War News Flows From Fronts and Far Abroad
Reports from Paris Berlin and London recount a German attack on Sailly Saillee repulsed after brief skirmish on the Somme front while German artillery checked French and British advances. Russian ridge head captured near Stokhod and Dobruja fighting with Romanians, Bulgarians retreating and villages burned. Independent Poland promised after the war. Italy reports gains against Austrians on the Corso front. A Chicago elevator accident harms several. rail movements and demobilization centers noted. Washington cites news print price investigation results.
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Sailly Saililee
Somme
Paris
War Office
Berlin
Rothenthoim
Val Can
Stokhod
Dvinsk
Lake Narocs
Ruse
Dobrudja
von Mackensen
London
Corso
Bucharest
Poland
Concrete blocks open new home design options
A long feature by William A. Radford discusses concrete block versatility for economical bungalow exteriors. It notes varied block shapes, white cement finishes, and crushed stone facings that imitate marble and granite. The article describes a bungalow with a porch integrated into the block design, white trim, and a bright interior centered on a large living room and efficient rear kitchen layout with a rear porch and basement access.
Li Hung Chang's Grandson Tours U S Agriculture
W G Anchung Kung grandson of Li Hung Chang travels the United States to study agriculture issues. He observes tropical fruit discharge from refrigerating steamers and plans to be appointed Chinese provincial agriculture commissioner after Cambridge education and time in the South studying cotton rice and sulfur plantations with a forecast of China awakening within 20 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li Hung Chang
W. G. Anchung Kung
United States
Kung
Cambridge University
England
China
Boston Post
Shy of Faith Reflects on Trust in Humanity
A fragmentary dialogue suggests a student of human nature believes Henry lacks faith in mankind due to years of association with certain individuals. The exchange hints at social insight and character judgment within a casual conversation.
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Henry—ttank
Omar
Henry
Arizona Mining News and 1948 Events Highlights
Arizona reports a busy set of events and readings from November 1948 with notes on the Arizona State Fair at Phoenix March 3 to 7, the Growers Association convention in Globe and other mining advances. It mentions Jerome demanding better roads to Prescott, planned aeronautics projects in Phoenix, and new ore discoveries at Oatman and Salome with extensive mining activity and accidents.
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Chicago Shoe Company
Santa Fé Railway
Arizona
California
New Mexico
Colorado
Santa Fé
Missouri Pacific
St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Railways
Jefferson City
State Public Service Commmission
Fort D. A. Russell
Cheyenne
Wyo
War Department
National Guards
Wyoming
Waukegan
Marion Lambert
Three Oaks
Helms Woods
Jake Forest
Frank Lambert
Kuppenheimer Estate
Phos
the Growers Association
Sia
Willcox
Tempe
Jerome
Prescott
Swat
Arbgona Corporation Commission
Miami Copper Company
Haird Stone
Jerome Verde
Tom Reed Gold Mines Company
Gatman
Arizona Hercules Copper Company
Phoenix
Ty Fo AL Deado
Jor Delgada
Tucson
Federal
Mexico
Wandering Jew
Royal Blue
Tyndall
Patagonia
Silver Hill
Chloride
State Highway Commission
Arizona Bay Copper Company
Crescent
Oatman
Henry E. Aplastell
United Verde
Constitution
Sta House
State of
Flagstaff
Glory Hole
Salome
Cuticura Comforts Baby and Skincare Claims
A collage of old ads and snippets cites Cuticura products promising instant relief for babies with hot baths and ointment, plus a free sample offer by mail. The piece weaves in quips about beauty, bakery dialogue, and a New York bungalow married couple plot with an electric car line and a friendly conductor.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Ady
Renal Estate
New York
Benevolent Tani Company
Toonerville
Ghidys
Tne
To Live Long Long Life Advice and Anuric Remedy Advertised
A physician’s longevity recipe emphasizes kidney health and toxin elimination, advising minimal meat and salt, modest alcohol and tea, and ample water. The notice promotes Anuric from Dr. Pierce, claiming it dissolves uric acid and relieves rheumatic symptoms, with a trial offer via mail for 10 cents if not carried by the local druggist.
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Dr. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel
Buffalo
N.Y
Pierce
Surprised Dinner Party at Canon Ringer’s House
Sir Henry Lucy recounts Canon Ringer’s fondness for children and a prank in which he attended a party for children in disguise. He entered the drawing room on hands and knees making horse noises, startled guests who expected an eight o'clock dinner, while the children’s party took place next door.
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Sir Henry Lucy
Canon Ringer
Tompkins-Chorkins dispute over frugal ministers’ fees
In a terse exchange Mr A-So notes the Tompkins-Chorkins match is broken off while Mr A-Yes says Tompkins objected to Chorkins being so economical. The minister circulars seeking lowest estimates for performing the ceremony reveal a contractor’s self interest.
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Mr. A
Mr. B
Mrs Dessnerich Endorses Favorite Prescription For Health
A Denver reader credits Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription with restoring her health after childbirth. She describes relief from weakness nervousness and bearing down pain and urges other women to try the remedy. The ad notes that Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets are available at drug stores in liquid or tablet form and promotes May-apple aloe and Jalap as key ingredients.
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Denver
Colo
Dr. Pierce
Chas. Desserich
Inca St
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Frye
Atlantic
Pring Eitel Frederich
Lanao
Coat of
Portugal
District of Columbia
Golden State Limited
Topeka
Kan
Rock Island
We Ting Fang
Peking
Ribot
Chamber of Paris
Sava
von Bethmann Hollweg
Germany
Hell
Winnipeg Grain Exchange
Maul
Dominion
MmMisson
Montreal
Canada
Juan Lo Montalvo
Aa Iistant
Havana
Feures
Mario G Manocal
Alfredo Zayas
Carlift
Henry Mainland
Tsai
Associated Press
Japan
South Sea
Caroline
Marianne
Goat
Sporting News
Sterling
State Teachers College of Greeley
Edward Ho Marsh
William Hi Taft
Sandusky
Ohio
Danny Maher
United States Forest Service
Harry Bramer
Eddie Campi
National Athletic Club
Ben Hogan
Tom Allen
Hogan
West Side
Chicago
A. Gerald Leeson
Adelaide Hanscom
Lakeview
Cal
France
San Francisco
New London
Chihuahua
Michigan
Nebraska
South Teota
Montana
Utah
Florida
Alaska
Los Angeles
Federal Immigration Commission
Myrtle Page
Richmond
Henry Ward Ranger
William A. Radford
Wittiam A. Radford
Addrean
Wiliam A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chien
Resly
Bek. Wa
Wala
Arizona State News
W Ettern
Unies
Globe
Oklahoma
Cypress Queen Mining Company
Twin Huttes District
A! Roshe
Tom Reed
Nelle
Annie
Peruna
Peruna Company
Columbus
W. L. Douglas
High Point Sewor
San Francico
Dom New York
Brockton
Martha
Pittsburgh
Doctor Pierce
Carter
Gallstone
Mindtrica Auppien Wee Ua Rater Electric CO
18Th ST
Aon Coleman
N. U
Baltimore American
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