Hoboes Face Tightened Rail Guards and Crackdown
A Kansas City Star dispatch notes tightened rail security as National Guardsmen guard bridges in Missouri and Kansas, barring access to rail rights of way. Nine hobos were chased from a passenger train at Manhattan, signaling tougher times for the floating population amid wartime security. The Boston Grand Army of the Republic encampment draws large crowds as veterans march past officials, while baseball rosters show no 300 hitters except pitchers Ruth, Bader, and Russell.
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James Eads Howe
Fort Riley
Kan
Kansas City Star
National Guardsman
Missouri
Kansas
Manhattan
Topeka
Kansas City
Lawrence
Leavenworth
Boston
Rug’ U1
Bovn
Union
Grand Army of the Republic
Railroads' War Board Urges Full Shipper Cooperation
Washington reports Fairfax Harrison, chairman of the Railroads' War Board, issues a second appeal for greater cooperation from shippers and receivers as freight car demand soars. Emphasizing full car loading and rapid unloading, the notice lists six measures to maximize car capacity, including unloading promptly, avoiding special car types, and using motor transport when possible. It notes heavy grain and food movement ahead with 600,000 draft recruits to be moved next month, urging unity to keep cars moving and settle disputes afterward.
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Washington
Fairfax Harrison
Railroads’ War Board
Commission On Car Service
McGraw’s star-for-cash blueprint reshapes Giants roster
New York August 21 John McGraw pursues a bold method to build a pennant winner by lavishly funding star players from outside the Giants and moving them into New York’s lineup. He insists on cash incentives to owners and favors acquiring proven major leaguers from minors and other leagues to sustain a championship squad.
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McGraw
New York Pilot
Timber
Napoleon
Giants
John
New York
A Bad Spring for Women
Mrs T J Buckner of Hardy Nebraska says she is recovering from lumbago with the aid of Foley Kidney Pills. She reports relief from backache rheumatic pains and general ache and pain. The Mayna Drug Company notes the product’s help.
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T. J. Buckner
Hardy
Tam
Foley
Mena Dyng Co
National Retail Credit Men hold four day convention
Cleveland hosts the annual convention with more than 500 delegates from across the country. The four day event opens with discussions on war effects on credits. Ranton is an applicant to host next year's convention.
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Cleveland
National Retail Credit Men's Association
Ranton
Lajoie Drawing Major League Attention for Comeback
The former Cleveland star now Toronto manager is attracting major league suitors as he prepares for a possible return to the big leagues next season.
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Larry Lajoie
Cleveland Star
Toronto
City seeks bids for school desks and chairs
Notice invites bids by August 27, 1917 for 100 No 3 school desks 50 No 1 desks 18 chairs. Bids preferred on steel iron and on maple and cherry tops. Right reserved to reject any or all bids. Respectfully City Manager Rphy T J
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Pricha Aref
Rejecy
Rphy
T. J
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