Friendly Guides at Hand in War Zone Letter from Ohio Sailor
An Ohio naval officer describes meetings with notable Britons and Parliament access secured during air raids in London. He recounts encounters with Lady Curzon Admiral Sims David Lloyd George and John Burns and notes the calm of Londoners amid Gotha raids while stationed briefly with Vice Admiral Sims.
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New York
Ohio
Lady Curzon
Admiral Sims
David Lloyd George
William Robertson
Balfour
House of Commons
Jackson
Westminster
Joe Develin
John Burns
Asquith
Lloyd George
Gan
Sims
London
Cash Basis Replaces Old Chinese Credit Custom
Consul General George B. Anderson notes China's war era shift to cash dealings. New Year settlement sales shrink as banks tighten credit. Merchants profit from reduced losses while street fairs become vendor sales to Chinese buyers, signaling a lasting change away from prior extended credits.
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New York
China
George B. Anderson
Hongkong
John Barfield Seeks Return Button From Kaiser Bill
John Barfield of Kingman Kansas plans to bring back a button from Kaiser Bill if he returns from France and pays a fine already assessed by Police Judge Harlow. Barfield had recently threatened but later complied after being drafted. he told the judge he would try to recover the button as proof of his effort.
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Kingman
Kan
John Barfield
France
Kaiser Bill
Harlow
John
German Language Drama Banned in Pittsburgh Theaters
Pittsburgh officials move to curb German language performances. Mayor E. V. Babcock refused permission after approaches from a Cincinnati promoter and a city figure, stating the play is forbidden. Public Safety Director Pritchard has also banned Wasnerian music in the city.
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Pittsburgh
E. V. Babcock
Cincinnati
Freezone advertised for corn removal
An advertising blurb promotes Freezone to treat hard and soft corns and corns between toes. The ad claims instant relief without soreness and highlights a low price for a tiny bottle available at drug stores. It urges readers to keep it handy for painless corn removal.
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Cincinnati
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