Epidemic conference and wartime health notes mix distortions
An OCR fragment reports on an American Public Health conference addressing an epidemic, with references to international invitees from Mexico Cuba and Canada. It mentions Dr St Clair Drake and the department’s findings, age distributions, and potential seasonal effects, but the text is garbled. A side item corrects a wounded serviceman story about Arthur Johnson, a DeKalb native, and includes a Chamberlain's Tablets anecdote.
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Caired
Jivensa
Mexico
Cuba
Cannada
Chinoenuevore
Perth
Deske
Drake
State Department
John J. McShane
House rules committee backs probing league influence
The House Rules Committee today voted unanimously to report favorably a resolution to investigate the National Security League and efforts to defeat members of Congress. The measure will be brought up under a special reading next week in Washington D. C.
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Washington, D. C
House Rules Committee
National Security League
Congress
Case Will Be Aired Is Belief Now
In San Francisco on December 9 Mooney strike actions are being cancelled today. A convention is expected to decide whether to substitute the method of achieving Mooney's freedom for strikes. Secretary Wilson’s appeal against the tie-up is noted as a possible factor in this shift. Attorney Fickert accepts assurances that the Mooney case will be fully reviewed.
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Windredt Cross
San Francisco
Cal
Mooney
Inbor
Wilson
Wilson Deaman
Jeet
Fickert
T Sere Ao
Navy Orders Completion Of Eagle Boats From Ford
The navy department directs that 66 of 112 Eagle boats torn from Henry Ford be completed. The Goose naval affairs committee was informed in Washington on September 9.
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Wrehingen
D.C
Dee
Navy
Henry Ford
Goose Naval
Signs Requisition for Return Abductor
Fragmentary OCR reads as a requisition for the return of an abductor. Mentions locations including Springfield Emporiu Kan Ottawa and individuals Jose De derma and Mary bias with ages and roles unclear. Context suggests a cross jurisdiction abduction alert and pursuit.
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Hy United
Springfield
London F
Emporiu Kan
Ottawa
Jose Dederma
Pluluetine
Mary Bias
Sith
Papers Filed for Pershing League in Cleveland
Attorney General Verhee ruled that incorporation papers for the Pershing Republican League, backed by Ex-Senator Dick of Ohio, may be filed with the secretary of state. The fragment mentions Dec 9 and advertises Hoover vacuum cleaners and rugs as suggested gifts, with a brief home-work claim by W. & W. 12.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Verhee
Pershing Republican League
General Pershing
Successor to Sterling Announced on Monday
Springfield Dec 9 announcement to appoint a successor to State Treasurer Elect Fred E Sterling of Norfolk. The chosen candidate is a prominent Cook County attorney awaiting formal appointment by the Similitudes Commission.
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Sterling
Vey Unite
Springfield
Fred E. Sterling
Norkford
Cook County
Joint Rail Rates to Be Established
Railroads will establish joint freight and river rates between points in Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa Missouri and Illinois including Chicago and Indiana if arrangements can be made. Announcement came from the director’s office today after discussions among several railroads.
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Washington, SD
Minneasia
Wisconsin
Iowa
Indiana
Head of Board to Come at Holidays
The Shipping Board chairman Turley is expected to sail home a few days before Christmas. His return may be sped by Charles M. Schwab's plea to be released or directed by the Navy Fleet Corporation. A sewing table cabinet is listed as a gift item. W. & W's advertises a large tea ware assortment and cedar chests for the holiday trade.
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Tasted
Philadelphias
Det
I ON. Turley
Shipping Board
Cherinimas
Charles M. Schwab
Pmergeney Fleet Corporation
Doan's Kidney Pills Restore Mrs Flinn’s Health
An 1907 hardship tale from DeKalb about kidney trouble and rheumatic pains ends with a 1917 update. Mrs. Flinn reports lasting relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills from C W Garner's Drug Store and says she has needed kidney medicine since the cure. Foster Milburn Company distributes Doan's nationwide.
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DeKalb
Dean
C. W. Garner
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Migrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Christmas Savings Club pays 11000 to 400 contributors in DeKalb
First Trust & Savings bank announces the Christmas Savings club distribution totaling 11000 shared by 400 members. Checks range from 100 to 12.50 with the club continuing next year amid strong city finances. Camp Grant will be the final muster out site for draftees from within a 350 mile radius, affecting units including the 86th division and coast artillery.
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DeKalb
First Trust & Savings Bank
Camp Grant
War Department
Selective Service Board
Army
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Iowa
Minnesota
Indiana
86Th
As Wells
Coast Artillery
40Th Coast Artillery
Wen
Coastillery
Chicago
Plains
Readiness for Reconstruction Work
President Wilson asked Henry Javidaen of the American Red Cross and Bernard M Baruch, chairman of the War Industries Board, to hold themselves in readiness for a reconstruction program in Europe. The note was transmitted from Kington Maryland on December 9.
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United Press
Kington
D. C
Henry Javidaen
American Red Cross
Bernard M. Baruch
War Industries Board
Wilson
Europe
Spanish Influenza Remedies Promoted By DRM and Cook
A period piece advert item urges readers to fear not during influenza and offers home remedies. It promotes mild exercise, fresh air, and the three Cs, plus a Pleasant Purgative Pellets product and Anurie Tablets for kidneys. It also recommends hot lemonade, bed rest, and a light diet, ending with tonics like Frontie tablets or Golden Medical Discovery.
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DRM
Cook
Pierce
Golden Medical
Two gold stars for Watertown brothers in France
Mrs James Kitner of Waterman mourns two sons, Irvin Wade of the Marines slain June 18 in France and Lester Wade of the infantry killed November 3. Lester wed Genevieve Weber last December in Sandwich. Irvin served over three years and correspondence with relatives ceased after initial letters and a late gold star telegram clarified his death. Survivors include Mrs Arthur Wilke of Aurora and numerous Wade kin across Iowa and Illinois.
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James Kitner
Wateran
Irvin
Lester Wade
France
Lester
Genevieve Weber
Sandwich
Arthur Wiebke
Aurora
Adam
War Department
Arthur Wilke
Henry Eho
Eva Wade
Davenport
Iowa
Oscar
Plano
Beloit
W George
Roenelle
Kiiner
Waterman
Motorman Finds Quick Relief From Stomach Ailments
A testimonial claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured chronic stomach trouble and bloating for a motorman who could not work. The remedy is described as simple and harmless, removing intestinal mucus and reducing inflammation. One dose allegedly convinces of its value, with a money back guarantee.
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Mayr
BE. Secer
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