Revised Hand Grenade Savings Bank Proposal
A Treasury urged plan by Sobn T Wayland directs hand grenade savings banks to be distributed by commercial banks to children under 18. Each child signs a thrift agreement and deposits vacation earnings to receive War Savings Stamps. ownership transfers after enrolment and stamp purchase.
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Sobn T. Wayland
Saviege
Federal Reserve
Metrics
Treasury Department
Hand Grensavings Banke
Trust Commstead
Ay Bank
Wilresa
Mand Grenade Savings Bank
Savings Stamps Promise Tied to Bank Grenade
A dated pledge states that Dani will save money during vacation and invest in War Savings Stamps through a bank plan. The grenade remains bank property until savings reach the target, after which it becomes Dani's personal property. if not earned by October 2, 1919, the item returns to the bank.
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Wat Gavings Society
Dani
W Savings Society
Pyramids at Keror Built by Slaves in Long Labor
The article claims ancient Egyptian pyramids at Keror were built by slaves. It alleges workers endured 44 hours daily for centuries and mentions muumles exported from the site, with a valuation of £1,000,000 cited by the New York Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keror
New York Sun
Mother and Madam X: A Pledge to Bring Her to the Big Tent
An appeal urging readers to honor mothers by bringing them to see plays in the Al G Story Shows tent at the circus grounds during the week of August 11. The piece extols mothers as the foremost influence and calls for action now.
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Mother
Circus
Treasury Savings Certificates Issued by Federal Reserve
The Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank, per Treasury order, introduces new Treasury Savings Certificates series 1919 in $160 and $1,000 denominations. They replace or supplement War Savings Certificates and carry 4 percent interest compounded quarterly. Certificates are registered, with ownership inscribed by agents, and available via post offices and certain agents.
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Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank
Treasury Department
Treasury Savings
Department
Cew
Poat
Ieh
Postofee Department
Parchuamat Incorporated Bhanta and Trust Companies
Pertitt
Traveling Man Gains 20 Pounds Through Tanlac
F. H. Crull of Indianapolis a Taggart Belting representative boasts Tanlac cured his two year stomach trouble after appendix surgery. He reports recovering from indigestion and gaining twenty pounds from one hundred thirty to one hundred fifty, with renewed sleep and energy on the road.
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Tanlac
F. H. Cro
West 31St Street
Indianapolis
Ind
Crull
Taggart Belting Company
Knights of the Grip
Indiana
Mr. Crull
Taniac Endorsed as Reliable Remedy Across Towns
An endorsement praises Taniac as a dependable medicine yielding results. The ad cites testimonials from Alliance, Hemingford, and Hoffland traders including F. E. Holsten and Hemingford Mercantile Co. Mallery Grocery Co. promotes the remedy in multiple communities.
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Ites
Taniac
F. E. Holsten
Hemingford
Hemingford Merc. Co
Hoffland
Mallery Grocery Co
Evolution of Clothes Terms Through History
The essay traces how terms evolved from early garments like the petti coat, originally worn by men beneath overcoats, to broader clothing descriptions. It notes the word’s shift from a small coat to a general label and reflects on social perceptions attached to terms once used for women.
Salt Mountain of Palestine Near Dead Sea Described
A six mile long salt mountain lies at the south end of the Dead Sea with an average width of about three quarters of a mile and a height near 600 feet. The ridge is largely solid rock salt with thick earthy deposits overlying portions, and some sections show crystal clear salt.
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Palestine
Dead Sea
Maize grown in China and India corn overview
Maize or Indian corn is grown extensively across China. It is planted after wheat harvest in fields with beans, where beans ripen after the corn. The lack of scientific seed selection limits potential yields.
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China
Not to Be Thought Of Jamie Asks His Mother Why
A child questions his mother about reading and vocabulary. The mother replies with exasperation as a playful exchange highlights family dynamics and a child's curiosity. The dialogue centers on literacy and the desire for a strong vocabulary in a young boy.
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Jamie
Jinnie
Ald Sought in Paper for Bride to Be News
A reader asks where to place a wedding proposal in the newspaper. The editor jokes that the bride-to-be’s wish could be placed under Help Wanted. The exchange reflects old timey newspaper humor about classifieds sections.
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Ald
William
German summoned to identify stolen hog with ear marks
A German was called to identify a stolen hog. When asked by the lawyer if the hog bore ear marks he replied that the only ear marks he saw were the hog’s tall gas cut of.
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Panke
Little Savings Banke
Madam X
Wurtzenburger
Wim. King Company
Salt Mountain
Firestone
Firestone Tires
Hartford Live Stock
United States
Canada
Snoddy & Graham
Alliance
Pierce & Jenkins
J. H. Kesselhuth
Long Pine
Frank Coates
Gordon A
Plantz
Rushville
F. A. Hood, Chadron
W. B. Cheek
Hartford Fire Insurance Company Live Stock Department
Omaha, Nebraska
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