Swiss losing watch trade as munitions loom
In Geneva August 14, Swiss watchmakers increasingly pivot to producing war munitions for belligerents, earning higher profits while facing Dutch competition. A Amsterdam dealer’s letter notes fifth American buyer within fifteen days and recalls to duty to support the industry, with Spanish fashion influence noted in couture trends.
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Tory
Geneva
Switerland
Switeeriagnd
le Getthie Nermone Tt
Hesan Punereis Watch Manufactoress
Steater
Credit Ee Eee
Buemnen
Amsterdam
Weston social notes recount visits and families
Weston Oregon. East Oregonian reports a flurry of visits and movements among locals and regional travelers. Charles Pierce, former Weston merchant, arrived from Los Angeles with family and friends to Pendleton. several residents plan temporary splits and returns, with plans for permanent moves in fall. Multiple Wilmingtons (appears as Weston residents) and neighbors hosted visitors from Walla Walla and Enterprise. The mix of small-town social activity highlights extended kin and friend networks.
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East Oregonian
Weston
Charles Pierce
Placo
Lolmoawe
Wood
Sin
Penidllet
Duanese
Porter Grahui
Geo. Neablt
Cold Springs
Mere Wim. Metiride
Arborna
Meliridy
Waddinghanm
Walla Walla
Henry Waddinghim
Edna Jones
Jaehem
Nevis
Goon Shanke
Shanke
Hasina
Olive Dean
L. Weed of Their Home Neerhy
Mises Fletu
Hitler Teth McBroom
Pendtin
Wonton
Widremtiay
Kirkpatrick
Wne
Ide Wright
Weston Wie
W. H. McKioney
Helix
Wets Radste
The
Dan
Tom Peatienew
Milton
Gerherting
Eusterine
Yan Server
Weeton Ielestine
Joe Theualion
Felon Stuser
Mare
St A. Sieber
la Mont
Thitteley
Painiletanehere
Beamer
Mihenn
Walla
Weeton
Clarence Beathe
Susie
Tingker Mountkin
Mrs. Beathe
Harry Besthe
EL Martie
Athens
John Harrie
Wesston
Iva Nolte
Loury Nolte
Miss Nolte
Pendleton
Mise
Florence
Weston Re
Frank Taylor
Head
Hawley Mountain
Jitney Drivers Defy San Francisco Ordinance
Jitney drivers rally on Market Street defying a city ordinance passed ten days earlier by the board of supervisors banning jitney traffic. Botae Jitney Niesen obtained a temporary injunction from the superior court allowing continued operation and collection of nickels.
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San Francisco
Eltyna
Iba Ordi Parce
Board of
Eapervients
Market Street
Superior Court
Unclear text on medical advice and pills
Fragmentary passage discusses open ailment symptoms and references a treatment involving pills. The legible parts suggest a recommendation to take two pills at night and again in the morning, with claims of improvement by the next day. No verifiable names or sources are present.
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Kings New Life
Bettor
New York Avy Cardinal Vardinale atul 9 Niet Ot ytier Cuuldie dismtaries
The piece reports on a convention of the American church with Cardinal GW herif Taltingare and Cardinal Fariex in New York. It notes plans for Pontificat Maw and a gathering at Cathedral tomorow mvints jog, with 24,000 visitors expected and a meeting at Cannekin Hall.
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New York
The
Beunterts
Cardinal Fariex
Hawks blamed for bird scarcity in regional report
In town Deputy Game Warden George Tanlin cites hawk predation as a factor in dwindling quail and pheasant numbers. State officials, including acting wildlife staff, note hunting tension and discuss conservation measures.
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Tanlin
Tolny
Tonain
Armanent
Tanete
Hawke
Melia
Uncaptured German Officer Predicts Victory in War
An under thirty Prussian guard officer, brought from a British frontier hospital near France, told a United Press correspondent he believes Germany will win. He praised German guns and manpower, blamed Allied artillery for setbacks, and claimed Germany would soon have enough food to sustain operations. He asserted Americans prolonged the war, and spoke of battles across Poland, Galicia, Verdun, and the Somme.
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Hossital
France
Flicer
United Press
Germany
Poland
Galicia
Verdun
Mamele Woods
Mamets
Dividdon
Ube
Eur Tor
Guna
Fran
Bugland
Experts Confer Over Paralysis Fight In Nation
Aug 13 cholera fever and scourge experts call for national effort against infectious paralysis. Conference notes notables from New Jersey to Maine, listing states and officials seeking coordinated action.
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United States
Tie Enperte
New Jersey
Mindful Mirth From Sparse Pages
A fragmented note reflects fleeting humor amid an old newspaper page. Despite garbled wording, readers sense a playful aside or joke tucked into the margin, illustrating how light moments survived through imperfect OCR on a historical edition.
Woman Cures Ills With Lydia E Pinkham's Compound
Jamaica New York woman describes relief from head and backache dizziness and nervous exhaustion after using Lydia E Pinkham's Compound three times daily after meals and before bed. She keeps a bottle at home and recommends the remedy to others.
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Jamaica
Lyia M. Pinkham
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Paul Hemmelgarn
Telephone
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Pendleton Creamery
Riverside
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