America's New Wireless Carries Messages Under Land and Water
James Harris Rogers of Hyndaville Michigan invents an underground and underwater wireless system sending messages without aerials. The device reduces static and aided wartime communications with the navy. Rogers showcased a portable kit capable of link to distant Berlin Paris and Rome messages from home.
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America
James Harris Rogers
Hyndaville
United States
Rogers
Babes
Berlin
Paris
Rome
Death of Horace Fletcher Sparks Debate on Longevity
Horace Fletcher founder of Fletcherism dies in Copenhagen at 69. His food gospel urging chewing and restraint shaped a movement advocating lighter meals. He twice promoted a 120 year life as possible through disciplined eating and “chew, chew” habits, influencing diets, lectures, and public health ideas of his era.
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Thy Prades Publishing Co
New York Evening World
Horace Pletcher
Copenhagen
Horace Fletcher
Amezea
H. O. Mencken
Malelue
Bad Tsk
Fletcher
Willy
Yale Univsity
Yale
Fisemonth
Roxy
Cal. Rewso
Pletcher Uce
Teaford
East Side
New York
Sud
Ehewig
Waldork
Soldiers Heed Plan to Ship German Piano Home as Baggage
A San Antonio Light report recounts U S soldiers in WWI awaiting homeward service amid tales of baggage limits. The Stars and Stripes notes a sergeant saved the army by allowing 15 pounds per man, yielding three German pianos and other items labeled soldiers’ baggage in Brest. The unload sparked a clash as officers demanded weight limits, while some pianists used remaining bags to secure transport to the United States as personal baggage.
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Harry Harsen
San Ananio
Chicago Daily News
Chiesgo Daily News Co
Averion
Stars and Stripes
Army of Ceotinbion
Hoboken
Et Eas
Fero Yadron
United States
Debate over two delegates per Helin at peace conference
The piece recalls a 1919 account of the peace conference where the Kingdom of Helin receives two delegates, amid a scene with Churchill and other leaders. It notes surprising allocations alongside large populations, referencing Faisal, Hussein, and global reaction to the census and representation.
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Ty Waymond G. Carmel
Sperlat
Cabie
Tnegan Antonig
Thrani Ledger Io
Rit
Amy Python
Kingdom of
Helin
China
Mir Faisal
Hussein
EL Wsmabh
Flying dream to be real this year Henri Farman predicts
Henri Farman expects passenger air travel to begin between Paris and London this year using a fourteen passenger bomber styled biplane adapted from wartime design. He and Maurice Farman describe the craft as safe and practical with a speed near 100 miles per hour, capable of landing at low speed, promising a new era of civilian air travel and highlighting tests and pilot experiences.
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Pio
Antonio Light
Albsaie
Paris
London
Hei
Maiwice
Zuih
Ani
Canstretor
Flepri
Busiinet
Maurice
Chyler Jung
Bfonic Barman
Oslo
Tivat
Jong Atriungle
Leemiruetivi
Bolugaie
Senerva
Mackie
Getudrome
Tinve
Marman
Linden and Hyementexe branded liniment claim
An old OCR ad touts a liniment marketed to rub on sprains pains and swelling. It promises rapid penetration easing ache and swelling without burning or staining. It cites supposed relief for months and years with awards and broad effectiveness claims.
Y Saved Our Reputation in Siberia Message Describes Aid to Allies
A letter from Sidney Phelps, head of a national youth organization, praises American relief work in Siberia led by Admiral Knight and the Y M C A. It notes U S aid to Polish and Czech troops, the use of American resources to supply clothing and medical gear, and the rapid movement of volunteers along railways and front lines into the Volga region. The document highlights American devotion and the broad reach of wartime aid.
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Amerieana
Siberia
Sidney Phelys
G. A
Saihin
National War Work Council
Major Groves
Hulton
Dhol
Inhiel
Knight
United States Navy
America
Hingians
My Phelng
Teoun
Hintly
Arkedy
Sumo
Audi
Mr. Pheina
Axsiah Wits Moe
Guy Servien
WolshouikGere
Pion
Geant
aKiji
Tutuy
Cyech Goldiers
Ame
Wuale Eng
Avertin
Watrmy
Howe
Uxauri
Virdivostak
Valea Front
Aizty
Getland
Kniaf
Navy
Mma
Waden
Atafl
Avutlered Row
Viedivestok
Atehingel
Ute Volga
Tiflis
Salou
Ureta
Haya
Vindivastek Amt
Canteuny
Bath Eure
Omak
Vindiventol
Ately
Inari
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Wallel Staley
Texas
NOA Spears CO
Leasyn St
Atch
Crockett
Percy Tyrrell
Hedjaz
Theo Frons
Alire Jhiner
Roe sMuacles
Dubus Wufterlis
Nolin
Fran
Tula
Kena
Sony
Putea Pout
Hallovery
Tobias
Alterman
Commerce
Sycamore Streets
San Antonio
The
Great Western Salvage Co
West Commerce ST
Henri Farman
Talmant
Jacoby Linment
Tacolw
Npralae
Edralin
Marenenk
Mat Kuiftien
Aix
Samson
Muria
Tallend
Holland
Garman
Taland
Java
Buxland
Willand
Migson
Tirminal
Druya
Inkind Returnia Holtand
Bax
Moluuil
Bing
Charles
Haweton
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