Plan names ships and tanks by bond sales in eight district
War Department and Emergency Ship Building Corporation announce contests in the Eighth Federal Reserve District. Ten counties may have United States Transports named for them and ten cities may have Battle Tanks named, based on quota attainment and population percentages. Prizes go to counties and cities that surpass fixed quotas and have the highest share of bond buyers.
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Eighth
Federal Reserve District
United States
War Department
Emergency Ship-Building Corporation
Ita
Honor Emblems Promote Fourth Liberty Bond Subscriptions
The Fourth Liberty Loan in the Eighth Federal Reserve District will use Honor Emblems and stickers to show the subscription rate of workers and members. Emblems display percentages from 75 to 100 percent, with 80 85 and higher stickers. Emblems are suitable for factory and organization displays and can be obtained from the Publicity Director for display across windows and interiors.
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Liberty Loan
Federal Reserve District
The Blue Triangle on Babel's Tower
Lucia, a betrothed immigrant in New York, faces confusion as her lover goes to war. The YWCA and International Institute aid foreign-born women by teaching English, matching staff language skills, and offering home information services to help families cope with enlistment, war duties, and assimilation.
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Lucia
Tony
Ele
New York
Lucila
Ellis Island
Battery Park
W. C. A. National Board
International Institute For Young Women
Home Information Service
International Institute
Gang Wong
War Council
The
M.O. A
Jad Salts Promises Quick Relief For Bladder Irritation
A noted authority links kidney and bladder weakness to uric acid. Jad Salts, four ounces nightly in water for two to three days, neutralizes urine acids and eases bladder irritation. It is described as inexpensive, harmless, and widely used for urinary disorders.
Evansville Courier Highlighting Local News
A morning note praising Evansville’s Courier as the city’s premier newspaper, calling it Evansville’s best paper and urging readers to check the latest edition.
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the Courier
Evansville
Inside bathing cleanse for clear skin and health
Sales pitch offers a seven day regimen of drinking three glasses of hot water with limestone phosphate before breakfast to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. Claims include clearer skin better appetite and relief from constipation bilious attacks and rheumatic pains. Advertisement by Leo Birchler Evanston Indiana.
Roads Extend From Ferdinand on Rural Routes
Both rural routes out of Ferdinand have been extended several miles in the past week, improving access and travel distance for residents and commuters.
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Ferdinand
Sage Tea Beautifies Hair and Darkens Grays Quickly
A popular druggist touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a nightly solution to turn gray or faded hair dark and lustrous within days. Millions of bottles sold yearly claim natural, even darkening without obvious application, though the product is described as a toilet preparation not a disease cure.
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Wyeth
Saya
Mortgage Future Germany Not Yet Licked
The Fourth Liberty Loan drive intensifies across the nation as war needs grow. Citizens are urged to buy another bond to support the Allies, fund the war, and hasten victory by financing the fighting through to final defeat of the German army.
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Bulgaria
Balkans
Russia
Hans
Hus Far
Germany
Berlin
Holland
Switzerland
St Louis Labor Leaders Back Liberty Bonds In War Drive
P J Morrin editor manager of the Trades Council Union News official policeman for organized labor in St Louis reports that local unions give full support to the Fourth Liberty Bonds and the war effort. The stance reflects solid backing for government wartime aims and broad American unity in financing victory.
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P. J. Morrin
Trades Council Union News
Organized Labor
St. Louis
Morrin
Diamonds versus Liberty Bonds Investment Debate
The piece argues diamonds are a volatile investment, always rising but limited by dealer profits, while Liberty Bonds offer near face value with practical collateral strength. It questions diamonds’ real utility beyond ornament and notes wartime risks.
Walled French Munition Town Gives Hope to Women
A year into World War I, a walled French village houses mostly women refugees near a major munitions plant. The American YWCA runs foyers with theaters, sewing rooms, and classes to keep women occupied and provide relief. The Blue Triangle halls offer music, dance, and language work to help them cope and prepare for war service.
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France
Hin
Germany
Valenciennes
Blue Triangle
Ministry of War
Christian Oassociation
War Department
England
Allies’ Women's Congress
Paris
Local Visitors and Travel Notes From Jasper Area
A string of short notices records residents and visitors around Jasper in recent days. Names include Leo Seufert Frank Roos Albert Weaver Katherine Renner Nettie Sermersheim and others visiting in towns such as Huntingburg Louisville Vincennes and St Meinrad with travel by car train or flight of ideas. Several families spent time with relatives and attended funerals while others shipped bonds or returned home after visits to Rayne La and Fulda.
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Emergency Ship- Building Corporation
Babel’s
Leo Birchler
Evanston
Ind
Huntingburg
Buntlogburg
Louinville
N. A
Mortage Future
Leo Seufert
Jasper
Frank Roos
Albert Weaver
Liberty
Billy Hohmann
New Albany
John Noon
Baby
Louisville
Katherine Renner
Nettie and
Della Sermersheim
Gugsells
Fleischmann of
Vincennes
St. Meinrad
Ben Kitten
John Sermersheim
P. Berger
A. F. Gugsell
Ferdinand Olinger
Rayne
St. Deinrad
Joe Mueller
Perismous O
Peter Gerber
Alois
Engelbert Dilger
Augusta
Mary Miller
August Dilger
Fulda
Henry J. Schalk
Gela
Aisville
John B. Schmitt
Frank Kraus
Camp Custer
Mich
John
Peter Kvig
Herbert Mueller
Sam Fitter
Indianapolis
Gamp
Herb
Frank Drach
East St. Louis
Murphysboro
Mike
Mr. Drach
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Fanny
Berap
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