American explorer Noice eyes unmapped coast in Victoria Land
Seattle reports explorer Wareld Noice, once with Stefansson, travels alone toward the Northwest Passage with Eskimos, mapping Victoria Land. He plans to reach Hudson Bay civilization next summer, aided by Storker and Storkerson who arrived recently from the far north. Noice hopes to explore inland Victoria Land and may visit unexplored regions with his gun for sustenance.
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Seattle
Xplorer
Wareld Noice
Vilhjalmur Stefansson
Arty
Northwest Passage
Hudson Bay
Storker
Storkerson
Scond
Stefanson
Noice
Eskinos
Victoria Land
Stef
Seon
Ible
Crow
Statile
Havng
Abonev
Capt
Dane
Ile
Crap Games Stop On Sidewalks In ToWa City
A “crap game” on the sidewalks of ToWa City was halted by police. Polly Shearer paid a $100 fine or faced 20 days in jail. Frank Brook and John Zeigler received 15 day sentences for offense.
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Towa City
Siewalks
Awa City
Polly Shearer
Frank Broo
John Zeigler
Donkey Mascot Dispute Spurs Zoo Offer in St Louis
In St Louis a proposal to give the French donkey mascot Sergeant Salvage from the Fifth Machine Gun Company to Forest Park Zoo sparks debate. Military officials liken it to surrendering a battle flag, insisting Salvage will remain with the marines. Also glimpsed are local ads and a furniture/redress themed sale mentioning alimony discussions and a Woods' Millinery Discount Sale.
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ST. Louis
Salvage
Forest Park Zoo
Liettt
Robert F
Arkansas
Lons
Tifth
Sergeant Salvage
Eighith Machine Gun
A Great Remedy For Ailing Digestion From Montana Hotel Man
A Montana hotel man at upa ber shares four years ago he used Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhea Remedy with wonderful wealth and since then recommends it to friends as a trusted remedy for digestive distress.
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Chamberlain
J. H. Dear
Upa Ber, Mont
Mhamberlain
Yellow fever victory praised by Uncle Harry in wartime newspaper note
Uncle Harry relays a newspaper announcement declaring a historic triumph over yellow fever. He credits Major General William C. Gorgas and a broad sanitation campaign in Havana and the Americas, tracing yellow fever from Bridgetown to its near elimination in Ecuador. The dialogue links disease victory to broader public health gains and hopes for tuberculosis progress.
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Europe
Jimmy
Waele Harry
Willson OC
Gorgas
United States Army
Panama Canal Zone
Joe
Costhals
Uncle Harry
Panama Canal
Helen
Uncle Warry
Bridgetown
Barbados
Jamaica
Peru
Heuador
Brazil
American
Hava
Havana
American Tropics
Ecuador
South America
Yargas
American Red Cross
Yncle Harry
Traveling Man's Experience in a Cholera Episode
A travel anecdote by W. H. Ireland recounts an episode in Louisville where he suffered a cholera morbus attack in summer 1. A hotel porter was paid fifty cents to purchase Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhea Remedy. He took a double dose as directed, slept, and awoke five hours later feeling well enough to catch his next train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. HH
Ireland
Jeouisville
Actress Reveals Secret Hair Darkening Mixture
Joicey Williams, a known actress at the Timperial Theatre in St. Louis, recommends a home hair darkening mix. Combine pint water with Bay Rum and Barho Compound plus glycerine, apply twice weekly to achieve a younger look without scalp staining.
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Joicey Wiliams
Timperial
St. Louis
Relaxed certification rules aim to ease teacher shortage
State and county officials report a shortage of teachers with 1000 or more positions unfilled. Provisional teaching certificates will be issued to young women meeting age and training requirements, allowing interim teaching while full credentials are pursued.
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Board of Educational Examiners
H. C
Moeller
Ube
Cheildren
Dewa
Chacouney
Solider Art Halter Returns From France In Quiet Times
The article notes Art George Halter’s return from France with limited impact from the heavy duties of soldier life. It mentions the period around July and references a small, unclear entry about his experiences and phrasing indicating a brief, uneventful reunion after war service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bdellerponts
George Halter
France
Band Event Ends With Silver Dollar Shower
A call to the brother Ellis preceded a shower of 160 silver dollars tumbling onto the band platform, adding a dramatic finale to the performance.
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Ellis
Blood Tonic Advertises Cure for Multiple Ailments
An old advertisement claims "Blood Tonic I Say Number 40" treats chronic rheumatism catarrh scrofula mercurial and lead poisoning constipation indigestion liver and stomach troubles and skin eruptions. It touts removal of ailments once thought incurable and lists Wangler Bros. and other druggists as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wangler Bros
Train convoy and wedding theft report in clipped memo
A partial field report notes engine No 12 hauling 18 carloads with 13 goats on board and a 13 day crossing to Verdun. It cites a wedding ring theft at Louis, Alg a burglar entering Richard Bauer's home and taking Mrs Bauer’s wedding band and $1.60. Advertising remains NEWS.
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Bord Maller
Tindiag
Don’t Neglect Rheumatic Pain Aids From Sloan’s
A fragmented ad style note touts a pain reliever for rheumatic pains and joint discomfort. It promises rapid penetration without rubbing and no plaster mess, available in three sizes and sold widely in drug lists.
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Eskimos
Millinery Hale New
Sie Discount
OWA
Towa
Iowa
Ifine
East High
Franklin County
Laump—Watkins Coompany
Chicago
Swanson
John Bulat
John
Yump—Watfins Goal Company
Woods
Boys
United States
New Orleans
Cuba
Carlos Finlay
Vavana
Spain
Carroll and
Reed
Gorgas Lhe
Dr. Elders
Harry
Elders
Rersons
Carroll IN the
Yellow Ffi
ELKS
Waterloo
B. P. O. Elks
Hall
Cedar Fells
Board of Exitidioetes
de Mars
Reeve
Agee
Iy Pares
Louis, Alg
Richard
Rey Gist
Mark
Tijox
Paine
Sloan
Tomor
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