War relic found by Oregon Legionnaire in France
George D. Foater, a former corporal in the Fourth Engineers, Fourth Division, returned with a gilt case and a valuable Roman coin from Rome. A professor said the coin may be minted in Trier or Treveria, dating to Constantine’s era, suggesting it could be worth hundreds of dollars.
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Bedun
France
George D. Foater
Corporn
Bergy
Bramnce
Foster
Samaritan Legion
Cottage Grove
The
Cinstantine
Atheath
Percurea Treveria
Drier
Germany
Legion Men Bury Comrades at Cloquet Post Ceremony
The Cloquet Minnesota Garf Anderson Post honors Folhn De foe, the first American Indian from othentate killed in action. Legion members have long participated in funerals for overseas soldiers, preserving respect and solidarity as bodies are returned home.
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American Legion
Legion
Ex Service Boys Get Jobs Amid War Effort
Paul J. Healy of Chicago Grain Products pledges to honor fallen comrades as he oversees wartime production. The company begins construction of a powder diet facility and modular work shifts to support veterans and war needs, signaling renewed industry backing for veterans and national efforts.
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Paul J. Healy
Loltinla
Cioagy
Dieti
Hury
Mesiy
Fragmented OCR tale on American Legion activity and figures
A mangled article outlines American Legion actions and figures across multiple states. It references Sgt Neff and Sgt Zimmer, pension and retainer matters, donations from Mrs. Newton U L G Wilson, and debates over oldest Legionnaire. It also mentions wartime service, disloyalty campaigns, and events in cities like Saint Louis and Chicago with various posts and figures.
Greeks and the Greeks A Contained World Presence
An overview of modern Greece tracing its language continuity from ancient Greek to today. It contrasts the dual forms of Greek used by media and educated elites with the vernacular of the masses, notes Athens growth from Turkish rule to a modern capital, and highlights archaeology, museums, and national heritage guarding. It also touches on agriculture, emigration, climate, and seasonal city life in Athens.
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Asia
Plato
Greece
Athens
London
Athenny
Free Kingdom
Aceopolis
Banat
Acropolia
Mars
Worthles
Themistocles
Phalenon
Fronta
Athans
Sia
Phaleron
Kephisle-im
Gieh Oreek
Asia Minor
Fem
Egypt
Tse
Dutin Jur
Gariend
Beast
Creece
Kmnythell
Ube
Ouibere
Creeky
Minnie Must Stay Home To Help Family Says Note
A Milwaukee Journal note quotes a pupil arguing Minnie must remain home to assist in the family. Dr. Barth of the public school medical work visits the home after department experts fail to interpret the message. The note claims the baby Minnie is needed at home, explaining the absence from school.
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Br. Gouray PL Barth
Echool
Milwaukee Journal
Enriching the Language Theme Cited by Luray Herald
The Luray Herald quotes the Boston Transcript noting that soldiers boys brought back French phrases such as bean tote bone jar billy do lingery auntra roo fox paws Jenny's pa plate three beans and toot sweet promising the language will keep these expressions.
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Luray Herald
Boya
Jenny
Boston ‘Transcript
Woman Lovely Woman Headline Wit Wit and Flair
A cheeky note from the Florida Times Union comments on a woman's decision pace and the knack for achieving desired outcomes, whether in appearing or choosing her path. The remark highlights wit and gendered humor in a light editorial tone.
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Florida Times- Union
More Than He Could Stand Garden Woes Parting Pledge
A man declares he will quit gardening citing wasted time and lack of profit. He tells his wife he will hire help and focus on his business to earn enough money for vegetables for decades. He plans to cease garden labor and avoid further digging.
Phrase play hints at floral word roots in print
A Clever Correspondent quips that the inventor of the phrase fing it with flowers noticed that floral derives from oral. The Boston Transcript notes such wordplay hints at language quirks behind common phrases.
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Boston Transcript
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound testimonial
Mrs Carrie Williams of Overpeck Ohio reports relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound before and after childbirth. She credits the remedy with alleviating backache headaches and fatigue and recommends it to others.
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Mrs. Williams
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lek Pinkham
Carrie Williams
Overpeck
Ohio
Lydia Brinkham
United Saas
Lyd
Two Things Not Looked For Autobiography Anecdote
Andrew Carvegle recounts a tale about Matthew Arnold in his Autobiography. The English critic sought a serious tone in Tobin lectures in the United States and asked how Jost Billings held his audience. The American humorist advised not to keep them laughing too long. A riddle followed about two things in life for which no one is prepared, ending with the punchline about twins as the crowd reacts.
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Andrew Carvegle
Matthew Arnold
Tobin
United States
Jost Billings
Josh
Mr. Arnold
New York Wife Separates Over Husband’s Affairs
In the Daily Sandpaper a New York wife discovers her husband’s infidelity with a topline of a place student and decides to separate. The piece hints at blame and adds a satirical note to the headline, reflecting contemporary urban gossip and cartoon era humor.
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Daily Sandpaper
New York
Muse
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