The Business Man and the Soldier Return Home
The article argues that the United States lacks public recognition for business leaders and their burden of taxes and worker compensation while soldiers return home. It criticizes postwar “back to the farm” sentiment, urging practical support including stock and implements for veterans seeking farming, and notes the mismatch between military service and political power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
America
Busine
Congress
House
Senate
Iron in their blood called for as reconstruction aid
In these reconstruction days men and women leaders are needed who literally have iron in their blood Peptiron is sold as iron-nux pepsin to strengthen blood nerves and digestion and improve complexion It promises health and resilience against colds and exposure Some returning men plan farming others retail or factory work in similar prewar proportions
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pephiron
Scott’s
Bott & Bowne
Bloomfield
League of Nations support urged by Republican editors
An editorial argues for bipartisanship behind the League of Nations, crediting Taft and other Republicans with the idea. It contrasts party lines, lauds Wilson’s global task, and calls the League America’s greatest project to defend weaker nations and promote peace beyond partisan politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League OF Nations
William Howard Taft
United States
Cole
Wilson
Democratic Party
States
Taft
League
Blaunkenburg
Bok
Breckenridge
Burton
McCall
Olnes
Seligman
Wheeler
Andrew D. White
Arenee Lowell
Samuel A. Dite
Hays Hammond
Henry
Meir
William Roscoe Thayer
Amercan
Paris
Baureau
League ¢ Nations
France
Germany
United
Treasury eyes limits on designs amid art debate
Treasury officials say too many designs of United States currency appear in circulation, sparking a debate over art versus standardization and potential limits on future motifs.
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Treasury
United States
Wizard Oil and Liver Whips Promote Illness Remedies
An old advertisement promotes Wizard Oil for influenza defense using nose and throat spray or gargling with water, claiming antiseptic protection and early help against flu. It also markets Wizard Liver Whips as a pink pill remedy with a money back guarantee.
New Currency Designs Spark a Political Satire Debate
The article mocks modern currency redesigns under McAdoo with dramatic engravings such as Kaiser Wilhelm on a $20 note and a nine foot Amazon on the silver quarter. It notes changes to the one cent, the five cent, and calls for possible portraits of Lincoln or Wilson on future coins.
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Mr. McAdoo
Art Department
Princeton
Baxter Street
Abe Lincoln
Congress
Woodrow Wilson
Newt Baker
Washington leaders mock Bolshevik threats amid strikes and unrest
Washington officials dismiss Bolshevik influence but Senate figures like Thomas and Jones warn the Northwest faces bolshevik tested risks. They cite strikes in the north and threatened actions as consequences of the agitators and the disregard of binding compromise.
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Washington
America
Thomas
Colorado
Seartor Thomas
Senate
Jones
Lawrence motor dealers urged to stage local show
A Lynch of Lawrence motor dealers was urged to sponsor a local motor show to keep purchases in town. The Journal World rejects any claim for favorable coverage tied to patronage and notes Lawrence buyers often travel to Kansas City for shows. It calls on local dealers to organize their own event to boost community business.
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Lawrence
Journal- World
Kansas City
Peake
Journal-World
Lauwrence
Hong
Moetot
Genans Destructive Invasion Recalled From Wartime Accounts
The article recalls Genans entering Mrarce as victors in a winter conflict and describes widespread damage. Rich carpets were looted and burned, towns were destroyed, and tents used for shelter. Contemporary accounts from forty eight years earlier align with current opinions when not altered.
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Mrarce
Totp
Peculiar Talk On Presidents And Aiyes On Aboard The George Washington
An odd column notes President Wilsonton walking the ship George Washington and musing about a nickname for a boy’s border campaign typewriter called a Wil go machine. The piece uses playful, era tone to mock current leadership and language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilsonton
George Washington
Mick
Dackid tale of Gotham voyage and ironies
A fragmented account describes a character sailing from a harbor with one cent, returning to his ship still holding the cent, and hints at a puzzling link to New York and Broadway while referencing odor and irrigation in a surreal narrative.
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Gotham
New York
Postmaster Butler Eyes Thrifty Postage Stamp Change
A garbled note suggests Postmaster Butler pushes a 10 cent stamp idea claiming superstition among county residents will hurt postal business every Friday. The fragment hints at his action and anticipated impact on mail volume.
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Butler
Eggs Kept for Transport End Up With Chickens
A report notes eggs sent to a portal department for transport end up as live chickens at destination. People no longer ship their babies by parcel list. If they did, a shaving outfit would have to accompany the package.
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Portal Department For Transportation
Kipling Echoed In Public Debate
A clipped fragment notes growing public recognition of Kipling's provocative lines and hints that men may finally claim their full role, with mention of the W C T U acknowledging the point.
Campaign Sparks for Women’s Role in Society
Fragmentary text hints at a push by W. C. T. U. for a new movement in the next campaign focusing on female influence and public morality. No further concrete details are readable.
Paderewski Elected President Amid Unclear German Outlook
Fragmentary report notes Paderewski perceived as president due to musical skill while German leadership prospects remain unsettled. The piece touches on Fraser and Guantred raids and questions about platform strength.
Todays Birthdays and Notable Names Included
Fragmented OCR notes list several birthday references and names including Adelina Datti Corina Trum and William A. l. Mentions a Carl ton peace in charge of a cub marie edble system and a war era Mnance born at erroiten Obau with unclear details.
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Adelina Datti
Corina Trum
Sescom
Carlton
Cub Marie Edble
Elizabeths
Gore Todiy
Willian
Erroiten
Obau
Historic births and wars across centuries a brief record
Chronology notes include a Lexington birth and St. Louis death in 1875, a 1831 Polish victory near Warsaw, 1860 US banking restriction, 1884 William I visit to Bismarck, a Johannesburg dynamite blast killing hundreds, a Caladelphia streetcar strike, a claimed German occupation near Taurogges, a 1916 British retreat near Ypres, and a 1917 American Red Cross appeal for funds.
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Lexington
St. Louis
Crochow
Warsaw
Congress
United States
Emperor Wiliam
Prince Bismarck
Friedrichsruhe
Johannesburg
Caladelphia
Berlin
Germania
Taurogges
Kovno
Ypres
Insects and Forest Fires Study Updates
Researchers review how insect outbreaks affect forest fire risks using early field data and expert analyses. The note emphasizes ongoing investigations by meteorologists and ecologists into pest-driven changes in fuel loads and fire behavior.
Distracted Delegates Report Market Food Disarray
Obscure notes describe delegates in a Trepitetar gathering facing chaotic dining, with garbled phrases suggesting mistimed meals and unclear leadership. The fragment hints at confusion and ritual phrases lacking clear outcomes.
Coed Matto Update in Ambiguous Text
Fragmentary OCR notes show scattered phrases about people and thoughts with unclear context. The readable parts mention names and a potential discussion of attitudes, but no coherent event or outcome is identifiable.
Daily Thought: Wind of Thought and Knowledge as Sail
A concise aphorism likens thought to wind, knowledge to the sail, and humanity to the vessel, presenting a philosophical view on intellect guiding human journey.
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Cy. Hare
Dr Lee's New Discovery Promises Quick Relief
A fragmentary ad touts Dr Lee's New Discovery as fast relief for cold cough and bronchial symptoms. It claims to ease phlegm throat irritation and restore comfort on the road to recovery.
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Focal News
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Bureau of Advertising, A. N. P
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Henderson
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Carl Preyer
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Despore
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Ebro Enon
JHE Universal Car
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Cotmalex
Coshin Front
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