Eightieth Birthday of John D. Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller born July 8 1839 in Tioga County New York. The futureindustrialist moved with family to the Susquehanna valley then Cleveland where he studied briefly and began in produce trade. He entered petroleum in 1861 and built Standard Oil later shaping vast wealth and influential philanthropy.
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John D. Rockefeller
Tioga County
N. Y
Susquehanna
Owego
John D
Cleveland
William Rockefeller & Co
William Rockefeller
Samuel Andrews
Rockefeller, Andrews and Flagler
Standard Oil Company of Ohio
Standard Oil Trust
Rockefeller
Europe
Baptist Church
Restless mouth marks Rockefeller's long life by care
An aged man of sixty is described as young at eighty through careful diet and exercise, with lines of repression and tenacity at the corners of his mouth. The portrait emphasizes resilience and enduring vigor in old age.
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Mr. Rockefeller
Army Transport Efforts To Bring Home US Troops
The War Department earns praise for moving American forces from Europe toward home swiftly as demobilization progresses. By June 10, 1,232,625 officers and men remained, with 644,435 in Europe. projected home embarkation could finish by September 1 if transport continues. Natl Guard and Army units abroad to be returned, replaced by new recruits already secured.
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War Department
Europe
France
United States
High Seas
War and Navy Departments
National Guard
National Army
Washington Post
Morgenthau to Head Commission on Polish Pogrom Reports
Henry Morgenthau, named to head a commission the American Peace Delegation will dispatch to Poland to investigate reported pogroms. A noted businessman, diplomat, and philanthropist, he rose from New York lawyer to finance and Democratic Party management. He later served as ambassador to Turkey and directed relief efforts for Palestine Syria and European Jewish refugees.
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Henry Morgenthau
Poland
Germany
Morgenthau
New York
Columbia University
Democratic Party
Wilson
Turkey
Palestine
Syria
Europe
Hay shortage eases upper Green River stockmen
In Pinedale Wyoming on July 1 the hay shortage threat is noted but upper Green River valley stockmen report ample supplies to last through winter despite drought. Lower valley ranges face forage scarcity as many sections statewide endure dry conditions and come hardships.
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Pinedale
Wyo
Wyoming
Green Hiver
Fort Steele
North Platte River
Clyde Pronk Brady
Melrosa
New Mexico
Brady
Weekly Growers Meeting at Wheal Omwarn
Readable fragments indicate a weekly gathering for growers at Wheal Om warn site every Wednesday. Participants discuss weather impacts and crop care despite rainy conditions.
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Hvat
Experien ces of Fighting Huns Shared by Veterans
The Colored Civic League met at the A M Church with Jeffercom presiding. Corporal J W Manse and Private J W Levels of the 630th engineers told of their France service and discharge at Port Russell. Other colored men spoke on making the world safe for democracy. Next meeting set for Thursday evening at the church.
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Colored Civic League
A” Mo
Jeffercom
Gorporal
J. W. Manse
J. W. Levels
630Th Engineers
Port Russell
France
Cout ‘Hureday
32 Years' Service A Waldman Endorses Foley's Honey and Tar
Mrs A Waldman of Fresno California recounts using Foley's Honey and Tar for 32 years to ease winter coughs and bronchial lingering cold symptoms. She notes the product contains no opiates and recommends it for children with coughs and whooping coughs. Ad states sold everywhere.
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A. Waldman
Glenn Ave
Fresno
Cal
Foley
Ady
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Cheyenne State Leader
The
Leader Publishing Company
Randolph Leigh
Albert Hearst
Carey Avenue
Cheyenne
Associated Press
Hervne
Ays
Corn Products Refining Company
P.O. Box
New York City
A. W. Strand
W. Il
Pleres
Iran
Saint Paul
Vos Cotabeque
Achdecen
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