News Review of the Past Week War Roundup
A wide recapitulation of World War I events spans Allied and Central powers developments. Wilson urges faster American action. The War Department shakeup prompts scrutiny of supply and logistics. Civil strife in Russia and ongoing battles on the Italian front are noted, with diplomatic efforts toward peace and multiple fronts assessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward W. Pickard
Teesstilken
Jay
Wilson Pretuler
Shayd George
House Pru
Prinesday
Eiesal
Chorney Sud
Leigen Chetty Heebehuserd
Moist de Carew
Guy
Sebua
Mr Yay
George
Wits Serous
Iiity Becaise
Albeye
Arkin
Ciinhead
Gomi
America
Wilson
Iit
Mages Mearns
Prada
Huilding Peogradi
War Department
Nts
Ile Sen
Ceagel
Cate
General Goethals
Cregeen
Tial
Lalas
Gargas
Tenia
Che Win Department
Defense
Navy
Cramps and Croup Remedy Advice In Old Notes
Fragmentary notes discuss coughs and throat relief with emphasis on quick remedies. Mentions Chandler lain as a remedy source and cautions about hoarseness and danger in severe cases. Context suggests early 20th century home treatment guidance.
Bread Prices Vary Across Sections In Report
A survey notes wide variation in 16 ounce bread prices across states and towns. Reported low and high prices include 7 to 15 cents in multiple locations such as Missouria Iowa Wisconsin and New York with several towns listing 12 to 16 cents. The article catalogs dozens of prices by city and state, reflecting local market differences in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bend
Laosville Ferma
Larymig
Wyn
Newport
Gunna
Bagh Dasa
Tex
Lirtalig
Meh
Houstry Tur
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Grinnell
Mimsy
Suwetl
Mass
Back Havel
Nastivill
Senn
Wirth
Icua
Gratiot W
Vin Bwansvilles
Ann Arbor
Mich
Tyan Cenels
Jan West
Miss
G Corvearagold
Tadgeownail
Haake
Brownsville
Nod Doltzlas
Aria
Tye
Mub
Gaeaden
al Ladgowanl
Dalover Ville
Louk Havens
Muinstou
Nustiville
Javeantie
Phage
Shipymeil
Spain
Mielva
Gharestan
Savion
le Nore
Bablinesy
Mystery Woman Seen With Strange Fashion Dress
A reader reports a woman seen crossing the street in unusual attire described as old fashioned. Witness notes the attire resembles a Toariein style and wonders if she is a wife or daughter of a local figure.
Submarines and soil fertility threaten American farming
The piece warns that submarine warfare cuts potash and sulfur supplies, jeopardizing fertilizer for vast crops. Domestic pyrites may relieve shortages, but quality and cost vary. Freight rates and Spanish sources influence availability as farmers fear reduced yields and higher costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bnet
Inese Pn
Poison Gas Not Chlorine in Pittsburgh Incident
A damaged report discusses chlorine gas use during a Pittsburgh incident. Witnesses describe inhalation injuries and internal trauma beyond chlorine’s effects. Marshall notes chlorine’s limited sanitizing use and recalls injuries from its inhalation, while Brickley assists a bleeding casualty, applying a tourniquet to save a life.
Soldier Rescues Man After Streetcar Collision
Minneapolis private Frank Brickley of the First Minnesota Hospital Corps saved a life after a streetcar collision on Wyong Street near the railroad tracks. The injured man, Kil e Drefahl of 181 Bunker Street St Paul, was struck by the Chicago Great Western train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Frank Brickley
Minnesota
Drefahl
Bunker Street
St. Paul
Chicago Great Western
Wyong Street
Overseas Acre Fund Aims to Aid Farmers in Britain
Fragments describe the Overseas Acre Fund assisting farmers of Britain through payment or supply channels. References mention markets for carpenters and stock, plus directions to help farmers of America, with unclear names and dates. The text shows a wartime crisis of farmland, wells, and supplies damaged or lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overseas Agre Fund
Appa Faraeers
Phen
Koos
Amerie
Ffs
High-Grace Fertilizers Facility Plans Move Forward
A fragmented note outlines plans for a fertilizer plant with references to High-Grace Fertilizers and related materials. The text mentions a plant facility, a system named Seemseiver, and a generic project timeline with unclear figures. Names and specifics are obscured, but the document implies formal action toward development and equipment readiness.
Feigns Blindness to Win Release from Prison
Parga professor of Sarhonine at Ketch University faked blindness to obtain release from Geran 1 military prison. Despite doctors testing sight and experts confirming sightlessness, he maintained a blank gaze. His wife Tishy became totally blind, amid an exchange of permanently dished prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parga
Jthemat Ketch University
Geran
Geers
Cerna
Greee Sperigiisis
Tishy
Grand Duke's Visit Noted in Nagsus City Report
An American article records a visit by the grand duke to America and comments on foreign geography knowledge. It notes locals refer to him as calonel and mentions phrases about travel and places in a terse, clipped journal style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Nagsus
Jourua
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lloyd George
Germany
Junkers
Russia
Moses
Casine
Vicraideatis
Hilshewsky
Taras
Sleeerie Plifrakes
Ieviinis
Chester
Hein Street
Praawe
Tonly
Piave
Brent
Tassino
Mont Asoleone
Mont Grupon
Sven
Balkans
Judtenvitan
Syowhdels
Norway
Feenhy
Epuamsenl
Fox Flanders
Hiebert Hive
Cyrii Taxburs
Germain Ralestar
Doers
Aires
Gerkulay
Tadin
Ale Hatior
Chanderlain
Food Administration
THE
RB aIg
Emily Stevens
the Slacker
Uae
Mediterranean
France
Pittsburgh
Paul Chtorine
Ellerine
Tate
Auayhiordy
Brickley
South St. Vint
Peter Psu
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!