War bonds and solar power in early 20th century pleas
The text urges readers to buy Liberty Bonds to support the war effort and to fund a future costly settlement. It then shifts to scientific claims about harnessing solar heat, recounting early attempts from 1615 to 1915 and detailing experiments near Cairo that achieved limited efficiency but suggested potential for higher output with sun-powered boilers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuck
de Caux
Buffon
Archimedes
Marcellus
Syracuse
B. C
Mend
Nile River
Seven Taille
Cairo
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement In Wauseon Testimony
A 1911 testimonial from Levi Hoy of Wauseon, Ohio, praises Doan's Kidney Pills for relieving backache and kidney discomfort after short use. Hoy, still a user in 1917, reports continued benefit and urges others to obtain the remedy from Fink & Haumesser's Drug Store. Foster-Milburn Co. advertises the product at 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Wauseon
Levi Hoy
R. F. D. Carrier
North Fulton Street
Fink & Haumesser
Hoy
Doans
Dean
Mr. Hoy
Foster-Miburn Co. Props
Buffalo, N. Y
Selecting Seed Corn for Local Maturity and Utility
Immature frost bitten corn results from selecting tall large ears for seed. Farmers should choose smaller ears from fully matured stalks of average season length to ensure marketable grain and high feeding value. Avoid imports from longer growing regions that cause late maturity and reduced value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corn Belt
Cow Sale At Howad Grimes Farm In Ohio
On Wednesday October 17 1917 a sale of thirty head of high grade Holstein cows will be held at the Howad Grimes farm in Ted Row Ohio six miles northwest of Wauseon beginning at a standard time. The lot is described as exceptionally fine large well marked and fresh and close up speaners. Theodore Betholds acts as clerk. Proceeds may be used to buy a Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howad Grimes
Tedrow
Ohio
Wauseon
Dana
Ee Vee IE
Prop
Poch & Pogh
Theodore Betholds
Foley Kidney Pills Claim Relief From Kidney Pain
Advert says Foley Kidney Pills help relieve kidney and bladder trouble by restoring normal kidney function. Claims include reduced back ache, improved energy, clearer symptoms, and relief from nervousness and headaches as the body expels waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bardot Rock
Public Backing Strong for Second Liberty Loan in 1917
Amid the Second Liberty Loan drive Ohio banks and business houses pledge heavy bond purchases while individuals adjust to new war tax laws. Officials say the plan aims for 1,000,000 subscribers by October 27 with interim two year bonds ready by October 10 to smooth delivery and support a $400,000,000 goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Liberty Loan Committee
Ohio
United States
Alma
Fourth Federal Reserve District
D.C. Wills
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Bank
Congress
Government Bureau of Printing and Engraving
What a War Loan Is
A war loan is described as a credit mechanism allowing citizens to fund the war with minimal disruption to normal life. It involves subscribers lending to the government rather than cash transfers, linking the debt to a portion of the nation’s productive wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Liberty Loan Sunday Designated Nationally
Sunday October 21 has been officially named Liberty Loan Sunday across the United States Committees will coordinate with clergy of all denominations to preach Liberty Loan sermons on that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
A Community Creed From the Farmer Institute
The season’s farmer’s institute announces a community creed affirming belief in the integrity of the people home church school and business and in elevating moral standards through service cooperation and the Golden Rule applied to community affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer's Institute
Opening lecture series by the Ro umavian Orchestra in Wauseon
Friday evening October 1 opens a Senior Class lecture course with the Romania Orchestra under Bohumir Cryla. Notable bass Chas. E. Gallagher, baritone Fletcher, ventriloquist John B. Ratto, Weber Male Quartet, and Henry A. Adrian perform across five nights. Tickets sold early at Fink & Foymesser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bohumir Cryla
Arthur
A. Svendson
Royal Conservatory of
Musial Americat
Pretcher
Poole
John B. Ratto
Mr. Ratto
Weber
Lycem
Chautauqua
Webers
Henry A. Adrian
Adrian
Luther
Wauseon
Losnal Theen
Seed corn bulletin aids selection and storage guidance
The Agricultural College Extension Service releases an eight page illustrated bulletin by W E Hanger on selecting seed corn at husking and crib, seed quality, storing seed, and tips for judging seed corn. It supports boys and girls club work with copies available on request from the Ohio Agricultural College Extension Service Columbus. Sour stomach remedies advised including Chamberlains Tablets after supper and reducing red meat intake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Hanger
The
Agricultural College Extension Service
Hoy
Corn Club
Altho
Agricultural Colles Extension Service
Colum
Ohio
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Fora
the Universal
Ford
Ranabo
Detroit
Wauseon Garage
Morningstar
Timah
Mindesonisy
Germany
Old Sal
Joys
Hartford
Hartford Courant
Iso
Hils
Portland Oregonian
Nan
Yorkshire
West Riding
Liberty
Henry Buckmaster
Baldwin
Holland
America
Byptcocoa
Bunte Brothers
Chicago
Whitehouse Toolafey
Liberty Loan Sunday
Chamberlain
Buck
Osteopathic Physician Peoples Bank Bldg
Wauseon, Ohio
Delta Fertilizer and Tankage Works
Delta
Roy Culbertson
Auto Truck Service
F. S
J. M. Ham
LAW Arcade
Wauseon Produce
Wabash R. R
Ives-Pike Company
C. J. Ives
Hobart M. Cable
Fulton County
Turnbull Bros
Edgar & van Rensselaer
Ohio State University
United States Bureau of Animal Industry
Ohio Board of Agriculture
Fred Crandy
Prank F
Gineman
Franklin Township
Fulton County Obio
A. Me Pareer
Fulton
Prohele Court
Avis Business College
Alexeoh
Bes
Toledo
Iace
Old Eliable School
Au Sey
Thurber P. Davis
Wabash Rairoad
Tribune
D. Taxin
East Chestnut St. Wan
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