California Syrup of Figs Promoted as Child Remedy
A testimonial style ad claims California Syrup of Figs cures weak bowels in babies and children. It asserts physicians endorse it for energy and vitality, with multiple mothers praise and a note about over four million bottles used annually.
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Old Money Order Cashed in Family Bible Mystery
A U S money order delayed then paid reappears in a Deerfield Bible. The inquiry traces estate links from Frank Batehing to Mille B. Munn and Major Mutheing with Mann family connections in Chicago and Deerfield. The document is described as a bookmark for the Tartily Bible and ties to a 1808 arrangement.
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Americans Badly Led in Battle of Wunmen
The report laments poor American leadership at Wunmen where Allied lines prevailed over American forces. It accuses General Gates and his command of incompetence and disorganization, noting heavy losses and blamed strategic failures.
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Dr Caldwell’s Vintage Laxative Sends Free Trial
A damaged historical ad fragment claims Dr Caldwell began practicing in 1675 and marketed Syrup Veram? Byrap Pepsin as a liquid laxative for women and children. It touts relief from headaches, indigestion, insomnia, and colds and offers a free trial bottle by mail from Dept. DN Monticello Illinois.
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Braddock's Defeat At The Monongahela Plains
The narrator recounts Braddock's disaster on the Monongahela River, detailing heavy fire from French and Indian forces, the collapse of regulars, Washington rallying Virginians, and the collapse of order as Braddock falls mortally wounded. Onondaga ally fights bravely as retreat begins and the army reels toward the river.
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Giant gulls raid anglers and threaten salmon in Northwest
A wild description details black tipped winged gulls swooping on fishermen and their catch, snatching fish from nets and lines. The text notes the birds’ bold greed, occasional large prey, and a legend among North West Indians about a giant bird driven to anger by winged robbers and their hoarded fish.
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Actress quips on a long run at stockings
A young actress jokes that a live player’s career has only stretched to her stocking. The remark comes amid idle talk about fame and a faltering ladder to success.
Railway car school brings education to railway families
A Canadian Pacific passenger car has been converted into a complete schoolroom and teacher's home. Stationed for two or three days at a time, the car serves a district and gathers pupils from several miles around. The car includes a schoolroom, teacher’s bedroom, dining room and kitchen, with bookcases, blackboards and maps.
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Butter Color Promises Higher Prices for Dairy
Dairymen report bigger profits using Dandelion Butter Color to tint butter Golden Jane Color. A half teaspoon per gallon of cream yields uniform color without streaking or affecting buttermilk, meeting food laws. Wells and Richardson Co advertises free samples from Burlington, Vermont.
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Guarding Motherhood Law for Kvador Women Workers
In Kevador a new law grants women four weeks of pre birth and six weeks post birth leave with the employer paying half salary during the period. Employers are barred from discussing expected mothers without a legal reason.
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Change for the Worst in a Tiny Tale
A quirky dialogue fragment shows a child asking about a change in toe and receiving a puzzled reply while another character mentions swallowing 18 cents. The snippet suggests a humorous or surreal street scene with minimal context and characters named Bob Johnny Hob.
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Rival world language groups seek League of Nations recognition
Two separate language institutes in Paris vie to have their tongues recognized as the international language. The Esperanto Institute has long operated while the Novial Institute backs Dr. Otto Jespersen’s Novial. Both promote their grammars as neutral, flexible language systems.
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Paris
League of Nations
Eeperanto
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