Jordan Announces For Unexpired Term In State Senate
Col Harry P Jordan declares his candidacy for the Eleventh Senatorial District unexpired term following the death of A R McCollum in Milam County Texas. He cites legislative service in the 33rd and 34th Legislatures, education at A and M College and UT Law, militia service, and pledges active campaigning and best effort if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry P. Jordan
A. R. McCollum
Waco
Texas
Milam County
Senator McCollum
H. B. Terrell
McLennan County
Terrell
Senate
MecCollum
McCollum
House of Representatives
A. & M. College
Law School
University of Texas
Liberty Brings 80 French Women from German Captivity
A Philadelphia Bulletin report cites a letter from Lt. Robert I. Boyd Jr describing American troops freeing 80 French women held for four years in dugouts by German soldiers since 1914. He condemns the Kaiser and urges continued victory as punishment for aggression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert I. Boyd, Jr
Austria
Germany
Philadelphia Bulletin
Women workers and clerks in wartime nations highlighted
The article notes widespread female employment during wartime across several countries. It cites numbers of women in banks, rail clerks, munition factories, and elections roles, plus new female memberships and positions in Canada, the United States, France, Britain, Japan, Russia, Italy, and Sweden. It also mentions women knitters for soldiers, post office access for spouses, and girls in social clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Germany
York
Maine
Helen Dillon
Chicago
France
Kansas City
New York City
Canadian Railway Mail Clerks’ Association
Wisconsin Industrial Commission
Japan
Russia
Sweden
United States
Wome
Toronto
Pennsylvania Railroad
French War Department
Young Women’s Christian Association of Calgary, Can
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic and Chocolate Soldier Rations
A historical note links Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic to malaria prevention and blood building. It also recounts WWI era chocolate rations for the American Expeditionary Forces, noting 15 million chocolate bars and millions of gum and biscuit packs supplied, with sugar and flour quantities to support the effort.
Fiove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Vitality
An old advertisement touts Fiove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic as purifying and enriching the blood to restore vitality. It claims you can feel strengthening and invigorating effects soon after use with a price listed as five cents.
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Price Gc
Free From Rheumatism After Thirty-Two Years Tanlac Claim
B N Dunavant of Memphis says Tanlac freed him from rheumatism for the first time in 32 years. He describes decades of pain, failed medicines, and two Hot Springs trips before starting Tanlac and gaining eight pounds and no pain since finishing last bottle. Sold by New Cameron Drug Company. Secretary McAdoo hails the Fourth Liberty Loan as a major financial milestone, likening it to military effort abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunavant
Tanlac
B. N. Dunavant
John Place
Memphis
Tenn
Hot Springs
Cameron
New Cameron Drug Company
McAdoo
Fourth Liberty Loan Creates Historic Financial Milestone
The United States government raised 6.866 billion dollars in three weeks for the Fourth Liberty Loan, surpassing its 6 billion target despite influenza disruptions and peace rumors. About 21 million Americans contributed across countless cities and towns, with every Federal Reserve district oversubscribed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Federal Reserve
Liberty Bond Promise Shown At Home Front Milestone
Residents display Liberty Bond certificates as symbols of patriotism and support for wartime bonds. The notes encourage families to hold and show these bonds to visiting soldiers returning from service.
No Worms in a Healthy Child Adverts
Public health ad promoting Grove’s Tasteless Chili Tonic as a two to three week treatment for children with worm problems. Claims the tonic enriches blood aids digestion and acts as a general tonic, with Nature aiding worm expulsion and resulting in perfect health. Pleasant to take. Go per.
Beware Calomel and Choose Dodson's Liver Tone
An old advertisement warns that calomel harms the stomach bones and digestion, causing sickness and weakness. It promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, vegetable liver aid sold for a few cents, guaranteed to cleanse the liver without upsetting the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
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Cass Pym
Ved
GexTau
Gompan
New
THE
D. B. Worcester
F. M. Jones
Palmer, Okla
Mrs. Jones
Cardus
HMNS
GROVE
Fiove
United War Work Campaign
Henne Meyer & GO
Rockdale, Camel
Cameron Texas
Thorndale, Buckholts
E.L. Kahler Office
Moore Building
P. O. Box
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