Memorial Day Across the Allied World a Memorial Day Observed
The article outlines Memorial Day as observed by Americans abroad in 1919 with graves in France England Scotland and Italy. It notes the Suresnes American Cemetery near Paris and the Washington Boulevard in Suresnes. It describes the Graves Registration Service led by Maj. Gen. Rogers and Lt. Col. Pierce locating and identifying fallen soldiers and arranging cemeteries under international and French auspices. It mentions the process of acquiring burial space in France Britain and Germany and the roles of the American and French authorities in establishing American cemeteries abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
A. FE. F
Democradcy
Scotland
Coblenz
Germany
Siberia
Italy
Montfaucon
Suresnes
Paris
United States
Mont Valegren
Washington
Seine
Bois de Boulogne
H. L. Rogers
Army
Suresnés
Rogers
Charles C. Pierce
Philadelphia
Termaster Corps
H. R. Lemly
Graves Registration Service
Governor’s Island
Camp Merritt
Col. Pierce
Belgium
Interior
Engineers, Sanitary Department
Ministry of War
Great Britain
Milks Emulsion touted as cure for weak and ill
A testimonial from Emma Withers of Belmont North Carolina claims Milks Emulsion restored her health after a severe flu, ending a long cough and digestive troubles. The ad promises appetite, bowel action, and strength benefits, with a six bottle guarantee and prices 60 cents and 1.20 dollars. The Milks Emulsion Co. of Terre Haute Indiana sells widely through druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
N. C
Eimma
Belmont
Milks Emulsion Co
Terre Haute
Ind
Adv
Weeping Willow and Coons in a Fur Hat Quarrel
A husband and wife quarrel over a new fur hat. The wife weeps to win her point while the husband mocks the hat as odd. He jokes that even the dog sees it as a coon in a tree, and she laments being called a tree. He replies a weeping willow would suit better.
Freckles Vanished With Othine Double Strength
Advertises Othine double strength for removing freckles by applying nightly and morning. Promises rapid fading with one ounce often sufficient and offers money back guarantee if it fails to remove freckles.
Genuine Compliment on Phonograph Records Offer
An appreciative listener declines the books but offers to buy a full set if the book agent brings phonograph records of his talk. The Miss Nancy phrase is noted as an example of a speech quirk with the word pluck meaning pick.
Happiness Prods Pessimist Sparks Headache Observation
A brief reflection notes that observing others' happiness causes strain for someone inclined toward pessimism, illustrating a contrast between mood and outlook.
Diamonds Dyes and Daily Life Snippets
A collage mentions Diamond Dyes with simple directions to color fabrics, a note on Victoria plans to develop brown coal deposits, a quip about castles in Spain built of gold bricks, a baby’s sleep and a girl’s chiding, plus a wry remark on makeup and life as a stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government of
Victoria
Spain
Terrible Tortures From Itching Skin Diseases
When the blood carries germs that attack the skin the itching persists until the cause is removed. S. S. S. is advertised as a blood purifier that kills disease germs and strengthens blood flow. It claims to have helped cases of eczema and other skin disorders and offers literature from its Medical Adviser in Atlanta Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S.S
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Remedy for all diseases protects blood and glands
A touted cure claims to act on the blood and glands, expel germs, and ward off disease for those exposed. A small daily dose allegedly prevents illness with no injurious content, priced at 60 cents and 1.15 per bottle from makers, plus larger amounts shown as 5.50 and 17 AN naw Anvan.
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Cleeco
Tema Ma
Samuel Ptc
Bockells Saugar
Whaeyman Meroe
York
Je Ey
THE
Centaur
New York
Ciry
Mary Elizabeth
Spohn
Waepe, Uvegis Spohn Medical Company
Goshen, Ind
Western
Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Department of Immigration
Ottawa
Can
F. H. Hewitt
Malin St
Kansas_City
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