San Antonio Soldier Recalls Christmas Gifts From Home
Alfred Wilson, a Navy man aboard the U S S Paducah, writes from a remote posting about Christmas boxes and candy sent by loyal San Antonio residents. He thanks unnamed locals, lists givers, and notes a copy of The Light in all his twelve years of travel, praising home and asking for more addresses of old friends.
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United States Navy
Globe
Toven
Mike Old
San Antonio
U. S. S. Paducah
Alfred Wilson
Mia
W. Hachler
Hellettsville
Tes
San
Ter
Billa
Tam
U.S. Navy
Red Cross of
Vance
Vanca Ranch
Virginia
Sluward Street
Relief for Your Grippy Cold Remedy Ad Page
An ad touts a pine tar honey cough and cold remedy promising quick relief for congested throats fever and coughs. It claims rapid action after the first dose and recommends sharing with friends for throat and chest relief.
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Feek
Splendors of the Southern Sky in Winter Constellations
Garret P. Servius narrates a winter southern sky view from a stalled train to Wellington. The writer details the Milky Way, Magellanic clouds, Orion, Taurus, Sirius, and Antares seen from the southern hemisphere. He notes how celestial shapes appear inverted and how constellations shift with latitude, contrasting northern and southern skies for appreciative observers.
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Auckland
Wellington
New Zealand
Fran
Acherhar
Fom
Alhauag Alpha Parenis
Mars
Ena
Young Theater
Equator
Sito
Henchen Nouth
New York
Pyria
Fort
Elocte
Hemin
Orion
Laurus
Wedeen Aman
Drops of Magic Lift Out Corns
An advertisement claims Drops of Magic instantly removes corns and calluses with no pain or irritation. The product purportedly works on corns between toes and hardened skin on feet, promising quick relief without discomfort. It urges readers to keep a bottle handy for quick daily use.
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Am Cloetonat
Astak
Amy
War work will add 100000 to government payroll
Washington January 26 War work will add about 100000 new employees to the federal payroll this year. The Civil Service Commission will organize recruitment for departments in Washington and across the nation while the War Department and Ordnance Bureau seek skilled machinists and clerks. The Navy and Treasury also expand staffing, with estimates of thousands more positions as war needs grow, and the Commission backs accelerated hiring via 3000 field agencies.
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Wasitengyon
D.C
Glu
Wrashington Cone
Civil Service
Com- Tarselun
Washington
St Demir
Che Bitoni
Verman
Ordnance Bureau
Civil Service Commission
Barry Call
Commission
Treasury Department
Navy
Vlerka
Navajos and War Boost Trade Across the Southwest
The report notes booming Navajo commerce as war drives demand for blankets and silver jewelry. It highlights the Simreck Agency and Santa Ve Vrahl routes, the Mesa Verde region, and the Shiprock Agency as points of exchange, with mention of motor cars aiding travel along a historic route. The piece contrasts Navajo craft and trade with government efforts and stresses the endurance of Navajo tradition amid modernization.
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Anya
Carlisle
Burt
Simreck
Santa Ve Vrahl
Sheir Hile
Hoover
Walton
Halprocke
cautEul
Pueblo
Alamos
San Luis Valley
San Juan District
Durango
New Mexico
Santa
Wireless photo system envisioned for nationwide stations
A youthful inventor named Letshinnn proposes a wireless photograph system combining drawings and photos sent by wireless and telegraph. If practical for commerce, the plan could deploy two to three wireless photo stations nationwide in the near future.
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Letshinnn
Phantom Tuberculosis Claims Shocking Front Deception
A New York Medical Journal report cites inflated tuberculosis cases among French troops in World War I. Major Edward Rist found many so labeled TB cases were false, with 80 to 90 percent not having tuberculosis. He observed military men with coughs and sputum cleared for service after X rays and checks.
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America
New York Medical Journal
France
Edoard Rist
Aredealeer
Frrench
Ohare
Tianado
Himat's Sule Relabeled Cure Market Claims 30 Year Guarantee
A note describes Himat's Sule formerly Hits as sold under an absolute money back guarantee for over thirty years. It claims the product aids recovery from conditions such as Kezema Ring Worm Teirer and various itching illnesses.
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Himat
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