Huns Not Strong in South America
Washington reports persistent German propaganda about Latin American trade collapses under scrutiny by William C. Wells of the Pan American Union. He notes Germany lost ground in Latin markets before World War I while the United States gained share, with Argentina a focal point of German efforts.
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William C. Wells
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United States
Wells
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Italy
Belgium
Spain
Latin America
Buenos Aires
Mexico
Brazile
Chile
Paraguay
Bolivin
Uruguay
New York House
South America
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Foley Cathartic Tabla Laxative Endorsed by Medical User
Geo Jenner of 416 Labor Street San Antonio Texas reports Foley Cathartic Tabla as the best laxative. He says 17 people have taken it and recommends it to constipation biliousness travelers and those with sick headache bloating from bad digestion. Mann Drug Co.
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Geo. Jenner
Labor Street
San Antonio
Tex
Mann Drug Co
Well Known Kernersville Resident Praises Dreco Medicine
A Kernersville resident endorses Dreco a tonic made from roots herbs and berries claiming it eased gastritis headaches constipation back pains and nervousness. The testimonial from W D Branson cites relief after trying numerous medicines and notes improved digestion sleep and kidney function. Dreco is sold by local druggists and Ring Drug Co in High Point.
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W. D. Branson
Guilford County
Kernersville
Creco
Tar Heel
Dreco
Ring Drug Co
Sedition Sentences Hit as Religious Mask Exposed
Federal Judge Harland Howe sentenced Joseph F. Rutherford and six associates to twenty years each for espionage law violations. The cases cited their religious framing as the shield for sedition, with parallel rulings against conspirators in New York and Indianapolis for obstructing draft operations and perjury.
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Joseph F. Rutherford
Russell
International Bible Students Association
Atlanta
Harland Howe
Russel Fites
New York
Leopard Sanka
Indianapolis
Mauree L
Snitkin
Joseph Sehur
A. B. Andersen
Mone
Patriotic Bathing Suit Captures Beachgoers Attention
July observers at Chesapeake beach watched a Liberty bathing suit draw cheers. The two piece outfit featured extreme Hooverization with red and white striped bloomers a blue starry shirt and red cap accents. Blue shoes and red ribbons completed the patriotic display drawing requests for copies of the design.
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Washington
Chesapeake Beach
Crowder declines promotion to lieutenant general
General Crowder declines the offer of promotion to lieutenant general. In a letter to Senator Mek Kellar he credits others for administering the draft act and says the amendment funding the promotion was dropped. Senate and House conferees agree on the measure totaling 12,000,000,000 and authorize appointing two major generals at large.
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Washington
Crowder
Mek Kellar
Senate
House
Reichstag Member Arrested for Plot to Organize Strike
A prominent Reichstag member was arrested on charges he sought to organize a general strike. The German report notes increased agitation in Berlin politics and follows the tense atmosphere in the capital.
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Reichstag
Zurich
Berlin
Sultan Assassinated in Revolt Reported in Empire
A report from a usually authoritative source claims the Sultan of Turkey died not by natural causes but as part of a revolutionary movement within the Ottoman Empire. The Young Men’s party's grip is challenged and the sultan’s removal is cited as the first act. Emperor Charles of Austria sent a message praising allied armies and strengthening ties with Germany and Bulgaria.
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Amsterdam
Turkey
Empire
Ottoman Empire
Charles
Austria
Germany
Bulgaria
King Corn to Deliver Terrific Blow Aimed at German Kaiser
Lincoln Nebraska July 8 The Kaiser could be induced to take a daylight airplane ride over central plains to day and start a peace offensive by wireless. Food for the world is growing on millions of acres with a year of plenty ahead for America and allies. Wheat harvest is favorable and corn is being laid by in central Kansas and developing in Nebraska.
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Lincoln Neb
Central Plains
Nebraska
Kansas
America
Elks Lodge Meeting Postponed to July 11
The regular meeting of the local Elks lodge is postponed from Thursday night July 4 to Thursday night July 11. Signed by H. A.Millis, 21.
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Lodge of Elks
H. A. Millis
John’s Digestive Tablets for Gas Relief Ad
An advertisement from D. Johns Co. promotes John's Digestive Tablets for relief from gastric and intestinal indigestion, heartburn, and gas. It urges taking three to six tablets in water or chewing before meals and claims quick, lasting relief with use.
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New York
John
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