Shippers Boost Rail Freight Use During War Effort
Nationwide rail campaign shows shippers and associations maximizing car space to support war needs. July reports indicate about 120,008 additional cars freed by efficient loading, with examples from New Orleans sugar and coffee, Libby Montana lumber, Midwest tires, Kansas salt, and New York pig iron increasing percentages and tonnage.
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Railina War Board
West Coast Lumber Manufacturers Association
United States
Commission On Car Service
Commission of Car Service
Variais
New Orleans
Libby
Montana
Middle West
Kansas
New York State
Germany in Dicey War Draft Cripples Recalled to Service
In Berlin the Reichstag hears Deputy Davidson accuse military authorities of recalling pensioners with 50 percent or more disability and even cripples with supplementary pensions to service. Some men are allegedly taken from hospitals before treatment ends.
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Copenhagen
Germany
Reichstag
Davidson
Canadian Municipalities union to discuss Win the War
London Ontario hosts the annual convention of the union of Canadian Municipalities as officials from nearly all Canadian cities attend the gathering. The meeting continues tomorrow and Wednesday with discussions across all phases of the war effort.
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London
Ont
Ane
Union of Canadian Municipalities
Canada
Atlantic
Pacifc
Watherin
Cut This Qut-it Is Worm Money
A disordered text fragment mentions rheumatism, kidney and bladder problems with relief claimed by Fotey Kidney. It attributes pains in kidneys and back to internal issues and notes Mann Drug Co as a referenced entity.
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A. M. Huesucker
Bob Whitto
Mann Drug -Co
Warner lists his committee for New York good roads meeting
Washington August 27 H B Warner editor of Southern Good Roads magazine Lexington NC and head of the Southern Good Roads committee announces appointments for the New York October 15 16 17 convention. The list includes state highway engineers commissioners and leaders from Arkansas Florida Georgia Kentucky Maryland Michigan North Carolina and more with plans for a mammoth event and related sessions and guests.
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Lexington
N. C
Washington
New York
Hotel Astor
New York City
McCeanbs
McCombs
South
Warner
North Carolina Good Roads Association
Central Highway Association
National Highways Association
H. R. Carter
Little Rock
Ark
T. Coleman du Pont
Wilmington
Del
Wm. F. Cocke
Tallahassee
Fla
T. E. Patterson
State Highway Department
Atlanta
Rodman Wiley
Frankfort
Duncan Buie
New Orleans
H. G. Shirley
Baltimore
Z. A. Kramer
Jackson
Mich
W. 8. Fallis
Raleigh
J. J. Murray
Nashville
Dallas
Texas
John Craft
State Highway Commission
Mobile
Ala
F. M. Murray
Columbia
D. C
Pan Nesbitt
McAlester
Okla
Southern Commercial Congress
Congress
Gen
Geo. W. Goethals
L. W. Page
United States Office Public Roads
John H Bankhead
Alabama
Col. Samuel Hill
Cha
Children’s coats sell well in plain styles and Russian designs
The Dry Goods Economist notes plain coats with belts or sashes selling briskly among children. Some coats feature two sections with pleats at the sides and panel effects appear. Russian styles show good uptake among the young wearers.
Notice to bid on school desks and chairs
Bids will be received until August 27 for 100 desks 3 desks and 50 chairs. Prices requested for frames iron steel maple and cherry tops. City Manager Yoren authority reserves right to accept or reject all bids.
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Reny
Local merchants race to capture booming ad market
A commentator urges area shopkeepers to invest in advertising to seize a share of growing business and counter competition from larger firms. He warns those who skimp on publicity will pay the price as the public notices every merchant.
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Ord Sex Houses
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