California Syrup of Figs promotes gentle relief for children
An old advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs to relieve constipation in children. It claims a simple teaspoonful eases sick stomachs, fevers, and discomfort without griping, noting the product is fake if not made by the California Fig Syrup Company and warns to ask for genuine bottles.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Enny
Adv
Wayneta
Nebraska
Wayne McCullom
People's Bank
Wanuneta
Burlington
Crawford
Ruthend
Platte
Novel Excuse
A fragment from the Chicago American describes a child turning away from washing due to too much fancy work in the morning scene. The rough OCR yields limited readable details and no clear event or outcome beyond the humorous premise.
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Chicago American
Papes Diapepsin Ad Promises Instant Stomach Relief
An old advertisement touts Papes Diapepsin as instant relief for sourness, gases, acidity, and indigestion. It claims rapid felling after one tablet with undigested food and lumps of pain, available at any drug store.
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Pape
Precautions. She says she has a killing automobile costume
A playful exchange unfolds with a warning about wearing a hazardous costume on a trip. The dialogue hints at danger and humor as characters consider safety and style aboard their journey.
Yen Sufferers May Weed Swamp Root Bet
A brief note suggests swamp root as a remedy for yen sufferers. The item hints at a health claim or remedy, with minimal detail and no clear endorsement or medical guidance.
Poland Makes War Berlin Target as Polish Army Near City
Geneva reports a Polish army of 30 000 to 40 000 marching toward Berlin has captured Frankfort on the Oder, 50 miles from the capital. German demobilization and ally pressure strain arms as morale collapses amid a civil war effort for a Polish German, Russian and Austrian union.
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Geneva
Berlin
Frankfort
Oder
Poland
Germany
Disaster and hardship grip Petrograd amid shortages
London reports widespread dissatisfaction and desperation in Petrograd as life collapses. Food prices soar, stores and factories are nationalized or idle, and a decree restricts street parcels by red guard permission. fuel is unavailable and civilians fear famine while hopes rise for endente aid.
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London
Petrograd
Red Guard
Entente
Dublin convention may decide Ireland's peaceful or violent future
London reports that the next six months could settle the Irish question. Edward Shortt says the Dublin convention will be the crucial test, potentially forming an Irish republic. Authorities warn it may become the era’s defining event in Irish history.
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London
Edward Shortt
Ireland
Dublin
Wilson urged to open talks for Lower California purchase
Senator Ashurst of Arizona introduces a resolution asking President Wilson to start negotiations with Mexico to acquire the California peninsula. He also bills a war department inquiry into American property damage by Mexican bandits since December 1, 1922.
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Washington
Wilson
Mexico
Lower
California
Ashurst
Arizona
War Department
Michigan Ratifies Dry Nation Amendment
Michigan lawmakers ratified the federal prohibition amendment, becoming the sixteenth state to do so. Twenty more states are needed to reach the required threshold for ratification.
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Lawsing
Mich
Michigan
British receive U-9 after German crew balks at prize
Amsterdam reports Admiral Beatty did not demand the surrender of U-9, the submarine sunk by Hipper’s Weddigen. The German crew preferred earning the 600 prize by handing it over to the British, valuing the submarine’s record over other considerations.
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Amsterdam
Admiral Beatty
Weddigen
New York Liberty Loan Details Announced
New York reports the Liberty loan will bear four percent camd interest. The measure is described as a short term funding option with favorable terms for investors. The city urges participation to support wartime efforts.
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New York
Government’s WWI costs tally eighteen billion dollars
Treasury figures show 1918 expenses totaled about 18.16 billion dollars with December outlays over 2 billion. Army and military establishment received about 10 billion, navy 2 billion, shipbuilding 1.09 billion, civil needs 1 billion, and 4.15 billion in loans to allies. Costs continue to rise from contract liquidations even after hostilities ended.
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Washington
Treasury
Army
America
Brothers In Armes
North Dakota Inaugurates Nonpartisan League Officials
North Dakota begins a new political experiment as a Nonpartisan league roster takes office. Gov Lynn J D Prazier is re elected to lead the regime, with other major posts held by league candidates or indorsed by the league. The proposed legislation includes public ownership of marketing facilities, land improvements from taxation, and state insurance.
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Bismarck
North Dakota
League
Lynn JD Prazier
Hew
Sigié
Philippines Rally for Independence Heads to Washington
Philippine political figures plan a propaganda campaign in the United States to win independence. Twenty five island senators and representatives will depart soon to push the freedom question in Washington and across the United States.
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Manila
Philippines
United States
House of Representatives
Washington
Telegraph pay raise announced by Postmaster General Burleson
Postmaster General Burleson announced wage increases for all telegraph department employees excluding non functional offices and messengers. Staff employed over a year and a half receive 19 percent, while those under a year and a half gain 5 percent.
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Washington
Burleson
Bomb outrage shakes Philadelphia homes of public figures
Shrapnel shells loaded with nitroglycerin exploded at the residences of three noted Philadelphia figures. Property damage was extensive but no fatalities. Police say revenge against authorities enforcing sedition laws and red flag protests against law was the motive.
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Philadelphia
Submarine Surrender Divided Among Allies
The Mail reports surrendered German submarines allocated to France, Italy, Japan, and the United States. Fifteen go to France, ten to Italy, seven to Japan, and four to the United States. U boat transfers bound for the U S are said to be en route across the Atlantic.
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London
Mail
France
Italy
Japan
United States
Atlantic
British King May Come to London Visit
London gossip during President Wilson's visit suggested he invited King George and Queen Mary to visit the United States during his term. It was rumored the invitation might be accepted and that, after bidding farewell, Wilson hoped to see them in America soon.
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London
Wilson
George
Queen Mary
United States
Whison
America
Philippines Typhoon Lays Lone Hemp Loss Estimate
A typhoon in the Philippines caused hemp losses estimated at two million dollars. Details on affected areas and casualty figures were not provided in the readable fragments.
Wilson Unable to Visit Switzerland Due to Engagements
The American legation announces President Wilson regrets being unable to visit Switzerland because of numerous other engagements.
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Berne
Wilson
Switzerland
Nebraska War Era Notes and Statewide Updates
Nebraska reports 175000 motor vehicle licenses issued by 1915 with one car per 0.7 people. Parcel of notices covers influenza impact, road conditions, school policy on German language, war fundraising, and local elections across counties including Omaha Beatrice Fremont and Lincoln.
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Nebraska
Douglas Conmnty
Toweligaee Umber
Lancaster
Custer Conny Stamde Chird
Hooker
Bettento
Mebriska
Countis
Crete
Elaine
Netiuska
Alba
Uelegge
Fremont Donna
Allance - Fuxdies
Ffrenont
Linnie
Saunders County
Nore Than
Fidney
FC Angetice Scully
Beatrice
Prederick Seully
Randolph
Tatge
Norfolk
Peple
University Farm
Lincol
Jaguary
Podge County Medical Society
Fremont
Extension Service
University of Nebraska
Wre
M. Smith
Mddyyville
U. P
North Platte
Smith
Livesteck
Tegether
Tratke
Prompt action urged to curb Bolshevik tide across Europe
British newspapers demand swift peace congress action to stop Bolshevism spreading from border states and warn that without allied military control central Europe could collapse. Public desire favors rapid demobilization while workers fear large conscripts policing foreign lands. Kansas wheat report cites 11,184,000 acres with 22.8 percent of US winter wheat and potential 200,000,600 bushels at $2 a bushel worth $400,000,000.
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London
Hae
Peace Congress
Germany
Europe
Kantax City
Federal Department of Agriculture
Kansas
United States
Compulsory Marriages Debate in Fetrograd Dispatches
London reports a council plan to marry off unmarried women aged eight to forty, with children educated under soviet control and parents not allowed to raise them. The strange proposal follows a Copenhagen dispatch amid wartime social upheaval and revolutionary policy shifts.
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London
Fetrograd
Copenhagen
President Wilson Unable to Visit Naples
President Wilson telegraphed the Naples mayor that he will be unable to visit the city. The note expresses regret and cites scheduling or other reasons for the cancellation.
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Naples
Rome
Wilson
Slavs Seek American Ideals for Czecho-Slovak Republic
President Masaryk states that American ideals will guide the new Czecho-Slovak republic as it seeks peace terms. Czecho-Slovaks trust the peace congress to settle boundaries and politics, awaiting allied cooperation to advance the treaty.
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America
Prague
Czecho-Slovek Republic
Masaryk
Avario Remedy Promoted by Dr Pierce for Uric Acid
Avario described as an anti uric compound by Dr Pierce is claimed to be far more potent than lithia and to dissolve uric acid as hot tea dissolves sugar.
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Pierce
Cynical Youngster Questions Neighbor’s Artwork
The text records a brief scene where Hubert asks a girl next door if a drawing is pretty and she replies with a compliment. Mary disputes the praise, while a neighbor dismisses family praise as unreliable.
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Hubert
Gray Hair Dye and Hair Care Remedies in Old Ad Text
An old advertisement describes mixing a hair darkening solution with water and Barbvo Compound to restore color to gray hair. It promises gradual darkening without scalp staining or stickiness and mentions no rub-off. It also references a laundry tip using Red Cross Ball Blue and a note about patriotic behavior.
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