Pershing's Narrow Escapes Told By His Personal Chauffeur
Sergeant Cesar Santini recalls General John J. Pershing's intense front lines service in France. He drove him on major operations from Cantigny to Chateau Thierry and the Argonne, noting bold moves, near misses, and Pershing's hands on leadership.
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New York
John J. Pershing
Cesar Santini
America
General Pershing
St. Mihiel
Argonne Forest
Cantigny
Chateau Thierry
Santin
Pershing
France
United States
Governor's Island
Santini
Leviathan
Inchief
Chemin Des Dames
Luneville
Lne
Sergent Santini
Jerry
Mesnil St. Firmine
Marne
Chaumont
Paris
Chateau- Thierry
Wilson
Poincare
Clemenceau
Nodh
Haig
Petain
Bliss
Albert
Queen Elizabeth
Belgium
King Albert
Sergeant Santini
British Vicar Fined for Kissing Servant at Court
Rev. H J Martin, vicar of Holy Trinity Old Brompton, was fined 40s at Chatham police court on a complaint by 18 year old servant Annie Topping that he kissed her on several occasions. She said he claimed she could love him as she loved her young man and kissed her on her first day in the house.
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Chatham
H. J.martin
Holy Trinity
Old Brompton
Chatham Police Court
Annie Topping
Sneeze Breaks Ninth Rib For Indiana Reporter
Indianapolis deputy supreme court reporter Wilbur Carpenter sneezed, twisted a tile, and broke his ninth rib near the spinal column. The sudden pain replaced the expected thrill as the injury occurred during a comic moment.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Wilbur Carpenter
The
Supreme Court
Carpenter
Hog Island Sets World Record for 50 Ships in Ten Months
The American International Shipbuilding Corp at Hog Island delivered 50 steel cargo carriers totaling 801,250 deadweight tons to the U S Shipping Board in ten months, a record for a single yard. The Nobles, a 7,625-ton vessel, was the latest delivery.
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Hog Island
Philadelphia
American International Shipbuilding Corporation
United States Shipping Board
Nobles
The
Shipping Board
Atlanta Judge Rules on Drunkenness Case
Judge Johnson in Atlanta rules that a person might get drunk under certain conditions. The statement appears as a legal ruling noting implied allowances for intoxication in specific contexts.
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O. K
Atlanta
Johnson
Baby Sister Compared to Red Rose by Gilbert
The line recalls a moment where Gilbert hears someone remark the new baby sister resembles a flower, specifically noting a red rose as a vivid comparison. The image links familial warmth to a vibrant bloom in a tender, intimate vignette.
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Gilbert
Squirrels Fishing for Turtles Told by Oil Driller
In Bethany West Virginia oil driller Jack Hurley recounts squirrels fishing after turtles in Hog Creek. He描述 seeing multiple small turtles and a pine squirrel attacking a mother turtle, then dragging a young turtle up a tree. The tale ends with a remark on squirrels abandoning nuts for hunting. Also London reports postwar tattoo boom with a veteran bearing battles names inked on his arm.
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Bethany
W. Va
Hog Creek
Jack Hurley
London
Condensations of everyday maxims and observations
A collection of brief aphorisms on behavior, work, and society. Notes on memory, parodies, trust, honesty, and personal conduct mix with observations about temperaments, responsibility, and ambition. Expressions critique human flaws and social norms with concise pointed statements.
Floor 160 Years Old Still Good
An old Pike County Pennsylvania house being torn down revealed pitch pine floors that are 160 years old yet sound. Carpenters were amazed by the two foot wide planks and the inch and a quarter thickness, noted by the American Forestry Magazine of Washington.
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Pike County
Pennsylvania
American Forestry Magazine of Washington
Executive Ability Quote from Ohio State Journal
A sharp saying notes executive ability as the power to dump tasks you should do yourself onto others who can do them better, reflecting a practical view on delegation from the Ohio State Journal.
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Ohio State Journal
Tests of drinking water across the United States
Water quality tests are conducted at the Geological Survey water resources laboratory under CG Kidwell, a young chemist in charge for two years. The effort aims to identify poisoned wells and sanitize drinking spots in national parks and tourist travel lanes.
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United States
Water Resources Laboratory
The
Geological Survey
Kidwell
Uncle Sim
Beethoven Park in Vienna Honors Composer Memory
A park in Vienna is named for Beethoven to honor the composer. Tourists visit the site where he is said to have spent hours composing under a tree, with a wooden stump and inscription. Nearby rests a bench and a statue, while a fountain and lush trees frame the attractive area.
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Beethoven
Vienna
Prris
Lighthouse Keepers Patience Amid Windward Nights
A female tourist on a boat notes the lighthouse keepers repeatedly relighting the breakwater lamp as the northeast wind blows it out ten times, praising their patience and perseverance in a cold cheerless night.
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Red Estate
Eagle Beats Express Train In 18 Mile Race
An eagle outran an express train by twelve minutes over eighteen miles. The train crew reported speeds above sixty miles an hour during the chase.
Correctest of Watches at Geneva Observatory
The Geneva observatory held no chronometer contest this year. In 1018 one chronometer remained accurate to six hundredths of a second per day. Elsewhere in China, efforts to improve native tobacco include planting American seed and teaching modern cultivation methods.
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Geneva Observatory
China
New York Dwellings Could House Swiss Population
The article notes Greater New York’s present dwellings could accommodate more than the population of Switzerland, highlighting the city’s housing capacity compared with a European country.
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New York
Switzerland
Thumb-sized booby kangaroo described as tiny
A creature nicknamed booby kangaroo is noted as being only slightly larger than a man's thumb, highlighting its minuscule size.
President Moton Reflects On German Government News
In a remarks filled with misstatements and caricature, Tuskegee President D. HR Moton comments on German officials and Solf, calling Solf part of the old regime and mocking a theatrical figure as a parable of deception, while a flooded street scene shows rain and confusion.
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D. HR. Moton
Tuskegee
Solf
Solt
Sole
Malapropos
Malipropos
Lshaw
Extremes Meet in Frosty Playhouse Exchange
The dialogue sketches a chilly reception as a play by a writer named Maywritem faces harsh audience remarks. A neighborly chat hints at possible relocation if tensions persist and the play’s run remains strained.
Uncertain Fragments Reflect Odd Commentary
A jumble of phrases suggests a quirky piece on beauty and change. It mentions a woman’s appearance, smoothing out features, and contrasts with ideas of homeliness, plus a nod to Rip Van Winkle, all in a fragmentary voice.
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Aida
Howard
Fragmentary London Cut of a Weird Tale
Obscure dialogue fragment presents a grimmonk voice and urban fable mood. A speaker laments a dead boy and refers to a beastly cheng tiller while recalling clothing, identity, and a plan to seek a Huylish path through London.
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London
Cheng Tiller
Sultor and Friend Question Sudden Jilts Amid Airship Tales
A dialogue style fragment shows Sultor lamenting a sudden dismissal as airships and courtship themes drift through a lively scene. The speaker notes smooth sailing followed by an abrupt drop, hinting at friendship tension and uncertain fortunes.
The Automobilist Fears Toll on Liberty Fine
An OCR fragment notes fines for automobile offenses with five dollars for the first and twenty one dollars for the second offense. It references liberty themes and a speaker or orator, suggesting a sensational public domain tone from an old newspaper.
Evening dinners from a night wagon noted
A fragment recalls opting for casual meals from a night lunch wagon, with a playful aside on "Grace" and the habit of eating dinner a la carte during late hours.
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Tiarry
O Rourke and O Oole in a Scrap Feature
A fragment shows a dialect scene where O Rourke and another figure discuss using a wooden leg as a club in a fight. The text hints at improvised tools and rough humor in a rural setting.
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O'Rourke
Accomplished at Titat in a Baying Money Exchange
A fragmentary dialogue snippet shows tense phrases about finances and debt. The speakers discuss buying money and avoiding owing anyone, revealing a comic or satirical mood in a historical text.
Unclear OCR fragment hints at a public figure visit
Fragmentary text shows dialogue about a man approaching to present a loi and taunting remarks, with unclear names or context. The readable lines suggest a conversation about an incoming presenter and perception of threat or challenge, but no concrete event or identities are evident.
It Must Have Been Firat Actor
It must have been a difficult stage season with the second actor recalling the struggle of playing a man with gout, while adhering to a strict diet for obesity. The dialogue highlights theatrical challenges and the demand of portraying physical conditions on stage.
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Firat
What She Became Fred There Goes Mrs Jones
A brief dialogue notes a woman's transformation after marriage, contrasting her formerly lively demeanor with a perceived new restraint as she becomes an expert in domestic matters.
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Fred
Mrs. Jones
Jack
Fifteen Pie Varieties at Thanksgiving Feast
A humorous note recalls sampling fifteen kinds of pie at a Thanksgiving feast and the ensuing indigestion. The exchange contrasts the delight of trying many desserts with the discomfort that followed.
Injunction Plea Halts Motion as Borderhouse Seeks Aid
A tense exchange centers on Mrs Borderhouse urging Mr Skinnie to take soup while a judge considers an injunction. The conversation hints at fear and restraint as the core issue in the ongoing dispute.
Man Reunites With Wife After Twenty Years Absence
A man returns to his wife after two decades apart. His reason for staying away? He could not find a sample that matched.
Too Many
A dialogue exchange centers on a man’s remark about shared affection and a rebuke over infidelity. The lines contrast loyalty with flirtation as the speaker reflects on trust and desire. The witty volley exposes themes of jealousy and romantic restraint.
Women Suffer From Backache and Dizziness
Osiro Til reports ten years of reliance on Favorite Prescription to ease backaches and dizzy spells during middle life. Mrs. J. H. Hayden endorses the remedy, stating it provided relief during a trying life period.
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Osiro
Til
Favorite Prescription Endorsed by Young Mothers
Mrs. J. W. Keillor and Myra Stella Steakdall recount positive experience with Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery. They credit relief during pregnancy and recovery from illness, citing strengthened health and a healthy baby.
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Savanna
Myra
Stella Steakdall
Jeffurson St
Mustarino And Muntarine Pain Remedy Ad
An old fashioned mustard plaster recipe with added pain killers touted as quick relief. The ad claims Hort and Bogg’s Mustarino products cure muscle aches earache toothache and headaches and are suitable for chilblains and frostbite.
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Bogg
Please Stop Teasing at the Dinner Table
A humorous scene shows a guest exasperated by two women who barely speak to him, while a quip about tongue sandwiches and hoarding company lands as a witty reply during a social gathering. The exchange highlights playful irritation at the dining table.
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Ad Claims Kidney Relief
A vintage advertisement extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure all for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It asserts widespread testimonials and urges readers to send ten cents for a sample bottle by parcel post from Dr Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York while noting bottles are sold at drug stores.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Clockmaker’s Claim Sparks Sly Exchange on Service
A brief exchange reveals a clockmaker accused of sycophancy as one speaker jokes about a “thneserver” need. The remark hints at a business demand setting and a playful dispute over service standards.
California Fig Syrup Laxative Claim Ad Boundaries
A vintage alert promotes California Fig Syrup as a child laxative with claims of clearing poisons from the stomach liver and bowels. The ad touts a fruity taste dose instructions on each bottle and urges mothers to use the product confidently. The text also contains a joking dialogue about a private bomb factory and a misread acronym.
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California
Scarce Diamonds Comment Sparks War Era Recall
A terse exchange recalls prewar abundance of black diamonds as one speaker laments current scarcity, noting their former cellar filled with the gems and hinting at wartime depletion.
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Camp Devons
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A. W. Harris
U. S
Silesia
General Sage
President Grant
Germany
Versailles Palace
George Washington
Pittsburgh
Pyg
Criies
Wretand
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Mrs. Hobbs
Fort
Sultor
Scott
Ustarine
Montana
Hanoi
Ata
Esty
Nuit Fae Por Nore
Minallor
Phontom
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Sidney
Mont
Tongus
I Way
Pete
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