Proletariat Rise Fears in Europe as Turks Lose Cruisers
The article reports on pan German and Bolshevik activity in Russia and Austria Hungary on the eve of unrest. It notes Hoffmann pressing for Courland and Baltic provinces, Ukrainian peace talks with Germany, and growing domestic resistance to Bolshevik rule. It also covers battles on the Western Front, Turkish naval losses, and neutral shipping issues.
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Austria-Hungary
Bakers
Chamberlain
Fatherland Party
Brest-Litovsk
Hoffman
Germany
Courland
Baltic
Russia
Reval
Petrograd
Congress of Soldiers
Workmen’s
Moscow
Constituent Assembly
Charles
Bohemia
Prague
Hungary
Austria
Cologne
East Front
Committee On Public Information
Frankfurter Zeitung
German Empire
Wilson
Japan Set to Take Radical Steps for Siberia Peace
Prime Minister Tarauchi declared Japan will act to end rising Siberian disorders. He affirmed total loyalty to the Allies and pledged not to sheath the sword until an honorable peace is secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Far East
Siberia
Tarauchi
Finnish Civil Unrest Fueled by Red Guards Battles
In Finland disorder grows as socialist red guards clash with government militia in major battles at Viborg and Davidstad. Red guards count on Russian troops for aid while peasants back government forces in the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finland
Red Guards
Viborg
Davidstad
Austro-Hungarian Strike Wave Grips War Industries
The Austro Hungarian government faces two weeks of pressure as a peace demand surge sweeps the nation. Over a million workers go on strike crippling war industries and stirring political tension amid mounting unrest.
War Strain and Political Friction in Congress
Fuel shortages persist despite Administrator Garfield’s shutdown efforts as heavy snows halt coal trains. McAdoo imposes embargo on three major eastern coal routes to conserve fuel and food shipments. Congress erupts in partisan clashes over war cabinet plans and Baker’s department amid accusations of wartime mismanagement.
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Garfield
McAdoo
Atlantic Seaboard
Bliss Arrives in Paris to Represent U S at War Council
General Tasker H. Bliss, chief of staff, has reached Paris to speak for the American army at the supreme war council. He is expected to press for a renewed large scale Allied offensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tasker H. Bliss
Paris
Supreme War Council
Figures by Howard Coffin on Army Pay and Air Service
Public Information Office releases details from Howard E Coffin on air service growth and the labor needs to support aircraft production. Pay levels across ranks are listed, with noncommissioned and officer grades shown, plus allowances for housing subsistence heat and light.
Remount and Veterinary Corps Growth in World War I Forces
As war began the U S army counted 66 145 animals, now 344 000. The remount service expanded from one officer four clerks in Washington to 34 depots and 11 000 enlisted personnel. the veterinary corps grew from 64 officers to about 1 000 officers and 12 000 men. Illness such as influenza caused most animal deaths. British and Italian horse losses were higher. Officers’ shoulder insignia reflected rank. chaplains bore a Latin cross. Health reports show higher hospital admissions for troops in France than in the United States. overseas noneffective rates stood at 54.1 per 1 000, vs 46.4 domestically. Smilage books financing entertainment at camps were distributed by regional organizations. donors’ names appear on the covers. Red Cross Italy aid totaled 4 771 990 dollars from 1917 to 1918 May.
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West Front
France
Flanders
Nancy
Pershing
Committee On Public Information
Washington
Howard E. Coffin
Aircraft Production Board
Air Service
Army
United States
Debarkation
United States Army
Veterinary Corps
Woman credits Lydia E Pinkham remedy for relief in change of life
Mrs. Frank Henson of Urbana Illinois says she suffered through grips and winter weakness during the Change of Life. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she regained strength and can do her own housework. She highly recommends the remedy to women experiencing nervousness hot flashes backache headaches and the blues.
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Urbana
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia
Finkham
Frank Henson
S. Orchade St
Ill
Not So Much Work
Mr Bangor scolds William for breaking a glass. William admits it broke but only into two pieces and notes the mess of picking up countless shards.
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Mr. Bangor
William
Cuticura Advert: Pimples and Blackheads Treatment
An old advertisement for Cuticura promises pimples and blackheads removal. It suggests smearing with Cuticura Ointment and washing off in five minutes with Cuticura Soap and hot water. Free samples offered by sending to Cuticura Dept X Boston. Available at druggists and by mail. Soap 25 cents, Ointment 25 and 50 cents.
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Cuticura
Dept. X
Boston
Absorbine, JR
W. F.young
Temple St
Springfield
Mass
Mistress Warns Bridget About Husband Swearing
Dialogue shows a mother warning Bridget that her husband swears, Bridget replies it’s acceptable as she swears too. The exchange reflects casual household humor from the Life column.
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Bridget
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Ad
An old advertisement touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children claiming to break up colds in 24 hours and relieve feverishness headaches stomach troubles teething disorders move bowels and destroy worms. It notes 31 years of use by mothers and offers a free sample from A S Olmsted Le Roy New York.
One Failure. Everything Is Striking About This Mansion
A witty remark contrasts the mansion’s striking beauty with the clocks, noting an odd failure that undermines the grandeur. The exchange highlights humor in a home tour setting.
Advert for Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets
An ancient ad promotes Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets to regulate liver bowels and stomach. A proverb notes that a strong rule of life often invites testing exceptions to prove it.
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Dr. Pierce
Garfield Tea Advertsing Herb Laxative Offer
Advertisement promotes Garfield Tea a herb laxative for disordered liver with druggists selling it.
Face That Never Wears a Smile
A terse warning notes that a face lacking a smile should be avoided. The remark implies caution around dour or unfriendly expressions in social or work settings.
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