War queened by age eighty nine in a peace parade
Mrs. Berthe Spanding eighty nine, a German by birth living in New York, learned of World War I only after a peace demonstration. She recalls German occupation in Belgium, heavy taxes, seizures, and fear under officials, and notes her son and family faced hardship while relatives served. Her husband, a German soldier, died, and she laments Kaiser Wilhelm II’s actions.
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Berthe Spanding
Germin
New York
Belgium
Ellent
Jacke Ture
Tapreentlanem
Spandau
Spandua
Montror
Spearhead drives for Near East relief on December first
On Sunday December 1 a nationwide 75 000 Pour Minute speakers campaign aims to raise funds for Near East relief. All contributions go to aid children and no private funds cover collection costs. Funds will be held by the American Committee for Relief to the Near East, treasurer at 1 Mattison Ave New York City.
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Ameri Ano
Near East
Cleveland St
Voudge
Mattison Ave
New York City
Humphreys Remedy Ad Reads Wide Range of Ailments
An old advertisement promotes Humphreys’ Remedy highlighting external Use for aches, congestion, coughs, fevers, digestion, and various illnesses. It lists numerous conditions and claims cures for columns of ailments including sore throat, toothache, neuralgia, asthma, fever, and more with a note about drogists carrying the product.
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Tan A
Titan
Grippe
Starvation Crisis in Teheran Worsens Amid War Strains
An official letter unearthed by Mirzi AW Kull Khan warns that 120000 Persians face starvation as disease follows famine. US relief efforts are urged as Teheran burials pile up, with Persian officials noting no formal appeal has been made yet.
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Teheran
Mirzi AW Kull Khan
S. D
Teherno
Harry Pratt Tudson
Near East
Persia
Harge
Workers Free After Term In Turk Prison
An Associated Press report says American rebel workers held in Ottoman prisons during the war are now freed and aiding relief efforts for Armenian and Syrian populations. Noted expats include William Nelson, former vice consul at Wripali, Syria. Charles Arthur Dana of the Presbyterian Foreign Missions. and Mr. Levine. The American Committee for Armenian and Syrian Relief seeks 80 million dollars as a nationwide fund drive, with Wisconsin’s week set for Jan 27 to Feb 3.
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N Rast
Associated Press
Liberta
Helief Fund
Atmong
William Nelsot
A Wripali
Syria
Charles Arthur Dana
Presbyterian Board At Foreign Missions
Near Mast
Wisconsin
Wisconsin State Council backs Armenian and Syrian relief drive
The Wisconsin State Council of Defense approved the drive for relief funds and endorsed the Armenian and Syrian relief campaign. The council endorsed the estimated $20,000,000 fund allocation and sent a telegram to the Near East relief headquarters.
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Wisconsin
Council of Defense
Comimittee
Near
Isntor
I McCaughes
Surian Retief
State Council of Defense
Wisconsin Begins Drive for 30 Million Armenia Aid Fund
On January 27 Wisconsin opens its campaign to raise 30 million dollars for starving Armenians Syrians and Persians. The fund is 600006 dollars allocated among the double bills. the quota equals 48 one half of the last liberty loan. The appeal seeks to save Near East lives with small donations. supporters are asked to pledge whatever remains of the race the Turks attempted to annihilate.
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Wisconsin
Iowan Atloment
Near East
Acherion
Baye
Piva dollars to the Armenian relic Life for aim montha
The readable fragments describe a historical note involving Armenian relics and a financial or life related aim in a month time frame. Named persons or organizations are not clearly identifiable in the provided text.
America the Soldier Knight in Wartime Faith
An earnest wartime editorial voice extols America as a noble force in relief of Armenians and Syrians, urging aid to starving children and indemnities for victims of Turk oppression. It frames America as a righteous knight, calls for humanitarian action, and contrasts global cruelty with American compassion.
Americanizing a German cuckoo clock in Vincennes
John Wagner, jeweler of Vincennes Indiana, first to naturalize a cuckoo clock made in Germany. After World War II began his clock said yekoo. He rebuilt it and programmed it to say Bob White, prompting local owners of German cuckoo clocks to have theirs reworked.
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Germany
Bob White
John ©. Wagner
Vincennes
Trid
TRY A TIMES WANT AD A MONTH IT PAYS
An old classified listing hints that running a monthly want ad in this paper can pay. It urges readers to try a classified approach to reach local shoppers and job seekers, implying a cost-effective advertising option.
The Bookworm and the Village Postmistress
Raymond Walsh, a twenty five year old with many hobbies, returns to Willgreen and pursues varied interests from law to short story writing and beekeeping. He avoids social life as Sarah Morley, village postmistress of thirty years, watches his deeds.
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Miss Temple
T.gc
T. G0
T. G0, Little Miss Andrey Dunbar
Chix Wen
Raymond
Andrey
Walsh Estate
Garien
Lola
Rayer
Audrey
Norimnistake
Raymond Walsh
Willgreen
Hooks
Sarah Morley
Sarah
Chuceh
Akron October dog bites prompt neurosis fear of hydrophobia
In Akron during October a number of residents were bitten by dogs. The incidents caused concern about hydrophobia leading to examinations of many dogs to verify the presence of rabies and protect public health.
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Akron
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Consumers
The ad cites testimonials from Mrs C Cook of Macon Ohio Mrs James A Knott of Chillicothe Missouri and H J Moore of Oval Pennsylvania praising Chamberlains Cough Remedy for quick relief from coughs colds and chest congestion with repeated claims of effectiveness and no beat for treating such illnesses.
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C. Cook
Macon
James A. Knott
Chillicothe
Chamberlain
H. J. Moore
Oval
Birds Lift War Effort Through Insect Control and Preservation
The Audubon Society report credits American birds with aiding food conservation during wartime by consuming pests that threaten crops. Pelicans and gulls are examined, showing limited human danger and positive ecological roles. The society notes protective actions for bird habitats, growth in membership, expanded youth programs, and support from benefactors as migratory bird treaties near passage.
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National Association of Audesenso
Werbert G. Hoover
Tien
Auluboh
Whley
Sgeneies
Gibert Porson
Fod
Atlantic
Moxie
Key West
Maing
Klamath
Mulheur
Oregona
California
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