Pickpockets in Khaki Target London in War Time
Correspondent Rendon reports thieves in khaki, often soldiers in private uniform, are exploiting wartime conditions in London. Forgers and bad-check artists pose as wounded officers to gain sympathy and cash checks up to about 500 dollars, with typical sums of 100 to 150 dollars. Scotland Yard remains busy chasing the growing disguise and theft network.
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Rendon
Associated Press
Scotland Yard
London
Perced
Liberia Refuses Guns for Fortifications in Monrovia
Liberia rejects offers from France and the United States to supply coast defense guns and equipment for a fortified Monrovia port. The rationale is that fortifications invite attacks unless backed by invulnerable force, reflecting the republic’s insistence on sufficient defensive strength.
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Little Republic of
Liberia
France
Monrovia
Dangers of Constipation Promoted by Foley Cathartic Tablets
A vintage health ad warns that ignored constipation can cause piles ulceration of the bowels appendicitis nervous prostration and paralysis. It touts Foley Cathartic Tablets as a gentle effective remedy without habit forming drugs and suitable for overweight individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mann Drug Co
Indians' Secret of Hair Growth Recipe Offered Free
A veteran businessman credits an Indians' recipe with restoring hair growth after failed tonics and shampoos. The ad claims roots survive and Kotalko nourishes the scalp, promising prolific growth for men women or fur and offering the free recipe by mail and a ready-to-use ointment at local drugstores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hart Brittain
New York
N. Y
Kotalko
War Savings Stamps guidance and quota pledge urged
The notice explains War Savings Stamps per unit values and maturity, purchase limits of 1000 per person, loan to the Government at 4 percent compound interest, and cashing options after ten days notice with interest. It emphasizes tax exemption, loss insurance, and backing by U S property, with quotas by township announced June 28 and War Savings Week goals. F H Fries NC Director urges citizens to subscribe and pledge savings to aid the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
North Carolina
I. F. H. Fries
War Savings
Treasury Department
F. H. Fries
Secretary of the United States
Disabled Soldiers Learn Good Trade in Avlawatic City
Soldiers who lost a leg but retain perfect hands and sight train in diamond cutting and polishing in Brighton England. Two new four story buildings will employ 1400 discharged soldiers. Trainees start with marbles to learn shapes then progress to small diamonds. initial pay is a government allowance of about 7 a week, later wages range from 1 to 20 dollars weekly depending on skill.
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Brighton
Eng
Associated Press
New England
England
Amsterdam
Antwerp
Training Window Typically Lasts Three to Six Months
The training period usually spans between three and six months, varying by individual needs and program requirements. Personnel undergo instruction, practice, and assessment phases to reach competency.
North Carolina food admin urges beef rationing
In June 1771 Ralegh the State Food Administrator Henry A Page ordered hotels restaurants and boarding houses to limit beef consumption. Boiled beef limited to two meals weekly beef stew to one weekly roast beef to one weekly and household consumption capped at about one and a quarter pounds per person weekly.
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Ralegh
North Carolina
Henry A. Page
Young Port Weyne catcher Hen Line draws attention
Indianapolis observer notes rising prospect Hen Line from Port Weyne shown potential as a young catcher. Scouts compare him to emerging stars and project rapid development through minor league play.
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Indianapolis
Eru
Henline
Port Weyne
Notice of Land Sale in High Point North Carolina
Under an order of Guilford County Superior Court the commissioner T W Albertson will sell at 2 pm on July 13 1918 on the premises 807 South Main Street High Point NC the lot 807 with a seven room dwelling and outbuildings water sewer and electric lights on a car line with a paved street and three additional 50 by 150 building lots east of the Metallic Bed company sale to pay debts and subject to court confirmation L T Albertson Commissioner June 10 1918 6 loan 4t
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Superior Court of
Guilford County
North Carolina
Virginia Kenney Lew Admx
W. Y. Kenney
J. W. Hinkle
Desta Hinkle
Ela
Kenney
Abrey Kenney
L. G. Lee
T. W. Albertson
South Main Street
High Point
N. 8
Metallic Bed Company
Helped by Foley's Honey and Tar, Mrs Walden Shares Testimony
Mrs A Walden of 460 Glenn Ave Fresno California writes that after a fever she suffers winters with chest and cough issues and finds Foley's Honey and Tar effective. She notes being a widow and praises the remedy for her relief. Mann Drug Co supports this testimonial.
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Longun
Freer
Scotland
ENDO
Col
National War Savings
Peer Eee Eee Eee
Wrigley
Kinos
Arrowsmith
J. W. Arrowsmith
Arrowsmith Mfg.’ Co., Inc
Morristown, WN. J., U. S.A
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