The Allure and Risk of Quick Wealth in America
A wary view of wealth chasing in America warns that rapid fortunes come from risky schemes like stock bubbles, war contracts, timber or mineral claims, and Liberty Bonds. It urges DIY prospecting with homegrown effort, condemns fly-by-night ventures, and emphasizes safety of Liberty Bond investments.
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America
Dr R F Strayer Wheatatlas Remember Until Monday
An old time medical ad promises cures for consumption bronchitis cancer and more using injections and serums. Dr R F Strayer claims 89 years of experience and a motivational sale at the Moore Hotel each Monday offering heat treatments.
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Tam
Feogiutered
Phyatoina
Moore Hotel
Social News From Homer City and Nearby Areas
Mrs Gladys I Barclay of the U S Navy visited Joe Barclay and family last week. Rudolph Cameron of Johnstown spent Sunday with his parents here. George Myers visited friends in Blacklick. Ruth and Grace Fitzhonts shopped in Pittsburgh last week. Gilbert Ferrier of Johnstown spent Sunday with his parents Albert Beers visited his brother in Blairsville. Mrs d A Love returned from Newell. Mrs Richard Panter shopped in Johnstown last week. R M Allen of Blairsville was here on business. Miss Kathryn Swaney of Graceton called Friday. Mr Ashbaugh of Derry was a Sunday guest of Oak McCullough and family. Floyd Phillipps of Graceton was a Saturday caller. Alert Phillipps of Monessen stayed with his parents here last week. Miss Louis Green visited Indiana Friday. Mrs Palmer of Josephine spent Sunday with her son Lieut Dr M M Palmer.
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Gladys I. Barclay
U. S. Navy
Joe Barclay
Rudolph Cameron
Johnstown
George Myers
Blacklick
Ruth
Grace Fitzhonts
Pittsburgh
Gilbert Ferrier
Albert
A. Beers
Blairsville
D. A. Love
Newell
Richard Panter
R. M. Allen
Kathryn Swaney
Graceton
Ashbaugh
Derry
Oak McCullough
Floyd Phillipps
Alert Phillipps
Monessen
Louis Green
Indiana
Palmer
Josephine
Europe Needs America More Than Ever Says Adviser
Oliver Coff, a New Yorker and financial adviser to the American delegation on the Commission Internationale de Revitaillement, says Europe now needs America more than ever. He foresees a postwar boom as Europe rebuilds. America must boost food and manufacturing output, as much of Europe remains in darkness and short of fuel.
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London
Oliver Coff
Europe
Commission Internationale de Revitaillement
Cotf
America
Holt
German Woman Pays Tribute to U. S. Soldiers
A German widow in Lorraine writes to her brother in St. Louis praising American troops in Germany. She notes her husband and son served in the German army and describes Americans as fine, well-placed, polite, and good-looking soldiers living with locals, sharing music and English conversation.
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ST. Louis
Jan
Germany
Joseph Schwelch
Hagingen Lorraine
Fred Wuch
Enheim
Ends Life in Furnace in Boston Care Home
Boston January 24 A fo rger named Simon Tassel at Mariner's Home died after placing his head and shoulders into a glowing furnace. He was burned beyond recognition. The Gazette reports the incident.
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Boston
Mhos
Simon Tassel
Mariner
Britain Faces Great Task Despite Victory Says Churchill
London via Mail Churchill outlines Britain's shift from war to peace, detailing need to maintain munitions while winding down wartime factories. He warns of global instability and stresses rapid demobilization, freedress of industry, and government support to safeguard soldiers and jobs. Britain aims to resume peacetime production with minimal disruption.
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Churchill
London
United Kingdom
Winston Churchill
Europe
Russia
Persia
Balkans
Turkey
China
Mexico
Rheumatism caused by kidney failure claim
An old advertorial urges immediate action against rheumatism attributed to kidney toxin buildup. It touts GOLD MEDAL or GOLD MEDAL brand capsules to restore sick kidneys, claims thousands cured from rheumatism, sciatica, gravel and related kidney and bladder disorders, and warns readers to seek genuine GOLD MEDAL products from reputable druggists.
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Gol Amada
S U I N G F O R C O A L Continued
Fragmentary OCR notes show court action on coal payments with years 1907 2008 and scattered codes. The line suggests a balance left unsatisfied and mentions a Wilmington area notation Volo AYL1-12-15-14-18 and 1016 with unclear routing.
Flu Ends Divorce Suit in Belville Case
In Belville Ul, June 25, Tarry G. Plington an attorney here died of influenza after a five day illness. His widow had been suing for divorce at the time.
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Belville
Tarry G. Plington
Lost Card of Thanks and Executor's Notice
Lost card of thanks expresses gratitude for help during illness and death of Ernest Stewart. Executor's notice for Paul Rossi estate requests claims and debts be presented for settlement. Rev Father N. P. McNelis in Indiana Pa named executor. Visitor Mrs Jennie L Kerr visiting Seward with J N Rider of Church Street.
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Ernest Stewart
Paul Rossi
Pine Township
Father N. P. McNelis
Indiana
Elder
Jennie L. Kerr
Seward
J. N. Rider
Church Street
KREW PINA Promised Quick Relief for Baby Croup
An advertisement touts KREW PINA ointment as rapid relief for infant croup and various ailments. It claims to ease congestion, aid breathing, and shorten colds with two applications, urging caregivers to buy a 23c jar for quick access during emergencies.
Christmas Letter From War Veteran To Family in France
Dear sister Orphin, I am in France and Xmas was nice with a tree in the ward. I hope you and the family had a good day. I may return home soon but the front lines are slow and rainy. My address will change after dat and letters may come for five years. I sent gifts to May and Emery and wrote mother recently. Best wishes from your brother.
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Lester C. Dick Deg
Orphin
Tam
Genevieve
Orphiat
France
Mother
Mather
Emery
Ontee
Harvey
Sister May
College Rowing to Be Reviewed This Year Despite Setbacks
New York January report outlines revival plans under the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen with a focus on shorter races and fewer regattas. Poughkeepsie regatta postponed to 1920. Columbia Pennsylvania Princeton Harvard Yale and Naval Academy plan crews. intercollegiate racing expected to resume with changes.
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Poughkeepsie
National Association of Amateur Oarsmen
New York
National Association of
Intercollegiate Rowing Association
Charles Iuisted Mapes
Doughkeepsie
Avormpy University
Cornell
Syracuse
Tam
American Rowing Association
Annapolis
John A. Brown
James Pilkington
Pilkington
Philadelphia
Worcester
Springsfield
Boston
Duluth
Detroit
St Louis
Washington
St. Pau
San Diego
Canada
Ladies Triumph Pills Promoted For Relief
An old newspaper ad touts Ladies Triumph Pills as safe and dependable and not sold in drug stores. It urges readers to write for details to the National Medical Institute in Milwaukee Wisconsin and mentions free literature.
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Triumph
National Medical Institute
Milwaukee
Wis
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