War end nearer if Austria fails
London reports that Austria's likely fall brings the end of the war nearer, while cautioning that Germany's military position may not improve. It notes German aims to exploit Eastern opportunities, pensions for a future peace, and possible inclusion of the league of nations in a German offer, with Anglo-American opposition to betraying Russian interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Walter
London
Austria
Germany
Italy
Russia
Prussia
Europe
Turkey
Persian Gulf
Wilson
Lord Lansdowne
Lord Buckmaster
Lloyd George
Asquith Liberals
Labor Party
Grey
League of Nations
America
France
Belgium
England
Senator Kenyon Seeks Breakup of Austria Hungary
Senator Kenyon of Iowa urged in the Senate that dismemberment of Austria-Hungary be a cornerstone of any peace plan to free Bohemia and other nationalities under Austrian rule. He argued Austria's existence is indefensible and likened it to a cancer comparable to Turkey, calling for a message of hope to oppressed peoples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Austria-Hungary
Kenyon
Iowa
Senate
Congress
Austria
Turkey
College Women Urged to Enter Red Cross Nurse Corps
Women under 31 with college training are urged to enter nursing for war service. Miss Janet A. Delano notes three years of training is standard, but college graduates can qualify in two. The piece emphasizes trained nurses as essential, warns against amateur efforts, and calls applicants to enroll at hospitals offering nurse training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
France
Janet A. Delano
Department of Nursing
American Red Cross
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound touted for coughs and colds
Mrs. Mary Logdam of Perth Amboy New Jersey reports that Foley's Honey and Tar Compound eased her throat and relieved coughs and hoarseness. The laxative formula contains no opiates or narcotics and is advertised by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Foley
Mary Logdam
Maple St
Perth Amboy
N. J
Lemmon
RecordImports Sets National May Trade Peak in 1910s
May imports reached 328 million dollars, up 44 million from April, with total foreign commerce at 875 million dollars the second highest ever after June 1917. Exports rose to 552 million, up 52 million from April, and gold and silver movements show nine and eleven month totals of 93 and 188 million on gold, 65 and 101 million on silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Food administration to publish fair price lists nationwide
The United States food administration outlines a standardized plan to curb price hikes with county level price interpreting committees and published fair price lists. Boards will set maximum and minimum prices for staples, monitor wholesale margins, and publish results to separate patriotic dealers from profiteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Food Administration
Food Administration
United States
Camp Notes From Old Indian Country Near Gila
Lieut. Everette Burham reports from Camp Gila New Mexico before returning to Camp Cody Deming. He recalls Geromino and Victori chiefs, cave skeletons near the fort, nearby Gila National Park cliff houses, and celebratory Mexican style barbecues with 500 civilians and 1,060 soldiers. He praises officer treatment and longs for a transfer back to infantry while observing a western sheriff camping at the camp.
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Everette Burham
Camp
Gila
New Mexico
Camp Cody
Deming
Geromino
Victori
United States
Gila National Park
109Th Engineers
Ichabod Crane
Silver City
Infantry
Cody
Kidney Trouble Prompts Public Warning Ad
A reader from Bing ham Utah reports kidney impairment once left him unable to work. He credits toley Kidney Pills with restoring his health and recommends Lemmon’s Pharmacy. The ad urges attention to kidney issues to prevent dropsy or Bright's disease.
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Bright
Frank Miller
Bingham, Utah
Toley
SLEEPS ON DUTY FIVE YEARS SENTENCE AT CAMP DIX
Private Rey Bo Jackson of Battery 34th field artillery was found guilty by court martial of sleeping on sentry duty at Camp Dix New Jersey and sentenced to five years hard labor at Port Jay. Major General Hugh L Scott approved the sentence and ordered it posted on all cantonment bulletin boards.
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Camp Dix
N. J
Rey Bo Jackson
34H Field Artillery
Port Jay
Hugh L. Scott
How She Banished Backache
Mrs. Effie E. Kleppe of Averill Minnesota writes of kidney trouble and rheumatism. After two separate hospital stays she found relief using Foley Kidney Pills, reporting immediate relief and continued improvement after finishing half a bottle. Lemmon's Pharmacy advertises the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie E. Kleppe
Averill, Minn
Alway
Lemmon
Advst
A Canon's Daughter Comes for Tea in Story Tone
This fragment notes a speaking woman inviting someone to tea as she passes, quoted from the Boston Transcript. It hints at social habit and dialogue characteristic of an English tale and newspaper tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
The Madonna of the Rosebush in a Monastery Tale
The tale follows a monk's blooming rosebush miracle as Joline, a Paris cabaret dancer, models for Paul Granville. Jealous lover Duclos disrupts, but the Madonna rose reveals forgiveness. Paul enlists in war. Duclos dies, and Joline and Paul wed before the sacred rosebush.
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Joline
Paris
Paul Granville
Duclos
Paul
Salome
Sappho
Sin
de Roche
Brother Augustine
Augustine
Madonna
Juline
United States
Two U.S. Airmen Die In Separate Aviation Accidents
June 20 reports confirm fatalities amid aviation service. Lieut Frank S Patterson of Dayton and Lieut Leroy Swan of Norwich perished when their Wilbur Wright field aircraft collapsed at about 10 000 feet during a nose dive. In Pittsburgh a separate fatality, Lieut Joseph Graham Trees of Pittsburgh, died near London on June 15 per war department notice. Lieut H C Kelly, an aviation instructor, was killed at Benbrook with a cadet aboard uninjured.
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Springfeld
Frank Stewart Patterson
Dayton
Leroy Swan
Norwich
Conn
Wilbur Wright Aviation
Pittsburgh
Joseph Graham Trees
London
War Department
J. C. Trees
Fort Worth
Tex
H. C. Kelly
Benbrook
Bishop McCormick Gagged by Huns Near Rapids
Bishop John N McCormick of the Western Michigan Episcopal diocese was gassed while serving with American forces in France. Word reached his wife in Rapids Michigan. The report notes his service and exposure during combat conditions with Allied troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunsband Rapids
Mich
John N. McCormick
Western
Michigant Episcopal Diocese
France
Dr Hand's Teething Lotion Promises Easier Teething
The ad proclaims Dr Hand's Teething Lotion reduces teething pains and fussiness. It claims the lotion is prepared by a famed baby specialist, safe if swallowed, and available at druggists for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hand
EATONIC Promises Quick Relief for Bad Stomachs
H L Kramer founder of Cascarets introduces EATONIC a safe after meal tablet that aids digestion. It targets excess acid prevents gas and indigestion allowing fuller meals with less discomfort. If unsatisfied your money back offer stands with 50 cent boxes at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Kramer
Cofort
Kramer
Eatonic
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