Irish Troops Capture Ginchy and Impress Allies
The Associated Press reports vivid letters by Major Redmond’s group collected by Mrs. Redmond. The account recalls Irish troops at Ginchy, their singing during the charge, humane treatment of captives, and trophies won, with a German officer noting their devils rather than men. It also notes wounded youths bearing pain without murmuring amid torn France scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Wil Redmond
Ile
Ginehy
Guillemont
Ginehr
Negro Changes His Hue Within Fifteen Years
In Muskogee Oklahoma on October 26 a negro man reportedly transformed to appear as white within fifteen years. The brief item notes a drastic race-change claim without detailing the process or outcomes.
Jad Salts Promoted For Kidney Relief And Cleanse
An old advertisement describes Jad Salts as a remedy for backache and kidney trouble. It claims the product cleans clogged kidneys, neutralizes urine acids, and prevents bladder irritation by drinking a spoonful in water daily. It markets Jad Salts as inexpensive and safe.
Man Turns White After Prolonged Skin Condition
A man described as a Negro reportedly developed white patches that spread over his body for years, turning him almost pure white after fifteen years. He lived in Parsons and owned a small truck garden visited by many. Now nearly forty, he plans to work in Port Gibson bottoms to pick potatoes and once wished to be as white as the ace of spades before scarlet fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco Station
Sam Williams
Parsons
Kan
William
Williams
Port Gibson Bottoms
Ely's Dream Balm for Cold and Catarrh Relief
Fragrant antiseptic cream offered to clear blocked nostrils from colds or catarrh. Small bottle marketed to druggists promises instant relief by soothing swollen nasal membranes and improving air passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Prison Reform Convention Planned in New Orleans
The American Prison Association will convene at the Grunewald hotel November 20 with Gov. Ruffin G. Pleasant and Mayor Martin Behrman backing efforts to improve penal and reformatory institutions. A 200 member committee from New Orleans and the state will coordinate statewide support for the convention and reform initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
American Prison Association
Grunewald Hotel
Ruffin G. Pleasant
Martin Behrman
South
United States
Louisiana
Prison Reform Association of
Faelll
Prison Reform Conference Plans In New Orleans
The meeting will be led by Shields in Charge as city officials including Mayor Behrman invite mayors of large U S cities and state governors. Governor Pleasant sends invitations to governers and Canada officials. W O Hartis leads arrangements as Peyton of the American Prison Association prepares the annual address and President Wilson may attend or send a representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FL. Shields
Ferdinand 9. Weele
Cuba
Mexico
New Orleans
W. O. Hartis
Governor Pleasant
Hehrman
David C. Peyton
American Prison Association
Wilson
See Hobbs and fuckfeldt offer plain square furniture deal
A compact furniture notice claims a square deal at Hobbs and fuckfeldt opposite Plains hotel in a Sef district. It underscores straightforward pricing and reliable service for home furniture purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobbs & Fuckfeldt
Plains Hotel
War statistics show massive global manpower and debt data
The Merchants and Metals National Bank of New York publishes a wartime booklet listing 14 million current combatants and allies totaling 9 million soldiers versus 20 million for Germany Austria Hungary Bulgaria and Turkey. It notes German debt interest exceeding 10 percent of national income, US at under 0.5 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Merchante and Metals National Bank of
United States
Germany
Awstria
Hungary
Bulgaria
Turkey
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IRS
Willaan
Redmond
Ginchy
Associated Press
Muskogeer, Okla
Ness
Bear Creek
Oil & Gasco
Bear Creek Dome
Greybull
Wyoming
PANY
Greybull Oil Brokerage Company
R. H. Ahrens Greybull
Wyo
Shiels
Federated Oil & Refining Comp
Business
Ee Men
Denver
Colorado
Mid-Continent
Sapulpa
Oklahoma
Glenn Pool
Jessor
Treasury
HL. W. Benight, Benight-Latham Carpet Co
L. T. Powers
Powers-Behen Co
Wesley Staley
Coms
Charles K. Phillipps
Walter A. Peterson
Earle P. Magemeyer
H.W. Benight
F. C. Latcham
Jos. Sigmund
J. W. Farris
Walter P. Johnson
A. Mo Warner
Gustaf Anderson
Sam Nelson
R. R. Drinkwater
G. L. Pearse
Henry Cordet
M. C. Henneberry
George Beckett
Benj. H. Matthews
Verne A. Tracy
C. H. Wingender
S. F. L. Snyder
R. G. Seymour
Lute M. Wilcox
W. R. Olmsted
H. E. Madison
Madison, Olmsted & Comp’y Fiscal Agents
Central Savings Bank Building
Denver, Colorado
Madison, Olmsted & Company
Champa
Denver, Colo
Federated Oil & Refining
Glenn Pool District
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