Speed in production essential to victory
Industrial efficiency and economy will determine war outcomes as much as military genius. Frank A. Scott, chairman of the War Industries Board, says the preparatory stage is over. Resources must serve the government, troops are in France, and home production now raises a huge army for overseas service. Slacker at home and peace luxuries must yield to war necessities.
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Frank A. Scott
War Industries Board
Scott
France
Industrial Conservation
New York
Use of Leisure Time Linked to Worker Efficiency
A 1920s article notes employers screen leisure habits on job applications. It argues time spent outside work hours from 6 to 9 PM and during holidays affects consistency, warning that wasted leisure hours cause dullness and unsteady hands in both routine and judgment tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Let Us Recharge Your Magneto for a Brighter Start
Auto service ad promises to re charge your magneto to boost startup reliability and reduce clatter when starting or stopping the engine. It guarantees customer satisfaction and provides a phone contact for service.
We Want to Say a Word to the Traveler
Large shipment of traveling bags suit cases and trunks bought before the raise. Save 20 percent on them. Come in and examine them. No trouble to show goods. Harry L. Hagee Peru Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. Hagee
Peru
Indiana
Local families gather for dinner and church notes in Culver area
Mr and Mrs George Woolley with children Dick and Alice of Culver join Mr and Mrs M Moody of Deedsville and others for a family dinner at Mr and Mrs George Kessler home. Rev S C Norris announced to serve Green Oak Methodist Church, preaching first sermon there. Guests include Stratton Kinnick Stratton and Rhineberger families from Niles Spokane Marion Peru. A family reunion featured a splendid dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Woolley
Alice
Culver
Norris
Green Oak
Guy Stratton
Norman
Niles
Ohio
Glee Kinnick
Spokane
Wash
Pearl Stratton
Marion
George Rhineberger
Evelyn
Peru
E. S. Kline
James Stratton
Kline
Notice to the coal trade winter supply applications
All parties must apply through their dealer for winter coal supply as required by the County Fuel Administrator. Blank application forms are provided by the dealer and must be filed before May 20. O. Gandy & Co., E. S. Kline, Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Gandy & CO
E. S. Kline
Mgr
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Claims Cure for Deafness
A historical advertisement promises Hall's Catarrh Medicine can cure catarrhal deafness by addressing inflammation of the Eustachian tube. It asserts the remedy works through the blood and offers a reward for any case it cannot cure, with circulars free from Hall's Chem Co located in Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Chenly & CO
Toledo
Notice to Heirs Creditors for Charles M Long Estate
Estate No 4714 in the Miami Circuit Court April term 1918. Executors A J Long and J F Long seek final settlement of Charles M Long, deceased. The court will consider the account on June 10 1918. heirs creditors legatees must appear to show cause and prove heirship or claims. Aaron S Berger Clerk Miami Circuit Court Peru Indiana May 21 1918.
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Miami Circuit Court
Charles M. Long
A. J
J. F. Long
Sime
Circuit Court
Miami
City of
Peru
Indiana
Aaron S. Berger
Why You Should Use Pratts Disinfectant
A reader testimonial from Harry L. Hageer of Peru Indiana extols Pratts Disinfectant. He claims it has strength to kill germs, fire mites fleas and ticks and nuts, aids in disease prevention, cleans and disinfects wounds and reduces bad odors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. Hageer
Peru
Ind
Magic Mend for Tubes Casings and Rubber Goods Ad
John Sampson, agent at 60 W Main St Peru Indiana, offers Magic Mend for repairing tubes casings hot water bottles and all rubber goods. Repair service advertised with local hardware store tone and contact details.
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John Sampson
W. Main St
Peru
Ind
L. H. Dice and Wife Visit Relatives Monday
L H Dice and wife motored to Barket Monday evening and visited until Tuesday morning with the latter's parents Rev. and Mrs H Lacey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Dice
Barket
H. Lacey
Oldest Chiropractor in Miam County Ad
W. Be. Burke advertises the oldest established chiropractic practice in Miam County offering treatment for all diseases with electricity massage and Swedish movements. Free consultations and examination provided. Lady attendant. Hours 9 to 1 and 2 to 5 and 7 to 8 p m. 594 North Broadway opposite McCaffrey's Store.
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Miam
North Broadway
McCaffrey
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Musselman Veterinary Barn
Denver
Jesse Miller
G. H. Ream
FORD
Landgrave
Mexico
L. Murden & Son
Ford Dealers
Miami County
Reed Bros
W. BE. Burke
W. 5Th St
Peru, Ind
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