Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound credited for cure
A Columbus Ohio reader recounts six years of illness from female troubles and nervousness and credits Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with restoring health and weight. The ad notes the product’s herbal roots and urges other women to use it. Also mentions motor trucks to market and shifting transport trends, with a brief note on women workers in shoe factories.
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Columbus
Ohio
Lydia E. Pinkham
Bartow
South 4Th St
Lydia E. Pinkhar
Boston
New Jersey
Americans Plan To Get Swedish Trade
Stockholm reports American exporters aim to preserve trade links with Sweden despite British blockade and Swedish war trade limits. Officials note U S imports rose over 600 percent in 1915 and 1916 months show declines, as Hamburg gateway closures push direct Sweden–New York trade efforts.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Mall
United States
America
England
Germany
Atlantic Ocean
Hamburg
Scandinavian States
New York
Russia
Scandinavia
Ways of Some Private Banks in Chicago News
Proprietors of private banks that recently failed blame public agitation for unrest. The piece argues unsafe private banking harms both weak and sound banks and calls for legislative action to protect depositors from unworthy custodians posing as bankers. It cites misused depositor funds and urges reforms to prevent confidence games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Taal
Leas
Fara
Illndls
Imaginary Husbands Course At Stanford Causes Buzz
An extremely practical home economics course at Leland Stanford University teaches girls to manage an imagined husband with a set income and household duties. The exercise ends with a balance sheet. Reportedly, Stanford men show interest as imaginary husbands, but balk at real expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento Bee
Paulo Alto
Cal
Leland Stanford University
Jessica Peixotto
Leland Stanford
The Possibilities of Slang From the Boston Traveler
A fragment from the Boston Traveler captures slang practice in a late night conversation on Hack Bay home via. The boys argue and exchange phrases such as snow again I didn't catch the drift keep on spouting Kid you're a whale te yer aha your tongue's hangin out hang crope on yer ear you mutt yer brain be dead aw sand your tracks yer aiipoint hneese lithe one your bean le dusty.
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Boston Traveler
Hack Bay
Midnight Notes on a Distant Town
A fragmentary reflection hints at a pale light and alien presence at night in a distant town. The speaker muses on silence, metal scents, and a waning sense of belonging as time drifts.
Works by renowned author published in Philadelphia and London
The entry highlights publications by a celebrated author, noting works titled Marcia Schuyler Dawn of the Morning and Lo Michael among others, with references to Philadelphia and London as publishing locales.
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Marcia Schuyler
Michael
Secret Service Mission on a Train to New York
Cyril Gordon, a young secret service man, is abruptly sent from Washington for a covert mission to recover a stolen cipher. En route to New York he confronts distractions including a stray white dog and thoughts of marriage to Julia Heatley, while a dinner invitation and coded instructions loom. The chief pressures Gordon to avoid delay and reach the hotel with the cipher, risking danger and discovery.
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Cyril Gordon
Shacey
Washington
Gordon
New York
Secret Service
Cosmopolis
John Hyarnham
Holman
Algo
Clarkson
Yor
Corden
Julia Bentley
Julia
Zante Ree
Eoen
Walt
Philadelphia
Julia Heatley
Tehiea
Princeton
Wuere
Co & Virginia
Julian
Tong
Curenty
Hinself
Hinmelf
Conde
Tor
Othe
Jersey City
The School Lunch Dilemma for Busy Families
The article discusses midday meals for growing children and suggests practical, neat packing ideas. It recommends plain napkins waxed paper plates and simple foods like baked apples cream cheese and hot cocoa or soup in small bottles to speed lunch and reduce mess.
Insanity and War Divide Minds in Ireland Akeer
Dr William Graham superintendent of the Belfast Matriot asylum argues postwar insanity rises from war stress. He cites statistics suggesting women gain economic independence and freedom, while men and society bear cumulative pressures. He links mental health to broader social rights across nations.
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Chicago
Tite
Abe
Will Floor
Stronger Than Force Poem on Love and Compassion
A fragment from a Milwa Jour page reflects on longing and affection. It urges readers not to scorn the distant, but to offer gentle words and a shared warmth that can reach even the most hardened souls.
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Eben
Rexford
Shoull
Germany Could Build Ships Rapidly Under Wartime Plan
An expert argues Germany could save 25 battleships or battle cruisers by simultaneous construction across government and private yards. He notes many yards lack capital-ship capacity but can produce light cruisers destroyers and submarines, with an estimated 100000 workers across the yards.
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Hector
Rewater
Germany
Het
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Ad Offers Free Sample
An old advertisement touts Cuticura soap and ointment as quick safe cures for itchy burning crusty skin troubles in all ages. It promises a free sample by mail with a book and directs readers to address a postcard to Cuticura Dept L Boston.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
French King of Annam Dethroned as Exile Plans Vary
The late king of Annam, a French possession, has been dethroned amid distrust over German ties. A royal exile is debated with options including Martinique Guadeloupe Senegal Madagascar or union. Exile costs and maintenance for the royal retinue are central to the discussions.
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Annam
India
Maris
France
Martinique
Guadeloupe
Senegal
Madagescur
Theunion
Wexiles
Indian Ocean
Trains Use Spur Track To Slow Runaway Locomotives
An eastern railroad operating steep grades has implemented a new safety system. A spur track at the base of a grade diverts fast trains away from the main line to prevent momentum from causing derailment. Swivel switches and timed release pieces direct trains onto the spur when speed exceeds safe limits.
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Gree
Switel
Castoria Safety Promise for Infants and Children
Advertising copy urges mothers to inspect Castoria bottles for the signature and notes the remedy has been used for over two centuries. Children are described as crying for Fletcher's Castoria.
Fragmentary Sightings Show Mixed Fashion Hints
A reader notes uncertain impressions from the paper about skirts and displays. The dialogue contrasts different views as one person recalls new fashion hangs while another dismisses the idea.
Never Satisfied in Pursuit of Wealth
An exclamatory snippet portrays a dialogue on wealth with a claim of being rich and a reply about further riches. The brief lines imply a mindset focused on accumulation and ambition. The exchange hints at character motivation without broader context.
Color Theory in War Room Interiors At Georrick Theater
A Lemion correspondent reports designer Kemp Prosser argues color schemes affect morale for wounded soldiers. He cites lemon yellow for readiness, sapphire blue for calm, and a golden plane embroidered with peace keys and a white rose as symbols of power and silence.
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Ho Kemp Prosser
Georrick Theater
Lemion
New York
Meryl
Erin Bel
Sage
Haath
Esirhallen
Six of One and Other Noises from a Beach Allegory
Fragmented dialogue on a North Sea naval bet and a beach encounter. Voices discuss victory claims as a moonlit exchange reveals confusion, flirtation, and social banter. The text mimics a fractured scene with misheard phrases and garbled names.
Grateful testimonial for Dodds Kidney Pills from Mr. Case
A letter from Mr. F C Case of Welcome Lake Pa describes relief from back ache kidney trouble and fatigue after taking Dodds Kidney Pills. He urges publication to help others. Also notes Dodds Dispepsia Tablets for indigestion sold 50c per box.
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F.C. Case
Welcome Lake
Dodds
Dodds Mediwne Cn
Buffalo
N.Y
How It Happened at the Jibway Home
Narrative describes a spring morning incident where a household electrical setup caused a strange disturbance. A worker misconnected a line, leading to a mishap that affected Mrs. Dupbson and Mr. Jibway. The tale implies a simple cause for an odd scene.
Fragmented Local Notice Points To Public Sale
A damaged newspaper fragment mentions a public sale with unreadable details and scattered names, leaving core action and official roles unclear.
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