Vanishing Fleets Opens War Tension in Washington
A serialized tale unfolds with the United States and Japan on the brink of war. Inventor Roberts and Norma Roberts plot a radioplane weapon, detaining British figures and a British king in clandestine aircraft as international powers scramble for peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Japan
Guy Hillier
Norma Roberts
Inventor Roberts
Philippines
England
Florida
Hawaii
Tokyo
Hilfer
Kaiser
King Edward
Bevins
Thames
Roberts
Nippon Supreme
America
Berlin
Bill” Roberts
Norma
Pensions Guidance for Soldiers and Heirs in 1908 column
The column explains pension rights for widows and heirs, detailing conditions under which a wife may share a pension, and when remarriage affects eligibility. It includes cases from Detroit and Dayton, clarifying eligibility rules, required proof, and potential monthly rates under specific acts.
Settled the Whole Question Dinner in New York
Rev William Carter spoke in the Belasco theater about his successful experiment of holding services there. A Scottish auditor from Peebles recalled seeing his minister at Drury Lane in London. The man whispered to Dr Saunders McIntosh that locals would doubt him if he confessed they saw him in a theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser
Great Federation
United States
American Republic
Brockton
Europe
Roberts
Bevins
Fields
Saint Paul’s
Saint James’ Park
Strand
Hotel Etrance
Hippodrome
Westminster Bridge
Blackfriars
Hhen
Buckingham
William Carter
New York
Belasco
Peebles
London
Drury Lane
Dr. Saunders MclIntosh
Auld Kirk
Dr. Saunders
Widow of John Early to Receive Pension
The widow of John Early would be entitled to $12 per month pension as the widow of a private soldier and $2 more for each child under 16, from the date of his death, if the death is due to service in line of duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Margaret L. McD
Commissioner of Pensions
City. C. V
Congress
Dayton
James T. S
Pension Bureau
John Early
John K. D
Dummy Soldier's Endurance Test at Rock Island Arsenal
A simulated soldier at Rock Island Ill arsenal walks constantly for 24 hours testing new cartridge belts. A mechanical apparatus guides a wire linked figure to mimic sentinel duty in a hall circle. Belts filled with regulation cartridges are trialed to gauge durability against sharp-nosed bullets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Ordnance and Fortification of
Army
Rock Island Ill
Chicago Daily News
Proof for Two Cents Promotes Kidney Pills
Medina New York resident G W Winney shares his recovery from eighteen months of kidney pain after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He claims he weighed 143 pounds before and 162 after ten to thirteen boxes, and urges others to write for details. Sold by all dealers, 50 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Winney
Medina
N. Y
Dean
Mr. Winney
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Unclear Dialogue Excerpt Appears In Fragment
A fragment shows a tense exchange with lines about looking at a face and questions about growing a beard. The sparse text offers no clear人物, place, or event to identify.
Kemp's Balsam Cures Coughs in Minutes Claim
An advertisement claims Kemp's Balsam stops coughing in minutes and promises it can cure any cough. It appeals to readers to visit druggists and dealers to buy the remedy for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemp
A Natural Doubt Dialogue on an Oculist
A short humorous exchange questions the oculist's practicality. One asks if he is a sensible man, while the other suggests skepticism about his eye business deals. The dialog plays on light satire of professional ethics.
Allen's Foot-Ease Advertisement
An 19th century style advertisement for Allen's Foot-Ease powder claims to cure painful and swollen feet and helps new shoes fit. It urges buying from druggists and shoe stores and offers a free sample with address to A. S. Olmsted in LeRoy, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen’s
A. S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
One Point Settled and Wanted Beech Plane Stocks
A light column mix of quotes and ads. It notes a new Mrs Bangs described as plain but competent cook and asks for Beech plane stocks with state price from Gage Tool Co Vineland NJ. Also mentions Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and a proverb about brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beech
Gage Tool Co
Vineland, N. J
Doctor Advised Operation, Woman Finds Cure at Home
Paw Paw Michigan and Chicago testimonials praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for resolving long standing female ailments. Customers claim doctors urged surgery but the remedy helped them recover without operation, noting relief from inflammation, displacements, fibroid tumors, and related symptoms.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Emmma Draper
Chicago
Lai E. Pinkham
Alvena Sperling
Langdon St
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Canadian
Great Britain
Robert
Atlantic
Secret Service
Atlantic Ocean
Channel
Ireland
Chesapeake
Admiralty
Gruff
C. E. Jones
Washington, D. C
Lydia E.pinkham
Paw Paw, Mich
Dr. May
May Medical Laboratory
W. H. May
Pearl Street
New York City
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