Crowder aims to reclassify draft deferrals amid war manpower
Washington report notes Provost Marshal General Crowder pushing local boards to re open deferments to bolster right men in the army. It discusses possible lower age limits, navy competition, and potential shift of Class 2 selections to meet manpower needs.
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Washington
Crowder
Regular Army
National Guard
America
Navy
Marine Corps
Army
Freckle Cream Ad and Irrelevant Anecdote
Recipe styled advertisement promotes lemon juice and orchard white to fade freckles sunburn and tan at low cost. It claims safe results while a reporter joke about a heavy baby and a grocer adds filler humor. Also mentions Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic for malaria.
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Ady
Grove
Price Tc
The Diagnosis Sparks Humorous Household Exchange
In a witty quip a speaker notes wanting a fireless cooker to rival a smokeless husband as a playful take on modern kitchen tech and domestic life. The line pivots on contemporary conveniences and lighthearted couple dynamics.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by McLean Woman
Mrs John Koppelmann of McLean Nebraska praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for restoring health after a difficult pregnancy. The notice claims the remedy helps with displacement inflammation irregularities backache headaches nervousness and mood symptoms and offers written guidance from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. for further ailments.
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McLean, Neb
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ital
John Koppelmann
Re No. 1
McLean
Nebraska
America
California Syrup of Figs advertisement dose
Vintage ad copy touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle cleansing laxative for children and adults. It claims quick relief from feverish, cranky, constipated babies and forbids counterfeit versions, urging buyers to require the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company.
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California
Adv
Northernmost Town Visit Reveals Eskimo Bathing Beliefs
Ftah the most northerly town in the world was visited by MancMil lan who shared insights on Arctic life. Eskimo mothers carry babies on their backs while tending to household duties and recently the belief that bathing babies makes them cross is noted. Explorers report babies months old may never have been washed with soap or water.
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France
Paris
United States
Germany
Ftah
MancMillan
Etal
American Red Devils Triumph Echoed in Indianapolis
The Indianapolis News recounts how local children and families celebrated a playful victory by the American Red Devils after a visit by the French Blue Devils. The tale notes cross town enthusiasm, with Johnny declaring their side won and his father clarifying the playful rivalry.
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Blue Devils
Indianapolis
Johnny
John
Ritter Avenue
Indianapolis News
Permanent cook question in household discussion
Mrs Knicker asks for a permanent cook and Mrs Becker replies the current cook will stay until a replacement is found.
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Quick Relief Tonight
A vintage advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safer alternative to calomel for bilious symptoms. It claims the tonic cleanses the liver and bowels, preventing nausea, headaches, and constipation while warning calomel can cause bone necrosis and misery.
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Dodson
Capudine Promises Quick Relief for Headaches
Advert describes Capudine as a liquid pleasant to take and provides quick relief for headaches and nervous system distress.
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Capudine
Fragmentary note on new private and assessment
Readable words describe a new private as a mixed or sly figure with a 3 percent rate and a doughy appearance. The fragment offers little context about person, place, or event.
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Quick Health Boost
An ad-promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a liver remedy and laxative for quick relief, claiming it cleanses the bowels and liver, improves energy, and is safe for children. The pitch asserts the product can keep a family feeling well for months and urges readers to purchase from stores.
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Trodsen
Dodson
Aly
GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Claim for Kidney and Backbone Relief
A vintage advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a universal kidney and bladder remedy. It claims rapid cleansing of kidneys, blood purification, and relief from backache rheumatism and related ailments. It promises easy dosing and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
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Haarlem
Keep Your Stomach In Hot Weather Health
Advice on preventing summer stomach troubles urges maintaining a cool stomach. The message promotes FATONIC as a quick relief for excess stomach acidity, gas, heartburn, and indigestion with after meals use. A big box costs 0c and a druggist will refund if it fails.
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