General Sweetser Goes Overseas as Camp Transfers
Governor McCall sent a telegram of congratulation to Brigadier General E. Leroy Sweetser who is being transferred from Camp Wadsworth North Carolina to Camp Sevier South Carolina in preparation for overseas service. The message praises his fitting for overseas duty and expresses best wishes and anticipation of progress reports.
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McCall
E. Leroy Sweetser
Camp Wadsworth
N. C
Camp Sevier
S. C
Commonwealth
Caproni Bomber to Test in Ohio from Mineola
The first American made Caproni bombing plane with liberty motors will depart Mineola for Dayton via Washington weather permitting. It will carry 10 to 12 persons and be commanded by Captain Hugo D'Annunzio with Lieutenant Giuliano Parvis aboard. The flyer will undergo military tests and promote bond sales.
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New York
Mineola
Dayton
Ohio
Washington
Hugo D’annunzio
Giuliano Parvis
Retail and department stores meet on war support
Washington observers report a two day conference of retail and department store representatives to coordinate with the government on war efforts and form a committee to liaise with Federal departments. Secretary Redfield outlined approaches for stores to aid the war, including discouraging wasteful Christmas buying and spreading holiday purchases over three months.
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Washington
Redfield
Wea
Admiral Rodgers Named Head of Harvard Naval Unit
Rear-Admiral John A. Rodgers will command the Harvard Naval Unit, at age 70 returning to service to lead the naval students. Ensign John G. Alley will assist for a period after the unit’s recent establishment.
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Admiral Rodgers
Harvard
John A. Rodgers
Uncle Sam
Huns
United States
John G. Alley
Liberty Bonds Promote Victory Message
Public wartime appeal urges readers to buy Liberty Bonds to finance the war effort. The slogan promises faster and fuller victory with every dollar invested and encourages immediate purchase.
Mother's Tender Flowers Candy Ad Uses Fear Tactics
An advertising pitch urges parents to give Cascarets to children for a “clean” liver and bowels. It portrays constipation as a poison and promises a candy-like taste and a 10 cent price per box.
Fixed shoe prices set by War Industries Board plan
The War Industries Board announced a national standard for shoes with quality and price bands from 3 to 12 dollars across three classes. Dealers must post pledges and display prices, with enforcement by State Councils of Defence. new schedule begins October 15 with deliveries 30 to 60 days after.
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Washington
War Industries Board
Defence
Weeks Resolution Duplicated in House
Rep Madden of Illinois introduced a resolution to form a joint nonpartisan committee with six members from each house to study postwar problems. It mirrors a Senate measure by Sen Weeks of Massachusetts seeking after the war legislation.
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Washington
Madden
Illinois
Senate
Weeks
Massachusetts
Liberty Loan Bond Drive Urges Citizens to Invest
A patriotic call urges readers to buy Fourth Liberty Loan bonds to bolster national defense and support Uncle Sam. The appeal stresses personal financial sacrifice as a duty to strengthen the wartime effort.
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Uncle Sam
Business Men Lose Waiters at Exchange Club Tables
The Exchange Club at 22 Batterymarch Street saw 50 smiling waitresses serve during the noon market talks replacing the usual waiters withdrawn to non-essential work. The chief steward reports patrons are satisfied and note the hours run 11 to 3:30 in line with banking hours.
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Exchange Club
Batterymarch Street
Street trade fuels a working girl’s rising wages
A newspaper note warns that street solicitation rapidly boosts a worker’s earnings to keep pace with high living costs. It discusses urban conditions, wage trends, and the pressure facing female laborers in the city.
Pageant for Italian Wounded Benefit
Mrs. Thomas Billotta hosts a pageant and dance at 464 Bremen Street to aid Italian wounded soldiers. The event on October 22 supports Italy’s injured while her husband serves as a sergeant in France with American forces.
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Thomas Billotta
Bremen Street
Italy
Maine University Crowded to Doors
President Robert J. Aley announced that due to full dormitories and crowded mess hall no additional students can be enrolled for the present. All dorms and fraternity houses are at capacity.
Bombs Threaten City as Soldiers Bring Hazardous Grenades
State chemist Walter L Wedger yesterday asked Superintendent Crowley to issue city wide orders to curb careless handling of grenades gas and shells brought back by returning soldiers. Many are found in streets and dumps loaded with poisonous gas and explosives and have caused accidents.
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Walter L. Wedger
Crowley
Decorate 22 For Heroism
Washington report lists 22 American Expeditionary Forces members awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in action. From New England are Lt. Harry S. Wheat of North Cambridge Massachusetts and Lt. Chandler Sprague of Haverhill Massachusetts.
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Washington
Pershing
New England
Harry S. Wheat
North Cambridge
Mass
Chandler Sprague
Haverhill
Discovered a Cure for Asthma by Local Chemist
Mr. D. J. Lane of 532 Lane Bldg St Marys Kansas claims a simple home asthma remedy. He sent samples to patients who swear they were cured and offers a $1.25 bottle postpaid with payment only if it cures.
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D. J. Lane
Lane Bldg
St. Marys
Kansas
Lane
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