Maj Gen Biddle Commands Troops in England
Major General Jobo Bidiie, commander of all American troops in England, praised as a modest popular officer. Biography traces his path from Geneva school to Heidelberg, West Point, Cuban service, Cervera theater, and roles as engineer and West Point instructor. He led war observer missions in Austria before becoming West Point superintendent.
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Jobo Bidiie
England
Biddle
Geneva
Heidelberg
Helydelberg
West Point Military Academy
Wan
West Point
Cuba
Munila
Guam
Thay Dalind
District of Columbia
California
General Star
Wallington
Austria
Auerhen
West Point Academy
Chief Railroad Detective Flynn Named Leader Of Unified Rail Service
William J. Flynn, veteran chief of the United States secret service, is appointed head of the merged railway detective force under William G. McAdes. Flynn, with over two decades in rail and police intelligence, will oversee detectives across all railroads, after reorganizing NYPD ties in 1910 14 and contributing to notable cases including the 1910 Longo and Rizzo kidnapping capture.
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William J. Prynn
United States
Secret Surveice
Tis
Wiliam G. McAdes
Railroad Administration
Flynn
New York Police Department
Secret Service
Department of Justee
Crine
Bia
New York
Longe
Rizzio
Brooklyn
Woman Without a Country Returns to Wartime Status
Mia Adolphus Bosch, widow of Adolphus Busch, arrives in the United States from Germany revealing a rare case. Although American by citizenship, large portions of her vast wealth remains in Germany and she holds castles and stocks there. With the U.S. war declaration, Prussia declares her an alien enemy, while Germany seizes her German assets.
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Mia
Adolphus Bosch
St. Loui
Germany
Busch
Adolphus Busch
Anheuser
Anheuser-Busch
United States
Lilly
Berlin
Rising Uruguayan statesman Baltasar Rerum turns 35
Baltasar Rerum, Uruguays foreign minister and head of a special commercial mission, marks his 35th birthday on June 18. A candidate for the Uruguayan presidency, he rose from law graduate to cabinet roles including public instruction, justice, interior, finance acting, and currently foreign affairs.
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Baltasar Rerum
Artigas
Uruguay
Heusli
Polytechnic Institute of Balto
Universalty of
Montevideo
Cocunities
Eee
Spita
Bram
Public Instruction
Peruna and a Well Man Tale From a Vague Camp Scene
A fragmentary 19th or early 20th century scene describes Desmond Donghoat and Floste Mintfeet at a camp, with a dialogue about mintchestet and leaving yesterday. The text references Dr Herman Spaliting, a camp surgeon, and a medical blister on a leg caused by friction from a wooden Tee. The excerpt blends romance and medical details with uncertain phrasing.
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Desmond Donghoat
Geneva
Herman Spaliting
Coconut Dishes Promote War Food Efforts at Fort
An article extols coconut rich in fats and protein, urging use in menus to aid soldiers. It lists recipes like Coconut Tusks and Coconut Corn Muffins, and describes wartime demonstrations by Monroe County New York home demonstration agents, including a "Victory Special" car and outdoor demonstrations to reach diverse communities, with emphasis on nutrition and efficiency.
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Women Help
Monroe County
New York
Bristol County
Massachusetts
Windham County
Connecticut
Wooster High Students Save Food For Canning Drive
In Wooster Ohio the home economics class at Wooster High School will gather and preserve windfall apples stray pumpkins and other food items that would otherwise go to waste Min Edne Endley leads the students in preserving these foods The local council of defense has organized a squad of watermobiles to collect contributions from farmers for the effort
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Wooster
Wayne County
Wooster High School
Min Edne Endley
Hee
Gwome Council of National Defense
Furmer
What’s a Faller to Do A Witty Exchange on Marriage
A humorous exchange centers on finances in marriage with a self described sweetish philosopher noting his friend Jones cannot marry for lack of funds and he cannot acquire wit because he is already wed, delivering a playful reflection on costs and commitment.
Catarrhal Deafness and Cure Questions Raised
Fragmentary text discusses catarrhal deafness caused by inflamed ears and mucus surfaces. A man with three machines seeks information from the government information bureau, noting many implausible claims. The passage hints at preliminary steps toward seeking help.
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Ucal
Harta’ Cavaltan Reoiciss
Fred
Fest Tye
Bureau of Information
Castoria Catchphrase and Baby Remedy Ad Phrase Mix
An old time ad and verse fragment promoting Castoria for infants and children appears with phrases about a physician architect and a hard road to travel. It includes the line Money in the root of aeirod and urges belief that success will come with persistent effort.
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Fletcher
Gold Medal remedy claim for backache kidney and bladder aid
A vintage advertisement touts Gold Medal Capentes as a universal cure for backache kidney and bladder issues. It promises rapid relief cleansing the kidneys purifying the blood and restoring health with a money back guarantee if not satisfied after a few doses. It urges immediate purchase from the druggist to prevent further illness.
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Capentes
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TMC
United States Department of Agriculum
Cavee
Peruna
Marina Et Roche
Abe
Pia
Carter
Mwore
Uel Carter
Ladel Gees
Ieee
Perros Oe
Atonic i Aia
Serer
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