Wounded Private Taylor Earns Distinguished Conduct Medal
Private J Taylor received the Distinguished Conduct Medal after crawling from a shell hole for over seven weeks during heavy bombardment. He battled hunger thirst and enemy fire, feigning death to avoid capture and eventually returning to Allied lines despite severe wounds.
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Tandon
Mall
J. Taylor
London Gazette
Taylor
London
Hindenburg
Peters
Outgrow Their Uniforms in the Hed Cross Magazine
A draft army camp officer notes boys outgrow uniforms and gear quickly. He praises Red Cross knitwear including sweaters, helmets, socks, mufflers, and other apparel, while joking no one holds back in providing care and supervision for the lads.
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Frasier Hunt
Hed Cross
Red Cross
A Proficient Instructor From Harper's Magazine
A father returns home to find his son Harry missing from dinner. The mother reveals Harry swore on the street, prompting the father to chase upstairs in anger. He alas slips on the stairs, and the mother ends with a humorous quip about giving him enough for one jerk.
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Harper's Magasine
Harry
Alek
Michard
Convivial old soul questioned in Pedilleford case
A village tale concerns an accused man who boasts of meeting a constable who, the magistrate notes, may lack corroboration. The magistrate asserts there is only one constable in Pedilleford and emphasizes the need for witnesses to confirm the accused’s statements.
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York Herald
J. P
Pedille Ford
Eaid
Editorial Troubles in Rocky Mountain Cyclone Launch
The Rocky Mountain Cyclone begins Mooks Mountain Cyclone with printing woes. The office reports missing ephe and cays, delays, and uncertain delivery times. Readers are assured the paper will keep to the word while awaiting proper supplies and service.
Farmer Wan Fair Horse Fiasco In Westchester
A actor and writer Dudley traveled to Westchester to buy a horse from a farmer offering one for 150 dollars. The chosen horse collapsed after twenty steps and could not rise, prompting the farmer to offer a replacement but warns not to pick the middle horse as all may fall.
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B. J. Briggs & Co
Providence
R.I
Fletcher's Castoria
Mansur Drug Co
St. Paul, Minn
Hegeman & Co
New York City
N. Y
W. H. Chapman
Montreal
Que
Dudley
Westchester County
New York Telegram
Freckles and Beauty Remedies Advert and Court Quote
An old advertisement promotes Othine double strength freckle removal with a money back guarantee. It urges readers to seek Cuticura soap and ointment for clear skin. A juvenile court scene features a father questioning a boy about spending money on a burlesque show.
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Cuticura
Dept. X
Boston
Druggista
Checks in Gaelic Amid Taxed Bank Clerks Wary
A London Chronicle note reports Gaelic language checks circulating in the country. Irish printed checks may be used by Sinn Fein supporters, raising concern among bank clerks who must translate them. The article also mentions Esperanto notes and other language anomalies troubling banks.
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Esperantisty
London Chronicle
No Wonder Satire Texts in Rural Paper
Reader notes a humorous item about a preacher fixated on a dibs text and a dog chase that leaves him guarding his shins, capturing small town humor through vivid, if fragmentary, dialogue.
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Vienna
Libby
Mneill & Libby
Chicago
Swift & Company
United
U.5s
Fletcher
Fuld Drsote
Yoo
RVR Gn
Erence
Ota
Ee Caieenel
Cees
New York
Castoria
Chas. H. Fletcher
Centaur Company
New Var City
Jake
West Side
Abe Greenbaum
Lce Cveni
Chicago Tribune
Coulson
Pee Wang
Hinindy
Daley
Miller
Wythe
Beal-Tex
Contaton Magnate
Enla
V. Haze
Gen
Sheldon
LOWA
Wain Bacbab
Belesee
Agrieduye Rat
Sioux City
Sappho
U.s.marine Corps
V. Sullivan
Eatonic
W.V. SuLlavan
Wises
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