Lydia B Pinkham remedy touted for curing farm toil
A fragmented ad style piece recounts Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound relieving a farm woman’s illness that kept her from work and led to praise from Mrs. Alters. The text mixes medical claims with testimonials and urges readers to seek advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. The narrative tone mimics a late 19th century newspaper item.
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Lydia B
D. M. Avrexs
R. R
Oregon
Lydia B. Pinkham
War Increases Mental Diseases Admissions Rise in New York State Hospitals
Figures from the New York State Hospital Commission show 8,005 more admissions in the forty four months since war began than in the prior period. Utilities and other notes indicate the prewar admissions were 20,010 with a similar pattern after the war. State hospitals are housing about 1,000 more patients than their capacity.
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New York State Hospital Commission
Practical Estimate and the Good Loser
A brief exchange praises Wiggins as a good loser noting his luck rarely loses more than two or three dollars. The remark frames Wiggins as steady and resilient, with practical insight into composure and perspective.
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Wiggins
Luck for the man who seeks it long hours
A compact observational line notes that fortune favors the diligent, suggesting that perseverance through extended daily effort increases one’s chances of finding luck. It reflects a mindset valued by early 20th century editors in columnette aphorisms.
Envoys Stand By Monroe Doctrine in League Covenant Amendment
American peace delegates agree on amending article 10 of the League covenant to safeguard the Monroe doctrine. The draft preserves territorial integrity and political independence of all league states and seeks executive council guidance in case of aggression. Presidents Wilson and others discussed the subject with Allied premiers before submission.
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League of Nations
League
Mourne
Toasmuch
Wison
Howse
Kloyd George
Clemenceau
Ariande
Great Fund for Exporters Opens for Foreign Trade Loans
Washington reports a new government fund of one billion dollars will soon be available to American exporters through the War Finance Corporation. Regulations to cover advances for individual firms, corporations or export associations will permit up to 50 million dollars to be lent at about six percent for up to five years, with adequate collateral. exporters plan to use the program once applications are accepted.
Federal Home Loan Banks Sought by Labor Department
Washington Congress at the next session will be asked by the department of labor to enact legislation establishing a system of federal home loan banks through which building and loan associations may rediscount their securities and make a greater part of their assets available for further loans.
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Washington
Congress
Department of Labor
Freezone Corn Remedy Promises Painless Removal
A compact ad claims Freezone kills corn pain with a few drops then lifts the corn or callus out root and all without pain. It touts small bottles as enough to clear hard and soft corns and toe calluses, urging readers to buy now with a brisk sales tone.
Swamp Root Kidney Liver Bladder Remedy Ad
Advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a pure medicine for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It claims no habit forming drugs and notes purity in every bottle. Sample bottles offered for ten cents by mail from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY and asks readers to mention the paper.
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Dr. Kilmer
Dr. Mer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Mre
Ady
Boschee's Syrup Promotes Restful Nights for Coughs
An old U S remedy Boschee's Syrup is promoted for coughs bronchitis and colds across the United States. It claims to ease nighttime coughing improve ex pectoration and aid recovery by soothing inflamed parts. Made in America and sold for over fifty years.
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Boschee
United States
America
Warning on Waning Vitality and Herbal Tonic Claim
An elderly advertisement urges readers to assess health like finances, recommending Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a winter or spring tonic. It touts blood, liver, stomach, and nerve benefits, and promotes a 10 cent trial mail offer from Buffalo, N.Y. for a tablet pack, plus Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets to aid liver and bowels.
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Br Lee Hexnexr
Dr. Pierce
Pieren
Invalids
Buffalo
N.Y
Mont Drug
Daniels Arrives in Paris After Brest Camp Visit
Paris secretary of war Daniels arrives with his party in Paris on Tuesday morning. He traveled from Brest where he inspected the American military embarkation camp and praised it more than any visit to an American camp.
Bolshevist Outbreak in Australia Stirs Sydney
A Bolshevist flare up in Australia reached Sydney when a procession of Russians in Brisbane was halted by police. Street clashes followed as officers scattered demonstrators with force, marking the first serious outbreak in the country.
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Australia
Sydney
Australas
Brisbane
Paties
Hans Plan Resistance Protest Meetings Abroad
Rotterdam hosts a series of simultaneous political meetings organized by multiple parties to protest entente annexation plans and urge resistance. The events emphasize unified opposition and public mobilization across factions.
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Rotterdam
Poles Hold Lemberg and Egypt War Tensions Rise
Report from Matin via Vaida Voorod cites Ukrainian advances over Poles in Lemberg and Patia amid heated debate in London. Churchill comments claim Egypt under virtual curtailment as wartime measures deepen.
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Lemberg
Patia
Lamberg
Vaida Voorod
Menor
Matin
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Toledo
Ohio
Great Fund For Exporters
Dernburg
Germany
Zurich
Bernhard Dernburg
United Sates
Bortto
Boschee’s Syrup
Egypt
Churchill
London
Winstiun Spencve Church
Physical Department
Dr. Wellsman
Laxcarin
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
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