Bananas Promote War Effort In Hawaii Propaganda Drive
A Hawaii defense group led by Gerke Carter advocates eating bananas to support the war. The campaign highlights bananas as a cheap rich food, urges moving WA banana crops to estates, and calls for banning liquor sales to servicemen. It urges faster enforcement of regulations and mobilization of island resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Gerke Carter
Islands
The
Defense Society
Food Administration
Shipping Board
San Francisco
Carter
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound helps Portland woman
Portland Indiana resident Mrs. JosefHIlIe Kimble reports severe displacements and weakness preventing standing and work yet after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she regained strength to perform housework and live normally. The advertisement invites women to write to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co in Lynn Massachusetts for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ind
Recom
Lydia E. Pinkham
Thrift Stamp Ads Gain Favor In California
In Los Angeles on February 28 the thrift stamp campaign displaced routine local business ads. A company distributed blotters praising thrift stamps as American ammunition, stressing patriotism, democracy, and the nation’s will to victory. The message linked small everyday spending to supporting the war effort and national freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Uncle Sam
Saving of Food Hits U S Navy
The United States food administration plans to cut wheat and meat on Atlantic and Gulf ships by menu changes for over 600 American steamers. Implementing eight wheatless meals weekly and one meatless day, plus restricted pork, aims to sharply reduce consumption and save thousands of tons monthly. Marine labor leaders back the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Food Administration
Atlantic
Gulf of Mexico
Food Administration
Department of Commerce
Shipping Board
The
Liquor Trade Surges in England After War
London readers note unexpected prosperity for the liquor trade amid wartime curb efforts. A Times writer says whisky tax fell with alcohol strength, prices doubled, profits rose about 160 percent, beer prices doubled while quality declined, and brewery stocks surged up to 60 percent, narrowing government purchase prospects for the liquor trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
the Times
Stock Exchange
Head Bound For Reward Question In Witty Exchange
A wife asks if a bold map could kidnap her would his husband offer a reward. He replies he always rewards those who do a favor. The exchange appears in the Boston Transcript with light humor about loyalty and incentives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Boston Transcript
Camp at Port in France Struggles With Mud and Heat
February report outlines how the large port camp, built to house up to 20,000, faces persistent rain and mud. Poor drainage, earthen floors, and leaking roofs hamper daily life while two YMCA halls provide recreation and welfare services. A designated area separates Black soldiers with their own quarters and Y M C A building under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Texas
Mexico
YY. M
Bull Fighting in Meatio Resumes After Long Ban
In Mexico City on Feb 28 bull fighting, long taboo in the federal district, is set to resume after President Carranca signaled no objection. Officials cite government revenue as the motive behind the change in policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Carlos Bretina
Carranca
Soldiers Need Technical Books for Camp Kearny Library
Camp Kearny in Los Angeles seeks technical and engineering books to aid soldiers. Local technical societies including the American Institute of Electrical Engineers urge members to donate surplus volumes via Los Angeles branches to Everett R. Perry, the camp librarian. Officers praise the push as enhancing soldiers’ technical proficiency and potential for advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Camp Kearney
California
Ita
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
Lbrarian
Perry
Mr. Perry
Polish Press Complains With Satirical Polish Address
A Warsaw pamphlet circulated through the Rheinisch Westfälische Zeitung quotes a Polish jibe at Emperor William II. The satire thanks the emperor for spoiling Polish property and hints at Poland becoming an eastern empire province while excoriating Prussia and other allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Warsaw
Rheinisch Westalische Zeitung
William
China
Poland
Congo
Great Poland
Pommern
Lithuania
Gallelia
Philadelphia’s Johnson Art Bequest Fails Public View
Philadelphia holds a world class art collection valued at 4 000 000 dollars bequeathed by John G Johnson. Executors announce it will take at least a year, likely longer, before the city can display the items due to needed alterations and fireproofing of Johnson’s home. The collection will eventually move to a new municipal art gallery in Fairmount Park, a project years away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
John G. Johnson
Johnson
Fairmount Park
Famous Gian Yacht Sold For 850000
London February 28 The famous steel pacing yacht Sareanie formerly owned by Lieut Guelayv von Bohren und Halbach head of Krupp works was seized at Cowes at the outbreak of the war and has now been sold for 850000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Guelayv von Bohren Und Halbach
Krupp Works
Cowes
Prize yacht sold to United States owners and Red Cross benefit
The yacht, once a British prize, has transferred to the United States. Its sale earned $50,000 for the British and French Red Cross. Previously, in May, Capt. Hans Hennevig of Norway bought the vessel for $50,000 and deposited $50,000 as a guarantee not to deliver it to the enemy. With the yacht now in U.S. hands, the guarantee is released and Hennevig asks the court to turn the deposited sum over to the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Red Cross
Hans Hennevig
Hennevig
The
Also Mentioned on This Page
Menee
Hawaiian Vigilance Corps
American Defense Pockets
the Defense Society
Ite Manalian
Hananas
Defence Society For
Winona
Winona Oil Corporation
D. S. Dickert
Carey Ave
Cheyenne
Wye
Dr. King
New Life
U.S. Navy
England
Associated Press
Nanny— ‘Nabbers
Jennin
Cal
Bill Hohenzollern
Denver, Colorado
Fourteenth and
Stout Streets
W. L. Beattie
Enita
Ten
Lading
Pulleatiphia
Santain
Oklahoma
Wyoming
Shivers & Investments
Castoria
Li Mibthn
Logan’s Book and Curio
Lincoln Highway
the Plains Hotel
First Nat'l Bank
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!