Wanamaker Opens OsK Mall Store in Philadelphia Early April
At 6 40 Monday morning April 1st 1806 John Wanamaker and Nathan Browne partners opened OsK Mall a men s and boy s clothing store on the third floor room 20580 feet on the Bret Sour of the McNeillie Building Philadelphia corner of Th and Market Streets McNeillie s the enterprise is a new kind of store The founder faces critics and rivals amid advertising costs and wartime measures with the army yet to be tested in a changing market.
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Wanemaker
John Wesamaker
Bellness
Lethes
John Wanamaker
Nathan Brows
Partners
Osk
Th & Room
Bret Sour
McNeilie
Market Streets
Philadelphia
McNeilie’s
Cepaleal Oottty
Pew
Brillfast
George A H. Gtuart
Wyeareld
Morsing
Erie
Wise Hostess Wen Her Guests to Pestum
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a hostess inviting guests to Pestum and mention three coffee drinkers including a friend and her two daughters. The text is damaged and garbled with references to complaints and medicine, lacking clear events or outcomes.
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Pestum
Erett
The High Cost of Drinking Seen as Social Waste
An editorial lament argues liquor consumption drains money and moral health. It cites John F. Lennon of the AFL, claiming most drink expenses harm American families and prioritizes relief by taxing or stopping liquor revenue to rebuild poverty-stricken households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Marie Yeurs
John FP. Lennon
American Federation of Labor
H. Arnett
Chancestors
Wight
Wrecked Zeppelin L271 Feature In French Air Expert’s View
Georges Prade presents a lengthy analysis of the Zeppellin L271 remains brought down February 17 near Kevigey. He compares its type with the August 1914 France wreck ZA noting differences in construction and power. The report cites mass beam examination and alloy changes while detailing propulsion and size uncertainties.
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London Times
Georges Prade
Tle
Sea Five Motores
Will Build More Grain Elevators In Saskatchewan
Saskatoon newspaper notes strong demand for grain elevators. Saskatehewan Cooperative Elevator Company reports over a hundred applications from various pens to build elevators this year. Company has grown from a lack of funds to a 37 000 000 business and 4750 credit line. Plans a 2 500 000 bushel terminal elevator this summer funded from internal resources. Military call for more men to defend liberty also highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gashatehewan Cooperative Elevator Company
Saskatehewen Cooperative Elevator Company
Geo Anasey
Tanesey
Vale
London Telegraph
Replenish Your Blood in the Spring
Readable fragments describe spring fatigue and bodily weakness blamed on winter. Claims of exhausted nerves and watery blood urge renewing and enriching the blood to restore tone. Mentions a 1910-1916 period with rising numbers, then unclear references to war and Canada.
Sremehwewd Ey eda oe om me i a
The readable text is fragmentary and unreadable. No clear people places or events present to summarize into a valid newspaper style card.
End the War by Enforcing Complete Blockade
The London Times argues that a total blockade is needed to end the war, asserting Germany has forced conflict and that preventing contraband trade will curb imports. It acknowledges difficulties in enforcing such a policy but contends current measures fall short and extended naval action is required.
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Germany
Peris
London Times
Sultan’s Murder Sparked by War Fear in Ottoman Court
Fragmentary 1914 era report details a murder plot among Turkish leadership. It cites Enver Pasha and reaction of the Sultan to Russian intervention, with tensions between Enver Pasha and the heir to the Saitenster of Turkey. The narrative hints at German influence and a tense confrontation over wartime actions.
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Turkey
Aveceniiag Ig
Levant
Hersid
Hever Pasha
Joe Sanders
Mack Sea
Buver Pasha
Dolma Haghehe Palsee
Enver Pasha
Conetantinopie
Pashe
Unclear historical note on trade and milling in China
Fragmentary report discusses father's pay and shoes purchased on the spot. Mentions Detrett Pree Minerds Lintment and a market for flour in China. References milling interests in Canada and geographical regions in Manchuria and central China. Mentions inferior bind and continental countries.
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China
Canada
Austria Faces Peace After German War Presence
Residents in Vienna describe postwar life amid German influence. People recall shortages, music halls, and crowds at pay desks as Allies and Germans shift power. A high court official notes Austria’s dependence on Germany and rising anti-German sentiment among locals.
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Austria
Vienna
Oplen
Germany
Wolf Agency
Couldn’t Lend Te Her A Med Advice Rhetoric
A fragmented 19th century medical fragment argues medicine and tonics lacking full efficacy. It claims remedies cannot match potent prevention and healing power and urges readers to avoid alcohol and rely on proven compounds. The skewed tone reflects public health anxieties of its era.
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Eel Neture
Creation Company of Canada, Limited
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Owee
Hie
Watege Caverd
Treffie
Geertie
Coast Guard
Bave
Fife
Gledden
Cowan
Crawford
Greece
Perth
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Montreal
Bane
Canada Starch Co, Limited
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Searek
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Emalla
Oman
Hendber
Emell Bey
Imperial Oil Company
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Capitol
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