The Embargo and Its Results During War Times
The article argues the embargo on certain foods aims to pressure belligerents, noting Germany’s sub warfare and Britain’s blockade. It cites neutral trade via Switzerland, Sweden, and Holland, and asserts U S wartime restrictions prevent feeding the enemy, with statistics showing neutrals buying from the U S to sell to Allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
British Isles
England
Britain
Switzerland
Halla
Sweden
United States
Great Britain
Tts
Holland
Washington
N. Y
Russian advances push toward Lemberg in Galicia
Patrograd dispatches say General Korniloff forces crossing the Dneister near Halles move on Lemberg as the pursuit of Austro German troops continues. Russian gains near Halicz are described as a first rank success with over 15 000 pro Hungarian and German troops captured and several guns taken. French and Belgian actions are reported along the Meuse Moselle fronts with air positions targeted and German repulses noted.
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Lemberg
Patrograd
Korniloff
Erept
Halles
Dneister
Galicia
Halicz
Wogvee
Meuse and
Moselle
Jgue
Evening Gazette Contest Opens Across Indiana Homer City and Clymer
The Evening Gazette announces a three town contest with entries open to all subscribers. Participants may enter multiple districts to win prizes in Clymer Indiana and Homer City. Advertisements in Indiana and Homer City appear Thursdays with entries due by next Wednesday 6 p.m. Winners to be paid in the first week of October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Gazette
Clymer
Indiana
Homer
Homer City
Exemption Boards Set for Appellate Decision
Washington July 11 exmption boards named will sift out those subject to exemption while occupational exemptions go to appellate boards. Core plan pivots on drawing key numbers for groups of districts rather than a national set. About 1 000 numbers tested to validate the method ahead of a possible draft draw date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Crowder
Baker
Gen.Crowder
Transfers and Militia Chief Mann Profile
Transfers record multiple property deeds within Center Third Ward and Creekside with sums from 275 to 5 516 50 plus a 700 00 transfer. General William A Mann, born 1854 in Pennsylvania, is profiled as chief of the Bureau of Militia Affairs noting reforms under the Hay bill and National Guard modernization.
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W. H. Martin
Joseph Bukoghi
Center
Margaret W. Elder
Walter H., Brown
Third Ward
Indiana
Hamilton
D. A. Setrick
Burrell
A. Bryan
John Arlington Hook
Creekside
A. M. Hook
Mary A. Johnston
William A. Mann
Bureau of Militia Affairs
Pennsylvania
Military Academy
Seventeenth Infantry
Hol
Army War College
Washington
Mann
Albert Mills
United States
Vexicen
Evealur Es
Lis
National Guard
National Guard to be sent to French front this winter
If General Mann's plan is adopted, at least 126000 National Guard members will be sent to the war theater before snow falls. The Guard will total about 400000 when all units are at war strength, and the Bureau will maintain full strength by filling ranks from the unit's original locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mann
National Guard
Europe
New Game Law Explained by Commissioner
Secretary of Commission explains a measure to prohibit dogs from chasing game, outlining scope, enforcement, and impacts on hunters and landowners under the new game law.
New Game Law enforces dog restrictions during close season
Board of Game Commissioners explains June 1917 enactment consolidates laws into a single act. Section 26 mirrors prior prohibitions on dogs chasing game, with new penalties. Owners may face ten dollars per day for violations and five dollars per animal killed. Officers instructed to enforce strictly while issuing public notices.
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Board of Game Commissioners
American Bark Sunk By Submarine Near Havre
The 662 ton barkentine Hildegard sailing from Havre to St Thomas was sunk by a German submarine while becalmed. All ten American crew members were landed unharmed. The page also mentions GI ant stomach remedy claims and a new electric pistol igniting charges from a flashlight battery.
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London
Hildegard
Havre
St. Thomas
West Indies
Points on People from Local Notices
Miss M Louise Mitchell returns from Spangler after weeks with her brother and family. Mrs Bowers of East Church street visited her mother near Altoona recently. Mrs Paul Woolweaver of Kittanning visits her parents Mr and Mrs H B Johnston. Dr and Mrs John Wilson of Scranton visit the Wilson home. Dr and Mrs Frank Stevenson and Dr and Mrs Harmon of Shelocta sail to Massachusetts for camping. Out of town guests for Mrs Geary's funeral include Mr and Mrs James St Clair Mrs Charles St Olair Mrs Hock Mrs Miller and Uys of Latrobe Mrs Sowash of Irwin Chas St Clair of Pittsburg Mr John Geary Mrs Treat of Juniata Blackies Mr and Mrs Sam St Clair and family Mr and Mrs John B P St Clair of Homer City and Mrs Edwards of Pittsburgh. Mrs Alex Clair of Bellevue visits sister Miss Bertha Lewis of Seventh street. Mrs George Beymet returns home after visit to Scranton.
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M. Louise Mitchell
Spangler
Bowers
East Church Street
Altoona
Paul Woolweaver
Kittanning
9. B. Johnston
John Wilson
Scranton
Mary E. Wilson
Church Street
Frank Stevenson
Harmon
Sheloctu
Massachusetts
Geary
James St. Clair
Charles St. Olsir
Mra. Hock
Airs
Miller
Mars
Joan City
Nod
John Geary
Treat
Junnies Blacklies
Samus St Clair
John BP
St Clair
Homer City
Edwards
Pittsburgh
Alex 3
Bellevue
Bertha Lewis
George Beymet
Seranten
Specialized cures for chronic diseases claimed by Dr Barnes
A vintage advertisement extols Dr Barnes as a specialist who treatments acute and chronic diseases. It promises rapid relief for inflammation blood poison and nervous disorders using a “Mechano-Medical” cure that purports to reinforce the body's systems and purge illness. The copy notes no dangerous drugs and claims many incurable cases can improve or heal under the new combined treatment.
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Thig
Isis
Barnes
Mail Censors Refused by House on Trading with Enemy
Washington July 11 The House struck from the trading with the enemy bill two sections proposing drastic mail censorship and a prohibition on sending any correspondence to enemy countries or their allies. Postmaster General Burleson already issued an order declining mail to Central Powers nations, but no direct legislation existed. The action follows broader calls for tighter censorship. Separately, the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railroad begins electrifying the Puget Sound end of its transcontinental line to reduce fire hazards from steam locomotives. Clymer Pa July 11 Ed Dwyer family visits Rossburg. Mrs Janet Jarvis from Buffalo N Y is with Mrs James McDow A Glemensen and J Mac buy a new Reo six. A new rear extension at Clymer Hardware on Franklin Street completes, aiding store operations. Notices include an Application for Trade by Harry M Repine trading as Indiana Bottling Works Indiana Pa. claims exclusive marks registered under the June 15 1911 Act. Further details show revised names and marks for Indian Bottling Works Unity Pa and Hamer City Bottling Works with inconsistent typos in the record.
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Washington
House
Burleson
Clymer News
Clymer
Dwyer
Abigil
Rossburg
Janet Jarvis
Buffalo
James McDow
Glemensen
J. Mac
Sunset Park
Barnesboro
Clymer Hardware Co
Franklin Street
The
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Harry M. Repine
Indiana Bottling Works
Indiana
Indian Bottling Works
Comionwealth
Pennsylvania
Taly
Harry M. Rypine
Unity
Pune
Hamer City
Tomer City
Spectacle Ad Promises Quick Eye Help at Low Prices
An advertisement touts Kryptek glasses for rapid eye improvement within 2 to 9 minutes, claiming success even after specialists failed. It includes customer attestations from Mrs Wortman and David Gerry, offers replacements for broken lenses, and promotes a $100 reward for claims of nonfirst quality lenses. The copy highlights $1 glasses and 10 year test, with businesss hours listed.
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Mrs. Wortman
M. Wortman
Moore Hotel
Indiana
David FP. Gerry
Homer City
Wold Allod
Schwenk
List of Letters Renaining arenated fee in Indiana alien duly
The piece lists names including Mrs. Jane Alshurrh Mrs. Anna Birkley James Caldwell Velmi Fisher Marion Tame jluvk Leon Mrs Fay Tightcop Partner Miss Cree Sheridan Ken Mtr Eugen P. Smith Mr S 11 Simpson Mr Somes Satter Wiss Ilden White John Worth Mrs Jahi Worth and others. It notes inquiries for letters should state they were ard and mentions a meeting and new economy mint detail in Philadelphia.
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Les Alshurrh
Jane
Anna Birkley
B Crave
James Caldwell
Y Fisher
Velmi Marilton
Tame Jluvk
Heer W
Jinks
Mire Fa Leria
Leon
Fay Tightcop
Eat Partner
Mi Feria iMever
Cree Sheridan
Ken Mtr
Eugen P. Smith
Simpson
Somes Satter
A. Stachel
Wiss Ilden White
John Worth
Jahi Worth
Veetinal Divine Tate
Ilarry W. Pee
P.M
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Puget South
Miurk
Taly Lla
Pemaue
National Press Bureau
N.Y
National Press Buren
Inquire Gazette
Rubber Works
McCreary Lire & Rubber Co
Ti-X
McCreary Tire and Rubber Co
New York
Keystone Coal Company
Mooweon
White Station
Indiana County
Sullivan
Ur Union
Fort Wayne
Stimpson
Toledo
Garee's
Maxwell Touring
Esr
R. W. Jenkins
Chamborayille
North Sixth Street
Zeta Delta Chi Fraternity
Winder
Howe
Chicago
Norway
R. Einstein
Market Street
Blairsville
Spencer Optio Co
Maiden Lane
New York City
Econ
Ald Suyie
Philadelphia
Wort
Pndemtaring
W. A. Bowser
First National Bank Bldg
Clymer, PA
New Strand Theatre
Wiitiam, Farny Wis
Witliar Fox
Mable Trunelle
Robert Conners In
Garcia
Cuba
Colonial Theatre
Jane Gail
Matt Moore
David Craig
Nestor
Eddie Lyons
Lee Moran
Edith Roberts
Boomer Bill Goes
Charlie Chaplin
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