Experience and Tension in a War Front Dugout
Fragmented lines describe soldiers in a dugout during a frontline barrage. A veteran, Whiteyhe, recalls fear and fatigue as officers and troops endure deafening shelling and uncertain nights. A scattered note mentions Canada’s western provinces and New York police fighting in France.
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New York
France
Bolshevik Rulers Bribed by Kaiser Exposed in Documents
A U S government report releases documents and photos claiming Bolshevik leaders Lenin and Trotsky were paid by Germany to betray Russia. It alleges German funds funded plots before World War I and that agents manipulated Russia’s policy, with originals and private materials cited as proof.
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Committee On Public Information
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Belgium Stands Firm Against German Peace Proposals
Chicago reports Dr Cyrille Vermeren for Belgium rejects any peace proposals from Germany. Belgium vows to leave negotiations to the United States and France asserts Germany must accept postwar terms. The piece also references a schoolteacher comment and a related aphorism about wind and brain food.
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Cyrille Vermeren
Belgium
Geramny
Germany
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Metgtura
Uhele Gaim
United States
Austria-Hungary
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Employers urged to aid deferment decisions in wartime
Crowder warns industry leaders that deferment relies on thorough review of registrants’ questionnaires and claims. He stresses employers must actively inform boards, consider national needs, and acknowledge draft’s limited scope while labor shifts and voluntary enlistments shape total manpower.
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Selective Service Act
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Selective Service Boyride
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Woman Refuses Offer of Fire for Aid
A Boston newspaper fragment reports a confrontation where a man offers a piece of lee and a woman refuses to give it up after a heated exchange. The brief item notes the heated nature of the scene and the woman's firm stance.
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Athiaiay
Boston
Fragmented, garbled line in historical exchange
A distorted excerpt shows a speaker questioning another about moving a yard while claiming not to be breathless. James responds with incomplete words, suggesting confusion or a misheard conversation about an unclear action or intention.
Nations Urge Outlaw of Bolsheviks in War Context
The United States and allied powers consider declaring Bolshevik regimes universal outlaws. Secretary Lansing instructs diplomats to seek immediate action to halt terror in Russia while continuing focus on the war against Germany. Civilian killings, mass executions, and prison abuses are cited as justification for collective moral and political response.
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Washington
Ryeali
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Wilson
Lansing
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Great Britain
France
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State Department
Moscow
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Hoover outlines food conservation for wartime shipping
Food Administrator Hoover states in a September 21 outline that the United States can ship 5,730,000 more tons of foodstuffs to allies while maintaining home supplies. He emphasizes the need for universal saving to achieve the larger wartime distribution without compromising national health.
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United States
Washington
Hoover
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Serbians Advance Toward Yakub-Saloniki Rail Hub
Serbian forces press Bulgarians and German defenders in central Macedonia pushing more than 20 kilometers Friday and nearing four miles of the Yakub Saloniki railway, a critical supply artery for Austro German and Bulgarian units opposing British and French armies on the Serbian right. Over 1.75 million American troops in France are reported, with 1.704 million now embarked for service. Calls for 13,000 more men are outlined and governors of 34 states respond to mobilization efforts.
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Washington
Germany
Macedonia
Yakub- Saloniki
France
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Parade of soldiers in gray uniforms attracts attention
A passenger train arriving at a sto ten In Onno drew eyes as soldiers paraded. Off duty troops watched by two men known as Sambo and George, who teased and misidentified officers. A Beeneh soldier in the gray passed by, sparking more joking remarks about ranks and a feared general.
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Deafness Cure Claim From Incal Remedies
Fragmentary notice claims deafness cannot be cured by Incal applications as they reach the dinau sen portion of the ear canal. It asserts cures may reduce inflammation and restore hearing, noting many cases of deafness are caused by cataloged catarrhal diseases. General proclamation promises free remedies with addresses for Bid Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
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Cheney & Co
Toledo
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Castoria product touts safety and long use for children
The advertisement touts Castoria as a harmless Castor Oil substitute for constipation and related ailments. It claims no opiates, notes 30 plus years of use, and warns against counterfeit imitators while emphasizing the signature of Chas. H. Fletcher and the product's longevity.
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Chas. H. Fletcher
Bae
Say Not It Is Right to Pay as You Go
A fragment reflects on transportation costs and the idea of paying as you go. The voice questions whether paying 25 cents for a streetcar fare to travel there and back guarantees restraint.
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Cuticura Soap Promises Gentle Twice Daily Shave
An advertisement touts Cuticura Way for tender skin with shaving twice daily without irritation. It offers free samples via Cuticura, Dept. X, Boston, and lists Soap 25 cents Ointment 25 and 50 cents. Also features a stray line about gloves and five wires.
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Cuticura
Dept. X
Boston
Weather and holiday notes in old English style observed
The fragment references Groundhog Day forecasts and Valentine’s Day observance. It mentions planetary or calendar references in February and notes a novel roller set device combining brush, comb, widerer and electric light for portability. Entities are unclear due to garbled text but include Valentine’s Day and February dates.
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GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsule Ad Compares Health to Aging
An old time home remedy claim touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as relief for weak kidneys and related ailments. The ad warns of body decline, urges readers to consult a druggist, and promises money back if there is no relief. It emphasizes odorless capsules and accessibility for age related discomfort.
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