Prohibition Rules Target Alcoholic Medicines Before July
Washington reports from the chief chemist of the Bureau of Internal Revenue warn that once prohibition starts on July 1, patent medicines containing alcohol must meet an average dose of therapeutic drugs. Many products will be banned or reclassified, and some makers may be forced to halt production. The bureau notes about 25 percent of tested non beverage medicines failed to meet standards.
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United Press
Washington
Bureau of Internal Revenue
John Barleycorn
Revenue Bureau
A. B. Adwns
The
Revenue Bureaus Laboratory
United States
Adams
Bureau
Internal Revenue Laboratory
Memorial Tree In Indiana Honoring Local War Dead
Vice President Thomas P. Marshall praises Collamer residents for planting a memorial tree honoring local boys who went to war. The planting was reported to the American Forestry Association which tracks all memorial trees nationwide.
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United Press
Washington
Indiana
Thomas P. Marshall
United States
Collamer
American Forestry Association
Callamer
Galbreath
America
Republic
Memorial tree planting reports across the nation
The American Forestry Association notes ongoing memorial tree planting with letters from officials including Thomas R. Marshall and Martin L. Galbreath praising civic patriotism. The program envisions plaques on trees honoring soldiers and hopes for lasting national impact on youth.
Neutral aliens denied US citizenship for avoiding war service
About 20 000 neutral aliens face permanent denial of U S citizenship as they refuse military service under the Selective Service Law. Spaniards and Mexicans form the largest groups among the so called slackers as the Bureau of Naturalization petitions courts to revoke their future citizenship.
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Washington
United States
Bureau of Naturalization Records
Bureau of Naturalization
Vinol Endorsed by Hard Working Woman from Holmdel
Mrs Thomas of Holmdel testifies Vinol builds strength for a farm family. The ad claims Vinol is a constitutional remedy with ingredients listed on every package, advertised by McKee Drug Co and druggists nationwide.
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Holmdel
N. J
Mrs. Thomas
Vinci
McKee Drug Co
Kindergarten Mothers Association to Meet at Ellis Hall
Open meeting of the Kindergarten Mothers Association of Ohio University will be in Ellis Hall Auditorium on Wednesday May 14 at 3 o'clock. Prof M J Walsh of the Extension Department will discuss The Value of the Kindergarten as a Part of the Public School System. Lantern slides and music followed by a reception. Special invitation to educators and local groups. Others in Athens show interest in child welfare and education.
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Kindergarten Mothers Association
Ohio University
Ellis Hall
M. J. Walsh
Extension Department
Walsh
Hancock
Bessemer
Sault St. Marie
Mich
Board of Education
Child Conservation League
Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Alaska Seals Bring Million In Revenue
Washington reports the Alaska fur seal service yields about one million dollars annually to the U S government. Congress resumed limited killing in 1917 under strict supervision, targeting surplus males only. Pribilof herd near Pribylof Islands totals about 925000 seals. about 85000 were killed last year with skins sold at an average price of 50 dollars each.
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Washington
Sam
Alaska
H. M. Smith
Department of Commerce
Congress
Pribyloff Islands
Bamboo Bridge Opens in Java Spanning 100 Feet
Dutch engineers constructed a bamboo bridge in Java surpassing 100 feet in length with a central span over 60 feet. The lightweight design demonstrates advanced bamboo engineering and precision assembly for a durable pedestrian crossing.
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Java
Local Notes Highlight Visits and Illness in Latrobe Area
Latrobe residents report Vern Bails visiting from Marion at T. E. Fitch home while Luther Brafford shows a smile and a new girl arrives. T. E. Fitch is off duty briefly as Bert Johnson and family recover from flu. Mrs. Lincoln Rogers of Ireland visits daughter Mrs. Luther Brafford.
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Vern Bails
Marion
T. E. Fitch
Luther Brafford
Bert Johnson
Lincoln Rogers
Ireland
Arthur Bean
Guysville
T. B. Fireh
T. E. Firch
W. Bails
Parkersburg
Raymond Barrows
Texas Borlder Service
Wilson warns gradual emancipation in international law talk
President Wilson told the International Law Society in Paris that immediate emancipation from societal hindrances is unrealistic and change must be gradual. He said the war sought to validate international law and stressed careful, steady progress in establishing its vitality and moral basis.
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Paris
Wilson
International Law Society
Spirit of America
League of Nations
Marietta Prepares for Ohio Eagles State Convention
Marietta Ohio welcomes Fraternal Order of Eagles delegates for the state convention through Wednesday with likely record attendance. The event opens with a state memorial service by Butler aerie Hamilton, features include a Ohio River steamer trip, a four act comedy The Sacrifice, degree drills, parades, Mardi Gras, a grand ball, and $1500 in prizes for groups.
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Marietta
Order of Eagles
Ohio
Butler Aerie
Hamilton
Ohio River
Naples Street Battle With Convicts Ends In Courthouse Capture
A Rome dispatch reports a street battle in Naples between liberated convicts and soldiers against gendarmes. The fighting lasted about an hour with three thousand shots fired and fourteen wounded. The court house was captured before loyal troops reinforced the gendarmes.
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Paris
Naples
Rome
L'Information
Chamberlains Tablets Praise From Missouri Reader
Willis Browning of Pattonsburg Missouri reports his wife recovered from a long bilious attack and chronic constipation after using Chamberlains Tablets. A Spanish inventor received a patent for a banana fiber process as a hemp and jute substitute in textiles and cordage.
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Chamberlain
Willis Browning
Pattonsburg
Local Notes From Frost Area Include Visits And Birth
Mrs Bird Little was called to Columbus by her sister Mrs Lincoln Russell illness. Mrs Mendinghall of Parkersburg visits daughter Mrs Martin Welch. Residents attended the Athens circus and Coolville services. Raymond and Welch announce birth of a twelve pound son. Elza Warren visits Parkersburg relatives. Ellen Hatch of Centennal visits here. Vern Dixon and Mr Mrs Dave Welch hosts. Isabell Petty of Bethany stays with mother Lois Ladd.
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Bird Little
Columbus
Lincoln Russell
Mendinghall
Parkersburg
Martin Welch
Athens
Coolville
Raymond Welch
Elza Warren
Ellen Hatch
Centennal
Vern Dixon
Dave Welch
Isabell Petty
Bethany
Lois Ladd
Local residents welcome returning service members and visitors
Gordon Welch visited his parents Mr and Mrs John Welch before returning to Akron Thursday. Lincoln Combs spent Monday with Albert Ogle. Mrs Nettie Richardson visited friends in Athens Monday. Mr and Mrs Murray Hatch were Sunday guests at Rp Wellington Barnharts. Barnhart family spent Sunday with Eugene Linton. Oden Johnson and Fred Grubb, recently home from overseas service, have been discharged and returned home. All join in welcoming them back.
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Gordon Welch
John Welch
Akron
Lincoln Combs
Albert Ogle
Nettie Richardson
Athens
Murray Hatch
R P Welch
Wellington Barnhart
Eugene Linton
Oden Johnson
Fred Grubb
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