Alvin York and the Hidden Heroes of Appalachia
The article spotlights Alvin York famed for his World War One feats in the Argonne Forest on October 8 1918 and notes that many brothers and sisters remain hidden in the Southern Appalachian mountains as part of a nation within a nation. It also mentions Silhouette motion pictures patented by an inventor using backlit actors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Argoonne Forest
Alvin York
Civilization
Appalachian
A Creed For Daily Kindness And Service
A poem from the Detroit Free Press urges daily kindness blinder to faults, praise, cheer, and braver steps toward self improvement. It calls readers to think of neighbors, toil without complaint, and face death calmly with humility and service.
Iove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Vitality Boost
An advertisement touts Iove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as restoring vitality by purifying and enriching the blood. It claims soon feeling a strengthening and invigorating effect with a price of P0c.
War Deeds and Oddities Highlight Legion Weekly Note
American Legion Weekly reports German desertions totaling 100000 and recalls doughnut champion William J Long of Providence with the Croix de Cruller. It notes the Old Army War College’s extinction and new General Staff College led by Major General James W. McAndrew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Long
Providence
Rhode Island
France
Army War College
General Staff College
James W. McAndrew
If WE DID Home Sector Fire and incidents collage
A satirical local notice details a series of odd events. It references a store fire on July Fourth Boulevard and Seventeen Seventy Six Avenue, two shoe shop hold ups on Election Day Road near New Year’s Eve Square, and three eight story tenements planned in League of Nations Alley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Smithson
July Fourth Boulevard
Seventy-six Avenue
League of Nations Alley
Help Wanted Training Ad Promises Plentiful Jobs
A school advertises a surge in demand for Bookkeepers Stenographers Telegraph Operators Cotton Classers due to wartime business growth. It claims high salaries and rapid placement, urging readers to enroll, train practically, and receive a free catalogue.
Cured in 6 to 14 Days by PAZO OINTMENT claims
Advertisement style copy claims PAZO OINTMENT cures itching burning and bleeding piles in 6 to 14 days. It promises instant relief from itching and bleeding and restful sleep after first application. Also mentions Herald subscription promotion.
The Methodists and the American Spirit
An Advertising Department piece argues Methodists vary in wealth but share American identity. It asserts they defend the U S system, favor law and order, support Bible reading in schools, and oppose Soviet or general strikes, noting similar patriotism among Presbyterians Baptists and other denominations.
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Kipling
George Washington
Washington
Europe
No Worms in a Healthy Child Brand Tonic Claim
Advertisement asserts worms in children cause unhealthy color and stomach issues. Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is promoted as a two to three week remedy to enrich blood improve digestion and strengthen the whole system. Claims Nature will dispel worms and restore perfect health. Pleasant to take and priced at 60 cents per bottle.
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Grove
War savings stamps pledge aid in times of illness
The message urges purchase of war savings stamps as a safeguard for food and medicine should illness strike, framing it as practical support for families during hard times.
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Iove
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Matula & Gurecky
Fair Dry Goods
American Legion News
American Legion Weekly
Germany
William Hohenzollern
Holland
William H. Sands
van Wert
Ohio
Ohio Heavy Artillery
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Navy
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Lexington
New York
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Ellis Island
Saginaw Post No. 22
Michigan
Donald D. Palmer
107Th Field Signal Batallion
General Pershing
Saginaw Post
Baltimore
War Mothers of America
Arabella van Goetz
Little Christmas Place
Ash Weatnesday
Herbert Hoover
John W. Doughboy
Kitchen Police Street
John Bremond
Garrett
van Camp
Ooc
J. D. Dobbins
Grocer
Cameron
Hunt's
Pace-Marshall Drug Co
The
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Chi-Chesters
Methodists
United States
John M. Cammer
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