Armenian Deportations and Long Wanderings Across Empires
A historical account recalls a 2 1/2 year exile of Armenians from Turkish lands after a general deportation order. It describes aims to remove Armenians, the brutal journey, forced conversions, starvation, and scattered escapes aided by Russian troops and a French steamer, focusing on CAESAREA near Caesarea and the chaos in Armenian settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armenia
Van
Jibal Mousa
Asia Minor
Caeserea
É¢Ach
Little Cave
Egypt
Dickran Gazarian
Armine
Arabian
Port Said
Sibat Mousa
California Syrup of Figs Adverts Child Laxative Claim
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe gentle laxative for children and adults. It claims to cleanse the stomach liver and bowels without griping and urges mothers to use a teaspoonful when a child is cross feverish or constipated. It warns to beware counterfeits and to seek the genuine product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
General Leman Regains Freedom In Postwar Portrait
The article profiles General Leman famed as Belgium’s “Man of Fire” who endured over three years as a prisoner. He discusses escape, release, and his hopeful return to Belgium with a vow that victory will follow frontier crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leman
Belgium
Spain
Liege
Paul Fuchs
Wolff New 1 Bureau
General Leman
Champs-Elysees
War College
Brussels
Plains of
Flanders
Europe
Plutarch
Paris
Magdeburg
Marne
Germany
Switzerland
France
I Annemiusse
Champs Elysees
Hfe
Cuticura Sample Offers Free Mail Order Card
Public notice promotes Cuticura healing goods with free sample by mail. Card reads Cuticura Dept H Boston. Soap priced 25 cents and Ointment at 25 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addrens
German inoculation fear hits Argentina by disease
London reports a belief that Germany is inoculating Argentina animals with glanders. British authorities notified Buenos Aires that horses and mules coming to England from Argentina were found diseased, though glanders is nearly absent in Argentina. The move could backfire on Argentina due to strict quarantine checks on arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bacilli
England
Argentina
Policy of Allies Wears Down Enemy in Protracted War
In Paris on May 25 the policy of the Allies is to wear down German forces by holding firm and absorbing mass attacks, then counterattacking decisively. The argument cites numerical superiority and morale, claiming that prolonged resistance drains German reserves and shifts initiative to the Allies toward eventual victory.
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Paris
American officer explains tactics of traveling circus
Adjutant Edwin Parsons recalls why Lafayette Escadrille pilots called von Richthofen's squadron the circus. He describes the German unit's tight circles, protection from teammates, Richthofen's dive attacks, and the shift to wedge formations later adopted on many fronts. The Circus appeared near Verdun, Somme, Aisne, and Malmaison during 1916 1917 battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patius
Lafayette Escadrille
French Aviation Corps
Baron Manfred von Wichthofen
Edwin Parsons
Springfield
Mass
von Richthofen
Richthofen
Escadrilles
Circus
Crown Prince
Verdun
Somme
Meuse
Aisne
Nivelle
Malmason
Raoul Givas Luthery
Wallingford
Ambergris: Rare sperm whale secretion worth vast sums
Sperm whales suffer a chronic illness producing ambergris, a rare waterproof secretion that forms in the intestines. The material is highly valued for perfumes, with a single lump once selling for $50,000, and it can float ashore after the whale dies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rene Bache
Public Ledger
Ambergris
Navy Press Wireless News Keeps Sailors Informed At Sea
The Navy Department runs a nightly wireless news service called The Navy Press. Messages are punched on ribbon and broadcast coast to coast to ships and radio stations, then posted on ship bulletin boards. The service covers war news, finance, theater, stocks, and baseball to fit sailors varied interests, including Liberty Bonds. Elizabeth Duval, a merchant ship radio operator, notes the service keeps crews connected to world events and Washington actions, aiding morale and wartime coordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Washington
Navy Press
Naval Service
Hochday
Wesselg
Arlington
Atlantic
Bhovtrd
United States Navy Press Service
Hors
Gen
Navy
Merchant Auxiliary
Merchants and Miners’ Transportation Company
s _hnats
United States Navy
Elizabeth Duval
Mias Duval
Miss Duval
Ivor
Watch Your Step Foot Care Ad for Women
A vintage ad urges ladies to remove corns with Freezone bought at a drug store. It notes high heels cause corn formation and limp, claims Freezone dries and shrivels the corn with no pain, leaving a youthful, attractive step.
Mexican friction matches double headed curiosity
The Public Ledger notes Mexican friction matches are not wooden but cotton string with two heads. Wax coating lets them strike in a breeze and resist going out. Factories exist, yet billions are hand made by workers paid a few cents. One match effectively gives two chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rene Roche
Public Ledger
Mexico
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Reed Rates
SA Sica
Cross
HEX Cycle CO
Crockett
Cuticura
K. C. Lovejoy
Birmingham
Alabama
Riegler
Riegler Ice Cream Co. Crockett
New York
Atlantic Gulf
O’connell
E. Houton
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