Hospital Garments and Supplies for Hospitals
The Woman’s Bureau of the American Red Cross issued a helpful circular on Hospital Garments and Supplies. It lists needed garments with quantities and notes patterns approved by standard pattern companies. It emphasizes warm materials for winter and directs makers to select a few garments to specialize in, such as pajamas and bed socks, to build a strong contribution record.
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the Ameritem
Amalier
Ireta
Red Crees Commission
Varta
Sinter
Speer
Trench Coat Fashion for Women Captivates with Military Flair
An article praises khaki trench coats and military style as practical for winter wear. It contrasts a decorative Mary Pickford inspired coat with a functional trench coat featuring large pockets, a belt, and a muffler collar. The piece links fashion to duty and suggests the garment suits active, weatherproof living.
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Laecile Elarte
Belrolilag
Mary Pickford
Mary Mick
Demmocrance and beer’s medical myths debated by experts
A 19th or early 20th century railing cites Dr Edwin F Bowers arguing against beer myths. It claims beer’s medicinal value is unsupported and contrasts beer with wine and spirits, noting scientific opinion that beer can dull rather than intoxicate when consumed moderately. The piece references the Bremen Anti Alcohol congress and warns against overreliance on beer beverages.
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Edwin F. Bowers
Bremen
Europe
Beer policy rumor cited against German war crimes misleads readers
An American publication questions a Berlin ruling that two thirds of beer production goes to front line soldiers and claims German atrocities in Belgium and northern France, alleging a wartime link between beer and brutality. The piece asserts the claim may be untrue and urges keeping beer from American troops.
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Edward Landsberg
United States Brewing Company
Chicago
Germany
Empire
Belgium
France
America
Prohibition Drives Downtown Vancouver Decline Report
The Vancouver World cites police court records showing 88 drunkenness convictions in the first 12 days of September and seven in the corresponding period in October, portraying prohibition as stronger than booster rhetoric. The piece notes limited reliability of the figures and emphasizes the broader crackdown on lawbreaking.
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Vancouver
Souso
Rh. OC
Governor Prohibits Liquor at Territory Banquets
The territory governor decreed a liquor ban at official banquets. The proclamation followed a dinner honoring the Japan commission members visiting Washington. The move signals a stance on temperance during official events.
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Flawall
Loco Eugene Minkham
Shiva
Japan
Washington
Prohibition Echoes Stir Farmers Over Grain and Booze
A quoted speaker, Billy Runday, rails at breweries and diatilertes courting farmers, boasting about grain use while warning saloon foes of economic collapse. He cites that in three years, 244000 booze joints have closed, and farmers now get higher prices for corn.
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Billy Runday
Bank deposits rise after Utah prohibition ends
It is estimated that in the two months after Utah went dry Salt Lake City deposits increased by a large percentage, or more than £1,000,000. One bank alone reported a significant rise in SNWM.
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Utah
Salt Lake City
St Louis Prepares as Brewers Sell Nonintoxicants
Mayor Kiel says a national dry era would not harm the city as St Louis brewers pivot to substitutes for beer and producers offer nonintoxicating beverages in response to the evolving economy.
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ST. Louis
Kiel
Imitation Flattery and Patent Medicine Ad Sample
Fragmentary OCR shows an ad style fragment promising counterfeit value and endorsing Le Creole Hair Cream and a “ONE HUND” money claim. It includes a notarized statement by F J Cheney Co regarding a patent medicine for catarrh, with a Toledo, Ohio imprint and old notary references.
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Ohio
Toledo
Lucas Lye
Cheney Co
Te Couns
J. Cheney
Catarah
Cheney & Co
Obia
Unkind Comment Heates This Steak Is Burned Drama
In a tense scene a diner objects to a overcooked steak. The cook retorts harshly while a weeping companion confirms the burn marks. The exchange ends with mounting conflict over the meal.
Grove’s General Tonic claims old standard tonic value
An advertisement touts Grove’s Whenever You Need a General Tonic as a key tonic containing quinine and iron. It asserts benefits for the liver malaria blood and overall system health with a 60 cent price tag.
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Grove
Sandard Groves
Some thet therely wepetate beets classed in error
Fragmentary OCR notes mention beets and classed groups with uncertain wording. Readable item hints at discussions over classification and naming in a garden or agricultural context. No clear event, date, or named entities to identify.
Fletcher's Castor Oil Remedy Signature for Children
A historic notice urges examination of each bottle of Fletcher's Castoria to ensure it bears the correct signature for infant and child use. It emphasizes safety and authenticity of the remedy trusted for generations.
Unclear fragment hints at birds and gathering groups
Fragmentary text mentions thirds of a flock and a jovial scene with birds. Lack of concrete names, places, or events prevents a clear factual summary.
Fire alarm box breach frees escape rope system
A reported incident describes breaking a fire alarm box new to a building enabling the alarm to sound and releasing a fire escape rope and harness for use in emergencies. The event centers on the altered safety device and its impact on egress procedures.
Self Defense Cure Promises From Dor Pierce Product
Readers are warned of a claimed remedy named At ueric double strength by Dor Pierce. The ad touts Anutic as a treatment for kidney trouble, urging prompt use to prevent dangerous forms such as kidney stones and the buildup of uric acid with a trial pack offered through Dr Merce.
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Elena
Dor Pierce
Ueric
Merce
A Boon to Womankind Prescription Product Ad
An advertisement from Carbondale Illinois proclaims Pieterpe’s uv Prescription as a boon for women. The text claims the herbal tablet relieves constipation and can be obtained in any U S drugstore without mention of harmful ingredients. Trial offers and ordering details are included.
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Carbondale, II
Pietpe
W. Miller Peean
Carbondale
Colfhd
Abe
Jor
Pieter
Taveside’ Hotel
Huffato
Age of Youth Opera and Postal Puzzle Message
Fragmented text describes a theater production and a cryptic wartime message. Mentions a German soldier and a Falkirk widow likely seeking Australia, plus advertisements for Green's August Flower and Merck’s Liver Pills. Notes estate of Jobo DD Archheld in New Jersey valued at 41 million.
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Jobo DD
New Jersey
Woman's Crowning Glory Hair Dressing Ad
Improve your hair with a natural result using La tre dle Hair Dressing. Featured offer describes a clever cosmetic fix and styling service priced at $10. Includes claims of dramatic transformation and easy care.
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Strenkel
Ucly
Grigzy
Emir Binire
Practical Theory Fragment Reads Like Cipher
Fragmentary OCR text presents scattered phrases about belief and Cortana with broken words. The readable bits mention a setting and personal action, but lack clear event, date, or proper nouns to anchor a concrete news item.
Opposites Opposed Incoherent Patchwork Chaos
Fragmentary OCR text presents unclear phrase fragments and garbled words without identifiable people places or events. No verifiable entities or concrete facts emerge to form a coherent news item or summary.
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Puke Samm
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TION
Tully
Castomia
Beare Thai
Fletcher
Corearls
Anuric
Canada
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Jan
Greg He Farmer
Rede Ced Rey Tiles
Ime Greuce
G. A. Cook
Main Street
Kansee Cay
C J. Ireughton
West Adams Street
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Carters
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Lydia
Pinkham
McAsam
Dewey Ave
Spartacburg, & CO
Til
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Lydia E Pinkharm
Jom O'Batan
Newport Ave
Lydia E Pinkham
Australia
California
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Lanatowne
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Somme
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