Living cost fears drive war era tax and price talks
A long excerpted column discusses Europe’s high living costs and American inflation amid wartime strain. It cites Alonzo E. Taylor and Carl WwW, notes labor unrest, profiteering, and calls for greater production. Col. Woods reports 98.2 percent of returning farm boys head home to grains, 1.8 percent limited by disability. Public notices follow.
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Werncray
Congress
Farid
Troy
Paris
Arthur Woods
Secretary of War
Col. Woods
Origen
Laird Buried at Tarrytown Laird Buried at Tarrytown
In Lenox Massachusetts on August 12 mourners gathered along a private avenue to Shadow Brook seeking a glimpse of Andrew Carnegie's house and grounds. Blinds were drawn and only telegrams of grief passed. Carnegie widow's wish for privacy was noted as a quiet, sorrowful scene.
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Lenox
Mass
Shadow Brook
Andrew Carnegie
Syithin
Burial Planned at Sloopy Hollow Where Laird Desired
Fragmentary obituary notes a funeral plan with a special train to Sloopy Hollow in Tarrytown New York. It mentions a family audience and no church services, referencing the Laird of Skibo who bought a 5 lot there and wished to be buried in that place years ago.
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Sloopy Hollow
Tarrytown
N. Ys
Skibo
American General Barred From French Train to Budapest
Aug 12 London reports Gen Bandholtz, US member of the Allied mission at Budapest, was blocked from the French special to Budapest at the last moment due to no room. He then secured a Austrian special from Vienna, beating the Allied train into Budapest. French opposition to American policy over Roumanian intervention has provoked hostile actions in Austria and Hungary.
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London
Bandholtz
Buda Pest
Bantholtz
Vienna
Budapest
Austria
Hungary
Postmasters to Reune in Lock Haven August 29 30
Third and Fourth Class Postmasters plan the annual convention in Lock Haven Pennsylvania with August 29 30 as dates The Lock Haven Post Office will host registration and badge distribution A record crowd is expected as about 8000 postmasters belong to these classes The meetings at the High School auditorium will be led by President J S Woryn Secretary Miss Helen G Flanagan and Treasurer C A Benner
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Lock Haven
Pennsylvania
Keystone State
High ‘School
J. 8. Woryn
Helen G. Flanigan
C. A. Benner
Army Man Here Soon at Local Recruiting Office
An Army recruiter Captain C. E. Miller of Infantry U S will be in Indiana from August 8 to August 26 to certify discharges for bonuses travel pay issue Victory buttons and provide information on war risk insurance allotments and related matters He will be at the local recruiting office second floor 620 Philadelphia Street offering discharged service men help with adjusting their business with Uncle Sam.
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C. E. Miller
U.S. N
Indiana
Casualty totals and card of thanks noted in brief
Casualties in the American Expeditionary Force total 291 668 with 4 942 Killed in Action 2 A Died of War wounds 45 272 Died of Accident and Other Causes 214 181 Wounded in Action 222 Missing in Action 201 065. Card of Thanks from the Brilhart family acknowledges kindness and floral tributes after their mother Mrs A C Brilhart's illness and death.
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Force Sige
AFD
A. C. Brithart
G. BE. Brilhart
P. W. Brilhart
W. W. Brilhart
Prince of Wales Lands at St Johns Parade Welcomed
Prince of Wales arrived at St Johns Newfoundland at 11 oclock aboard the Dragon, escorted by the Dauntless and the Renown. He crossed the Atlantic en route to Halifax and was greeted by vast crowds and many visitors.
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ST. Johns
N. Ff
Atlantic
Halifax
Prince Vane
Official Price List Fragments From First Page
The text shows scattered prices for canned goods including beans corn and baking powder. It lists prices per can and per case with figures like 2.48 and 2.64 and notes on weight and case quantities, though the OCR is garbled.
Wedding Is Continued Across Page in Havana Move
York City on Saturday, August 4, witnessed the marriage of Miss Helen Weamer and Mr. Colton, now of Havana manager for New York interests. They plan to sail to Havana on August 22 to establish their home, with Weamer’s Spanish expertise aiding the couple.
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York City
Helen Weamer
New York
Colton
Havana
Cuba
United States
Miss Weamer
Mr. Colton
Porto Rico
Indiana
Mrs. Weather
VIGOROUS DRIVE Continued from First Page
The notice describes War Savings certificates sales by banks and trust companies acting as agents. It notes certificates with maturity values of $1000 or more and refers to the 1919 series. The language emphasizes the involvement of incorporated banks in the handling of mature value and purchase of certificates.
Treasury Savings Certificates Demand Boosted Purchases
The issue of Treasury Savings Certificates is urgent with a four million dollar update. Demand rises as buyers seek early purchases in Western Pennsylvania. Many church groups report members plan to pay contributions with new certificates. A number of judges and societies in Pittsburgh have already purchased them.
Treasury Savings Certificate Exchange and Benefits
Treasury Savings Certificates may be exchanged for Treasury Savings Certificates in denominations of 100 and 1000 with the same name and maturity value. The United States offers safety and easy liquidity, recommending treasury certificates for estates and bonds due to secure interest and cash convertibility. Experts note no prior payment demand is required for surrender, and exchanges occur without negment to the United States.
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United States
Treasur Savinuws
Treasury Savings
Ued States
Treasury
Repurticans See Wage Demands At Meeting
Report details an upcoming meeting of 100 local chairmen of the Brothers with Locomotive Firemen and enginemen as they consider wage demands. Timothy Shen, president, says a complete plan will be presented to the Railroad Administration, with further action to follow based on its response. The piece also notes relatives visiting due to illness and travels of local residents.
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Rave
Firehan
Gincmen
United States
Canada
Railroad
Timothy Shen
Rye
Union Oa
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Pradue
Alonzo E. Taylor
Carl
Europe
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Thentry
Ogden Armour
Bettaewinddhantenns Mennfadl
Fedude Buppl Anal Dentandayee
Phila -Public Dade Me
Public Device Commission
Gotamonwealth
New Florence
Indiana Co
Penn Public Service Company
Penn Public Service Corporation
Harrisburg
EVOE
Devoe
J. M. Stewart & CO
Tanriana
Devore
Prince
Philadélphia Stital
Wayne Ayonub
Property Theatre
Cagatte
Mrfoute. Au
Philadelphia ‘Street
Douglass
John Klingensmith
Phila
EnIir Co
A. C. Brilhart
Carpenter. Avenue
Meco Co
Plo Gazette ‘Office
Weamer's
AL County
Apply
Charles~ Gessler
South Eleventh Street
Stone Masons
Country Club
L. F. Swinter
Lichthousekesyirg
Church St
Gibson & Clark
Goodtich
Firestone
Goldyear
Phiicle
Snestaliy
St& Gompere Alley
Offten
Belladt- Be Streams
Asnae Taant
Bon Ton
AML
Batterias
Leivical
Ers
Cour Mouse Utility Electric CO
Eatteay Gxide
Geo
D. Leydie
Fathephone and Records
Phila. St
Real Estate and Justice OF the Peace
Paul D. Sharrefts
St. Opp Hotel
Mdiana
Silas C. Streams
Columbia Graphaphones
The
Modern Tailoring Co
LeVine
Philelphia
UTO Exchange
Sheffler
Indiana County Street Railways Company
Injhana
Blairsville
Wirth
Junpian
Crelreside
Elan
Clymer
Andeana Do Clymer
S. M. Boggs
Goodeyear
11Th St
Indisua
Rising Bros. Auto-Tire
IE. Phila, St
Indisua, Pa
Farmer's Hotel
Willard
S. Woodburn
Church and
Phila. Sts. Railroad Ave
Indiana, PA
J.S. Hileman
Auto Service
V. Sa Tere le Tata
Dark
South 7Th Street
Bell
Gibson & Clark Co
E. A. Grant
St. Facia
Abd City Souls
E. R. Springer Photographer
St. Car
Raom Eee Sverre
Og Elie Gts
D. P BO
Wash
Ind
Eximary
Youty
J. R. Richards
Publican Voters of
J. W. Miller
C. H. Stoan
Philadelphia
Rane
Lunt Jt" Clements
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