U.S. Pushes for Stronger Naval Blow at Germany
Washington reports pressure within the U.S. armed services to shift from defensive sea patrols to an offensive naval strike against Germany. Officials say a full, decisive blow by British, French and American fleets could alter the war, though some leaders fear only a half hearted effort if Harriott forces yield to pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Benson
Great Britain
United Press
Germany
World Famous Cure for Colds and Flu Advertisement
Irregular OCR text describes a patent medicine claim for curing colds and flus using concentrated preparations. It references price per bottle and mentions Lavative Bromo Quinine and related chemicals as active ingredients. The snippet implies consumer purchase of the medicine for personal ailment relief.
Douglas Fairbanks Builds Pep With Golden Studio System
Douglas Fairbanks says his company delivers the best after each picture to keep morale high. The studio runs with top names like Allan Dwan John Nmerson Ruth Allen Anita Loos Keene Thompson and more. The article highlights high overhead costs and weekly vacation to refresh the stock company between films.
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Douglas Fairbanks
Duglas Fairbanks Shrems
Douglas
Fairbanks
Allan Dwan
John Nmerson
Art Heeson
Joseph Henaberry
Ruth
Programs Today Feature Silent Man and Matinee Idol
Liberty 8 Hart presents The Silent Man with Marguerite Clark at COLISEUM. Strand shines Mae Marsh in Tinh s Matinee Idol. Rex shows Dorothy Dalton in The Price Mark. Mission offers Gladyn Brockwell The Soul of Satan. Clemm er screens William Farnam In When a Man Sees Red. Colontal features all star cast in The Whip. Carlyle Blackwell stars in The Page Mystery.
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Libberty
William 8. Hart
Coliseum
Marguerite Clark
Tinh
Strand
Mae Marshshine Alley
Rex
Dorothy Dalton
Gladyn Brockwell
Soul of Satan
Clemmer
William Farnam
Colontal
Carlyle Blackwell
Confessions of a Wife: A Chicago Shopping Day
A narrator walks Michigan Boulevard in Chicago with Dick as they discuss psychology of dress and youth. The scene shifts from a brisk shopping trip to reflections on Automobile Row and State Street, capturing buoyant urban youth and the city’s evolving pace.
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Jim
Mike
Margie
Michigan Boulevard
Stresets
Maniere
Aire
New York
Mutalas
Graasy Park
Lake Michigan
Fifth Ave
Chicago
Ia Almoert
State Street
Dentist Announces Move and Price Policy in Seattle
Dwin J Brown announces relocation to 16 Columbia midway between First and Second Avenues, across from his old site, stating he will not raise prices due to war and aims to grow practice to offset costs. He promotes himself as the man in Seattle who did not raise prices because of the war.
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Firet Ave
Columbia
Firet
Secondares
Seattle
Pinex Cough Syrup Promises Quick Cure and Savings
A vintage home remedy touts Pinex cough syrup as a fast, inexpensive cure for throat and chest congestion. It claims relief from bronchitis hoarseness croup and winter cough within 24 hours and offers a recipe to make a syrup by mixing Pinex with granulated sugar syrup.
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The
Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Reduce Weight Easily Without Starvation Diets Or Exercise
An advertisement claims overweight individuals can shed fat without dieting or strenuous workouts. It promotes korein pills taken with meals and fresh air, asserting harmless, pleasant use to reduce abdominal fat double chin hips and other overweight areas. It promises quicker results in days and improved energy and skin tone.
The Cycle of Mirth Tops Pantages Stage
Ann Butler and Hal Bermanus present a breezy musical comedy at Pantages with dancing and jokes. The Donals Sisters perform acrobatic stunts, Mable Nayona trains a cockatoo, Van and Carrie Avery sing with patter, Carlyal and Dora Early showcase song and dance, and Bill Pruitt features cowboy songs. A new installment of The Fighting Trail is shown.
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Ann Butler
Hal Bermanus
Bill
Pantages
Donals Sisters
Mable Nayona
Van
Carrie Avery
Carlyal
Dora
Bill Pruitt
Solons Spend Record Sums for War Work
Washington reports the war congress, 641 senators and representatives, back to allocate funds. They had already spent about 19 billion for the first year and commence plans to spend another 14.5 billion, totaling around 42 billion. Each legislator would be a spender of roughly 60 to 62 million dollars over four years, about 76 thousand dollars daily.
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Washington
Congress
Iewster
Drewster
Joe Cannon
House
Ben. J. Hamilton Lewis
Senate
Uncle Sam
What Doctors Prescribe For Indigestion
Physicians specializing in stomach troubles recommend Minesia to relieve indigestion gastritis and heartburn. A teaspoon in hot water after meals or when pain strikes provides quick relief and comes with a money back guarantee. Doctors prefer it because the formula is on the label and it is readily available from druggists.
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Mathettgeatly Oa
Hyome the lasting cure for catarrh advertised
An advertisement touts Hyome as a guaranteed catarrh remedy that heals the nasal passages and reduces symptoms. It claims yearly sales rise and promises full cure if used daily, with a hard rubber inhaler included in the complete kit sold by Bartell Drug Co or any druggist.
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Hyome
Bartel! Drug Co
Costa
Ladies Lace and Organdy Collars On Sale
Several dozen ladies fine net organdie and lace collars regular 50c to 75c on sale Wednesday each 35c. Ladies white organdy guimpes with lace collar trimmed with ribbon regular 25c to 60c sellers to close 10c each.
Hosiery Catalog Item List for Women and Children
A catalog entry lists Pair Boys or Girls Ironiclad Hose in white or black Pair Women's Lisie Hose and Pair Child's Cotton Hose. It notes Child's Cotton West Ladies' Cotton West Yard Fancy Silk Rag Ribbon Corset Cover with embroidery length details.
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West Yard
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