Georges Carpentier War Hero Signs in Motion Pictures
World war hero Georges Carpentier, heavyweight European champion, signed by Robertson-Cole for exclusive American film work. He and manager Descamps arrive March 8 to begin screen work, after a storied career from Lens coal mines to Verdun aerial service. He is lauded as a scholar and gentleman and poised for a notable U S reception.
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Don’t Neglect the Little Ones
A reader from Cleveland argues parents must not let children suffer from colds. She endorses Foley’s Honey and Tar for her child, claiming it stops coughing quickly, despite noting it contains narcotics and is sold widely.
Haifa to be rebuilt as a premier port for Zionist settlement
Reconstruction plans by Zionist engineers aim to transform Haifa into a major Mediterranean port to support mass Jewish migration. The project envisions harbor upgrades costing about $5,000,000, plus $10,000,000 for a Palestine restoration fund, railways, roads, irrigation, and city modernizations extending to Jerusalem, Jaffa, and Damascus region. Professor Patrick Geddes leads planning to modernize cities while preserving historical sites.
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Hutton Home for Children Distinct from Orphanages
Spokane, Feb. 23. L. W. Hutton completes a half million dollar settlement for parentless boys and girls near Spokane. The five fireproof buildings on 280 acres include a hospital, assembly hall, dairy, bakery and four cottages housing 25 children each. Funds come from Hutton with ongoing endowment upon his death.
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Three miners injured in Misread Blast at Sublett mine
In Kemmerer Wyoming on February 23 miners from No 3 mine at Sublett were hospitalized after misreading a blast as a shot. Alex Moroni suffered face and head injuries with internal damage and may die. Mike Aluscheck was injured and burned around the head possibly losing sight. Frank Hiaseck had a fractured leg and extensive burns. They had returned to inspect their blast when the neighboring shot exploded, catching them in its force. They were brought to the hospital by special train.
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Britons See Dempsey Willard Fouls Differently
New York Feb 23 The Dempsey Willard bout illustrated how boxing rules vary between the United States and England. English observers contend Willard was fouled seven times in the first round while down, and Dempsey would have been disqualified under British rules.
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Iowa Democrats Gather to Choose National Delegates
Des Moines hosts the Iowa state Democratic convention to select delegates for the San Francisco national convention. The event marks a Midwest kickoff with attention on delegation composition, favoring Wilson supporters like E. T. Meredith and Wilbur Marsh. Bryan's influence is waning, while Meredith is expected as an at large delegate.
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Young Women's Association War Work Continues
New York February 23 Assist ance to girl workers housing recreation and health morale is to be continued by the Young Women's Christian Association on a war scale. Six new centers opened in mill villages mining towns and canning and fish packing areas.
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YMCA Plans More Welfare Work For Yank Forces
New York Feb 21 Work by the Young Men’s Christian Association for American soldiers at home and overseas and for allied troops in Europe and Asia will cost more than 21 million dollars. The National War Work Council reports continued support, a reserve fund for emergencies, and educational programs for veterans. It notes large government adjustments and salvage gains, with 161.7 million raised since 1917 and 88.8 million spent for U S forces, overseas aid totaling 19.8 million, and over 7 million in general costs. Salvage operations yielded substantial returns, including 1.67 million from motor equipment and 500,000 francs from huts and tents.
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German Thrift Efforts Take New Avenue Shape
German machine guns are being converted into parts for moving people and machinery, signaling a new avenue of thrift and reutilization in wartime production. Local reports describe the effort as a practical step to repurpose weaponry for civilian or industrial use.
Free Government Seeds Available At State Leader Office
The State Leader, with seeds donated by Senator John B. Kendrick, offers free garden seed packets containing beet, bean, cucumber, lettuce, and tomato to residents who visit the State Leader office or request by mail while supplies last. Also mentioned is Dr LeGear s Poultry Prescription marketed to poultry raisers with several local dealers listed for purchase.
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Cure a Cold In One Day Prospectus Tablet Claim
An advertisement touts a product labeled Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets to halt cough headache and cold in a day. It features E and W Grove branding on each box and a price of 80 cents.
Government animal census shows declines in key stock
The government records reveal figures for horses, mules, milch cows, sheep, and swine, with mules and sheep and swine decreasing. Total value of farm animals stands at 8.56 billion dollars, down about 268 million from last year. Leader Want ads bring results.
Income Tax Facts You Should Know No 2
The bureau of Internal Revenue allows a worthless debt deduction only if the debt is charged off in the year the worthlessness is discovered and proper evidence is shown. Loans to relatives as gifts cannot be deducted, and a debt must be wholly worthless to deduct. forgiven debts are gifts and not deductible.
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