Drafting Methods Across Nations Highlight Conscription Dodges
The article surveys European conscription, noting that not all eligible males enter the army. It describes physical exams, exemptions for dependents and the infirm, and the long service terms. It details how substitutions and medical fraud help some evade service, with examples from Germany and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regular Army
Army Reserve
Territorial Army
Crimea
Cologne
Germany
Deceptive Deafness and Forced Service Debated in 19th Century Accounts
Reports discuss military doctors studying feigned deafness to dodge conscription and harsh European practices that ill treat youths to force service. Examples cover France and Switzerland, noting risks like eye injury and suicide, alongside assorted anecdotes of social wit and miscommunication from Philadelphia Ledger and Philadelphia recon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Djs
Philadelphia Ledger
Flying Fishes in Ocean and Sky Description
The passage describes a creature with azure blue back and fins, a flying fish that glides above water and air. It notes its dorsal and tail markings and its prey includes sea birds and voracious fish such as sharks. It discusses survival chances if it avoids sharks and seagulls, detailing atmospheric and water challenges.
Unclear fragmentary note on names and events
Fragmentary OCR style text with unfamiliar proper nouns and garbled phrases. Mentions named individuals and places in a scattered, noncohesive way, lacking a clear event or outcome to summarize.
Thousand Dollar Frustration Sees Varying Incomes and Moods
A fragmented note records income of $1,000 with expenditures ranging from $990 to $1,900.90, yielding mixed outcomes of happiness misery and a final reference to "gay" with a stray name Puck. The text presents inconsistent figures and emotional labels without a cohesive narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gay.roe
Puck
Poor Living, Madder Brown-There Goes Off Dau Per
A fragmented line heavy with garbled OCR hints at a local notice or short caption. Names appear as WMadder Brown and Mesitri, with uncertain relations and unclear action. The readable bits suggest a community note or featurette about appearances or reputation, but specifics are obscured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wmadder Brown
Hla
Aimilatick
Bitters and Medicines Sold Under Guaranty at Local Drugstore
Fragmentary OCR recalls a 19th century claim of a drugstore selling a preparation under guarantee. The text mentions Hesya and a motion, with references to Hlerting andMesh fas results. The piece notes a local purchase of Tlectije Bitters by Fimach Hyer and Mayes and BU Martin's drug store.
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Chicago
Wother
Hyer and Mayes
BU Martin
Atore. Se
Des Moines Capital Bargain Rate Announced This Year
Des Moines Capital offers a bargain period rate of 2.00 dollars now through January 1931 for subscriptions. Trial subscriptions are accepted for the balance of the year. Tickets for the National Horticultural Congress via the North Western line go on sale November 13 with return limit November 18.
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Des Moines Capital
Des Moines
Javaney
Abe
National
Horticultural Congress
Council Blue
Western Line
Ficket
North- Western Ling
Los Angeles
Caltact
Ely
Chicago
Ailtain
Pola
Forced Into Exile Wy Udehurch of Glen Oak Exiled
A fragment recounts Wy Udehurch of Glen Oak exiled from home for exile hardship. After six months he returned and suffered a lingering cough. He later used Dr Klugnd Naw Discovery aid, taking six bottles, with a guarantee from Martin Pharmacy offering $1.00 trial bottles.
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Glen Oak
Oxls
Dr. Klugnd
Desperanto Ung
Martin Pharmacy
Patent Medicine Ad Claims Cure For Ailments In Obscure Text
Fragmented OCR style ad touts various remedies including tonics and salves. Mentions health recovery for kidney trouble and appetite, with personal testimonial from an older reader. References to Martin's Drug Store and grandmothers, plus generic claims of healing powers and household cures.
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James Darian
Pepale
Sua Reddy
Martin
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