Lumbermen pledge to meet ship timber demands
Memphis Tenn April 4 Sufficient lumber to meet all requirements of the government wooden shipbuilding program was pledged at an executive meeting of the Southern Pine Association. Lumbermen from 10 states assured John H Kirby Shipping Board lumber administrator for the South that mill production would be ample to meet any demand for ship timbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Southern Pine Association
John H. Kirby
Shipping Board
South
Senate bill grants War Secretary power to seize nitrate sites
Washington April 4 The clause passed by the Senate gives the Secretary of War authority to condemn property for nitrate plant sites. At the Mussel Shoals project site in Alabama the government has failed to persuade some landowners to sell at what the War Department considers adequate price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasitington
the Clouse Today
Senate
Secretary of War
Mussel Shoals Project
Alabama
War Department
Musterole Advertisement for Cold and Croup Relief
Mothers urged to keep Musterole on hand for prompt relief of coughs colds and related symptoms in both children and adults. Promoted as non blistering first aid for sore throats bronchitis croup tonsillitis stiff neck asthma rheumatism lumbago and back pain with 30c 60c jars and hospital size 2.50.
Plain Cocoanut Oil Shampoo Beats Harsh Soaps
Most soaps and shampoos contain excess alkali that dries the scalp and makes hair brittle. Pure refined cocoanut oil, greaseless and cheap, cleanses thoroughly and rinses easily. Use a teaspoon with water to create rich lather. hair dries soft, bright, fluffy, and easy to comb. Removes dust dirt and dandruff for months on end.
Race Opens for Shield at Midnight
The McCall Shield of Honor race opens tonight to determine which New England city or town contributed the most citizens to the army and navy after the first year of the United States involvement in the world war.
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New England
Post
Shield of Honor
Public Safety Or Soldiers’ Information Committee
McCall
United States
United States Army
Navy
Paxton
Shield
Shield of Honor contest lists New England manpower leaders
The Shield of Honor measures communities based on the number of men in U S army and navy service as of April 6 1918. Paxton Worcester and 21 Maine towns report early figures with Bridgeport Laconia and others contributing, while eligibility excludes non U S forces Red Cross nurses and merchant marine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paxton
Mass
Boston Post
Charles H. Derby
Paxton Unit
Council of Nat. Defense
Worcester
Charles W. Derby
Maine
Bridgeport
Conn
Bridgeport War Bureau
Laconia
N. H
Earl Flanders
Shield of Honor
United States Army
United States Forestry Regiments
Signal Corps
United States Navy
Naval Reserve
United States Coast Guard
United States Marine Corps
United States
Red Cross
Kk. of C
Shipping Board Force
Merchant Marine
Brooks
Burnham
Belfast
Charlotte
Kingston
Fee Laconia
Ni Ray
Liberty
Methuen
Milbridge
Monroe
Montville
Norfolk
Connwee
Northampton
Norwich
Palermo
Pembroke
Searsport
Stockton
Swans Island
Phorndike
Trenton
Med
Wally
Eesveynes
Winter Harbor
War Stamp Meeting in Somerville Tonight
A patriotic meeting will be held this evening in Knights of Columbus Hall Somerville. Former Governor Walsh will speak on the War and Thrift Stamp campaign run by the Somerville post office. Attending are General William A Bancroft Robert F Herrick Ray R Rideout Chaplain Finn U N and Lt. Harry J Wilson of the British army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus Hall
Somerville
Walsh
William A. Bancroft
Robert F. Herrick
Ray R. Rideout
Finn
U. N
Harry J. Wilson
Scrub Woman Wins Verdict Against Attorney in Mortgage Fraud
Mrs. Margaret Brennan, who supports herself scrubbing office buildings after her husband’s death, won a verdict of 2464 against Winfield Scott Patterson. She had been awarded 2300 by the Industrial Accident Board. Patterson lured her to Ames bury to view a house and pushed a 2500 mortgage she thought was first but proved second and worthless after she learned of the true encumbrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Brennan
Winfield Scott Patterson
Cheating Cheaters Matinee Set For 2 45 P M Tomorrow
Park Square Theatre announces a 2 45 p m matinee of Cheating Cheaters tomorrow to allow patrons time to view the Liberty Loan parade at 1 pm. Theater urges attendees to leave cars near Park Square and Arlington Street where conditions will be normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred E. Wright
Park Square Theatre
A. H. Woods
Park Square
Arlington Street
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F. H. Carson
Lechmere
Dept. H. Boston
T. D- Baker. Co. Proviestoners
Telephone
Washington Street
Boylston
Hollis Ste
Etaao
Gaia
Congress
Eckman
Fickman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Service, Ag
Gay Head
Sorrento
Sandown
Fi'chville
TVG
Dover
Winthrop
Milford
Stratford
Boxboro
Cohasset Ten
Scrub Woman
Patterson
Jordan Marsh Company
Delhi
Russia
Tan
Lisle Union
Jen
Jordan Marsh
Oxford
Bangkok
Milan
Five End
Avena
Evora
Bolivia
Baronet
Royalty
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