Red Menace Spreads Across Europe and Asia
A sweeping analysis warns Bolshevik expansion threatens Europe and Asia with invasion and bloodshed. It cites the collapse of Kolchak forces in Siberia and Moscow front setbacks as signs of growing danger, urging Allied aid to prevent a world war and spread of communist influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weekington
Bolshevicon
Hever Steelerhen
Kolchek
Siberia
Frent Kines
Moscow
Europe
Washington
Asia
Prince Michael Cantacurene
Hiehand
Trendent Girant
United States
Tony
Kolchak
Deithine
Stherte
Kysela
Aste
Geert
Kil- Thakated Chenin
Armenta Perte
India
Kassityrete
Mrntiah Tree
Thing
Japan
Rede
Manchoria
Island
China
Aelia
Fede
Halile Provincwa
Poland
Bolsheviam
Versailles
Paris
Germany
Colted
Russia
Prohibition Movement History and Key Milestones
A historical survey traces Prohibition from early moderation calls in 1808 to a broad abstinence movement. It notes the formation of the national Prohibition Party in Chicago, women’s groups like the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union, and the Anti-Saloon League influencing reform. It covers state actions, constitutional attempts, and the eventual federal amendment process culminating in ratifications by enough states to effect the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Temperance
Methodist Episcopal Church
Isec
Maine
Kanes
Aeron
North Dakets
National Prohibition Party
ANN Sern Feaigie
Spregeriaens
Geyegin
Congress
Midnlette
Senate
Mark Aetite
Etuis
Toothpick Restores Ex Soldier’s Faint Voice
Sioux City resident Donald Collings, a former soldier injured at St Mihiel, nearly choked on a toothpick at dinner. It lodged briefly, he coughed, then recovered to find his voice, once husky after the 1918 gas attack, fully returned on the anniversary date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Donald Collings
St. Mihiel
A True Sport. Women and sportsmanship debated in Boston Transcript
The Boston Transcript raises a question about whether women have ever been known to beat a carpet when it was down. The piece frames women’s sportsmanship in a historically charged context and prompts reflection on gendered perceptions in athletics.
Marvels of Surgery in Modern Nerve Transplants
Chicago reports on wartime advances in nerve grafting and animal nerve transplantation. Fort Sheridan wards display paralyzed veterans aided by cutting edge methods, with nerves stored for later use and grafts from cadavers showing restored sensation and movement in injured limbs. Private Joseph Fleischman, wounded in action, regains leg sensation years after grafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ble
Fort Sheridan
Joseph Niewins
Soreeans
Josep Fleischman
Antigo
Wis
Perfect Health Is Yours If the Blood Is Kept Pure
An advertisement urges readers to cleanse their blood with Bos the areas vegetable medicine from Swift Specific Co. and Swift Laboratory. It promises revitalized blood and vigor, claiming health hinges on pure blood and accessible medical advice by writing to Atlanta, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Vector
Swift Specific Co
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Fragmentary dialogue on marriage and widowhood in old text
A fragmentary exchange shows a man questioning a woman about his presence and a woman replying about spelling. The dialogue hints at the idea of widowhood and happiness within a troubled marriage. The faded lines suggest strained relationships and social judgment.
Women Wonder at Her Many Clothes in Diamond Dyes Ad
A vivid ad promotes Diamond Dyes guaranteeing rich fadeproof color for any fabric including wool cotton and blends. It claims compatibility with stockings skirts coats and feathers with a color guide in the packaging and dealer demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hnen
Recruiting Office Recruiter Prompts Questions About Service
A garbled passage shows a recruiting officer asking a hopeful about service with literal rent and tent concerns. The dialogue reveals uncertainty and misgivings about pay and conditions while a narrator reflects on reformers and moralizing attitudes in recruitment.
Recipe for Gray Hair at Home
A fragmented ad style notice describes a home method to darken gray hair using a Harte Compound mix. It claims gradual shade darkening with minimal cost and notes potential issues like sticky residue and soap residue. The text ends with odd asides about a business and personal cautions.
Garfield Tea Before Bed Promises Gentle Impurity Removal
A whimsical note claims Garfield Tea before retiring will cleanse the body of impurities. The playful ad style suggests a soothing, restful routine with a light, humorous tone.
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New York City
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Eonian
Piso
Agia
Naltinure Md
Mra. Bute
Chris Fan Teeperance Union
Ant.Sajoon League
Rhee Island
Connecticut
New Jersey
M. Lemordant
Republic
Legion of Honor
Toothpick
Tnt
Erie
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Dave
Sam
Syre
Young Mar
Mooh
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Phun
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Peale
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Alent
Postum Cereal
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