Pershing praised by Lieut Col Repington in 1918
A London report from December 12 cites Lieut Col Repington praising General John J. Pershing for American contributions in the Argonne drive. It credits American divisions with initial rapid gains and sustained assaults against 246 German divisions, noting heavy casualties and logistical challenges. The piece lauds Pershing’s strategy, leadership, and unity of effort with Allied forces, calling American troops crusaders in defense of liberty.
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Uncle Harry Reports National Collapse Tale at Fire
Uncle Harry narrates a curious scene by the fire where Jimmy and Jac read a large book and ignore his entrance. The tale ends with playful mishearing as Uncle Harry asks about Rome holding the center of the stage.
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Jac
Uncle Marry
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Germany Glory Before the War and the Roman Collapse Debate
A family discussion compares Rome’s fall and Germany’s postwar ruin. Uncle Harry notes Germany’s surrender under the white flag, then Jimmy asks about Germany’s price. Ancle Marry cites German losses to October, including 1,580,000 killed, 4,090,000 wounded, and 6,520,000 total casualties with many in Allied camps.
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Helen
Roman
Rome
Uncle Harry
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Helen Promptiv
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Joe
Ancle Marry
Jimmy i
Ovigber
Berlin
Germany War Debts and Losses Forecast By Uncle Harry
Uncle Harry expounds on Germany’s postwar collapse and vast debts. He cites a colossal war debt 30 tiny billions and says tax methods could not cover interest. Germany’s vanished trade, lost colonies, ships, and mineral wealth devastate the empire, with Alsace Lorraine and Denmark’s border changes foretold.
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Harry
Uncle Harry
German East Africa
Ger- Piagy
Pacific
Alsace-Jior-t Gang
Denmark
Great Briey
Pat D Strayer Died in France During World War I
Pvt. Dwight L. Strayer, 21, son of Mr and Mrs Paul Strayer of 1709 Grant Ave, died of bronchial pneumonia in France on November 4. Enlisted at Waterloo station in March, sent to Wranuce August 18, landed August 26, front lines assigned. West High School graduate, class of 18. Employed as clerk at Simuard's grocery on Fourth Street West at enlistment.
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Paul Strayer
Grant Avenue
France
War Department
Pvt
Straver
Waterloo
Mar
Wranuce
West
Simuard
Orowery
Fourth Street West
Open Winter Bets Suggested by Curious Snake Tale
A curious 1918 report recounts a resident near Elk Run observing a large garter snake by Miller Lake and speculating a forthcoming open winter. The tale involves a pump base, misplaced walnuts, and local observers interpreting signs as omen of an unusually mild season ahead.
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Elk Run
Miller Lake
Lerdale
Guesain Fort
Germany Squelch France Captives Plead Gauge
AP report describes German actions to coerce French prisoners into admitting terms of a new gauge for armistice talks. German agents and officials allegedly urged unity of German and French workers to soften peace provisions and pressed for easing railway material restrictions.
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Germany
Sweden Breaks Ties With Bolshevik Russia Over Alleged Swedish Origin
The Swedish government severed diplomatic relations with Bolshevik Russia claiming the Bolshevist movement was organized in Sweden by Russians. Swedish authorities expelled the Bolshevik representative Vorovsky and revoked his rights to telegraph and radio. Denmark and Norway followed suit by recalling their representatives, leaving Argentina as the only neutral country with a representative in Petrograd.
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Neweran World
London
Russia
Pren Wanda
Sweden
Vorovsky
Foreign Office
Con- In
Stacksulptes
Stuss Folm
Denmark
Norway
Petrograd
Argentina
Pacific And Oriental Ship Loss Indemnity Below Market Now
London on December 11 Lord Tachcape chairman of the Peninsular and Oriental Steamship company said settlements for most ships are fair but losses on early war vessels mean total indemnity will fall short of replacement costs unless prices fall sharply. The company must keep replenishing and has ordered five ships with more in the queue as builders resume work.
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Pacific and Oriental
Associated Presa
London
Peninsular and Oriental Steamship Company
Tachcape
Last Nights News in Brief Associated Press
A scrambled summary reports US appeals to South American nations for a joint solution with Chile and Peru, wartime costs debated, an armored cruiser explosion with casualties, honors for service, warnings from the police health service, a presidential proclamation urging aid, and scattered Allied war notes from London and other centers.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Chile
Peru
Yoreys W
Washington
PB. C
Sivtien
Mokion
Che Asiathe
Sagi
I Siiglen
Font
Wwe
Doctors Argue On Modesty Dress At Public Health Meet
A debate at the American Public Health Association convention featured Dr. Jeannette Throckmorton of Chariton Iowa arguing against fashions she calls indecent. She linked morals to dress and urged modest styles to curb perceived temptations among young women.
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Abertgain Public Health Association
Jeannette Throckmorton
Chariton
Girl of 10 Drags Harrows 117 Acres Rewarded
HEPFERSON CITY Missouri May 1 A Pike county farmer’s 10 year old daughter Terry dragged and harrowed a 117 acre patch for her father. He rewards her with an acre of crown land and she offers the product to the Red Cross. Governor Gardner praises her enterprise and patriotism. Also brief note on a local dog Knight from Mystic Connecticut who keeps the children amused and follows family from Noank to their new home.
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Pike County
Gav
Fardher
Ren Cross
Gardner
Conn
Knight
John Gray
Noaunk
Altir
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Tie
Digestive cleansing and kidney tonics article from old clinic note
A French physiologist describes auto intoxication from fecal stagnation and recommends cleansing the intestines with exercise hot water and a vegetable pill. It praises Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets and notes kidney flushing with Anuric to prevent rheumatism dropsy and other disturbances.
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Pierce
Russian War Hero Dies in Poverty in Seattle Hospital
A Russian submarine commander who served in exile amid World War I era turmoil dies in Seattle from Spanish influenza. He had hidden his identity as John Lagurge while dying in hospital, having previously aided Allied efforts and worked in Vancouver and Seattle on a French government vessel. Local nurse noted the language barrier as he passed.
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Seattle
Tuyalum
Aubmarine
Kuguar
Russia
Vancouver
Heatile
Schooneer Ariens
Tiussiain
Lagidze
Charles Bruca
Antiels Pails
Loro
United States Mayol Intelligence Bureau
Previdents
John Lagurge
House Moss Confusion Spreads Through Washington Household
The Pathfinder reports a Washington housewife employing a Black servant girl who cleans a room for a guest known to be fastidious. During inspection a hidden fuzz and dust deposit is found under the bed, prompting the mistress to ask about it. The girl names it house moss, revealing the era’s casual language and social dynamics.
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Washington
Insect Intelligence Ranked Amid Wasp Powers
A fragment notes the wasp as highly intelligent among insects, placing it near the bee and ant in a described spectrum of wit and problem solving. The text hints at comparisons to other insects but offers limited specifics or names beyond general ranking.
Courier Pattern Coupon Request for Courier Patterns
To obtain the up-to-date Courier pattern, fill the coupon and send to Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterford, enclosing 10 cents for each pattern. Patterns allow for seams. Orders are filled as soon as possible and should reach you in ten days after sending the order.
Better Than Calomel Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Headline
Dr Edwards proposes Olive Tablets as a mild laxative and liver helper avoiding calomel. Highlights include teeth safety, quick relief from constipation, and improved mood and energy when liver and bowel issues arise.
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Dr. Edwards
Unclear OCR snippet of a historical page item
Fragmentary text shows damaged phrases and missing context making it impossible to determine event, entities, or location from the readable portion. No identifiable people places organizations or dates can be reliably extracted.
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