Little Known Facts Concerning the War
Wartime data from Benedict Crowell’s official report notes US artillery use and Allied supply capacity in World War I. It highlights American munitions production, German mustard gas efforts, and the impact of chemical warfare on casualty figures, with emphasis on United States input and Allied exchanges.
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Washington
America
Jpamerica
Benedict Crowell
Tere
Union Thy
Ceuverburg
Germany
United States
Dorine
France
England
Hich
War Era Uniform and Supply Reforms Report
A government report describes wartime textile shortages and production shifts. It notes feather pillows, band music purchases, and shoe fitting programs at camps, plus uniforms moved from breeches to long trousers and a knee length overcoat redesign. It cites costs, shortages, and foreign imports to support the war effort.
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Wheler & Mellon
Cordére
War Department
Australia
New Zeland
Russia
United States
Unien
Echoos
Camp Melee
Jefferson Barracks
Ton
Gan. Perehing
Lift Off Corns With Fingers Claim Appealing
Advert copy touts a painless corns removal method. It promises sore coins lift off with fingers and calls it magic. The claim reads like sensational retail hype.
Freezone advertised for corns and calluses
An old advertisement touts Freezone for removing corn and callus pain. It claims instant relief and easy removal with fingers. It markets tiny bottles sold cheaply, promising to rid feet of hard and soft corns without soreness or irritation. The copy credits a Cincinnati genius as its origin.
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Bruceiat
Cincinnati
Minister Attempted Suicide in Springs Incident
Ker Grover Harrison, a 92 year old Episconal minister from Colorido Springs, reportedly attempted to end his life by self harm during a night incident involving a fleece and wire. He was arrested after the event, which drew guards and witnesses in Enid and Louisville areas.
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Prince
Grover Harrison
Colorido Springs
Wimwell
Harrivon
Harland College
Enid¢opal
Colorado
Louleville
Anid
Northcliffe's Malady Laid to Stench Bomb Mystery
Chicago reports a strange incident blamed on a stench bomb tied to Northcliffe’s camp. Witnesses described a chaotic scene at the La Salle Motel amid German tension and a dinner. The account mentions surveillance, a riotous confrontation, and investigations by police and officials.
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Northcliffe
Chicago
la Salle
Northelifts
June Kowle
Chitese Termine
la Nerthehilie
Keeler
Minoa
Nartheiffe
Eriteah Mylan
Agooria
Ileely
Gueane
Creat Lakes
American teamers depart for German ports
June 16 report says eight American steamers with cargo for Germany, detained here, have proceeded to German ports. Earlier word suggested they might be held pending a peace treaty ink. The item notes the ongoing diplomatic status and movement of the vessels.
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Deal
Roe
Wounded veteran seeks to enlist in Yanker Army
Denver June 24. A wounded veteran seeks enlistment in the United States Army. The decision hinges on whether missing fingers are from the right or left hand. John Fete, employed by the state industrial tool, served in the comedian unit.
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Denver
John
Americanization leader urges bilingual heritage approach
Mine Huldah F Cook, supervisor of Akron Americanization schools, argues that to Americanize both foreign born and American born, first teach the English language to newcomers while exposing them to the rich heritage of the foreign born. She oversees 100 Americanization teachers and stresses reciprocal learning.
Fragmentary note on officials and protests from a historical newspaper
Fragmented OCR text mentions officials and protests with references to Willen Pheloanne and Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor. Hungary objects to ultimatums, Petrograd relations, and a vague description of actions and examinations. The passage appears garbled with numerous misspellings and incomplete names.
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Samuel Gwmpers
American Federation of Labor
Hungary
Blood Cleansing Remedy Ad Pitches Slimming Pimples
Timples on the face and body warn of sluggish impoverished blood. The ad claims nature signals skin trouble and offers S. S. to purify and cleanse impure accumulations. It urges readers to buy a bottle at the drug store and addresses Medical Director in Atlanta for free advice.
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Nature
Swils Laboratory
Auanta
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Oregon Lumber Yard
Onange
Thalaht
Sweden
Jeno
New York City
la Roses
Avery
Avery Threshers
Hyatt Roller
Besring
Avery Co
F. E. Ranney
Mgr
American National Bank
Stanfield
Pendleton
Springs
Gemany
Buldar FF CC
Seul Et
Bevo
Anheuser-Busch
Ontne Eit
Blumauer & Hoch
OM Gillander & Burroughs
Ott
Anny
Willen Pheloanne
Pulla
Holt
Holt Manufacturing Co
Umatilla
Walla Walla
Holt Combined Harvesters
H. J. Rosenburg
Holt Harvester
Sturgis
Stoke
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