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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1918
Page
4
Hoover notes voluntary conservation boosted U S exports to Allied nations and troops abroad. Meat and fat shipments rose to 844.6 million pounds and wheat to 141 million bushels in the last harvest year, with total food exports valued at about 1.4 billion dollars despite shortages.
A group of American gators deposited almost one million dollars into the branch bank housed in the Brookly n Navy Yard building, according to local notices.
Fashion whispers discuss July heat yielding to Pall style, with organza and wool blends, loose panels, and draped skirts that slim the figure. Readers note wartime practicality, lower military heels for comfort, and the return of the peg-top and draped gowns in Paris trends.
War Department weekly casualty tally lists totals to August 11 1918 for the 8 Army. Killed in action including missing and sea losses 2 66 Died of wounds 1 104 Died of disease 1 534 Died of accidents and other causes 669 Wounded in action 8 969 Missing in action including prisoners 2 Total to date 17 266.
The article praises popular hairstyles and accessories for street wear and afternoon dresses with low heels. It notes simple coiffures value and the rise of loose pompadours while ears are uncovered to show attractive earrings. Shops feature bold designs and unique stones.
An advertisement urges drinking hot water with limestone phosphate each morning to cleanse the digestive tract and improve skin tone. It claims internal sanitation outmatches external cleanliness, and says results appear in one to two weeks.
Central Time timetable No 77 shows Flag Station Nos 1 2 3 4 daily Nos 7 8 daily except Sunday Parlor car service on 4 and 6 45 am departures. Connection at Shulis Mills with automobile line to Blowing Rock N C distance seven miles GHO Hardin VP and Superintendent.
The clipping lists daily bus routes to Fordtown Ohio and Kentucky towns with multiple cities and times, then shifts to a miswritten health ad about catarrh praising a cure and featuring testimonials and a Toledo company address.
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