Germans seldom fly over Allied lines in France
London pilots describe life over the front as they recount close calls with Archies and machine guns. Brennan recalls eighty wing perforations from a single hit and the nerves tested when planes dive near enemy trenches. The pilots praise British aviation prowess and the air battles that keep German planes from observing positions.
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France
Brennan
Gil
London
Stors
Great Britain
Britwin
Archibald
Archie
Fragments Describe Odd Onion Light and Gas Confusion
A garbled passage recalls an eight candle power bulb that bursts into ribbons of fire. It notes dangers of fuel and gas terminology, contrasting American and English words for petrol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cery
Moose Captured at Sault Ste Marie Sawmill Exhibit
A large bull moose entered the St Marys River area above the canal and became trapped near a sawmill booms. Mill workers roped the animal and held it captive between logs until it could be exhibited at the Chippewa County fair before its planned release.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Rich Girl Weds Prince In Private Vatican Aisle
A romance of international interest unfolds as Miza Margaret Preston Draper of Massachusetts marries Prince Andrea Boncompagni of Italy. Cardinal Gibbons presides, and a private house mass marks the nuptial ceremony aided by papal favors. The princess has long been notable in society and has lived in capitals worldwide.
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Miza Margaret Preston Draper
Massachusetts
Andrea Boncompagni
Italy
Cardlinal Gibbons
Miss Draper
Boncompagni
St. James
Judge Upholds Ring Retention in $72 Judgment Case
Yonkers New Jersey judge Michael Stein refused to surrender his wedding ring to satisfy a 72 dollar judgment. The ruling upholds personal property exemptions in marital attire amid debt collection in the local court.
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Yonkers
N. J
Heart
Michael Stein
Feared Germans Would Be Hurt Causes Stir During Bordeaux Visit
American Industrial Commissioners touring Bordeaux were moved by a French guard rescuing German prisoners from a clay pit. They contrasted humane treatment with German handling. Observers noted the prisoners looked well fed and content, while touring wine cellars and tasting Bordeaux’s famed vintages.
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Bor Neve
American Industrial Commission
Tawa Fomobiles
Chamber of Commerce
Bordeaux
Cal. Heorges Clave
Premel Army
Clavel
Tuare
Tia
Germany
J. G. Butler Jr
Youngstown
France
J. B. Sague
Meriy
Public Service
New York
Daniel, Guestler
Bordeaux Chamber of Commerce
Switzerland
England
Northern Nut Growers Seeks Save Nut Trees Effort
A circular from the Northern Nut Growers outlines an effort to protect and restore fine nut trees. It describes a small committee formed years ago by professionals in medicine law and horticulture, plus enthusiasts, aiming to establish orchards and curb tree loss in the area.
Heal Skin Troubles with Cuticura Soap and Ointment
Ad claims Cuticura Soap and Ointment cure rashes eczema pimples dandruff and cracked hands with instant relief. Free samples offered by mail order from Boston. Also includes garbled archaic text fragments.
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Cutieura
Dept. Ly
Boston
Adv
Restore Kidney Health With Aburie Water Treatment
An article extols kidneys as the body's scavengers and links backache to kidney distress. It promotes drinking plenty of pure water and taking Aburie before meals, claiming it dissolves urine and acts like sugar in water. The piece credits Dr Pierre of Buffalo’s Surgical Institute with discovery and notes wide drugstore availability.
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Deepay
Myer
Dr_ Pierre
Surgical Institute
Buffalo
Belasco Era Anecdote In Whimsical Nonsense
Fragmentary dialogue mentions Belasco and a host of garbled phrases. The text resembles a noisy stage anecdote with misread names and unclear actions. Key names like Belasco surface amid nonsensical wording suggesting a curtain speech or backstage chatter.
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad in Early Advertisement
An old advertisement touts Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a leading kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims safety and swift relief, notes a test bottle offer for ten cents, and instructs buyers to visit drug stores or mail order a sample. A separate anecdote shows inspectors in a village cottage joke about counting residents.
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Kilmer
Dr. Umer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Birds Stop Gas Supply In Menominee Wisconsin
Sparrows built a nest in an outlet pipe of a water tank used for gas delivery in Menominee Wisconsin. Heavy rain overflowed the tank when the nest clogged the outlet pipe, shutting off gas to all users for several hours. The nest was removed and gas service restored.
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Menoainee
Wis
Menominee
Prominent Philosophers and Messenger Mock Eugenics Debate
Dialogic fragment shows a future era where a prominent female philosopher questions eugenics. The Messenger asks if she forgot something about a baby, while a line hints at awakening a body to see its laughter and a note on poverty versus wealth.
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Messenger
Madim
Man walks to cure wife’s ills in odd experiment
A newspaper tale details a man who, seeking to heal his wife, walks miles and engages in a bizarre ritual. He analyzes his attire in a mirror, then encounters a dramatic scene in a shop with a surprising reaction from onlookers. The narrative interlaces travel, fashion, and social commentary with a long digressive aside on birds and walking feats.
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Eadies
Columius
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