Adventures of an American in Vladivostok, Siberia
A first person travelogue from Vladivostok detailing chaotic street scenes, dangerous streetcars, crowded Russian cafes, and a mix of international passengers. The narrator notes motor car hazards, women conductors, diverse patrons, strong drinks, and the impact of wartime prices on meals and ruble coupons.
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Vladivostok
Siberia
Vladivostok Ix
Vladivostok Ife
Nationa
United States
Nqme
Ilvers
Tukus
Great Britain
Ivas
The Making of a Famous Medicine
A laboratory visit explains the creation of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for women. The process uses hundreds of pounds of herbs and juices, with pasteurization and sealing in stable bottles. Testimonials from women claim health restoration, underscoring the product's advertised virtue.
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Ila
Lydia E. Pinkham
Protest Against Restricting Trade
Nov 29, Correspondence Of The Associated Press. A protest condemns government export and import controls on Chinese minerals and agriculture, arguing they violate American rights and favor a single company via permits. The text cites plans to shut out American firms and calls for government action to prevent anti free trade measures.
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Pierin
Pat Connanl
Miniater
Prince
Ant Tien Wrlick
oTnese Martter
Dhe
Insure Fitness of Youths Across the Nation
The Playground and Recreation Association of America urged Congress and state legislatures to require physical education in all schools. Proposals include health exams, hygiene education, and training in play and athletics, with a 1922 deadline for teachers to prove physical education coursework.
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Playground and Recreation Association of America
Hotel Artor
Thia
Oberjin College
Savage
Chelly
Annery
Fir
Thomas A. Storey
The
College of the City of New York
Board of
Saciil Hygiene
Washington, D. C
United States
Tub
Fet Hia Association
Hseful
Idahs Declares War on Rodents
Idaho farmers join national campaign to eradicate pests in 1944. Officials report poisoning efforts saved crops, with county spending up to 4500 dollars and farmers recouping about 29 dollars for every dollar spent. Local deeds detail baiting and squirrel control results.
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Rho
Irigier
Hhe
Fray Burrnt
Urine County
Venus
Doctor Sandlin Endorses Tantac as Reconstructive Tonic
Prominent Dr J W Sandlin of Humble Texas endorses Tantac for post influenza recovery, claiming it rebuilds strength and weight. The ad notes widespread demand, cites over 1400 cases in the past month, and promotes Tantac laxative wafers to keep the bottle open, with Ogden distribution through A R R Meintyre Drug Ob.
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J. W Sandis
Texas
Tanlac
Ely Fetter
Humble
Tex
J. W. Bandlans
Sandin
Nna
Citizan
Hunthle
Sandiin
Gizense
Axs
Sandlin
Phyeblank
Ogden
A. RR
Meintyre Drug Ob
Coal Prices Fall Behind Others in War Era Costs
A federal market board reports coal prices lag other goods since war began. Anthracite and bituminous coal show sharper gains, while overall mineral and commodity prices rise more modestly. Detailed figures from 1913 to 1918 illustrate wider divergence in coal versus perishable and industrial items.
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Regeron Board
Gnda
Cclaher
Nis
Hava
Alelytha
Artledos
Foreat Pradneta
The Quick Way to Stop a Cough
An advertisement touts Pinex as a powerful cough remedy from Norway pine extract. It claims fast relief for throat and airway inflammation and cites bronchitis croup whooping cough and asthma as helped by the product. The copy urges asking for 214 ounces of Pinex with directions and promises a refund if not satisfied.
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Vinex Co
TJ Wayne
Tad
British Experts Named for the Peace Conference
London January 1 The Evening News says a key portion of Britain’s peace delegation will sail to Paris on Saturday. Besides Premier Lloyd George and Foreign Secretary Balfour, attendees include Andrew Bonar Law chancellor of the exchequer Vincount Hardinge Sir William Tyrrell Sir Louis Malet Sir Evelyn Monson Sir Ralph Ainslie and Sir Fyfe Crowe, specialists on Turkey the Balkans and western Europe.
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London
Beitieh
Paris
Lloyd George
Halfour Ani
Andrew Bonar Law
Vincount Hardinge
India
Foreign Astairs
William G. ‘y+rell
Edward Grey
Forein
Louis Mallol
Aiiket
Turkey
Evine TV
Monaed
Sweden
Europe
Ralph Airel
Vermark
Bulgaria
Ti Am
Balkans
Fyfe Crowe
Aasistant
Etate
Wester Turapu
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets for bad breath
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets offer relief from bad breath as a gentle, vegetable formula that cleanses the bowels without harsh effects. The tablets are sugar coated, olive colored, and sold in 100 and 250 cent box sizes by druggists.
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P. AL
Edwards
Pracbowell
Women Entered Many Lines of Employment
Washington officials note women entered numerous wartime roles in Seattle and across the state. They report many women in clerical, retail, transport, and industrial jobs, including hazardous work, with comparable pay to men, while plans to house Army trainees move to University of Washington barracks and quarantine measures are enacted in Alaska communities.
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Seattle
Weah
Washington
Lawrence Wool
United States Employment Service
Wood
Mr. Woods
State Labor Commission
Moreford
Slate Ine Spectora
Ecores
Thuy
Vtee
Ahipvarda
Railyoad
Amov
State Insurance Commission
LA Touche
Alaska
Touche
Jncanitus Sigvney
Jane Lve
Hiftiensa
Peace Delegate Will Celebrate New Year's Day
Paris dispatch reports an American jocaca delegation planning a New Year celebration in Paris tomorrow afternoon with President Wilson's immediate party expected to attend. The event marks a diplomatic social gathering amid wartime efforts.
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Paris
Sec
Totet Crillon
Wilson
Mustarole Sinus Relief Promise Brings Quick Headache Ease
An ad claims Musterole a clean white mustard paste gives fast relief from head pain and sinus congestion with no internal medicine. It touts external use for sore throat bronchitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia and many aches. The copy warns it does not blister and is safer than internal remedies.
Gospel of thrift drives national speaker corps plan
Washington reports that numerous organizations plan to deploy thrift gospel speakers akin to the four minute men from Liberty loan drives. A district war concerns managers conference this week announced the effort as part of wartime mobilization. In Paris Edward J. Williams, UC professor and former state department Far East chief, arrived to join the American peace delegation as a specialist on Far East questions.
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Washington
Inga
Ti Wan
Williams
Paris
Jan
T. Edward
J. Will ‘Lama
University of California
American State Department
Te Will Asalat
Wheat Supply of United States Much Increased in 1918
Washington, Jan 1. Commercial stocks of wheat reported by the department of agriculture show a large rise for December 1, 1918, with 219,434,882 bushels stored by 10,664 firms. The figure is more than double the stocks a year earlier, reflecting a 206.1 percent increase from 1917. Stocks include warehouses, grain mills, and wholesale dealers but exclude farm stocks.
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D.C
Department of Agriculatro
Meramboy
Iris
Cbicago Board of Trade
Department — State
Shole Zala
Wholenala Procera
Akger
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Silesia
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League of Nations
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