Revival of Lace Making in Northern France
The lace industry in northern France slowly revives after four years of war. Valenciennes and Bailleul were hubs but suffered constant shell fire. German shells damaged homes and mills, followed by Allied shelling as troops retreated. The world awaits the prewar feminine lace style, while Irish lace cannot meet demand or appeal to all tastes.
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Valenciennes
Bailleul
Ireland
Roman Eye Balsam Promises Quick Relief at Night
An advertisement claims Roman Eye Balsam eases eye irritation when applied at bedtime. The text mirrors early 20th century catalog copy, urging relief with a simple nightly application.
Siberia Faces Hard Winter as Six Governments Rise
War wreckage spreads across Siberia with six governments between the Pacific and Lake Baikal. Japanese troops linger around Vladivostok while Partisans rule inland and Ataman Semenoff fights to hold Chita and Urga.
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Reds Use War Tricks to Send Literature to U S
Amsterdam reports Bolshevik propaganda experts attempting to smuggle material into America by printing it in microscopic form for later enlargement. One operative was found with stamps bearing Soviet propaganda that could be enlarged to normal size. The Moscow propaganda university is focusing on literature aimed at women and farmers.
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Propaganda University
Moscow
Warren mayor cracks down on improper public dances
Mayor J D McBride orders police to monitor dances in Warren Ohio and arrest participants for impropriety. He cites kissing embraces and lingering embraces as grounds for enforcement and hints that young women in low-cut attire will be treated as culpable.
Pet Rabbit Vanquishes Three Cats in Neighborhood Battle
Byng a pet rabbit owned by Mrs. Bila Fields of Oceanport New Jersey routed three attacking cats and earned the right to hang scalps at its hutch. The cats have killed many young rabbits in the area annually and fear the victorious rodent now. Byng used a powerful kick to drive off the assailants and prevent being killed.
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Bila Fields
Oceanport
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Zebu Family Talks Gentle Nature in Zoo Visit
In a breezy zoo interview, Zoe and Mrs Zebu discuss calm temperaments and growth. They explain horn growth, mothering quirks, jealousy among zebus, and how keepers, including Jimmie Riley, welcome visitors and even let pets into the yard.
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Mr. Zebu
India
Zebu
Zebus
Mother Zoe Zebu
Mother Zebu
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Jimmie Riley
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Bayer Aspirin Endorsed For Common Aches In 20 Years Of Use
The advertisement urges using genuine Bayer tablets for colds headache neuralgia rheumatism earache toothache lumbago and other pains. It touts the Bayer Cross as a safety mark and notes small tin boxes of twelve tablets cost a few cents with larger packages from druggists.
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Irishman charged with theft and counter assault at courthouse
An Irishman stood in a London courthouse charged with stealing a watch from four citizens. He denied the theft and countered that the accuser assaulted him with a frying pan. The judge questioned the defendant about resisting, prompting the quip that the watch mattered little against the frying pan.
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Bedad
Pat
London
Eye Medicine Timing Question From Cornell Widow
A young lady asks a doctor by telephone whether to use eye medicine before or after meals. The physician responses with a brief prompt about dosing. The exchange appears in a Cornell Widow column style item.
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Cornell
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root is praised for kidney ailments and life insurance rejections. A doctor notes many applicants are declined due to undiagnosed kidney problems. Sample bottles offered for ten cents with paper ad mention.
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Dr. Elmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Proclaimed Tonic and Blood Purifier
An article explains catarrh worsens when run down and that Hall's Catarrh Medicine acts through the blood to reduce inflammation on mucous surfaces. It is advertised by Bw. Jeney & Co of Toledo Ohio with free circulars. Also noted is a Paris congress report on a promising anti gangrenous serum for appendicitis tested over 13 years by Prof Delbet.
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Ohio
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Congress of Surgeons
Paris
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la France
New York
Cuticura Ad Claims Beauty Benefits for Skin
An advertisement extolls Cuticura Ointment for improving complexion dandruff itching and rough hands followed by a Cuticura Soap wash. It notes quick five minute removal and urges daily use. A closing remark mentions a boy gaining experience from his first cigar.
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