Florida letter from Jefferson resident on oranges and hunting
COUNTAN writes from Oklawaha Florida about a large orange crop and a spring trip south. He notes abundant game partridges and doves and deer but reports scarce rab bits and birds locally due to overhunting and calls for a closed season to protect game.
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Oklawaha
Fla
George W. Cram
Jefferson
South
Mr. Crum
Florida
Southland
Baltimore
Jacksonville
Frederick County
Pope Learns Peace Terms Armistice
Rome reports Pope Benedict XV has learned France and Germany may accept peace terms. Cardinal Amnette and Cardinal von Hartmann brought proposals to Rome, guiding hopes for a possible armistice. A powerful French wireless station to be built on Tahiti is also noted.
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Rome
Benedict XV
France
Germany
Amnette
Paris
von Hartmann
Cologne
Nazionale
California Syrup of Figs advertisement mockup
A late stage 19th or early 20th century advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a miracle laxative for children. It warns parents to check the bottle for authentic labeling and cautions against counterfeit imitations while claiming quick relief for colds, fevers, and stomach issues. The copy emphasizes ease of use for babies to adults and includes a 50-cent price point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
A &C-cent
Thanksgiving dance draws crowds in Hed Hall
Brunswick notes report a Friday Thanksgiving dance in Hed Men's Hall with many out of town guests from Hurkittaville Petersville Brownaville Weverton Pleasant Valley Lorettaville and other places. Winchester Virginia orchestra provided music with refreshments during intermission and green and yellow decorations.
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Hed Men‘s Hall
Hurkittaville
Petersville
Brownaville
Weverton
Pleasant Valley
Lorettaville
Winchester
Mra. T. Burke
Mra H. 5. Hedges
Mra. (. M Wenner
Milk Edith Garratt
Red Men's Hall
Stewart
Martinsburg
Frederick
Baltimore
Belgium Must Pay Levy as Germans Demand Security
Reports from Amsterdam say the German administration will continue Belgian levy payments at about 40.1 million francs monthly after the year’s end, with a total sum of 480 million francs demanded and security required immediately. Private assets may be seized if securities are not produced. In a separate incident, Mrs. James Abbott fought a masked burglar at 1 Madison Avenue, injuring him and attracting neighbors who forced an escape, leaving her seriously hurt. A new screwdriver tool with bevel gearing was also announced.
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Amsterdam
Belgium
France
Atlantic
Cra
James Abbott
Madison Avenue
Abbott
Letter from Irish-Scot James McElroy on gas attack and front
James McElroy, a relative of Frederick MacGill, reports from Glasgow that he survived a gas attack in the trenches during the September drive and has been convalescing at home. He recalls the gas’s cruelty, the bombardment, and his ongoing recovery while awaiting possible redeployment. He praises British actions and notes Russia’s expected impact in cold weather. MacGill, relieved by news from the old country, cherishes peace at home.
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MacGill
Kart
Scotland
Medroy
Glasgow
Russia
Calif
Paris
Hunting Death Toll 59 as Hunters Injured Across States
Chicago report notes fifty nine hunters killed and sixty six wounded this season across eighteen states. Compared with last year, deaths dropped from 111 and injuries from 162 in seventeen states and one Canadian province. Wisconsin and Michigan deer harvests may set a long-standing record of 7000. In Chester, machinist Join Haller died after being struck by a machine at South Chester Tube Co. widow and children survive.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Michigan
Chester
Haller
South Chester Tube Company
Fires Follow Powder Blow At Dupont Plant
Wilmington Del Dec 2 The fatal explosion at the Dupont packing plant near Henry Clay remains a mystery while powder mills guards are reinforced. Detectives and city police patrol the office and Market Street area as workers reported nails and steel scraps in powder. Two fires followed the blast one in Hagley yard and another at Carney Point blending mill both with nominal losses and no serious injuries. Pope appoints Mundelein to Chicago Brossart to Covington and Dougherty to Buffalo in American bishoprics.
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Wilmington
Del
Dupont Company
Henry Clay
United States
Powder Company
Tenth
Market Streets
Dupont
Hagley Yard
Carney's Point
N. J
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Countan
W. Cram
Pope
Island of
Tahiti
Brunswick News Notes
A C Compton
Cumberland
Reo
Marker and Gregory
Prunawick Charter Revision Commission
Kathryn Hogan
Front Street
Virginia Laign
Hedgesville
Mary
Catharine Etchison
Helen Hemp
Mildred Rinker
Virginia Horine
Helen Karn
Edna Stickley
Edna Evans
Mabel Shay
Knoxville
Audrey Hogan
Margaret Hogan
Messrs
Hart Etchison
Richard Hemp
Charles Mills
Charles Compher
Mervin Hirst
Edward Grabill
James Roby
Norman Long
Briscoe Karn
Sedecom Club
Brunswick High School
Katherine van Pelt
Flora Gross
Lily Moore
Mabel Tedrick
Loretta Smith
George King
LeRoy Evans
Douglas Jones
Ray Palmer
Evangelial
First Baptist Church
Dr. Palmer
Palmer
A. S. Ruby
Ruby
Asheville, N. C
Rose M. James
Alpheus W. James
James
H. B. Hovermale
West End
John W. MacGill
James McElroy
Frederick Man
and Thrift Club
Farmers & Mechanics National Bank
John W. Kern
Indiana
Islator
Figor
American Press Association
Jersey
New Buffalo
A LA Carte Service
T. Engle
Christmas Savings Club
Central Trust Company
Prederick, Maryland
W. H. Knock
Frederick, MD
the Rogers
Thurmont
Rogers
Blue Edge
Nebles
H. D. Baumgardner
W. Market Street
Market Street
Lulu Landis Shepherd
Beeret
Hygeia Ice & Coal CO
W. Patrick St
Pri
Berman Optical Company
Gainsberg
North Market St
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