Ex Kaiser William slept in a steel safe at Charleville
The Charleville Journal editor describes the former German Emperor during World War I as fearing air raids and sleeping in a steel safe within a villa protected from planes. He altered uniforms, hosted an army of attendants, and gave some aid to villagers while living largely simply aside from lavish meals on his birthday.
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Associated Press
Berlin
William
Charleville
France
Charleville Journal
M. Domelier
Napoleon
Imperial Villa
Kaiser” 5
Chamberlain’s Remedy Praised by Mothers for Colds
Chamberlain’s cough remedy is favored by mothers for colds croup and whooping cough. Its pleasant taste and prompt cures have won broad approval and it contains no opium or narcotic.
Wooster Medical Note Praises Vind for Strength Boost
Mrs Martha Sickles of Wooster reports winter weakness lifted by Vind tonic. She credits improved appetite and energy to the tonic, aiding both household duties and farm management after nine years of use.
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Wooster
Vinci
Wo Farge Farms
Martha Sickles
Italian Chemical Workers Strike Demands Pay and Vacation
In Milan on Tuesday February 10 a strike by around two hundred thousand chemical workers affected factories nationwide. The walkout targets higher wages and a week of annual vacation, with 60 000 workers in pharmaceutical plants among those participating.
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The
Associated Press
Milan
Italy
Influenza Epidemic Closes Rome Schools
Rome reports an influenza surge with schools shut and about 90 deaths daily. An item quotes George W. Waitt of Maine praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after his bout with the grip. The ad notes it is for sale by all dealers.
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Rome
George W. Waitt
South Gardner
Chamberlain
Old-Time Cold Cure Teas Promoted for Colds
An old advertisement promotes Hamburg Breast Tea as a safe inexpensive vegetable remedy for colds and grip. It instructs a tablespoon of tea steeped in boiling water, strained, then drunk any time of day or before bed to open the pores, relieve congestion, and loosen bowels.
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Hamburg
St Jacobs Liniment Promises Quick Rheumatism Relief
Advert reads rub Rheumatism with St Jacobs Liniment on tender spots for fast relief. Claims one hard dose stops pain without internal treatment and no skin burn, easing joints muscles bones including sciatica lumbago backache and neuralgia. Ends with sale of 30 cent bottle from drug stores.
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St. Jacobs Liniment
St. Jacobs
St. Os
Ambassador to Italy Selected
Robert Underwood Johnson of New York has been chosen by President Wilson as ambassador to Rome to succeed Thomas Nelson Page. Johnson, born in Washington 67 years ago, was editor of the Century Magazine from 1909 to 1913 and helped spur Grant to write his memoirs and support the Yosemite National Park creation.
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Associated Press
Washington
Robert Underwood Johnson
New York
League To Enforce Peace
Wilson
Rome
Thomas Nelson Page
Virginia
Mr. Johnson
Century Magazine
Noember
General Grant
Yosemite National Park
Danderine Hair Care Ad Promises Shine and Health
An old advertisement touts Danderine as a tonic beautifier that cleanses hair with a moistened cloth, leaving it soft, glossy, and tangle free. It claims dandruff control and reduced hair loss while restoring youthful color and shine for just a few cents at drug or toilet counters.
Clarence Robinson III Visits Fairmont Amid Illness
Clarence Robinson III travels to Fairmont West Virginia after receiving news that his brother Clarence is ill with pneumonia at his home there. Robinson is a prominent coal operator in the Fairmont region.
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CG. I. Robinson
Fairmont
W. Va
Clarence
Robinson
Glass of Salts Cleans Kidneys and Eases Back Pain
A vintage health adpromotes using racisits Jad Salts or similar lemon grape lithia tonic to flush kidneys, claim it cleanses urinary waste, reduces irritation, and restores kidney function with increased water intake. It urges four ounces of the remedy in water before breakfast for several days, noting backache relief.
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Evi
Norfolk and Western Schedule of 1919 Rail Services
Norfolk and Western timetable lists schedules for 1919 with Pullman parlor and sleeper cars to Bristol Roanoke Bluefield Pocahontas West Norton Williamson Winston-Salem Shenandoah Philadelphia New York and Washington connections. It notes connecting trains at Roanoke Shenandoah Junction Hagerstown and Philadelphia and provides agent contact W C Saunders and W B Revill for details.
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Bristol
Pullman
Broiler
Bluefield
Pocahontas
West Norton
Williamson
Winston-Salem
N. C
Shenandoah
Roanoke
Memphis
Points
Shenandoshead
Hagerstown
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
New York
Shenandoah Junction
Washington
W. C. Saunders
W. B. Revill
Pas
Waste Illustrates Loss by Scattering Coins at Northampton Factory
In Northampton Massachusetts on February 12 a hosiery company treasurer demonstrated factory waste by tossing gold and silver coins from a shop window. He cited 11 760 needles lost in a week valued at 14 cents each, equating the loss to coins tossed away. He displayed 147 silver dollars and gold coins to dramatize the waste before workers.
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Northampton
Mass
Frantic Search for Treasure During Snowy Chase
In the report fragmented lines describe a rush for precious metals as crowds spilled from doors in a snowbound scene. A notable shout for gold contrasted with others racing to find silver beneath the white covering.
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Ter
Opposition to Railroad Bill Sees Prompt House Senate Action
Washington report notes opposition remaining in both chambers while leaders expect the conference report to be adopted swiftly. The final draft is being completed and will go to the Senate on Saturday or Monday with the House set to act on Monday or Tuesday.
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Washington
Senate
House
Prince Offers Surrender to End German Extradition Standoff
The Hague reports that former Crown Prince Frederick William has seriously offered to surrender to entente governments in place of Germany on the extradition list. He believes the allies may accept. The former Emperor William disapproves of his son’s plan.
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Hague
Frederick William
Willian
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