Nervous condition relief through Lydia Pinkham remedy
A Philadelphia reader credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with easing nervous illness and backache after a week and three months of use. The piece notes modern mothers face fatigue and suggests the remedy restores health. It also recounts a courtroom scene where a hat links a suspect to an accused man who is acquitted.
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Philadelphia
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mra. J. Worthline
North Taylor St
Lydia
Pinkham
Mra
Worthline
Pana
Bim
Rall
Pearson's Weekly
Cure hair loss and dandruff with Cuticura routine
To restore dry, falling hair and get rid of dandruff rub Cuticura Ointment into scalp. Next morning shampoo with Canticum Soap and hot water. Fat free samples address Cuticura Dept. X Boston. Available at druggists and by mail. Soap 25, Ointment 25 and 50.
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Dept. X
Boston
Auntie Makes Paper Dolls For Little Niece And Nephew
A fond aunt entertains a small niece and nephew while their mother shops. James fixates on a toy engine as auntie cuts paper dolls and unveils a deer ornament. Jane suggests a train and watches closely as James compares it to a locomotive.
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James
Anntie
Anite
Tames
Lently
All Comple Katherine and the yard tale
A misread snippet shows Katherine in a yard with a calf at play. A childlike dialogue fragment ends with a cow in the barn and a shy question about a cute animal.
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Katherine
Locust Eggs Used as Fertilizers in Mediterranean Regions
Report notes locust eggs treated with sulphuric weld volume used as manure in Mediterranean countries where locust swarms are abundant.
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Mediterranean
Americans Break Through at Cantigny in First Real Offense
American troops led by Pershing attack west of Montdidier and seize Cantigny after a short, decisive assault. Twelve tanks spearhead the advance as troops push beyond the village to hold a ridge against counterattacks, marking a bold first real offensive for U.S. forces in Picardy.
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Picardy
Montdidier
Cantigny
Pershing
Tarneville
Silerihie
Toul
U-boat Raid Fails to Sink Coastwise Ships
German submarines crossed the Atlantic and loitered near New Jersey ports but were blocked by convoy. The attacks on coastwise vessels failed to cripple transports or threaten the American coast. Secretary Daniels assured Congress there is no danger and no recall of war vessels from Europe.
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United States
Washington
Germany
Atlantic
New Jersey
Berlin
Europe
America
France
Daniels
Capitol
House Naval Committee
Congress
U S Senate Proposes Rapid Naval War Expansion
In response to U-boat attacks, Senator France of Maryland introduces a $600 million bill to build twenty battle cruisers and ten scout cruisers. Senator McCumber of North Dakota amends the army bill directing the president to increase the army to five divisions immediately, excluding noncombatants.
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Washington
United States
Senate
France
Maryland
McCumber
North Dakota
Dillon
Supreme Court Declares Federal Child Labor Law Invalid
The Supreme Court declares the federal child labor law of 1916 unconstitutional, halting enforcement of the statute restricting interstate shipment of products made by child workers. The decision sustains prior injunctions against government action and related orders affecting employment of children.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Charlotte
N. C
Two Hour Work Day Demanded by Western Miners
Testimony in the trial of T W W leaders before Federal Judge Landis revealed demands for a two hour work day with a minimum wage of 69 dollars a day in western mining centers. Government witnesses described the altiud realm of the labor group and its aims during the proceedings.
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Landis
Shop Workmen Ask Higher Wage
Representatives of 500000 railway shopmen ask the railroad administration to implement the new wage scale without further raise, warning that widespread dissatisfaction would result.
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MsAvico
Washington
Railroad Administration
Textile Mills Closed Amid New Bedford Strike
New Bedford textile mills employing 85 000 workers shut down Monday following a general strike called by the textile council on Sunday. About one third of the operatives have been on government contracts.
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New Bedford
Mass
Textile Council
Motor Launch Sunk Off Washington Coast
The navy department reports the loss of the motor launch Ozark with one crewman, Charles B. Richards of Chipley Florida, in heavy seas off the coast on May 12.
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Washington
Naval Motor Launch
Ozark
Charles B. Richards
Chipley
Fla
Navy Department
Army Demonstration Shows New Five Ton Armored Tractor
The army ordnance bureau unveiled a five ton armored artillery tractor for field guns in a Monday demonstration observed by Secretary Baker and General March, chief of staff.
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Army
Washington
Army Ordnance Bureau
Baker
General March
Children would invent toys in wartime shortages
The Chicago News notes that with toy shortages during war, children would create many toys themselves. A sympathetic mother laments bans on store toys while urging help from nature and community to nurture invention and imagination.
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Chicago News
Treaty Fortifies Indian Rights Across Seasons
Saluskin the Yakima chief led a protest in Olympia as effort to honor a 27 year old treaty with Indiana settlers confronted state game laws during the closed season. He faced a city courtroom with a stark reminder of white expansion and treaty promises.
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Olympia
Wash
Indiana
Saluskin
Yakimas
Woman Frozen to Ground After Cold Snap Incident
A Downsville woman, Mrs John Baker, attempted to clean a frozen concrete yard with hot water and a broom. She became stuck as shoes froze to the pavement, her husband freeing her with a strong yank and bringing her indoors to warm her feet.
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John Baker
Downsville
Filipinos Play Flute With Nose In Curious Skill
A crack about Filipinos performing with a flute held to the nose contrasts with the sight of a negro playing harmonica through his nostrils. The piece notes flute playing among Filipinos is never by mouth and that fast ragtime remains challenging for them.
The Adventurous Season in Rural Life
A vivid description of springtime farming life as all of society, including farmers and their families, seems energized and publicly engaged. The author, David Grayson, muses on the bustling season when agriculture draws in neighbors and households into lively outdoor activity.
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Army of Agriculture
David Grayson
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