Spanish influenza what it is and how it should be treated
Spanish influenza appeared in Spain in May and resembles grip. Symptoms include chills fever and weakness with a hard cough and sore throat. Treatment advises bed rest, nourishment, and caution to avoid spreading illness. Quinine aspirin and Dover’s powder may be used under a physician. no cure exists. Emphasizes staying in bed, avoiding crowds, and using Vicks VapoRub and steam to ease breathing.
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Cotton Market Report and Weather Update from New York
The opening cotton market showed a firm start with Liverpool selling and trade buying, then prices eased after the call. December ~30.0¢ and January ~29.6¢, with trading around 29.7¢ by midafternoon. Spot quotes varied across cities, while weather remained mostly stable with some rain in the Mississippi valley and cooler fronts in the central region, forecasts calling for warmer temperatures Friday in Athens.
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Liverpool
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Trahreck
Thcen
Grove's Tas'eless Chill Tonic Promises Vitality Cure
A fragmented ad claim describes Grove's Tas'eless Chill Tonic as purifying and enriching the blood to restore vitality and energy. Vague promises of invigorating effect and price are included in the damaged text.
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Grove
Market Rustle and Prices Amid Turbulent Cotton Trade
In today’s market report, steady conditions prevail across the cotton field with middling grades quoted around 30.76 cents. Prices show minor fluctuations as traders watch broader demand signals, while a prior high price point is noted for benchmark contracts and nearby futures.
Caterpillar Tanks Rise in French Armies After Early Doubts
The French armoured Caterpillar tanks shifted from near discredit in 1917 to high favor as assault engines. Early light models with swinging turrets fired in any direction, while heavy British tanks dominated. French trials began April 1917, with 13 and 23 ton variants. Initial losses and fires haunted morale after Commandant Rossut’s death, but later actions proved their effectiveness, notably in the Villers-Cotterets forest defense and a December counter attack near Montdidier-Noyan, including the Cantigny mobilization.
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Associated Press
France
Rheims
Aisne
Commandam Rossut
Villers
Sotasons
Phims
Cantigny
Montti
Montdidier-Noyan
Vinci tonic restores sickly child to health in Garrett
Mrs. A Wright reports her nine year old son recovered strength after measles with Vinci iron tonic. Cough ceased, school resumed, strong and well. Palmer & Sons and druggists recommend Vinci for restoring appetite and vim to sickly children.
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Texas
Vinci
Berk
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Palmer & Sons
Frightful aerial war tales from a destroyer’s encounters
An unnamed sailor recalls facing German seaplanes off the Belrian front. He describes learning to maneuver to avoid bombs, drawing out a bomb drop, and then engaging with shells. A dramatic account of a bomb strike, a damaged destroyer, and the perilous escape past mines and rough seas.
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Anon
Aad
Americans in French Air Service Shine in Bombing Feats
A French official account lauds American pilots and observers in French escadrilles. It highlights many individuals including Halley Schaeffer King Mac Donald Hoeveler Glover and others for courage, accuracy and repeated battlefield bombardments even after injuries.
Urgent Red Cross plea for influenza aid volunteers
In the current influenza emergency, nurses are urged to enlist as volunteers. Those who have completed first aid training should report immediately to Rev. A. Richards, Chairman of the Home Service Committee MAX MICHAEL, at the American Red Cross secretary's office for assignment.
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Home Service Committee
Max Michael
American Red Cross
Lufbery Medal to Be Awarded in Flyer Town
New Haven Conn Oct 10 Medals earned by Major Raoul Lufbery the famed American aviator who was shot down last spring during his flying career probably will be given to Willington Conn the home of his parents This intention is stated by Léa Edward Laufbery the aviator's wife
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Halley
Lloyd Schaeffer
Harold Wilson
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Nilat
Edward King Mac Donald
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Vallleminog
New Haven
Conn
Raoul Lyfbery
Wellingford
Léa Edward Laufbery
Ambulance unit wiped out in bombing near Havre
Oct 10 Havre correspondent reports that the Friends Ambulance Unit headquarters on the western front suffered near total destruction from German air bombs. Several staff were injured or killed while rescuers freed a buried adjutant under debris. Affected personnel received care from the American Red Cross and remaining staff.
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Associated Press
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American Society of Friends
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Girls Girls Try It Stop Dandruff And Beautify Your Hair
An old advertisement touts Danderine hair cleanse promising dandruff removal and scalp invigoration. It claims use speeds new hair growth, improves hair texture and fullness, and urges readers to buy a small bottle from druggists or toilet counters at a low price.
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Sny Drug
Gift
Toilet County
How Hollanders Regard Americans
Amsterdam reports Dutch friends in the United States say American opinion has shifted against Holland. A Netherlands society plans to send a mission to America to strengthen ties, while Handelblad notes Americans seem indifferent to wartime issues. The piece cites Holland’s belief that U S motives are misunderstood and urges belief in good faith of America’s declaration to fight militarist imperialism.
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Associated Press
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Po Lrd
Amerie
Sidney Stovall to Graduate at West Point Nov. 1
Dr and Mrs A H J Stovall announce their son Sidney Stovall will graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point on November 1 with a commission as second lieutenant. He left Elberton public school at 15, studied three years at the University of Georgia, has been at West Point a year and a half, and at 20 will receive his commission. He is a brother of Mrs Geo A Booth of Athens.
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J. Stovall
Sidney Stovall
West Point
N. Y
Military Academy
Elberton
University of Georgia
Berlin
Elberton Star
Stovall Ia
Geo. A. Booth
Athens
Sure Relief For Rheumatism Promises Rapid Cure
Promises swift relief from rheumatism with a daily dose of Rheuma. Claims to dissolve all rheumatic symptoms through natural channels, offering a money back guarantee from Palmer & Sons or any druggist. Cites Judge John Barbarat of Pt Loma Mio Oho as testimonial, noting crutches and quick improvement.
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Jurge John. Barbarat
Loramio
Lodge Directories for Knight of Pythias and Odd Fellows
St Elmo Lodge No 40 Knight of Pythias meets Mondays at 8:30 in the Castle Hall, Clayton Street. Williams Lodge No 16 I O O F meets Mondays in Odd Fellows Hall Max Joseph Building. Glenn Lodge No 75 I O O F meets Tuesdays in the same hall. Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 F and A M holds regular meetings on Thursdays at Marion Hall third floor Max Joseph Building, Clayton Street.
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Fin Castle Mail
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