Missouri Mines Revenue and Safety Reports 1917 1918
The State Bureau of Mines reports 1917 expenses exceeded by about thirteen thousand dollars with receipts from mine output, while fatal accidents fell in coal and zinc mines. From January to June 1918 ten more deaths occurred, and a statewide debt reduction plan moved forward with a five hundred thousand dollar loan payment. Governor Gardner endorses infant mortality reduction and recruitment of nurses, alongside posters warning enemy aliens to avoid voting.
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Jefferson City
State Bureau of Mines
Joe Goldman
State Commission
Idman
Goldman
State Board of Fund Commissers
Misouri
Gardner
Ardner
St. Louis
Garder
Missouri Council of Defense
Germany
Austria-Hungary
United States
Council of Defense
Missouri Governor Sends Cheer to Soldiers Overseas
Gov Gardner authored a message of cheer to U S soldiers in Europe. Julius Rosenwald will carry it to France after wiring for authority. Gardner praised Missouri soldiers and pledged state support, prayers, and sacrifice. He spoke at Warrensburg State Normal, introduced as War Governor, praising Missouri women and suffrage. He outlined plans to build state normals and schools.
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United States
Europe
Gov. Gardner
Julius Rosenwald
War Department
France
Rosenwald
Missouri
Warrensburg
Gardner
State Normal
the Normal
Hendricks
Missouri State Fair to Feature World at War and Races
The Sedalia fair runs August 10 to 17 with a night horse show aviation pyro displays and livestock parade. Auto parties may camp at the Fair Grounds while the World at War war pageant with 2500 participants depicts a French village destruction and repeats each night. Dirt-track auto racing champions lead Monday’s program with Jarl Cooper Louis Disbrow Gaston Chevrolet among the drivers.
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Sedalia
Jarl Cooper
Louis Disbrow
Gaston Chevrolet
Fulton Firm Awards Higher Pay to Women Workers
Fulton Missouri announces increased pay and a 10 cent bonus for women operators at the Fulton overall factory as it begins its second government trench shirt contract. The project will take two months to complete.
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Fulton, Mo
Fulton Overall
Government Trench
Gardner flies with army aviator after dedication address
Gov Gardner of Missouri joined Lieut Marshall Neal for a twenty minute airplane ride after delivering the principal address at the Gen A W dedication ceremony in Richmond. Washington granted permission for the flight. Ground for a city of tents at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia August 10 17 will be free. Campers may rent tents at $3 for the week and parking is free. Daily admission for campers is 40 cents, 10 cents less than the gate fee, with estimated daily expenses at $1 30.
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Richmond
Gov. Gardner
Missouri
A. W
Marshall Neal
Kansas City
Washington
Sedalia
Ami-C. O. Raine
Missouri State Grange
Beach Capes and Mantles Boost Wet Weather Swimwear
A survey of water friendly beachwear highlights rubber cloth and rubberized satins for capes and scarves. Styles include sailor hats visors nurse cap veiled headwear and fringed slashes in bold colors. Woolen trims and contrasting collars add elegance for canoe houseboat and beach wear.
Tailored demi season hats herald fall fashion
In late summer women move away from summer millinery toward fall proof headwear. Three demi season hats are highlighted with silk fabrics, navy taffeta, and white embroidery. each design emphasizes tailored lines and seasonal transition.
Ribbon to imitate Leather in Juster Fashion
A new ribbon imitates patent leather for hat trimmings and is famed for its brilliant finish. It can be crushed into a soft pliable form, offering a versatile option for millinery and decorative uses.
What Women Can Do to Win the War
In WWI era rhetoric, Inez Haynes Irwin urges American women to aid victory by conserving food and buying Liberty bonds. She contrasts European women's frontline sacrifices with American distance, calling for sustained financial contribution to support soldiers abroad and keep the war effort funded.
Exit the German Dachshund From Cincinnati Dog Society
A chaotic clash in Cincinnati over a poster depicting a bulldog chasing a German dachshund labeled Teufelhund. Local dachshund owners report fear and street harassment by other breeds since the poster appeared, driving many dogs off the streets.
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Cincinnati
Society of Cincinnati
United States Marine Corps
U. S
Navy Bean as War Food Aid for Soldiers
Navy bean, abundant in the navy branch of service and in the army, is urged by Chicago food administrators to be used liberally at home to help save other foods for the soldier boys.
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France
Paris
London
Italy
England
Frederick
Europe
Armenia
Serbia
Belgium
America
Lloyd George
Icans
Red Cross
Uncle Sam
War Service
Chicago
Guests Bring Own Sugar At Abton Visit
When friends visit Abton TL they bring their own sugar to sweeten refreshments. A two pound sugar ration to accompany the gathering is noted in the item.
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Abton
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Ines
Son . Hocker
Council of National Defense
Council
Meral
Army
Peceist
Public Health Service
Woman's Committee
Bylander
McAdoo
Middlekamp
Gardner A
Women OF America
Wake UP
Inez Haynes Irwin
Berlin
Siberia
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