Germany says no famine despite blockade and shortages
Berlin dispatch quotes Dr Batocki head of war food office denying starvation in Germany. He cites adequate reserves, rising cattle and swine numbers, and compares German nourishment favorably to U S poverty. He notes turnips replace potatoes temporarily and asserts overall food availability for army and civilians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar King Davia
Berlin
Dr. Batocki
War Food Office
Bundesrat
Reichstag
Tabor
Germany
United States
Tipper
Elopement tale from Viropa ends in pardon
In Viropa West Virginia Mrs Mary vonarich eloped with a boarder and took 1500 dollars from her husband. She left 200 with a letter claiming it paid police to chase her. She was captured in Benwood three days later and returned home. her husband forgave her. She joked about the zoo costs to catch her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viropa
W. Va
Mary “Vonarich
Benwood
Zvenarich
Pape's Diapepsin Advertisement Promise Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast remedy for indigestion and heartburn. It claims digestion occurs in minutes, easing sour rises belching and stomach fullness with a fifty cent case that lasts weeks for the whole family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Harvard Professors Average Pay Drops to About $4,671
Cambridge Mass Jan 31 The average yearly salary of 87 Harvard professors is 4671 with top earners at 5500 while assistants rise to 4000 on promotion. The 326 faculty cost 606000 this year averaging 1346 per professor, amid a 17 percent salary rise since 1912 and a 69 percent cost of living jump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
Ogure
Percy
Haughton
Court to Interpret Will 20 Years Old
A district judge will decide Clara Miller and seven others versus Marion Herrick and twelve others over Lorenzo Moore s will from about twenty years ago The case asks whether the estate created a life estate to the widow or a fee simple share If the court finds a life estate the roughly 45000 property profits to his widow If it finds fee simple the widow’s heirs would receive the property The ruling will go to the supreme court for final interpretation Mears Lovejoy represent plaintiffs Pickett Swisher Ware well Courtright Arbuckle and H McCoy defendors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Miller
Marion Herrick
Lorenzo Moore
Wilgw
Supreme Court
Mears
Lovejoy
Ted Plaintiffs
Pickett, Swisher & Warewell
Courtright & Arbuckle
H. McCoy
Wolf Attacks Girl Lessons End in Wolf Slaying
In Rochester area a gray wolf about 80 pounds attacked 13 year old Lucy Hallard on a road near Penn Yan while she walked to church. The girl screamed and fled as farmers armed with rifles surrounded the woods and killed the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Penn Yan
Lucy Hallard
Benton Centre
Adam Babcock
Women Invited to Toln Inaugural Parade
Washington January 21 Women’s organizations from all states were invited through governors by Mrs James N Boggs chairwoman of the Woman’s division of the inaugural committee to take part in the March 4 parade The history of the last four years has advanced women’s role in public affairs significantly and the invitation underscores this shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
James N. Boges
Inausurel Committee
Dagger in the Back and Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsule Ad
A forceful advertisement promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a daily remedy for backache. It claims a Dutch royal charter and long history since 1634, urging readers to buy from reliable druggists in sealed packages with a money back guarantee. It contrasts with competing brands and underscores authenticity by logo and packaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haarlem
Hiolland
Netherlands
Molland
Nolland
Holland
Counterfeiting Probe Hits Syracuse Institution Arrest
Dagnis sr engineer at the old ladies' home was seized by Secret Service Agent John A. Adams and Syracuse detectives after an inquiry into a suspected counterfeiting plot at the facility. A half dollar mold and a plumber's tool were seized in the engine room while authorities report no counterfeit money found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Edward FB
Dagnis
Lidies
Secret Service
John A. Adams
Hennis
Chirming Dea
Women of Vienna Press Peace Meeting Urged
Wireless dispatch from Vienna dated January 28 reports a meeting of women endorsing peace. Messages from women’s organizations were read as speakers discussed President Wilson’s peace efforts. A resolution urged women in belligerent states to declare a desire for an end to hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merlin
Sayville
Vienna
Meeling
Wilson
Vinol Ad From Virginia Farmer Brings Health Recovery
An Iowa newspaper advertisement features Orlando W. Borkay of Atlee Virginia praising Vinol a tonic with beef and cod liver peptones manganese peptonates and glycerophosphates. The testimonial claims improved appetite sleep and flesh after three bottles and notes availability from Wangler Bros Co Druggists and J Miller in Waterless and other Iowa towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlee, Va
Orlando W. Borkay
Wangler Bros. Co
J. Miller
Waterles
Loro
Iowa
California sales to Australia by wireless
San Diego January. Operators at the Arlington Station and others in Darien Pannun Nomo Alaska and Honolulu overheard French on the inland of Bapoete South Pacific. They exchanged the time of day with Melbourne Australia. No message to finish until new instruments are calibrated.
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San Diggo
Cnt
Naiice
Chollas Leights
Mritns
Arlington
Darien
Pannun
Nomo
Alaska
Honolulu
Bapoete
South Pacific
Melbourne
Australia
South Dakota bill on appendectomies to curb unskilled doctors
A proposed South Dakota measure would require any vermiform appendix removed for non diseased reasons to be sent to the state Laboratory for examination. The finding would be returned to the patient’s original owner with a report. The bill would relieve patients from financial liability to offending practitioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plarro
Os. Wn
Dam. Ft
South Dakota
MIL
Tanlac touted as stomach cure from Waterloo ad
Mrs. Sateh Jenkins of 324 Lagan Street Waterloo reports relief after using Tanlac to cure long stomach discomfort. The ad lists ingredients goats bark herbs and berries and claims Tanlac aids digestion kidney liver and general vitality. Local and nearby druggists including Schuneman Drug Co and many towns endorse the tonic with multiple shop references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sateh Jenkins
Waterloo
Schuneman Drug Co
Wa- Larloon
San Porte City
H. J. Blancheine
Nashua
M. L. Woodbridge Oolwelh
Red Cross Drug Cassage
Mike Garnog
Reinhock
Sumner-Corner
Waverly
Stauff_ln & Hartman
Cedar Falls
Cedar Fails Drug Co
Clarkeville
R. W. Sylvester
Grundy Center
A.A
Hommel. Hudson
A.T. Joder
Independence
May Parker
Jesup
N. M. Tritz
Dike Drug Co
Dike
Iowa
Ainent
New Age of Beauty and Strength Promoted by Nuxated Iron
New York physicians tout Nuxated Iron as a breakthrough organic iron supplement believed to lift vitality in both women and men. Adverts cite improved strength, endurance, and health, with personal testimonials and claims of dramatic lifelong benefits, noting safe use and money-back guarantees through pharmacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smooth Big Bone
Beauty Hal
Miss Hall
Mouns King
New York
N. Y
Irenecs
Aterm
Doudara
King
Amerles
Macy
Saver
Ima
Iman
Iran
Schuyler C. Jaques
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
New York City
Europe
America
Enyr
Joder Pharmacy
Wengler’ Bros. Co
Cadomene Tablets Promises Restore Vitality And Nerves
An advertisement claims Cadomene Tablets lift worry and nervousness, restore strength, appetite, and sleep, and refresh the mind and mood. It touts no habit forming drugs, urging readers to emulate the benefits seen in a revitalized, vigorous individual.
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Gennan
Prince
Princess Yussupoff
Rasputin
Felix Yussupoff
Crimea
Omagh
Wolef
Little Girl
Barmers
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Moonfield
TOLN
THONE
Tawa— & Auto Standard
5Th St. Hardware Co
Women of Vienna In Peace Meeting
Virginia Farmer
Altstadt & Langlas Baking CO
Poland
China
Wart“ & Son
Jas
T. Wamitton
Fows
California
Wireless
Dakota
Mrs. Jenkins
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