Quinine Jomy and Arab Nation Notes in 19th Century Ad Sky
An old patent medicine pitch for Quinine Jomy promotes 24 tablets for 75 cents with a Red Top box and Mr Mills image. A mock warning about the Arab nation and Mesopotamia follows, then a 1886 Hall’s Catarrh Medicine sworn statement from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Ohio
Collectors Seek U S Army Postal Service Postmarks
Collectors in the United States gather postmarks from letters sent from American camps in France stamped U S Army Postal Service. They believe postmarks will gain value if peace talks yield results, since soldiers abroad likely mailed to close friends and relatives, making the envelopes rare.
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United States
France
U. S. Army
Postal Service
Thunderbolt Carlight Promenade
A playful exchange describes a new vehicle nicknamed a thunderbolt. The speaker recalls yesterday’s country drive with Psmythe and notes how the driver praises the view ahead while the passenger responds with a witty remark about the scene.
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Psmythe
He Is Mistaken About Marital Fun After Absence
A man notes that after eight or nine years of marriage his wife’s visit away reveals nights downtown are not as enjoyable as expected, suggesting disillusionment with married life.
Time and disposition leave many tasks undone
The quote reflects a mindset where willingness governs action more than available time, suggesting that resolve and intent determine what gets done, not merely the hours in a day.
Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery Endorsements
A number of women describe relief from weakness and impoverished blood after using Doctor Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery. The ads claim long running sales, offer trial mail packs, and note accessibility in most drug stores with mail options from Buffalo, New York.
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Quincy, Int
Pierce
Invalids
Buffalo
N. Y
What Convinced Him Judge Disputes Identity of Accusers
Defendant's lawyer asks how the plaintiff knew the remarks were aimed at him. Plaintiff testifies that being hit with bills on his jaw and swats on his ribs made it natural to assume the insults were directed at him, and the judge notes the exchanges while questioning who was being addressed.
Skin care ad promising Cuticura regimen
An advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment followed by Cuticura Soap for facial improvement. It instructs gentle daily application for ten days and invites readers to request a free sample by mail from Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston, noting the product is sold everywhere.
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Dept. L
Boston
Remembering Civil War Diets in Wheatless Times
The Anaconda Standard recalls 1864 hardship days when wheatless and meatless policies prevailed. Citizens used roasted barley and dandelion roots as coffee substitutes, with scarce sugar. Milk depended on local cows, and papers urged coffee and tea as healthier without milk.
Poilu Magnificent Admirers Gallantry Echoes Verdun
A Verdun battle hero is hailed by an officer who asks his religion. The soldier replies I am of that religion that looks God in the eyes. The note appears in the New York Herald as the Pollu magnificant, honoring his conspicuous gallantry.
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Verdun
Pollu
Gustav P. Capart
New York Herald
The Singer and the Song War Clash
Bliggins objects to the national anthem claiming he cannot sing it. Officials note the war cannot be postponed to accommodate one singer's difficulties.
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Bliggins
Foundations of Happiness Stressed By Contentment
A reflective line emphasizes that true happiness comes from being satisfied with one’s present possessions. The idea contrasts longing with gratitude and suggests inner peace through acceptance.
The Easier It Is To Get A Man To Talk
A reflective aphorism noting that easing verbal disclosure makes final cessation harder to achieve. It emphasizes the dynamic between voluntary confession and sustained silence, suggesting that incentives for talking may undermine long term restraint.
War Declaration Upheld Austria With One Silent Vote
Washington reports final enactment of the war with Austria as President Wilson signs the resolution declaring a state of war. The Senate approved 74 to 0 with La Follette absent and later says he would have voted no. the House passed 386 to 1, London of New York casting the negative.
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Washington
Austria
America
Germany
Wilson
Senate
House
United States
Marshall
Champ Clark
la Follette
Gronna
North Dakota
Norris
Nebraska
Vardaman
Mississippi
Wisconsin
London
New York
Stone
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Italy
France
Belgium
United States of America
House of Representatives
Congress
Congress of the
U. S. Engineers to Be Armed Near Battle Lines
In France on December 8 the engineer organizations of the American army were recommended to be armed and ready for combat on all occasions when they are near the fighting line.
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U. S
France
400 Villistas Die in Fight near Juarez
Federal cavalry under Gen Murguia and Gen Varela ambushed Villa followers in Santa Clara canyon. About 400 were killed in the engagement near Juarez Mexico on December 8.
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Juarez
Mex
Francisco Murguia
Pedro
Varela
Santa Clara Canyon
Russian Commission Ousted By Armed Militant Force
An armed maximalist force occupies the Maine palace in Petrograd and expels the all Russian commission overseeing elections for the constituent assembly.
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London
Maine Palace
Petrograd
Constituent ‘Assembly
Best Soldier a Middleweight
A writer notes that exams for the new National Army prize the light 140 pound recruit over heavier men. Small men show higher endurance, adaptability to camp life, and ability to endure heat and wear full gear, while heavier 170 pounders tire and drop out.
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National Army
Princeton
Waitress recounts love pledge amid cafe rumors
A Kansas City Star gossip item quotes waitresses discussing Spike's proclaimed love for two women. One recalls his declaration to the speaker, the other notes he made the same claim to Goldie before they were married a year earlier.
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Spike
Rapid Fire
Goldie
Kansas City Star
New York City Grants Veterans Preference in Municipal Jobs
New York City will award returned soldiers preference when hiring for municipal positions after the war, outlining a policy to prioritize veterans in job applications and placement. The measure aims to ease reintegration and recognize service.
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New York City
Goats and Greens Retained by Mrs Torkins
In a quirky exchange, Mrs. Torkins declares she will keep a goat and reuse preserved vegetables and tin cans. The scene highlights rustic practicality and a lighthearted domestic decision from an unnamed narrator.
Camouflage. Helps. A Lightweight Ode to Turkey Preparation
A brief note suggests that simple dressing enhances turkey flavor beyond natural appearance. It hints that unadorned beauty can suffice, yet a touch of dressing improves the dish. The tone echoes kitchen improvisation and practical meal preparation.
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Turkey
Kidney Trouble and Backache Ad for Swamp Root
In a physician’s style advert, readers are urged to treat kidney and bladder ailments with Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root. The copy claims rapid, effective relief and offers a sample for ten cents from Dr Kilmer & Co. It promotes buying medium or large bottles at local druggists and requests mention of the big paper.
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Dean
Iowa
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N.Y
Bananas Market Story From 1917 Northern Trade
A 1917 paragraph notes over six billion bananas imported into North America. It highlights banana price as cheap and nutritious, with many fruits sold at about a penny per pound and considered a staple in markets of the era.
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North America
Prohibition Changes Crimson Gulch Atmosphere
An occasional visitor notes the quieting effect of prohibition in Crimson Gulch. Three Finger Sam agrees saying liquor is less available and locals have steadied, so drawing a gun would mean a real act.
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Crimson Gulch
Three Finger
Sam
A Valuable Pride Delights In Paying Higher Taxes
A satirical note questions Mrs. Comrox patriotism as she openly enjoys paying more taxes than others, highlighting social hypocrisy and tax resentment in a loaded social scene.
Tramp Pleads For Nickels In Conversational Exchange
A terse dialogue unfolds with a tramp explaining his need to earn money and a lady questioning his begging. The tramp asserts his hard work in seeking a nickel from people and defends his occupation.
Governor Morris Calls for Peace with Honor and Self-Reliance
The quote urges a lasting peace that is independent and aligned with honor. It emphasizes peace earned through national strength rather than pity from others, advocating a durable, principled settlement.
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Morris
Gusher Found Eight Miles From City Heart
Los Angeles reports a hidden oil discovery eight miles from downtown near the city center. Prospectors describe a significant gusher tapping underground reserves in the area.
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Los Angeles
Bliggins Says He Aims to Start His Own Business
Bliggins declares plans to go into business and be his own boss. The quote shows mixed sentiment with calls that it would serve him right for his reputed harsh management style.
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Bliggins
Boschee's German Syrup Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as a fifty one year trusted remedy for highs bronchitis colds and throat lung troubles. It claims to ease coughing aid sleep and promote natural healing with easy morning expectoration and complete recovery. Sold widely in civilized countries in 80 and 90 cent bottles.
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Boschee
United States
Woman's Viewpoint on a Good Husband
A woman's idea of a good husband centers on generosity with money and keeping the bathroom tidy after use. The remark reflects a light social stereotype about marital duties and financial behavior in domestic life.
Washington Federal Employees Buy $10 Million Liberty Bonds
Federal department workers purchased Liberty loan bonds totaling ten million dollars, signaling broad government support for wartime financing. The purchases underscore official backing for Liberty bonds during the drive.
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Washington
Federal Department
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Cascara
Mesopotamia
Tigris
Euphrates
Bagdad
Yaroun al Rashid
H.W
Do W. Emery
Cresco
Doan
Ans Stort
Doan Cina Foster-Milburn CO
Dr. David Roberts Co
Waukesha
Wis
Parker
May
W. H. May
Pearl Street
Wisconsin Farm
Jetland
St. Paul
D. Bailey
Prescott, Wise
Dshick
New
Albany
Roy_ _McPheeters
An. Emery
Monticello
George Scripture
Walcott
Evansville
John H. Learneard
Model Milling Company
Frankfort
L. C. McClurg
Clover Leaf
St. Louis
Crown Point
Michigan City
Newcastle
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Hortense Woods
Thomas Woods
Woods
Rushville
Thomas Bottroff
Enterprise Mill
Milroy
Rush
Lafayette
Brown Price
Lebanon
C. C. Cook
Thirtythree
Darlington
Sullivan
Iira Hilderbrand
Sullivan High School
Clinton
North Ward
Greensburg
Susan Vankirk
North Vernon
Jennings Theater
Jennings County
Zachary Taylor
Delphii
Hannah Fogle
Rossville
Liberty Bonds
Winnumac
First Trust and Savings Bank of
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Greencastle
James L. Browning
Fillmore
J. S Hugers
Mt. Sterling
Nashville
Petersburg
Winslow
Bement Oil Company
Alexandria
Indianapolis
Indiana
H. E. Barnard
Barnard
Porter
Van
Traverse
City
Mich
Chi
Georgia
Vernon
S. J. Haines
Harry Haines
Haines
Warsaw
Vandalia
Terre Haute
James We. “Hurst
Second
Indiana- Field Artillery
Minute Puddins
President Wilson
New-York
Lodge
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Bulgaria
Hitchcock
Thomas Marshall
Woodrow Wilson
Ernest Shackleton
Queen Alexandra
British and Foreign Sailors’ Society
Ernest
Dr. Pierce
H.W. Grova
Jae Gentaur Gonpany
Castoria
THE
Centaure
Mpany
Carter
Carter Little Pills
Lydia E. Pinkham
E.pinkham
Lynn
Mass
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