Thanksgiving on the Front Lines for U S Sailors and Soldiers
A feature on how Thanksgiving is observed by American troops at training stations and ships, highlighting Great Lakes naval base efforts to host 1000 plus sailors for homey dinners. It notes religious services, turkey feasts, and messages to mothers as troops reflect on liberty and gratitude for national defense.
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America
Anerlon
Permaentes
United States
Jn Ie
Oman
Germany
Iony
Theie
Maine
Willan A. Moffett
Great Lakes
Charles W. Moore
Costines
Blue Jackets
Besi
What War Did to Rome
An excerpt-like reflection on ancient Rome describing its population, aqueducts, water supply, streets, lighting, and luxury for elites. It notes Rome’s destruction by barbarian tribes, compares ancient and later urban advances, and claims Germanic tribes halted global progress by about sixteen centuries.
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Aujuxius
Uriek
Rome
Dilius Caesar Ilese
Alexandria
Scyte
Cleopatra
Mountain Heights
Elysteen
Odd Sea Horses Fascinating Yet Little Seen
The sea horse, ancient and odd, features a horselike head a tubular snout and a coronet of fins. It swims upright with a vibrating back fin and carries young in an external pouch where the father aids birth. The creatures feed on small crustaceans and are rarely seen alive.
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Sea Lorse
Madness of a Draft Soldier in Cap Funs ton Parade
In Cap Funs ton a young draft soldier pauses during a parade to inspect a wood mock a monument and a cigarette stub before declaring they are not it. The captain watches his wavering resolve and the guard sends him to the hospital where he later eyes discharge papers and says it is the one.
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Cap Funston
Kungas City
Sater
Secrutiny
Hila
Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy Endorsed
Modern life taxes kidneys causing back pain nervousness and fatigue. Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy is praised after 40 years of use for kidney health. A testimonial from Clarence F. White claims the product saved his life and recommends it to others. Sold by druggists with a sample offer.
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Warner
Clarence Tf
White
Battle Creek
Mtch
U.S
AL Warner
Excuse filled boy’s tale of whistle in class
A boy named Johnny offers a string of excuses after whistling in school. He claims a held piece in his mouth caused the noise and says he did not intend disruption. The tale reads as a child’s mischief and remorse in a classroom setting.
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Johnny
Easy to Rid Home of Rats and Mice Paste Solution
The Stearns Paste offers quick rat and mouse eradication with a small, affordable box sold in most stores. It claims effectiveness against cockroaches and waterbugs and notes government purchase for urban use. prices around three cents.
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Stearns
U. S
Dutch siblicist Hugo Stennis mocks American war rhetoric
Hugo Stennis told a New York Holland dinner that critics fear U S involvement in the war will fail. The Cologne Gazette warned that Americans landing in France would face language barriers. His wife joked Americans can shout in any language.
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Hugo Stennis
New York
America
Cologne
France
Green's August Flower Panacea Ad
August Flower touted as a household remedy for constipation indigestion liver trouble and general low spirits. Claims quick relief with a gentle laxative effect and lists symptoms like headache palpitation and nervous dyspepsia. Sold by druggists in civilized countries.
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Adv
His Majesty the Pig Pet Idea Sparks Parlor Debate
A humorous note discusses making pigs useful pets and potential reintegration of pigs into parlor life. The fragment hints at companionship benefits and a playful warning about surplus or unexpected outcomes.
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His
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