Garpentier Signs for Exclusive Motion Picture Work
World war hero Georges Garpentier, famed French heavyweight, signed by Robertson-Cole for exclusive US-distributed films. He and manager Descamps sail March 8 to begin screen work, after earning multiple French military honors and a storied boxing career from Lens to Verdun and beyond.
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United States
DON'T NEGLECT THE LITTLE ONES A CHILD'S COLD PLEA
A Cleveland reader urges parents not to neglect a child's cold noting weak health can worsen. Mrs J Pitson of 38761 68th Street praises Foley's Honey and Tar for stopping coughing in her little girl, claiming it helps quickly and is widely sold.
Haifa to be rebuilt as main harbor for Zionist homeland plan
Zionist planners outline a vast reconstruction of the Holy Land led by engineers and Prof. Patrick Geddes. Haifa will be expanded with a modern harbor at a cost of $5,000,000, plus $10,000,000 for a Palestine restoration fund. Railways, roads, and irrigation projects will connect Haifa, Jerusalem, and other towns to support mass Jewish migration and a revived economy.
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University of Edinburgh
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University of Jerusalem
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Mesopotamia
Hutton Home for Children Differs from Orphanages
Spokane, February 23. A locomotive engineer's dream to ease life for parentless youths became reality with L. W. Hutton's completion of the Hutton settlement for children near Spokane. Five fireproof buildings, a hospital, dairy, and 280 acres form a country‑home style complex to house 125 children, funded by Hutton with annual support and a planned endowment after his death.
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Miners injured in accidental blast at Sublett No 3 mine
In Kemmerer Wyoming on February 23 three miners from Sublett No 3 mine were hospitalized after mistaking their own blast for a neighboring shot. Alex Moroni suffered facial and internal injuries, Mike Aluscheck head injuries and possible sight loss, and Frank Hiaseck leg fracture and extensive burns. They had returned to their entry to inspect the blast when the explosions occurred, sending them to hospital by special train.
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Moroni
Dempsey Willard Boxing Rules Split Between Nations
New York reports show US observers see few fouls in the Dempsey Willard bout film while London sport writers claim multiple fouls and say Dempsey would face disqualification under English rules. They describe seven knockdowns in the first round with Willard repeatedly hit while down or half upright.
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Iowa Democrats Meet to Choose Delegates for San Francisco
Des Moines hosts Iowa state convention to select national convention delegates for San Francisco. The gathering marks a Western state first and may reveal Iowa Democrats’ broader sentiment on a presidential nominee. Meredith is expected as one of four at large delegates. most announced contenders favor Wilson.
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Sioux City
Young Women's Association 10 Continues War Work
The Young Women's Christian Association reports war scale support for girl workers. It opened six new centers in mill villages and mining towns, with service centers in eight industrial cities. About 300,000 girls joined industrial clubs or received housing, cafeteria service, education and recreation.
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YMCA 10 Spend Twenty One Million More in Welfare Work
New York Feb 21 The National War Work Council reports welfare work by the YMCA for American troops at home overseas and allied forces will cost over 21 million dollars. Recommendations urge a two year reserve fund for emergencies and continued education for veterans plus use of about 500000 dollars from the canteen fund for former service men. Demobilization accelerated and government actions reduced costs, with 161,722,649 dollars raised since 1917 and 88,809,642 spent in the United States.
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American Legion
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United States
Post Exchange
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Silesia
New Avenue cfens e for German thrift
German machine guns are being turned into parts for moving people and military devices, reflecting a wartime effort to repurpose captured arms.
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Cfense
Free Government Seeds Offered at State Leader Office
The State Leader announces a limited federal seed giveaway from Senator John B. Kendrick. Free seed packages include beet, bean, cucumber, lettuce, and tomato. Residents may pick up seeds at the State Leader office or call to request while supplies last. Also advertised is Dr. LeGear's Poultry Prescription touted to boost poultry business, with dealer listings for Devine Grain Co., Redel Pharmacy, and Wyoming Fuel & Feed Co.
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United States
John B. Kendrick
To Cure a Cold In One Day Remedy Ad
A medical ad claims laxative bromquinine tablets stop cough headache and cure the cold in one day. Each box bears E W GROVE'S signature and sells for 80 cents.
Government Animal Census Highlights Decline in Livestock
The government tracks animal life with figures showing horses at 24,109,000 mules 4,995,000 milch cows 23,747,000 sheep 48,615,000 and swine 72,909,000. Mules sheep and swine decline while total farm animal value falls to 8,561,448,000 a drop of about 268,000,000 in one year. Leader Want ads bring results.
Tax Deductions for Worthless Debts Under 1919 Rules
The IRS allows a deduction for a debt only if it is charged off in the year worthlessness is discovered and supported by evidence. A loan to a relative generally cannot be deducted as a debt, as it is treated as a gift unless proven to be a true debt. If a previously deducted debt is later recovered, the recovery becomes taxable income in the year received.
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