California Syrup of Figs Promoted for Children and Adults
An advertisement extols California Syrup of Figs as a universal laxative for liver and bowels, claiming a teaspoonful today cleanses the system and saves future illness. It urges mothers to ask druggists for a 60 cent bottle and beware counterfeits, asserting genuine product is made by California Fig Syrup Company. It also contains discordant, war-era rhetoric about Allied powers and universal sacrifice.
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California
California Syrup of
California Pig Syrup
Invasion Horrors and Allied War Aims Across Europe
The text recalls Belgian and Serbian invasions, Armenian massacres, and Turkish cruelties to explain Allied aims. President Wilson and Western powers discuss war termination terms and the restoration of Belgium, Serbia, Montenegro, and territorial frontiers, with calls for reparation and national self determination. It notes Russia’s emperor and broader European redrawings.
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Belgium
Syria
Rncan
Witton
Serbia
Montenegro
France
Russia
Roumania
Europe
Thaw suicide attempt ends in limited recovery progress
The Thaw case continues with two detectives at his Philadelphia hospital bedside. Physicians report a favorable condition after a failed suicide bid following news of imminent arrest on charges. Thaw remains dazed with little interest, plans to leave hospital in about two weeks, and has declined to comment.
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Pittsburgher
Frederick Gump
Blwood Kirby
Thaw
Philadelphia
Teave
Mable
Bogus Check Leads to York Extradition Effort
Morris fled town after a string of bad checks drawn on the Baltimore bank. Dr. Myers and Dr. Richards planned to forward the dishonored drafts for payment. A warrant was sworn in York and Governor Stuart was asked to issue a requisition to detain Morris, though the misdemeanor amount under $50 may limit extradition.
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Leta
Morris
Dr. Myers
Baltimore
Dr. Richards
York
Stuart
Pennsylvania
Kirschbaum Suit Sale Promises Real Value at Reduced Prices
A straightforward sale offers 300 suits and 200 overcoats credited to Kirschbaum makers. The ad claims standard all wool fabrics and superior workmanship with genuine bargain value, quoting $18.75 items down from $25 and a money back guarantee.
Grandmother's Rug Visit Sparks Bread Request
A fragmentary tale recalls John visiting grandmother for a week. He enjoys a hug and a playful moment on a rug. Upon returning home he asks for nine pieces of bread and mentions a Wildcats game or kin at grandma's.
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John
Grandmoether
Fragmentary notice on aquatic creatures and movement
The text describes fish behavior and distances, mentioning aerial progression and fin movement. It references a three foot distance and a tense display of nighttime or theatre-like imagery without clear context or full statements.
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