DAnnunzio Moves Italy Toward War in 1915
The poet-aviator D Annunzio played a pivotal role in steering Italy into World War I. His 1915 crusade from Quarto to Rome drew vast crowds, boosted morale, and helped topple ministers, culminating in a parliamentary declaration of war.
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D’annunzio
D'Annunzio
Italy
RAYS
New York Evening Post
Giolitti
Quarto
Garibaldi
Rome
Melitti
Salandra
Piazza Delle Terme
Chamber of Deputies
Boschee's German Syrup Promoted for Cough Relief
An advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as a fifty one year proven remedy for coughs bronchitis and lung trouble. It claims it provides a good night’s rest easier morning expectoration and aids nature in healing. Sold in bottles of BO and 90 cents in civilized countries.
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Boschee
United States
Bananas Cheap and Nutritious in 1917 Imports
In 1917 more than six billion bananas entered North America. A typical banana weighs about a pound and costs around five cents. At five cents per pound bananas are presented as a cheap and nutritious food compared with current market prices.
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North America
Schools of Bahia Brazil Educate 13,464 Children in 238 Public Schools
The Bahia state education system reports 13,464 pupils enrolled across 238 public schools with 338 teachers directing classrooms. The figures reflect the scale of public schooling in Bahia, Brazil, highlighting staffing and student distribution in regional districts.
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Bahia
Brazil
Small Man Dodges When Meeting Great Opportunity
A brief aphorism notes that a small man avoids or dodges a significant opportunity when it arises, implying caution or timidity can hinder potential success in pivotal moments.
A Great Discovery by Dr Pierce Anuric Remedy Ad
Anuric claims to relieve dropsical swelling from kidney derangement and uric acid buildup. The ad promotes double strength Anuric as stronger than lithia, aiding swollen hands ankles wrists and eye bags, plus relief of scalding urine backache and frequent urination. Dr. Pierce of Buffalo endorses it. send 10c for a trial, large package 60c.
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Pierce
The
Invalids’’ Hotel and Surgical Inst
Buffalo
N. Y
Anuric
Recalling 1864 Wheatless and Meatless Days
The Anaconda Standard recounts Civil War era hardships to argue against today’s wheatless and meatless limits. It notes barley coffee substitutes roasted chicory roots and dandelion roots, limited white sugar, and that many families kept cows for milk. It recalls belief that coffee and tea were more nutritious without milk.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Claim 1886
Frank J. Cheney states his firm will pay $100 for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Oath sworn December 6, 1886 in Toledo, Ohio. Medicine taken internally, acts through the blood on mucous surfaces. F J Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Ohio
Amorous Claim Sparks Restaurant Side Chat
A waitress recounts Spike declaring eternal love to her, while another staffer recalls similar vows to Goldie before their marriage. The rapid fire restaurant banter underscores speculation about lasting affection amid romantic doubt.
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Spike
Rapid Fire
Goldie
Kansas City Star
The Poilu Magnificent
A Verdun battle hero is hailed as the Pollu Magnificent. An officer asks his religion and the soldier replies he is of the religion that looks God in the eyes, a proud testament to his gallantry and devotion. The remark is recorded by Captain Gustav P. Capart in the New York Herald.
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Verdun
Pollu
Gustav P. Capart
The
New York Herald
A Valuable Pride in a Tax Proud Nation
A fragment quotes a dialogue on Mrs. Cumrox being patriotic by joyfully paying more taxes than others, illustrating a satirical view of fiscal virtue and class pride in taxation. The note reflects a witty, period voice critiquing social pretensions.
Woman's Viewpoint on Ideal Husband
A woman's idea of a good husband is one who is liberal with his money and keeps the bathroom tidy. Flattery is always dished out to others, never to us.
Mrs Emil Oestreich Endorses Golden Medical Discovery
In Grand Rapids Wisconsin a reader says she suffered eight years with stomach trouble and distress after meals before using Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery. Two bottles improved her condition and she can eat freely now. She recommends it and offers trial tablets by mail from the Invalids' Hotel Buffalo New York for 10 cents and a large package for 60 cents.
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Grand Rapids
Wis
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
Emil Oestreich
Fourteenth Avenue, North
Invalids’ Hotel
Buffalo, N. Y
The Singer and the Song War Comment
Bliggins objects to the national anthem claiming he cannot sing. The remark sparks debate as the war proceeds with no time to seek a tune Bliggins can sing.
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Bliggins
Molehills Shape Real Estate Myths and Markets
A column labels so called Molehills as foundations used by real estate dealers to magnify claims, turning small lots into perceived mountains of value. It argues skepticism toward hype, urges buyers to verify titles, prices, and development plans before committing funds.
Diplomacy and Graceful Yielding to the Inevitable
A reflective saying notes that diplomacy hinges on accepting outcomes beyond control, choosing tact over force in handling conflicts and negotiations. It frames yielding as an art rather than weakness, emphasizing composure, restraint, and strategic patience in diplomacy.
Take Your Chance at Happiness Across a Rainy Car Ride
Margaret BE Sangster urges readers to seize happiness despite impermanence. A rainy trolley ride frames advice that joy, like spring and autumn colors, should be grasped even if it may fade. The piece encourages embracing hopeful, frequent smiles over fear of loss.
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Margaret BE. Sangster
The
Christian Herald
Baseball Philosopher Sees White Sox Triumph Amid Rain
A writer in an exchange shares sentiment for the Chicago White Sox during a World Series game, noting Charlie Comiskey as head owner. A rain-soaked Chicago park drew a 30,000 crowd, yet Comiskey stayed confident, and the White Sox ultimately won the world series.
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New York
Chicago
Chicago White Sox
Charlie Comiskey
Old Pluvius
Comiskey
White Sox
War Bride Negotiates Wedding On 24 Hours Notice
A brief Life magazine excerpt shows a wartime couple planning a marriage under crisis. He asks, she negotiates conditions, demanding a proper proposal and honeymoon after his return. They agree, acknowledging love persists despite war.
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France
Cost to run a car and weekly country shopping
A professional man estimates it costs about 7 cents a mile to run his auto covering oil wear and upkeep. He travels weekly up to 50 miles for supplies like eggs butter chickens apples and potatoes. At those rates his 50 mile trip would total about 3.50.
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Indianapolis News
His Case Insight on a Man in an Asylum
A humorous exchange about a man who claims to manage a wife perfectly yet cannot demonstrate it. The punchline notes the man is confined in an insane asylum and cannot be released to prove his method. The dialogue reflects satirical take on marital advice and authority.
Queen Alexandra Bible Pages Saved From Antarctic Journey
Sir Ernest Shackleton carried a Bible given by Queen Alexandra on the voyage. He cut out the fly leaf with her message, then removed the Twenty third Psalm and the Job sea passage. These pages were later returned to the country and he promises to donate them for sale to benefit the British and Foreign Sailors' Society.
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Ernest Shackleton
Queen Alexandra
British and Foreign Sailors’ Society
Sir Ernest
Skin care ad promises improvement with Curicura soap and ointment
An advertisement urges using Cuticura Ointment on rising and retiring to improve skin. It instructs to wash off in five minutes with Cuticura Soap and hot water, continue for ten days, and note changes. Free samples offered by mail with a postcard request to Cuticura Dept. L Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Dept. L
Boston
Dialogue Teases Social Strain Through Encounters
A brief exchange shows a Lady chiding a Tramp about begging for a nickel. The Tramp defends his profession and laments the difficulty of obtaining money from some people, illustrating social tension and economic hardship in terse dialogue.
Bliggins Eyes Independence in New Business Venture
Bliggins expresses desire to become his own boss and start a business. The speaker retorts that such a move would be fitting, praising Bliggins as an exceptionally stern boss.
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Bliggins
Collectors Seek U.S. Army Postmarks from France
Collectors in the United States are gathering postmarks stamped U S Army Postal Service from letters sent by the American corps in France. They believe wartime postmarks may become valuable if peace talks yield results, due to their rarity and the sentimental value to recipients.
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United States
France
U.S. Army Postal Service
He Is Mistaken About Marriage After a Wife’s Visit
A man living the married life for eight or nine years finds that nights downtown away from home are not as enjoyable as expected after his wife leaves for a visit. The remark hints at disillusionment with liberating temptations.
Higher Than Butter In parts of Germany report on oleomargarine prices
A bulletin from the American Chemical Society notes that in some German regions oleomargarine commands higher prices than butter, highlighting shifts in dairy product pricing and consumer demand.
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Germany
Hie: Ngo
American Chemical Society
Queensland Government Coconut Planting Success
Government of Queensland reports successful coconut planting experiments. Officials note viable growth in trials and plan further testing to evaluate yield potential and suitability for local conditions.
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Government of
Queensland
Woman's Influence Over Men Highlighted In Legacy
A quotation notes that men's best deeds owe much to women's influence and, equally, their worst deeds may also be traced to women. The line reflects a dated view on gender impact and social virtue.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Claims Cure for Colds
A fragmented ad notes Colds Cause Headache and Grip LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE removes the cause with B. W. GROVE’s signature on the box. The text warns that elaborate red tape can deter even a stubborn man from disagreement.
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B. W. Grove
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