The Victory Liberty Loan Offered To Pay For Forgotten Blood
The article describes the vast debt incurred by the United States to support World War I mobilization. It details military materiel and manpower commitments including tanks gas shells airplanes and guns and notes the government’s obligation to fund these efforts before revenue collection. It asserts the loan will be offered to pay for the blood shed by about 500 000 American servicemen.
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Uncle Sam
Sam
Germany
Victory Liberty Loan
Clock Daylight Saving Time Reminder in March
The article notes that at 2 a.m. on the last Sunday of March clocks advance one hour and at 2 a.m. on the last Sunday in October they revert, a daylight saving scheme enacted by the last Congress. It also mentions a repeal clause in an Agricultural appropriation bill that failed to pass, leaving the law in effect.
Community club invites join for Wheel of Progress
The community club calls residents to participate and help launch the Wheel of Progress initiative. It seeks volunteers to organize, fundraise, and promote local projects that improve infrastructure and services.
After the Fire and the Victory Liberty Loan Appeal
The piece compares wartime generosity to postwar duty, urging neighbors to continue support after the fire of crisis. It questions who will shelter the needy family once the blaze is past and calls for finishing the job by paying the bills and rebuilding.
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Victory Liberty Loan
Victory Liberty Loan Aims to Help Disabled Soldiers
The message states that crippled American soldiers will get training in government established schools after hospital discharge. It portrays the Victory Liberty Loan as a means to support wounded veterans and enable them to fit into new lines of work.
Why the Victory Loan is Necessary
The government spent all of the Fourth Liberty Loan money two months ago and has borrowed from the banks since. This money must be paid back, and that is the reason for the Victory Loan.
Chamberlain's Tablets Offer Digestive Relief
An ad notes that bad tastes in the mouth signal digestive disorder and that Chamberlain's Tablets will usually correct the disorder. The product is described as gentle on the bowels and highly effective, with Moss Pharmacy listed as a source.
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Moss Pharmacy
Letter from Ray Dixon reports WWI front experiences
Ray Dixon, son of J W Dixon of the Short Line garage, writes from Prum Germany on Feb 3 1919 about fifty to sixty miles from the Rhine. He recalls the Meuse Argonne drives, front line duties ninety six days, travel through Belgium Luxemburg and Germany, and sees friends Archie Theroux Scott Castaneda and Firestone. He describes near misses and war weariness while driving a truck in the occupation army and hopes to return home soon.
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Prum
Germany
Army of Occupation
Meuse
Belgium
Luxemburg
England
France
Archie Theroux
340Th Field Artillery
Scott
Merrill Scott
Willcox
Bitburg
Carlos Castaneda
Firestone
S. O
Crescent High School Hard Times Party Delights Faculty and Students
After talks by Mr. Kimball and Mr. Maxwell, Dr. Atkinson spoke on adapting to postwar conditions at B U H S. Crescent Literary Society hosted a hard-times party March 21 with student and faculty guests, prizes for best costumes, games, fortunes, refreshments, and a soap prize for winners.
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Mr. Kimball
Mr. Maxwell
Dr. Atkinson
The
Crescent Literary Society
Crescent Quartette
Mesquiteville
Old Kentucky
Dewey Sabin
Mr. Robertson
Mr. Cash
Marie Harman
Annie Kempf
Eddie Johnson
Charleston Dam banquet at San Pedro Valley C R R Club
A Charleston Dam banquet is set by the San Pedro Valley C R R Club at the High School on Thursday April 3 at 7 00 p m Plates cost 1 00 The club intends C R R to mean Conservation Reclamation and Restoration and plans to promote community welfare and economic progress with the new organization The event seeks to perfect the group and outline future actions.
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Charleston Dam
San Pedro Valley
Arizona Floods Prized as Vast Asset by Maxwell
A noted quote by Geo H Maxwell extols flood water in Arizona as a future vast asset surpassing current wealth from farms ranches and mines. The remark highlights belief in untapped potential of water resources for the state.
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Arizona
Geo. H. Maxwell
Hayden Addresses Town At High School In Arizona Visit
Congressman Carl Hayden of Arizona spoke briefly to townspeople at the High School around 3:30 p.m. during a short visit from Bisbee and Tombstone. He had toured the Charleston dam site earlier, urged government backing for the project, and then departed on train No. 1 to Mesa after meeting many friends and new acquaintances.
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Carl Hayden
Arizona
Congress
Bisbee
Tombstone
Hayden
Charleston
Mesa
Fletcher to Develop Copper Queen Mine Claims Near Douglas
I G Fletcher of the Copper Queen smelter in Douglas plans a two month layoff to focus on mining near his home twenty four miles down the river. He owns three Yellowstone district claims with rich assayed samples including the Mountain View Prize and Silver Pick. Douglas men are involved and development may begin soon.
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I. G. Fletcher
Douglas
Yellowstone
Fletcher
Woman Said to Cause War Rumors in Local Tale
A Bisbee Arizona reporter notes a New York Colored regiment member claims the war began due to a woman named Alice Lorraine. He asserts the dispute was sparked by her actions, a retelling of battlefield gossip and personal motive.
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New York’ Colored
Alice Lorraine
Bisbee Ore
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Benson Lumber and Commercial Co
Cochise County State Bank
U. S. Bonds
W. S
Federal Reserve Bank
Liberty Bonds
Just
Raymond Dixon
J. W. Dixon
Short Line Garage
Benson
R. A Dixon, Co. F, 314Th Engrs., A. E. F
Chamberlain
Benson Garage
Congressman Hayden
Red Cross Magazine
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