Origin of Tommy Atkins Name for British Soldier
The article explains how the term Tommy Atkins emerged in Britain to designate a British soldier similar to the American John Smith, noting it arose from wartime records and the practice of assigning generic names to servicemen. It also mentions the analogous usage of Jack Tar for a British sailor.
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Tommy
England
War Office
Tommy Atkins
John Smith
America
Tommy Atkina
Pnatiah
Jeck Tar
Why Druggists Recommend Swamp Root
Fer many years druggists have watched with interest the remarkable record of Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root the kidney liver and bladder remedy. Sends ten cents for a sample bottle to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY and mention this paper.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
The Striped Pig and Prohibition Era Curio
A tale recalls the Striped Pig from Massachusetts a century ago when a strict prohibition law limited access to alcohol. Entrants at an Henariville fair showed the banner likeness of a red and black pig. Patrons entered for four pence and were enticed by the exhibitor with free samples from aged stock. The animal's fame inspired songs and a New York stage glimpse.
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Henariville
New York
Shipping activity at Souraheva in early 1919
During the six months of 1919, seven American ships totaling over 16 000 tons net called at Souraheva for discharge and loading of cargo. In the M year period from 1004 to 1918 only four American vessels called at Souraheva with about 500 tons gross.
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Souraheva
Sourahare
Pape's Cold Compound Promoted as Quick Relief
Advertisement claims Pape's Cold Compound cures severe colds within hours. It promises rapid relief from clogged nose headache fever and body aches with a dose every two hours for up to three doses and emphasizes easy taste and low cost at drug stores.
Fragmented Memories and Racial Tensions in Snippets
The text blends reminiscence of Chicago and Atlanta childhoods with casual race references and a wounded man seeking protection. It mixes recollections of a brother, a textile counter, and a Los Angeles lawyer’s remark about a dancer and fashion samples. A Newport dinner anecdote touches Vanderbilt and free dress-material samples.
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Chicago
Atlanta
George MecDariiet
Fee
Toneheth
Pegro
Xold
Darkey
Los Angeles
Cornellon Vanderbilt
Newport
Fifth Avenue
Nebraska in Brief consolidates districts boundary dispute and statewide issues
Boundary changes discussed by Tarpayers No 08 and county superintendent to restore districts linked to NH formation. Nebraska reports on bond defeat, weather anecdotes from Mrs Rath Kenyon, tax and rental value debates, paving maps, university football results, lodge growth, teacher salaries, church construction, riots probe, and state political notes.
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Consolidated School Tarpayers No
Hamilton Point
Dayton
Olle
Mall
Fria
Calla
Nebraska
United States Senate
Hitchewek
Elaore
Norris
Imastings
York
Odd Fellows and Rebekah
Norfolk
Board of Education
Tekamah
Jefferson
Court
Hoane
Batt
Son
Mok Celvie
Douglas County
Aurera
Omaha
Metromille
New State
Haomotires
Leigh
Clarkson
Howells
Dawes County
Taylor
Dea
Inhemt
Buffalo County
Minolta
Wilber
Derby Casualties After Ocean-to-Ocean Air Race Start
Following the October 8 race start, several participants died in crashes or accidents across locations including Salt Lake City Ovid Pads Cam tle Rock Castle Rock Baselton Field and Binghamton. Names listed include Major D H Criesey Lieutenant T V Wales Lieutenant French Kirby Colonel G F Dodd Sergeant W H Nevill Worth O McClure Sergeant Virgil Thomas and Major Frizzell. Injured include Lieutenant Spencer Mall Colonel G Brandt Lieutenant T Haynes and Private T J Lake.
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Frank. T. Hamilton
Omaha and Cooneil Hillffe Street Railway Company
Omaha
Gothenbure
Pant
Washington
Nebraska
McKetvie Tina Issies
Dee Gill
Salvation Army Home Service
Mearmy
Omatin
Union Pacific
Virani
Norris
Td-Ocenic Air Race
Hh J Meyer
Oconto Ferriers Ad
Arkford
Filles
Virginia
Gage County
Netriska
York
Arh
Rewstiie
Taddel
Hroomfield
Sioux City
Cerne Setienske
Nedirakka
Beatrice
CSWH
Peraher WN
Douglas Ccavity
Thanineas Union
Norfolk -H
Auburn
Nebrus Kaveo
National Guard
Comaaa
D. H. Criesey
Salt Lake City
T. €. V. Wales
Ovid Pads
Wye
French Kirby
Cam Tle Rock
Utah
Grantey C Miller
Castle Rock
W. H. Nevill
Deposit
N.Y. Worth
O. McClure
Guffate
Virgil Thomas
G. F Dodd
Baselton Field
Frizzell
Binghamton
Spencer Mall
G. Brandt
T. Haynes
T. J. Lake
Shantung Amendment Rejected in Senate on Peace Treaty
The Shantung amendment to the peace treaty, presented by Senator Lodge and approved by the foreign relations committee, was rejected in the Senate by a 24 to 1 vote. The roll call, after six hours of debate, effectively swept away six amendments and substituted the word China for Japan in sections on Shantung.
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Washington, DC
Lodge
Senate
Japan
China
Shantung
Henios Obeseth
Appeal Aims to Inaugurate Economy Against Propaganda
The document outlines an effort led from Washington to promote real economy and curb women’s wear promotion, with plans to reduce fashion spending and limit surpluses. It notes stalled wage talks and a tentative union agreement collapse over individual bargaining rights and broader labor issues.
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Washington
Deo
Palmer Rad
Amertéast
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