Instructions for Christmas mail to soldiers in France
War department guidance urges careful packing and labeling of Christmas parcels for American Expeditionary Forces. Postmaster Armistead and officials stress early mailing, durable wrappings, secure seals, proper addresses, prepaid postage, and gravity of ensuring gifts reach troops by Christmas with clear sender and recipient details.
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Pope
Anicans
Europe
Chrismas
Lilo
France
Burleson
Newton J. Haker
Josephus Uacivls
Navy
Olto Praeger
Paskmaster
United States
Andy
Alist Artes
Addreseu
West Cross
Lanka
Taniac Heals Wife After Long Illness, Local Testimony
J A Caperton of Pallowood Avenue recalls his wife’s decade long illness with poor appetite and stomach trouble. After trying many remedies she began using Taniac, which improved her appetite and weight. He endorses Taniac as the best medicine in their home. The ad notes San Antonio drug stores Wagner Drug Store and Meier's Pharmacy carrying the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ste
Taniac
J. A. Caperton
Pallowood Avenue
Yun Dowh
San Antonio
Wagner Drug Store
Meier
Tharmac
Von Hoffmans Win Ninth International Balloon Race
Bernard von Hoffman and aide Ameret aboard the St. Louie won the ninth International Balloon Race near Muskogee Oklahoma after other balloons reported gas and air currents. The Tinman balloon Me Martha damaged earlier and the pilot swapped with a student for the final leg.
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Muskoghle
Oklo
Berard von Hoffman
St. Louie
Amert
Wollman Brothers
Ripley
Abiss
Ulan
Muskogee
Jana Terry
von Hofftman
Hernard van Toffuren
Hoffman
von Hoffuman
Vantinaman
Te Yintgster
Frost Damages Hit Cotton States Across Regions
Frost swept across the cotton belt causing considerable damage in Texas and Arkansas and extending into Tennessee and the Deep South. Reports note light to heavy frosts in Alabama Georgia Oklahoma and nearby areas with cotton picking hampered but progress continued. The weather pattern included cold snaps in the northeast and northern plains while southern districts saw blooms and harvest activity affected. Local forecasts indicated continued cold nights and variable temperatures impacting agricultural work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Meri Central
Rea
Econ Bofel
Tkeneed Kinsey
Bante Cottagt
Northarie Arkenst
Tamasze
Posin
Alabama
Georgia
Quian
Tenney
Coutan
Une Frost
Kellie
Anal
Athos
Senor
Cette
General Sherman Loved Georgia Cir
A fragmented historical clipping mentions General Sherman and Georgia with garbled lines. It references fires, coverage, and possible mentions of units, dates, and places, but the readable text centers on Sherman and Georgia within a wartime context. The passage is incomplete and lacks clear events or outcomes.
A Magnesia Bath for the Stomach Digestive Aid
Digestive relief through a magnesia bath is proposed as a remedy for dyspepsia and stomach upset. The article discusses stomach ailments, suggested cures, and references to magnetic and toning baths as potential aids. It notes experiences with indigestion and mentions various remedies and potential dietary considerations.
Fragmentary reminiscence of a Civil War era schoolyard tale
A hazy, OCR laden extract recalls a 19th century coastal school scene with cadet names, West Valley locales, and a dramatic confrontation. It mentions Captain Chealessellin, a 1861 build, cadets from a maritime academy, and a tense exchange about a troubling incident. The fragment preserves people, places, and dated context amid garbled wording.
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Assovkitet
Chealessellin
Iresa
Mxvision
Dru
Belles Gt Hurtaw
Ax Migseeliin
West Valuty
Jis Faverny Wuong
24Mrys
Muitieer School
Elrete
Iran
Polo and polo ponies discuss England and Wyoming breeds
Fragmentary text discusses polo in England and the quality of polo ponies, mentioning owners, sires, and a comparison to earlier eras. It notes attempts to breed thoroughbreds, references Lord Winrungoe, and hints at polo playing in Wyoming with lines about breeding and improvement.
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James
Vuoles
Washington Post
Winruogne
Quitele
England
Wyoming
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Levine
Levine’s
Fuest
Charles Rees
Sinister Tate
Ntwdaehe
Tao
Shandtkesting
Vangedis Sutton
Lita
Emery
Elvier Trigeibratar
Preniatton
Ton
Ates
Spears Co
Nils Cone Bane
SENO
Simueae
Fryett
Ated
Srg
Nanan Hue
Pullers Mott Degre Ee
Finauncte Arcane
Fords
Stoor
Universal Cai Co
Ava
Beliay
Caperton
Ives
Sia
Eet
America
von Hoffmans
Ripley, Miss
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Gatiane Sored
Fot Ag
Tehlent” Wien
Avcautyantethy
University of Meretedey
Alec Sendigalt
Fay
Teresti
Ian Etrry
Mulher
Cuminaagion
Cota
Weaver
General Sherman
Goa
Leick
Winkie
Apy Fonsh
Duke
Sean
Mara
Sheriiag
Sulies
West Poi
Cecilie
Ermuin
Jett
Hyers
Joey
Shere
Luter Cume Iouker
Polo Pontes
Maxwell House Coffee
South
Maxwell House
Maxwell House Tex
CHEEK
Neal Coffee Company
Nashville
Hourton Backroorille
Richmond
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