Man coerced to kiss flag at Red Cross auction in Waterloo
In Waterloo Iowa on November 15 a mob roped in A F Furche, owner of a Shell Rock store, after he refused to close during a Red Cross auction. They forced him to kneel in the street and kiss a flag, then tagged him with the flag for 125 dollars to swell the Red Cross fund which reached about 1400 dollars as other stores stayed open.
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Waterloo
Red Cross
Cineune
Shell Rock
A.F. Furche
Foldy
Fiery Eczema Remedy Claims Blood Cleanser Power
An old advertisement touts a blood cleansing remedy for eczema and skin eruptions. It claims the medicine purifies blood, removes impurities, and has sold for fifty years through druggists. Written by the Swift & Co Chief Medical Adviser in Atlanta, Ga.
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Wb SS. S
Add Dress
Swift Fe Co
Atlanta, Ga
Veiled Weather Through Damp Island Days
A brief survey notes mist and drizzle affecting daily life in the harbor town. Residents report cooler afternoons and lingering fog over the pier as fishermen adjust nets and schedules for crossing tides.
Flow of Our Troops to Europe Growing
Reported Allied forces moving to Europe as Pershing states boats have not cost any American life. Correspondents describe ongoing arrivals of officers and troops to France and the front, with Allied command positive on the American contribution. In combat near Port-Au, German artillery and machine gun fire are described, with a French observer noting patrols and engagements as the American expeditionary forces reinforce the line.
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Franch
Pershing
Eredadings
Bitin Tipi
Thantia
Fractured ad copy promises corn relief devices
A garbled advertisement describes a freezing solution for corns and calluses and claims to relieve pain. It mentions women keeping a tiny device on a dresser and promises quick, painless effect with a small charge, seeking to persuade readers to buy.
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Trenton
Clive Ein
Coal Miner Earns $348 in One Month
A historical notice notes a coal miner earning 348 dollars in a single month. It references wages, work conditions, and regional details with names and places implied in the fragmentary OCR text.
Rags and Bones Sought in War Effort Ad
In Wauchingon Nev a wartime appeal calls for rags bones scrap metal and paper to aid the war effort. The Council of National Defense urges material donations and describes items like cloth cotton and other resources as vital. Some scraps may be saved or used as needed to help win the war and reduce consumption.
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Wauchington
Council of National Defenes
Vague Wartime Plea to Husband Over Coal Crisis
In a fragmentary wartime plea a speaker urges her husband to obtain coal for vital needs with a bold assertion that better starvation than yielding to the enemy persists. The text hints at political feelings, wartime governance, and public notices about energy shortages, though many phrases are garbled.
Minister Giv es Thystymony Incoherent Fragments
Fragmentary note attributed to A Knigthon discusses pain and remedies with unclear context. Mentions time frames, poller kite plots, and vague medical phrases. no coherent events or identifiable individuals beyond names appear.
Veiled Notes On Unclear International Talks
Fragmented OCR text recounts unnamed discussions among parties about cargo and travel routes. It mentions unnamed regions and figures with ambiguous roles, hinting at negotiations or inspections. The readable portions lack clear dates, places, or outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR political note on northern power policy
Fragmented text discusses conflict with northern power and energy policy for America. Mentions unsteady tone and possible divide over regional leadership. Content is garbled with many misspellings, making precise meaning uncertain.
Unclear ancient remedy ad claims cure for illness
Fragmented OCR text advertising "Catarch Medicine" promising cures and free items. Mentions "One Hundred Dollars," various mis-spelled medical terms, and a chaotic list of suppliers and locations. Details incomplete, but centers on a dubious treatment pitch.
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Caitunh
Cheney & Col
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