of Melbourne shared a temperance tale. A Melbourne woman heard many tales in her work and told of a husband who, returning home sober, took a bath. He scrubbed, heard a noise, and found his wife in the doorway with an expression of contempt. She asked him why he did not remove his upper clothes.
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Woman's Christian Temperence Union
Neston
Sidney Dalas
Melbourne
Mr. Dallas
Australia
Local Baptist Preacher Cites Wives Worth in Sermon
In Pittsburgh on May 21 Dr. J. A. Mount, a Baptist preacher, declares any wife is worth $176 for four months in a sermon drawing in men from his congregation to attend services.
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Dr. Mount
War veteran battalion's sacrifice and a clergyman's view on wives
A London report recalls the Third Battalion of Canada's First Brigade from Ontario, decimated in four years of war with only 45 of 1,100 returning. It highlights 416 decorations including two Victoria Crosses and notes the unit's enduring presence through reinforcements, while contrasting veteran sacrifice with a clergyman's remarks on marital value and the cost of wives.
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London
Olympic
Halifax
Canada
Val-vortier
Ontario
Sper
Flanders
Grroan
Booze in Medicines Warns of Hidden Dangers
An Adams County health warning notes many so called wonder medicines mix alcohol to boost sales, with Preface to unsafe doses. It cites Wood brand containing 9 percent alcohol and warns against drinking it any time. The piece recalls a doctor’s prescription use for poisoning and various illnesses. It credits J C Mendenhall a 40 year druggist of Evansville Indiana and Ohio County Drug Co as sellers.
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J.C. Mendenhall
Druggtat
Eyansville
Ind
Ohio County Drug Co
Astrologers Claim Aquarians Esteemed Preborn
A garbled note from an old astrology piece argues Aquarians are highly esteemed and privileged, referencing a supposed 190% trea and a future dethroning of a figure named Kuiver. It laments astrology missing a world changing chance and claims the star’s failure damaged public trust.
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Erson
Hays to Speak in South After Mother's Death
Muskogee Okla May 24 Will TI Hays Republican national chairman spoke here on national political issues after learning by telegram of his mother Mrs Mary Hays death in Sullivan Ind He had left Indiana last Saturday to continue his speaking tour despite her failing health and will return to Tadlana for the funeral.
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Muskogee
Okla
TI. Hays
Sullivan
Ind
Mary Hays
Hays
Indiana
Tadlana
The Doctor Away Prom Howe When Most Needed
People are disappointed when their family physician is away from home during illness. Digestive pains, stomach cramps, and diarrhoea require prompt treatment. Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy is suggested as the best medicine to have on hand to ease suffering and possibly save life.
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Prom Howe
Chaimberlain
Hylae
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World League Party
Bomerang
Ballard
Ohio County Drug. Co
Hiles Medical Co., Ethiarting
Missouri Sharpshooter
Hombard
ANKS
Kaiser Unchanged
Fletcher
Chesters Cigarettes
Batpall
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