Lord Derby's recruiting drive builds conscription case
The article portrays Lord Derby as central to English recruiting efforts during war, arguing his methods and band performances shaped public support for conscription. It notes Derby’s Lancashire strength, vast estates, and long service in Army circles, including wartime censorship and government roles, framing him as a premier organizer of manpower.
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Tondon
Earl of Derby
Lord Derby
Kent
Ly Khalt
Lancashire
Lord Derbys
Knowsley
Bury
Bootle
Kirkdale
Liverpool
Wilton
Derby
Wellington
Reuson
Diddea
Peppy Stanle
Grenadier Guards
Ha Han
Europe
Austria
Cariaca
China
Japan
Ceylon
Lord Stanley
Te West Toughton
Lascashire
Lora Derby
House of Commons
South
Lord Roberts
Balfour
Renee Brandfather
Undls
London
James Edwards
Brandywine
Army and Navy
Flanders
Bellevue Hospital
Groynés
Oscar‘Rontein
Phe Tinsmith
Axel Gustavson
Smith
Elmer
California Syrup of Figs Physicians Recommend
An old advertiser promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children. The copy claims it clears constipation in hours, relieves fever and stomach upset, and encourages hydration and comfort. It warns against counterfeit syrups and urges asking a pharmacist for the 60-cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Company.
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California
Dingelst
California Fig Syrar Company
Whiskey costs only 12 cents a gallon
Mo Marcel of 319 Broed uisas CIY publishes Secrets of the Whiskey Trust Exposed and Why Is Marcel a Socialist. He claims the whiskey trust uses a corn mash and yeast to produce five gallons for less than 30 cents and sells it for four to five dollars a gallon. He alleges the whiskey barons profit massively and fund mansions and cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcel
Broeduisas Ciy
Teuel
Whiskey Trust
Marers
Military Training for Gotham Police Embraces Camp Methods
New York City plans rookie training camps mirroring army drills to equip ten thousand police recruits with riot control, firearm handling, and advanced pursuit skills. Officials cite lessons from the Plattsburg model and aim to select a site such as Pelham Bay Park while emphasizing outdoor instruction and rioting command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tbs
Idisa
Plattaburg
Arthor Woods
Uncle Sam
Pelham Bay Park
Ighor
Tradtar
Dry Cleaning at Home Promises Quick, Low-Cost Results
An apparent home dry cleaning method using solvile and gasoline is described, claiming to clean fabrics without fading or shrinking. Cautions warn to perform outdoors away from fire, and to obtain solvile and gasoline from drugstores or garages.
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Thich
Admires King Albert in Belgian Army Letter
A Herman soldier writes to his wife praising King Albert for calm leadership and bravery. He recounts the king visiting trenches, answering soldiers, discussing socialism, and firing a rifle in combat, calling Albert a first rate soldier and a constitutional monarch.
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London
Bee
Eve
Herman
Albert
Alert
Royal
Tam
Langalke
Shells Cause Tears In Paris Barracks Exhibition
German shells brought to the Paris Municipal Laboratory leaked lachrymose gas causing guards and horses to shed tears as they crossed the barracks grounds. The incident caused excitement but was later met with amusement when the gas effects proved not dangerous.
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Paris
Republica
Itret
The Standard Remedy in Countless Homes
An ad style notice promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative tonic to ease indigestion and restore regularity. It cites letters from Oliver Young of Merrill Wisconsin praising its effectiveness and offers a free sample by writing to Dr Caldwell in Monticello Illinois.
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Catdiwell
Oliver Young
Merrill
Wis
Caldwell
Dr. Caldwell
Cour Drugelst
Bay
Howe
Washington St
Monticelli
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Broadway
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