American War Gardens Will Save Many Young Lives
Woods Hutchinson argues that wartime diseases like tuberculosis rise with war pressures and that war gardens in the United States can reduce malnutrition and infection. He cites refugees in Europe, the Red Cross relief, and the need to grow wheat meat fats and vegetables to feed soldiers and save lives abroad and at home.
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Woods Hutchinson
A. Sf
M. D
Toel _Goldthwait
Germany
France
Sir Arthur Newshime
England
New York
Wir
Normandy
Rheims
Lake Geneva
Cate
Sisters of Charity
West
American Red Cross
Europe
Atlantic
California Syrup of Figs Advertises Easy Stool Relief
Old newspaper ad urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and adults. It claims to cleanse the bowels, relieve cross moods, and improve digestion with pleasant taste, warns against counterfeit syrups, and directs buyers to ensure it is made by the California Fig Syrup Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Caligornia Fig Syrup Company
War Wigs the Latest
A British report from London notes an American cotton maker designed a two color fibrous wig in green and reddish brown. The headgear fits the helmet to conceal movement in woods and becomes a reddish brown top-piece in trenches, aiding stealth for troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
German Admiral Links Anglo Americanism to World Menace
At Hanover's Bismarck celebrations Admiral von Tirpitz blamed Anglo Americanism for a menace to Germanism. He warned peace would come only when the decision of world order nears, noting that even with secured German vital needs, hard work privations and economic struggles would continue.
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U. S
Amsterdam
Hanover
Admiral von Tirpitz
Kreuzzeitung
Miserable night and day says Joseph Lockhart
Joseph Lockhart of 1009 Nolan Street reports severe stomach disorder for two years. After using Tanlac he gains appetite, strength, and sleep, enabling heavy work. His mother also improves. Tanlac sold in San Antonio by Wagner's Drug Store and Meier's Pharmacy under a special representative Ady.
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Tanlac
Joe Lockhart
Nolan Street
Taniac
San Antonio
Wagner
Meier
Ady
Farm Women’s Units Will Be Organized
NY State Food Commission appoints six women farm labor specialists to form units of women workers across six districts. Specialists assess districts, engage farmers, arrange housing and funds, then place 15 to 25 workers with wage guarantees, cooperating with the Women’s Land Army and public employment offices. No one under 18 allowed.
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Food Commission of
New York State
Charles D. Barnas
Bureau of Employment
State Industry Commission
Department of Labor
New York
Barnes
Home Defense Councils
Women’s Land Army
Davenport Chairs and Rockers Offer Home Furniture
Local furniture dealer touts a Stowers Davenport bed suited to wall space plus a chair, rocker, library table and rug from the same stock. Promotes in-store viewing and fast service to outfit living rooms.
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Stowers
Historic Race of Transcaucasia Seeks to Restore Ancient Kingdom
Reports from Petrograd indicate fierce fighting in the Caucasus districts of Batoum Kans and Ardaham as Georgians seize Russian warships and move them to the Black Sea. The article traces Georgian origins, culture, and governance under Russian rule, noting legends, language diversity, and the historic use of princely titles.
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Transcaucasia
fFetrograd
Batoum
Kans
Ardaham
Caucasus
Black Sea
Tauscaucasian Georgia
Russia
Thargamos
Japheth
Noah
Near East
Pistol’s Point
Claim Chaplin is Spaniard sparks Madrid interest
The El Mundo newspaper runs a piece alleging Charlie Chaplin was born in Madrid and registered as Carlos Martinez Chaplin. It cites his father Jose Martinez i Chaplin from Asturias who ran a Madrid bar and later emigrated to Cuba then the United States. The article notes uncertainty over naturalization.
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Claim Chaplin
Madrid
el Mundo
Charlie Chaplin
Calle de Las Buertas
Jose Martinez i Chaplin
Asturiasig
Cuba
United States
Tence
England
Carlos Martinez Chaplin
Charles Chaplin
Queen of French Song in trenches praised in London
London May 11 reports that Annie Laurie is hailed as the queen of national melodies in the trenches while Sir Alexander Mackensle endorses Tipperary as a leading march linked to morale efforts.
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London
Annie Laurie
Trenches
Caya
Alexander Mackensle
Tipperary
Had never Been Much In Use There Phrase
A fragment notes that the object had traveled five continents but had not been much used there. The readable text provides no dates or names beyond continents and usage.
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Joseph Lockhart
Mrs. Astor
Viascent Essar
Bordeaux
Vincent Astor
Hymen
Pittsburg
Bohn Syphon Refrigerator
T-O
Houston St
Main Ave
Davenports
Elizabeth
Austria
Maria Theresa
Catherine the Great
Thamara
George XII
Paul
Wether Ae
Pete
Scranton
iLace
Charles Rees
Rees
Gunte
Crockett
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