Tuberculosis Cure Claim by Italian Professor
Professor Domenico Lo Monaro of Rome’s Institute of Chemistry announces a major advance in tuberculosis cure. He claims his method alters bronchial secretions rather than killing the bacillus directly, with sugar insertions reportedly affecting the surrounding environment to halt microbe activity and noting several cures judged final by experts.
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Domenico Lo Monaro
Institute of Hiologiea ‘Chemietry
Academy of the Lincet
Rome
Allied Chief in Siberia General Kikuxo Otani
General Kikuxo Otani, born in Fukui Japan in 1856, rose from army ranks to lieutenant, captain, major general, and finally lieutenant general. He led troops in Korea and Peking, commanded a division in Manchuria, and fought in campaigns that culminated in the 1906 spring offensives.
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Kikuxo Otani
Frees
Siberia
Fukui
Japan
Henen
Hen
China
Korea
Peking
Russia
Mee
Httle Jipan
Maneteia
Wring
Tong
Feres
Ted
Wenieae
Mukden
Germany
PangTun
Chin
Kawiy
Rehband Tan
Otend
Fale
Escaped British flyer paddled through enemy lines to safety
Escaped HMS West Hitchcock Jr of the flying corps after capture near Lachfeld. He fled with two Americans, walked over 100 miles in eight nights, surviving on saved rations. Reached Berne on August 1 after hiding in villages and seeking help from a local girl. Released by German guards in a dramatic escape.
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We Xt
Hitchcock, Jr
Flying Corps
Lachfeld
Butteertood
Berne
Hitchcock
Decorated Nurse Gillot Recalls War Ordeal and Valor
Cecile Gillot of New York, back home as her husband’s estate is settled, recounts capture by the Germans after refusing to divulge information. She bears the Cross de Guerre awarded by Marshal Joffre for bravery under fire, and laments the loss of her husband and six relatives while vowing to aid allied troops.
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Cecile Gillot
New York
United States
Milliaery
Mme. Gillot
Marshal Joffre
Mie
Gillot
Stull
Red Cross
Mme. Gillet
The
Physical and Moral Strength of American Soldiers in France
Demperance notes summarize Daniel A. Poling's investigation from the front in France. He argues soldiers are morally elevated, sober, and exemplary, contrasting civilian life. He cites nonalcoholic rations, ample water, and prompt coffee for troops, praising Pershing's leadership and calling for continued prohibition. Lincoln police chief James Malone endorses prohibition as vital to community welfare.
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Uquor
Pershing
France
James Malone
Lincoln
Neb
Prohibition Resolution Sparks Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Debate
The union adopts a nationwide prohibition resolution by unanimous vote of MOT delegates. W B Stone criticizes Mr Gompers for pushing labor to aid brewers and asserts alcohol has no place in the Brotherhood. The piece warns drinkers they may be deemed defective by birth or habit.
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Baxsteers
MOT
W. 8 Stone
Mr. Gompers
Iineap
Ama Tea
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Soldier Faces Tax Burden In War Time Pay
A Washington report from a Southern division officer describes the strain on soldiers who previously ran businesses. He explained that married servicemen would pay tax on earnings over 2000 dollars and single men over 1000. A private protested, saying he had no money, but the officer insisted the tax would be collected from future pay, noting the man earned 35000 dollars last year before enlistment and spent it in civilian life.
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America
Washington
Satanic Great Tonic Promises Quick Medical Relief
An advertisement for Satanic The Great Tonic type claims to purify blood and relieve kidney, stomach, and liver complaints. It offers a money back guarantee and cites Ever tie as a remedy from Sa tan ic Medicine Co in Wichita.
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Hatte Brig
Wichita
Dreggie
Robin
Left Behind by Funeral Escort and a Stabler Warns
A livery stable keeper warns not to drive fast when hiring a turnout for a funeral. A young man seeks speed to keep up with the procession, insisting he will push the horse to the limit. Also promotes Cutt cure soap and ointment with free samples and mail order details.
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Caticura
Dept. X
Boston
A New Gentry at Camp Grant Anecdote
A new lieutenant at Camp Grant rode northeast past a guard at night and halted. After a pause he asked why he should stay. The guard, new to the post, replied he did not know what to say next.
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Camp Grant
Draft dodger in New York lists 20 occupations
In New York a draft dodger claimed to have held over 20 occupations totaling 213 years of work. He listed roles such as accountant, blacksmith, machinist, engineer, bookkeeper, ship designer, factory hand, patternmaker and painter. Government deemed him a handy man to have around despite his age.
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New York
Bargain Echoes In Quiet Exchange Between Lovers
A terse dialogue reveals a male insisting on acceptance as a condition for a bargain. She answers calmly that she would not consider it if it were not acceptable, underscoring mutual consent in a tense private moment.
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Fifepubac
HMS
Joffre
Demperance
Christian Temperance Unio
Daniel A. Poling
Lfe
England
MR. Rompers
Ford
Mid-Continent Tire Mfg. CO. Eae
Bob
Betle
Lydia
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
E. R. Creuixn
R. No. 1
Mellam
Pa Lowell, Mic
Exiselizia
Lowell,Mich
Lydia E. Pinkhams
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