Insurance Period Extended 60 Days For Military Coverage
The article notes a 60 day extension for active duty personnel to apply for insurance following the February 12 cutoff. It stresses universal coverage remains unfinished with roughly three quarters of a million still uninsured and urges continued effort by soldiers, sailors, nurses, and supporting organizations to achieve 100 percent insured. The morale impact of full protection is highlighted.
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United States
Congress
Army
Navy
Foley's Honey and Tar praised by Mrs Bedard of Cowieh
Mrs E J Bedard of Cowieh Washington says Foley's Honey and Tar is the best she ever used and keeps a bottle at home for the children. The medicine helps raw inflamed surfaces loosens phlegm eases hoarseness and breathing and checks racking coughs. Mann Drug Co.
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E. J. Bedard
Cowieh
Foley
Mann Drug Co
Health correspondence reveals odd letters from readers
A state health board receives over 50 000 letters yearly with occasional unusual items. One inquiry asks about the cause of death for death certificates with the blunt reply Dont know Died without the aid of a doctor. Another India letter requests health literature and asks if winter harmed the China berry crop. A satirical poem about Mary and a cold also circulates, and there are quips about horses and ladies reflecting social remarks.
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State Board of Health
India
Health Bulletin
Germany Minted 580 War Medals for Public Sale Exhibited
London reports Germany produced 580 different war medals to commemorate claimed victories. Victoria and Albert Museum in London exhibits copies of about half. By April 1916 the government issued over 100 popular victory medals in light silver sold to the public. Some medals feature portraits and depict exploits such as Zeppelin raids and battles on the Western front.
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London
Germany
Victoria and Alvert Museum
England
Bolshevik Tax Rate Imposed by Petrograd Council
Petrograd reports the Bolshevik town council has set new taxes on private autos and motor boats at 75 per horsepower, private carriages at 250 yearly plus 250 per horse, sailing boats at 500 yearly, doss at 25 yearly, and auction receipts at 20 percent. Minor items include a quote from The Jacksonville Times Union and a Foley remedies promotion from Mann Drug Co.
Foley's Honey and Tar Sold as Winter Cold Aid
Snow and wind drove up winter colds while Foley’s Honey and Tar proved its worth in thousands of homes. Mrs. Edward Sterry of Clinton recommends Foley’s for coughs and colds, saying it’s fine for children, with Mann Drug Co. as retailer.
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Foley and Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
Mann Drug Co
Edward Sterry
Clinton
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