A Swiss Escape From German Territory After Captivity
Lieutenant J Harvey Douglas recounts a dramatic trek by wounded Canadian soldiers through German lines to Switzerland in 1917. The party receives a hero’s welcome in Berne and Interlaken, with London papers, gifts, and a banquet. They ride a mountain funicular to Murren and settle into Swiss hospitality, despite lingering war risks. The tale ends with a restful night after a grueling journey, promising continuation.
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Switzerland
Vive lAngelierre
Red Cross
London
Continental Times
Germany
Canada
Berne
Legation
Gamie
Constance
Chateau @Dex
Barnes
Murren
Cant. Lippart
Lake
Thun
Interlaken
Dust-Reducing Camp Moves Suggested for Army Training
A reader argues that dust at Camp Pike should be reduced and soldiers moved from Camp Pike and Camp Cody to Camp Kearny where ample facilities exist for establishing a new camp. The call urges action to prevent dust-related issues and relocate troops to a better site.
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Camp Pike
Camp Cody
Camp Kearney
Eee
Conditions at Camp Cody and Pike Camps Draw Fire
Minnesota public safety commission findings condemn hospital conditions at Camp Cody and report ongoing epidemics at Pike. The audit criticizes hospital equipment neglect and administrator duties by responding officers, citing dust problems, staff shortages, and infectious disease concerns across multiple training camps including Deming, Denver, and Jefferson Barracks.
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St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota State Public Safety Commission
Camp Cady Hospital
Kearney
Winfield Scott
Lewis
Pike
Jefferson Barracks
Hodge
Deming
Cedar Falls Stores Close Early in Cold Wave
Cedar Falls reports a city wide fuel order forced all grocers, shoe shops, clothing and dry goods dealers to close at 5:30 p m with lights out until 9 a m. Provision dealers open at 7 a m. The scene reflects a harsh January day as residents adjust to fuel scarcity and cold.
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Cedar Falls
City Fuel Commission
Waterloo
M. J. Wade
Iowa City
Opera House
aAlien
Nathan Enlow
Price discrepancy noted by national food board
The national food administration flagged an unusual situation here several days ago when the price announced by the interpretative board differed from expected levels. The note highlights a discrepancy affecting local markets and consumer prices amid ongoing oversight.
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National Food Administration
Beautiful Hair Tinting Promises Instant Color Change
An advertisement touts Brownstone hair tinting claiming it colors hair instantly and harmlessly from light gold to black. It suggests trying a sample or mailing for a booklet, with order options and pricing, from Kenton Pharmacal Co. in Covington Kentucky.
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Kenton Pharmacal Co
Covington
Eggs Price Gap Between Stores And Farmers Shrinks
A fragment notes that the price for eggs at the stores was higher than the amount paid to farmers the same day, highlighting a pricing discrepancy between retail and farm sources.
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Maj. A. Kirkpatrick
Toronto
Germany
New Food Orders Take Effect For Hotels and Restaurants
Regulations issued today require a meatless lunch and a wheatless dinner at awa hotels and restaurants starting Thursday with weekly repetition until further notice. Violations will be severely dealt with. Food administrator J. F. Deems, Burlington, will hear cases. a full list appears in today’s Courier and Reporter.
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Awa
Courier
J. F. Deems
Burlington
Doan's Kidney Pills Help Back Pains Says Mrs Boston
An ad-like reader testimonial claims Doan's Kidney Pills relieved backache and fatigue after prolonged standing. Mrs F W Boston of 81 Lafayette St describes exhaustion and low ambition before using the remedy procured at Wangler Bros. Drug Co. The message urges readers to ask for Doan's Kidney Pills by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Waterloo
Wangler Bros. Drug Co
Doan
M Boston
Foster-Milfburn Co
Msgrs
Buffalo
N.V
Sun Belie Terson
Perfect Womanhood and Health Call for Lydia E. Pinkham
An advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female health issues. It links pain headaches backache and lassitude to functional disorders and argues the product restores health and happiness.
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Lydia EB. Pinkham
America
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Chicago
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Mazola
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