Noted Philanthropist to Visit This Section
L. T. Cooper the Millionaire Philanthropist plans tours to Denver and Western cities. He funds relief efforts in Houston San Antonio Galveston Memphis Birmingham Atlanta Little Rock Shreveport and Louisville among others. His Tanlac medicine is praised for digestive cures and quick relief of rheumatic and blood disorders.
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Penel
Cooper
Denver
L. T. Cooper
America
South
West
Houston
Texas
San Antonio
Galveston
Memphis
Birmingham
Atlanta
Little Rock
Shreveport
Vicksburg
Jackson
Nashville
Knoxville
Chattanooga
Macon
Savannah
Montgomery
Mobile
Augusta
Louisville
Tanlac
Kuhlman- Chambliss Co
Taylor-Isaacs Co
Oklahoma City
G. F. Willis
Southern
Adv
New Suit and Breach of Promise Suit Noted
Court records reveal a breach of promise dispute centered on a large check. The dialogue hints at a high stakes civil matter involving negotiations and financial restitution.
Women Sufferers Need Swamp Root Remedy
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble and may not know it. Kidney health affects other organs and can cause back pain headaches fatigue and irritability. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root promises relief and offers sample or full bottles through drug stores or by mail order with a newspaper mention.
Pa's Fun Amusement Question Sparks Jest
A playful exchange asks about a father's favorite amusement, with a joking reply that clarifies the humor. The dialogue captures a lighthearted family moment.
Freckles vanish with ethine double strength treatment
A home remedy claim promotes using ethine double strength from a druggist to remove freckles. Apply nightly and morning to fade dark spots with guaranteed results, often needing only one ounce, with a money back guarantee if ineffective.
The Resemblance Card Game Reflection
A brief dialogue questions a young man at a club table. The card champion’s son is described as a chip of the old block, with a poker chip seen in the scene. The exchange hints at inherited skill and reputation in a local club setting.
Red Cross Bag Blue praised for laundress happiness and whitening
An advertisement extols Red Cross Bag Blue as improving laundry results with whiter clothes and lists “All good grocers” as retailers.
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Red Cross
All Good Grocers
More or Less City Man-How Many Servants Do You Keep
A witty exchange contrasts a city man asking about household staff with a suburban reply of about one in twelve, highlighting social contrasts in living standards. The pun suggests humorous commentary on wealth and labor in urban versus suburban settings.
Hastings Horror Claims 3 Bodies Missing From 120 Trapped
A disaster at Hastings leaves 120 people trapped with three bodies recovered and the remainder unaccounted for. The incident prompts ongoing rescue operations and inquiry by local authorities.
Hastings Horror: Hastings Mine Disaster Strikes Colorado
At Victor-American Fuel Company Coal Mine No. 2 Hastings near Trini day a blast and fire trap 120 miners. Rescue crews face toxic gas and collapsing passages as officials declare most hopes of saving workers vanished. Three men may be alive in an air pocket but conditions remain deadly.
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Victor-American Fuel Company
Hastings
Ludlow
Triniday
Hubbard
Colo
James Dalrymple
G. F. Bartlett
Dalrymple
Colorado
Thomas Manville
D. H. Reese
Phil King
Manville
Reese
King
U-boat Sinks Armed U.S. Ship in Battle
U-boat sinks armed U.S. ship as gun crews try to counter in a coastal engagement. Gunners in small boats are reported lost, with casualties and ongoing salvage efforts noted amid the clash at sea.
Vacuum Sunk by German Submarine On Atlantic Run
The American oil tanker Vacuum was torpedoed by a German submarine while bound for Birkenhead. Captain S S Harris and part of the crew are missing, including the naval lieutenant and nine naval gunners. The chief mate and 17 crewmen, with three navy gunners, were saved. rest of crew and officers remain unaccounted. The 2551 ton vessel, 247 feet long, left New York March 30 with 34 aboard.
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London
Vacuum
United States
S. S. Harris
New York
Birkenhead
England
Europe
Vacuum Oil Company
Barra
Simpson
Williams
Lindgren
Lotes
Hatton
William Orrell
Cook
Nicholas
Hilson
Lasker
Entente advances in Champagne trenches and Moronvillers area
French forces in Champagne seized fortified trench lines near Mont Camilet to depths of 500 to 1,000 meters. A northeast Mont Haut thrust gained two thirds of a mile, placing French forces astride the Moronvilliers Nauroy road. Berlin reports say English losses over 6,000 men with 1,000 prisoners and forty machine guns captured, and ten tanks destroyed.
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Paris
Champagne
Mont Camillet
War Office
Mont Haut
Moronvillers-Naurov
Berlin
France
France trains disabled soldiers as up-to-date farmers
In Cellard Loire an institution equips wounded soldiers with modern farm machinery for cultivation and harvesting. An agriculturalist and a skilled mechanic supervise practical training.
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France
Department of the Loire
Hastings Mine Disaster Leaves 141 Orphans
The Hastings No. 2 mine explosion on Friday morning April 27 killed most men instantly. Management and rescuers report 120 dead, 141 orphans and 62 widows resulting from the disaster, with some families left with up to ten fatherless children.
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Hastings
Hastings No. 2
Fed Board urges gradual sale of treasury certificates
The Federal Reserve Board advised Secretary McAdoo to raise funds under the war finance law gradually by offering banks blocks of treasury certificates to be retired with bonds every two weeks. A new block of certificates is expected to be announced soon to fund loans to France and Italy estimated at 200 to 300 million dollars.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
McAdoo
Treasury
France
Italy
Administration food bills aim to boost production and distribution
In Washington the agriculture committee chairman Lever introduced bills to stimulate production and prevent hoarding, allow equitable distribution, suspend the flour mixing ban, and avoid conflicts with anti trust and interstate commerce laws.
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Washington
Administration
House
Lever
Agriculture Committee
Juror Drops Dead During Dinner in Deweese Trial
Salt Lake City juror Alexander Scott, member of the How ard Deweese murder trial jury, collapsed and died of heart disease as the panel prepared to dine during the deliberations. The incident halted proceedings and prompted medical responders to assist.
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Salt Lake City
Alexander Scott
Howard Deweese
Bill Reports Defense Appropriations for Army and Navy
Appropriations totaling 2,699,485,281 dollars to meet urgent deficiencies for the army and navy are included in a bill favorably reported to the House by the appropriations committee. The amount is 760,855,687 dollars less than the War and Navy departments had recommended.
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Army and Navy
Washington
Army
Grant's Grandson Enlists in the Seventh Infantry
New York reports Ulysses S. Grant IV has enlisted as a private in the Seventh Infantry. He is a grandson of General Grant and joins the service amid wartime mobilization.
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New York
Ulysses S. Grant IV
Seventh Infantry
Grant
With the Fingers Says Corns Lift Out Without Any Pain
Cincinnati authority promotes Freezone a new compound that dries on contact and removes corns or calluses with no pain or infection risk. A small bottle is available at drug stores or via wholesalers.
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Corns
Cincinnati
Good Prospect in Defense Preparedness Debate
A brief note hints authorities in defense readiness may be unsettled. The aviation department is suggested to be among those involved, with questions about leadership and coordination in defense efforts.
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Aviation Department
Red Cross Bag Blue Advertisement
A vintage advert promoting Red Cross Bag Blue laundry detergent. It promises bright, clean whites and is shown as available at all good grocers.
The Only Benefit from a Deal with Smith
In a terse exchange the speaker admits no material gain from a deal with Smith, only an unbounded respect for Smith's business ability. The remark underscores admiration rather than financial benefit.
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Smith
Kidney and Skin Work in Harmony Says Dr Watson
Dr J H Watson explains the kidneys and skin are partners in maintaining vitality. Regular sweating and adequate water intake flushes poisons from the blood and kidneys. Anuric from the drug store can aid flushing of kidneys and intestines, dissolving uric acid.
August Flower Remedy Ad Promotes Digestive Health
Correcting impurities in the stomach and gently stimulating the bowels, August Flower stirs the liver and lifts despondent dyspepsia. It is highly recommended for biliousness and indigestion, with a bottle handy for early symptoms. For sale by druggists worldwide in 25 and 75 cent sizes.
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Civilized World
Packer’s odd method after slaughter noted
A historic item describes a pork packer who kills a hog and then cures it, highlighting an unusual practice in everyday meat processing. The terse phrase reflects period attitudes toward animal processing and local business methods.
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Mr. Cooper
Carters
Iver Ills
Carter
Itea
Con Carter
Western Newspaper Union News Service
Primero
Delagua
Cokedale
Falcon
Newcastle
U.S
Entente
Wrigley
Leal
Lavo
Kidney & Co
J. H. Watson
Skinners
Skinner Mfg.co
Omaha
U.S.A
Doctor Pierce
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