Steamer Hemmod Wrecked Off Virginia Coast
A Norwegian steamer Hemmod laden with sugar wrecked off the Virginia coast near Winterquarter Shoal. The captain his wife and 74 crew were rescued by the Virginia coast guard. two crewmen drowned. The Hermod and its cargo were reported total losses amid fog and high winds as a government vessel took the survivors southward.
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Philadelphia
Maritime Exchange
Virginia
Hemnmied
Cantain
Assnatarue
Coast Guard
Hermod
Largest Boston Subscription for Day Reported at $500000
Boston April 15 reports on the third Liberty loan show a $500000 subscription by the Employes Liability Assurance Corporation Limited of London through a local banking house. The Greenfield Tap & Die Company subscribed $250000. Worcester city sinking fund bought $100000 worth. Connecticut totals include Hartford $5542660, Meriden $146350, New Haven $1829000.
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Boston
Liberty
Employes Liability Assurance Corporation, Limited
Longdon
Greenfield Tap & Die Company
Worcester
Connecticut
Hartford
Meriden
New Haven
120000 Applicants for Farm Loans During First Year
Washington April 15 The federal farm loan system marks its first year with robust activity 2800 national farm loan associations now in place across counties totaling 66 000 farmer borrowers The 12 federal land banks received over 120 000 loan applications totaling about 30 million dollars Although many applications were rejected reduced or withdrawn about 6 000 loans totaling over 160 000 000 have been approved and more than 80 000 000 has been paid to farmers Loans approved included reduced amounts refused by borrowers The banks operating costs remained within expected limits despite new machinery and title appraisal expenses
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Washington
Federal Farm Loan System
Farm Loan Board
Farm Loan Associations
Federal Land Banks
New Haven Annexes Fair Haven District
New Haven expands as Ward 14 joins the city after a special election by 195 to 188. Previously, residents voted for mayor but funded own fire and police protection. The Nes tion issue was decided by the ward, while a Doroush school district remains aloof within town bounds. Banks discuss loan spreads and profits with Spokane Federal Bank cited for year-end results. Borrowers subscribe five percent of loan amounts to federal land bank stock, prompting retirement of government-subscribed stock soon.
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New Havin
New Haven
Fair Haven
Nestion
Doroush
Foun
Spokane Federal and Bank
Ivery
Federal Land Bank
Plane mechanic killed while preparing Liberty loan flight
New York April 15 Max Bessler a mechanic for Lieutenant Joseph Steplin of the Lafayette squadron was instantly killed at Sheepshead Bay while helping prepare Steplin s bi plane for a cross state Liberty loan flight. The cross state trip was abandoned after the accident. Steplin had planned to overfly 35 towns distributing literature and making speeches. Two thousand school children gathered to witness the start.
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New York
Max Bessler
Joseph Steplin
Lafayette Escadrille
Sheepshead Bay
Steplin
Liberty Loan
Bessler
Liberty Loan Committee
Train Service In Germany Cut As Rationing Spreads
Train service throughout Germany has been reduced, Berlin newspapers reported. Rail tickets to eastern points are issued under the rationing plan, reflecting wartime constraints.
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Germany
New York
Grmany
Berlin
Eyesight care for wartime workers urged
A wartime notice stresses the need for keen eyesight in all national work. It urges workers to consult an oculist for eye trouble and to bring the prescription to be filled, highlighting the importance of eye health for national effort.
Fir Timber Pushed to Shipbuilding Yards
Washington dispatch reports special trains carrying 60 billion feet of fir timber have left the Pacific coast for Atlantic and Gulf shipyards delayed to burn out wooden slips by radio troops. Eighteen wooden ships totaling 63,000 tons are due to launch before May 1 and 26,000 tons more are to be built for private contract. If 38 wooden ships by May 1 are completed by gulf and Atlantic yards, they will match western yards in monthly output for the first time. Up to date, 123 ships have been launched in Oregon, costing 90,914,640 dollars, bolstering Oregon as the nation’s leading shipbuilding state.
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Washington
Pacific Coast
Atlantic and Gulf
Gulf and Atlantic
Oregon
Administration asked for two small estates in Probate Court
Mary J. Barllant named administratrix of the estate of her husband Win W. Darina who died on March TA. A son George AML is the only other heir. The estate value about 400 in personal property. Francesco Gaalllo and Antoinette Cazillo, father and mother, heirs to Thomas Gazzillo who died April 12. Both reside in Italy. Frank Yzso is administrator.
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Paul I. Miller
Probata
Mary J. Barllant
Win W. Darina
George Aml
Francesco Gaalllo
Antoinette Cazillo
Thomas Gazzillo
Italy
Frank Yzso
Main Street Bridgeport's Busy Cash Store Offers Bargains
The Smith-Murray Co advertises yard goods on Fairfield Avenue with specials on 36 inch Percales at 19c and newest Voiles at 29c yard. Includes 32 inch plaids and over plaids, silk tissues at 45c, and fine Crepe Plisse underwear fabric at 29c.
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Smith-Murray Co
Fiurfield Ave
Dike
Cure for scalp itch through Cuticura advertised
Mrs. Carrie A. Bryan of Jamaica Plain Massachusetts reports severe dandruff and a tender scalp with blood when combing. After trying a free Cuticura Soap and Ointment sample she purchased more and says her daughter is healed. The ad promotes free samples by mail and lists prices for the soap and ointment.
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Carrie A. Bryan
Centre Place
Jamaica Plain
Mass
Boston
Cocoanut Oil Shampoo Advice From an Old Ad
An old advertisement promotes pure cocoanut oil as a superior shampoo option. It warns against alkali-heavy soaps and claims coconut oil cleanses scalp, respects hair, rinses easily, and leaves hair silky and bright with minimal use. The note mentions finding refined coconut oil at many drug stores and suggests small amounts last for months.
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Araiies
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Victor
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David
McCormack
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Camden
N. J
Victor Records
Victor Talking Machine Company
Judge Advocate General
Edward A. Kreger
France
N. Y
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Lloyd A. Perry
M. I
Irance
Navy Department
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Wis
Austin
Tex
Ie, B. Markham
Hellyfield
Young Hitchcock
Westbury
Thomas Techcock, Jr
Thomas Witchcock
International Red Cross
Geneva
Switzerland
Administration
Hawley Opticians
Maim
St. Bridgeport
Matriane
Madras
Ecro
The
N. Supeliogheny Bic
Atanas
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