British War Office profits from WWI material purchases
Lord Inverforth reported that worldwide raw material purchases for Britain since 1914 yielded 25 million in profits by March 31, 1919, with vast military use and substantial savings. The record cites leather, textiles, blankets, socks, sand bags, and other gear, boosting production and benefiting British manufacturers.
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London
Lord Inverforth
British War Office
British Treasury
Ministry of Munitions
Arthur Goldfinch
Lord Invirforth
Army
Navy
Air Force
Public Service
George H White Names New Democratic Committee Head
George H White of Marietta Ohio has moved to New York to lead Governor Cox of Ohio’s presidential campaign from Grand Central Palace. White, born in Elmira New York and raised in Titusville Pennsylvania, studied at Princeton and rose from Ohio state legislature to Congress. He has long been allied with Cox and champions the dry cause, pledging to play the game fully and respect opponents’ aims.
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Homer §. Cummings
Democratic National Committee
George H.white
Marietta
New York
Cox
Ohio
Grand Central Palace
White
Elmira
N. Y
Titusville
Princeton University
Woodrow Wilson
Klondike
Charlotte McKelvey
Mr. White
James M. Cox
Representative White
James Carman Reports Kidney Pills Help
James Carman of Mayfield Kentucky says he is well and feeling fine after taking Foley Kidney Pills. He explains back pain and stiffness disappeared and he can straighten up without pain, noting relief from lame back sore muscles and rheumatic symptoms.
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James Carman
Mayfield
Foley
Depot Repaint Nears Completion in Burlington
The Burlington depot work is approaching completion as crews finalize repainting efforts. Local officials note improved appearance and longer service life from the refreshed exterior.
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Burlington
Elwell's Son to Receive Gift for Education
New York August 4. Richard D Elwell 16 son of Joseph Bowne Elwell murdered gambler and race horse owner will receive 25000 as a gift from his grandfather. The money is earmarked strictly for the boy's education and upbringing and will not form part of the estate or go to Mrs Helen D Elwell the widow. The Elwell fortune now valued at about 100000, not 1000000, is seen as contributing to the support of the grandson while dispelling thoughts of suicide tied to finances.
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New York
Ichard D. Elwell
Joseph Bowne Elwell
Joseph
Elwell
Richard
Helen D. Elwell
Lexington Avenue
Mr. Elwell
Census of Seals Signals Hope for Fur Coats
Washington August 4 The annual census of seals by the bureau of fisheries expects about 600000 seals doubling in twenty years threefold since government custody began. Commissioner Hugh M Smith notes the count of nasas helps prevent blind killings for fur and possible extinction.
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Washington
Bureau of Fisheries
Hugh M. Smith
Seals And Revenue Details In Arctic Hunt
Under current control Mr Smith notes seal numbers rising by about ten to twelve percent yearly. Last year 550000 seals were counted with 26000 killed for their pelts. St George and St Paul in the Bering Sea are the main landfalls where seals raise young each spring before summer hunting. Revenue is shared by Japan Britain and the United States, each nation getting portions of the catch. The government now nets roughly 120 dollars per skin, up from ten dollars in earlier years.
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Japan
Great Britain
United States
Grow Your Hair Free Offer Promises Cure by Mail
An advertisement claims a genuine Indian hair remedy Kotalka will restore hair and stop dandruff with a free sample offer mailed on request. Readers must send 10 cents to V M Brittain, Box 301, Station F, New York to pay for the notice.
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F& Genuine Indians
V. Ml. Brittain
Station F
New York
Government uses pelts sale to fund island plant
The administration explains that besides selling pelts, it runs a carcass disposal and fertilizer plant on the islands. The operation also yields an oil used for dressing auto tops.
Branding Process Perfected For Buddhist Priests
Dr. John Dewey visited Changchow as 1,080 Chinese Buddhists were ordained in a festival marking the conversion of novices to priests. Most received the full vow with multiple head scars from burning incense, while others took lesser orders, leaving some with only a single scar.
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Changchow
Kiangsu Province
John Dewey
University of Peking
China
Financial Slump Closes Japan Shipyards
In Nagasaki Nagashi shipyard Mutswhient curtails operations due to financial depression and shipbuilding dullness. About 50 engine workers are laid off as other yards including Mitsubishi feel the impact of reduced activity and orders.
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Japan
Nagaskai
Nagashi
Mitsubishi
Frontier Days Visitors Remain As Tent City Shrinks
Governor Caray returned from Quareyhurst yesterday morning. A taxi service advertises a 7 passenger Hudson at 200 W. 16th. Ranchmen report hayfield hands scarce and costly. Union Trust Co offers 6 percent savings. A number of visitors linger in the city after Frontier Days. Real estate agent Kirkpatrick lists 1821 Carey Ave. Cotton remains in flight though local cottonwoods have largely shed. The state supreme court was in session yesterday. The municipal camping ground tent city has dwindled to normal size.
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Wyoming
Dumm Seeks Coroner Bid in Republican Primary
W Dumm, candidate for Coroner on the Republican ticket, seeks primary support with brief bio note. The ad lists a taxi line and local vendors, noting Hobbs Hackfeldt Pinkbinder carriage sale and a paint service offering interior and exterior painting and materials.
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W. Dumm
Éréttion
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Britain
Seattle
George H. White
Democratic Committee
Robert D. Caray
Quareyhurst
Hudson
W. 16Th
Union Trust Co
Kirkpatrick, Real Ratate and Insurance
Carey Ave
State Supreme Court
Minterials
Sean
Geo
Cook
Hobbs
Hackfeldt & Pinkbinder
Fletcher
Waya
Perhar
Lledison
New York City
Centaur
Mentz-Carson
Montz
Carson
18Th and
Capitol Ave
Nash, Overland, Willys-Knight Automobiles
Nash and Republic Trucks
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Winston-Salem, N. C
Gms
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