Lydia Pinkham Remedy Cited By Wisconsin Woman
Mrs. A W Brazer of Black River Falls credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing her organic troubles and avoiding an operation after skilled Eau Claire doctors advised it. The ad praises the root and herb formula as a household word and urges others to try it for inflammation ulcers displacements backache nervousness irregularities and the blues.
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Black River Falls
Wis
Lydia E. Pinkham
Eau Claire
A. W. Brazer
Binzer
Ocean
Lydia Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn, Mass
Lost in the Dessert Decision Ends With Ice Cream Plan
Little Pearl debates staying with her sister for luncheon or returning home. She whispers with her sister’s maid then calls the mother’s cook to decide on dessert, asking for stewed prunes and hearing ice cream will be served.
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Pearl
Annie
Birdie
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Promise Back Pain Relief
An advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a cure for backache and daily relief. It claims a long history since 1696, with Dutch government charter and direct import from Haarlem, urging consumers to buy only the genuine Gold Medal brand.
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Haarlem
Holland
Netherlands
Waarlem
Adv
Abdul Hamid Death Draws Tepid Obituary Attention
The London Globe notes Abdul Hamid’s obituary is restrained as he is seen as a wan figure in a broader war era. Described as the “Co.” in Satan, Hohenzollern & Co, the deposed despot’s death is deemphasized amid Wilhelm II’s modern methods.
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Satan, Hohenzollern & Co
Abdul Hamid
Wilhelm
London Globe
Suffragist Speaker Challenges Silence in Meeting
A suffragist speaker argues for women's rights as the meeting debates gender equality. A meek man in the rear retorts that women have not suffered in silence, prompting a pointed exchange on suffering and voice.
Railroad Concerts to Guide Stages of City Life
In Gotham a note on railroads as conductors of public life. the paper asserts rail lines will act in concert with civic events and institutions, while church and city functions rely on skilled conductors to manage crowded schedules.
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Church
Gotham
American and French spring styles unite in wartime fashion
A fashion writer notes rising thread sales and home sewing as women adapt wardrobes. American designers favor tailored silhouettes while Paris offers draped, floaty evening looks. The piece highlights economy, alterations of existing gowns, and strong domestic tailoring amid WWI.
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New York
America
Paris
France
McClure Newsproper Syndicate
Drapery Ends Latest Spring Fashion Wave
Drapery takes center stage as the season’s latest fashion wave wraps up. Designers showcase rich fabrics and bold silhouettes, signaling a refined trend for spring wardrobes.
Smart military frocks in evidence for children
Readable text notes that military style dresses for children are very much in evidence. It mentions the popularity of uniforms and fashion influences on kids clothing, highlighting the trend without naming specific brands or events.
Stirling Castle Reopens As Prison For German POWs
German prisoners of war are moved to Stirling Castle which stands on the Forth promontory. The fortress and its surroundings are described as impregnable, with nearby historic sites tied to Wallace, Bannockburn, Cambuskenneth, Falkirk, and Mary Queen of Scots.
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Stirling Castle
Stirling
Glasgow
Forth
Highlands
Scotland
William Wallace
Cambuskenneth
Falkirk
Wallace
Les
Charile
Bannockburn
Mary of Scots
James the Sixth
John Knox
Advice for Would-Be Flyers From C B Nordhoff
A veteran pilot counsels beginners to stay calm when first aloft. Do not chase height, ease the stick forward, adjust throttle, and aim for a controlled, steady descent. The key is maintaining composure to avoid a crash and achieve a safe first landing.
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C. B. Nordhoff
Atlantic
Sugar Scarcity Incident at Dallas Hotel Dining Room
A Dallas Texas hotel dining room incident ends with a man breaking two rolls and discarding them when told sugar was scarce. A committee required him to buy a Red Cross button apologize to the waitress and write daily letters to the Dallas council of defense while in Texas to monitor his movements. He expressed regret and is not believed to repeat the act.
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Dallas
Texas
Red Cross
Dallas Council of Defense
Weigh the Babies in Wartime Health Drive
The message calls weighing all children under five to mark the babies year since the war began April 6. Weight height and reach serve as rough health indicators. aim to raise future potential by early appraisal and a higher standard of physical fitness.
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Army
Navy
Not the Kind Expected in Boston Evening Transcript
A fragmentary quote recalls disappointment when a guest praised as a bridge expert turns out to be a famed engineer. The passage Playfully contrasts expectations with the revealed identity amid terse commentary.
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Boston Evening Transcript
Adequate Ploy Seen Before Election Says Courier
The Louisville Courier Journal quotes an alleged statesman admitting a tactic to mislead voters for a limited time before the election. The remark implies strategic deception to influence public opinion shortly ahead of voting.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Soothe Baby Rashes With Cuticura Soap and Ointment
Advertisement urges soothing hot baths with Cuticura Soap and follow up with Cuticura Ointment for rashes. Free samples offered. Address Cuticura Dept X Boston. Sold by druggists and by mail. Soap 25 cents, Ointment 25 and 50 cents.
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Dept. X
Boston
Man’s Idea of Harmony Is Having It His Way
A terse proverb suggests that a man seeks perfect harmony by imposing his own terms on all affairs. It reflects a stance on authority and personal preference shaping outcomes.
Charles the Man of Impulse and the official receiver nickname
The Austrian emperor Karl has earned the nickname Karl der Ploetzliche meaning Charles the Man of Impulse due to brusque decisions. A separate tag in Vienna reads Karel Novak spravce kon kursni podstaty firmy Austria translating to Charles Jones, official receiver of the liquidation of the house of Austria.
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Emperor Karl
Vienna
Karl der Ploetzliche
Charles
Tzach
Karel Novak
Senator Debates Wool Schedule In Flowery Speech
The Louisville Courier-Journal notes a senator discussing the wool schedule with some flowery language about the Argonauts and the golden fleece as a rhetorical opener. He frames the topic as a vivid example of economic policy.
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Oratory
Louisville Courier-Journel
Room for Improvement
A dialogue captures a painter proud of a work while a friend urges steady refinement, highlighting encouragement and humility in creative feedback. The exchange frames artistic effort as ongoing improvement rather than final judgment.
Getting the Money in a Family Arranged Marriage
A fragmentary dialogue centers on marriage plans and economic prospects. A father notes his son TJ as a leading profiteer, while relatives discuss the daughters’ marriage prospects and the young man’s future.
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Veg
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Ohio
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