Ha'f Billion Dollars Worth of Jewels Donated to War Charities
The article notes wealthy American women including the Vanderbilt and Gould families may donate tens of millions in diamonds pearls and jewelry to war relief funds. It highlights famous pieces like the Vanderbilt pearls and McLean stones the Hope Diamond and other historic gems. It cites import totals for diamonds and jewelry before and during World War I, showing a rise with wartime demand and donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sper Tal Stadt
New Voor
Rivebee
Marlborooeh
England
Constelo Vanderbilt
W. K. Vanderbilt
New York
Dee
Children’s Jewel Fund
Great Britain
Beltith
Washington
Congressional
Earl
Duchess of Marlborough
Mel Tee
Gemma
Hope
Mre
Kidward Hieate M Elean
Washington, D
Millionalire Jobo Ro Melean
Mere Meleoan
Careta
George Guldler
Yvorn
Priless
Mackbonough
Wishward Melewn
Jassy Becomes Live War Center In Romanian Crisis
Jassy, the provisional capital of Romania, has surged from a quiet town of about 75 000 to a bustling hub over 100 000 residents. With Bucharest evacuated, the king and queen reside there as government offices legations and army commands including Russian forces establish a major wartime center.
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Associated Press
Jassy
Rumania
Europe
Jasey
Trangell
Lesahat
Bucharest
Lydia E Pinkham Remedy Praised By Mrs Lawrence
A Spring Valley woman recounts period pains relieved by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after months of doctor visits. She praises the tonic's effectiveness and urges others to seek guidance from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. for women’s health concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epring Valley
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mies
Kate Lawrence
Spring Rae
Miss Lawrence
Jasey A Province Capital In Wartime Romania
Before the war Jasey was the capital of Meldavia and a historic city. It now centers official, commercial and military activity in unoccupied Romania. The city is filled with officers, hospitals, and refugees, while Red Cross crews and wounded troops move through busy streets. The royal residences lie nearby, with the king and queen seen modestly among the people.
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Meldavia
Romania
Bucharest
Scorea
Hades
Komad
Assy
Ile Aul
Sally Ugavels
Oksebutthata 2
Meat and Salt Remedies for Kidney Trouble
A trade article touts that daily meat intake creates uric acid harming kidneys and proposes Rad Salts as a remedy. It instructs taking four ounces in water before breakfast after which kidneys are claimed to improve, uric acid neutralized, and bladder relief achieved. The text promotes the product made from grape and lemon juice with Athla as an inexpensive, tasty cleanser.
Unclear Matrimonial Tale From a Fragment
A fragmented text discusses unhappiness in marriage with hints of dates and labor and rest. The piece centers on Chloe Johnson-Land and a conflict over wedded life. No clear events or outcomes are presented in readable form.
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Chloe Johnson
Land Sake
English Sneaker Praises America's Ideals and Leaders
An English lecturer, Captain F C de Sumichrast, praised American liberty and leadership in Britain. Speaking to audiences, he quoted the Declaration, Washingtons Farewell Address, Monroe and Lincoln to argue idealism and the colonial revolt reflected British insight and support for the American cause.
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America
London
Great Britain
F.C. de Sumichrast
Harvard University
Atlantic Union
de Sumiclvast
Washington
Monroe
Congress
Lincoln
Gettyeberg
Erelishmen
George II
Britain
Cantonment Pronunciation and Red Cross Campaign Update
Biker notes pronunciation of cantonment as CANtonment confirmed by Secretary Baker in talks with President Wilson. Pennsylvania public safety efforts mobilize workers with vehicles and snow equipment to keep roads open. Red Cross enrollment surpasses national quotas with 14,835 new members in December campaign.
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Pennsylvania State Council
Public Safety Committee
Enew
Red Cross
American Red Cross
Yiar
Washington
Notice of thanks from Blanchard family
To the members of the Masonic lodge and friends, we express appreciation for acts of kindness extended in our hour of sorrow. Signed by Mrs. Fe A Blanchard Glenn D Blanchard Ed P Blanchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Lodge
FE. A. Blanchard
Glenn D. Blanchard
P. Blanchard
Meatless Day Cuts US Meat Consumption by 25 Percent
Chicago reports Armour and Company finds meatless day reduced consumption by 25 percent. Armour's 2017 US business reached $575 million with a net profit of $21 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Armour and Company Today
Oited States
St Jacobs Liniment Promises Instant Pain Relief
An old time ad claims St Jacobs Liniment relieves soreness, pain and aching joints instantly. It says the product is safe, nonburning and works on head to toe stiffness, offering a quick remedy by rubbing into the affected area. A trial bottle is available at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jacobs
St. Jacob
Farmers Appeal to Wilson for U S Help in Increasing Crops
The Federal Board of Farm Organizations representing over two million farmers asks President Wilson to speed up action on labor supply seed credit and price issues to raise 1918 crop output. They warn of world food shortages affecting the war and urge fair short term credit and farmer participation in war planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Federal Board of Farm Organizations
Farm Leaders of America
Washington
The
Grange
Society of Equity
United States
America
Army
Navy
Lowe Farm Labhor
Wwust
Federal Farm Loan
Federal Reserve Banks
Farmers of America
Organized Farmers of America
Food Administration
Advisory Council of National Defense
W. T. Creasy
Catawissa
Barrett
Union City
Gia
Cinfpord Pinchot
Milford
J. W. Shorthill
Notice to Water Appropriation Owners in Wyoming
All water appropriation permit owners in Wyoming whose time to beneficial use expired before February 2 1917 must prove use before February 2 1999 or forfeit the right. Issued by Division Superintendent Cheyenne Wyoming January 11 1018.
Fight bears In one week in Redfield New York
A town record notes a bear hunt during heavy snow. The largest bear, 375 pounds, was killed by former Supervisor Thow son while he worked on his wood lot near St. Lawrence.
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Redfield
Thowson
St. Lawrence
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Diels of Man
George Gould
Live War Center
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Sation
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Baker
Parte
St. Jacobs Linknceme
U.S
OOD
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Trum
Eaginacy Cheyenne
Wyoming
Castoria
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