Question of Comperatives and French Liberation Loan Tale
A World War I era note discusses the Victory Liberty Loan and a French Liberation Loan poster in Rheims. It recalls a French officer boasting over 80 000 francs raised in the rapid drive and predicting more, highlighting French saving habits amid shelling. The Herald account prompts readers to compare American fundraising potential to France after bombardment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
New York Herald
Rheims
Busch Army
Thhe Yank
Herald
Burke praised for exceptional energy at Cantigny mission
Soret Maj Burke was recognized for exceptional energy bravery and loyalty in action at Cantigny during May 08 to 80. He delivered a critical message under intense fire guiding the regimental commander despite impossible conditions for a forward headquarters. Burke’s home is Matouetat Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soret
Burke
Cantigny
Vranes
Matouetat
Crash of Tirhtaings Mentioned in Summer Story
A brief summer tale notes a crash involving tirhtaings during a warm season incident. The readable text hints at a local mishap but lacks full details on participants or location.
Venetian diseases crippled wartime manpower and industry
The piece compares war production efficiency to military rise and notes venereal diseases as a major drag. It cites 200000 fighters on non effective lists and a 2 067 000 loss in work and combat ability, emphasizing the origin of infections from drafts and factories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evey
United States
France
Blood Purifier Promises Health Boost Through Venereal Disease Fight
The article argues influenza and prostration yield to Hood's Sarsaparilla and pills, then shifts to a public health crusade against venereal diseases. It cites government spending, clinics, and industry programs to eradicate gonorrhea and syphilis, urging segregation of carriers and breeding places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
United States
Wilson
Congress
Hax
Diplomatic pick echoing wartime polemics noted
The president appoints Prof. George D. Warren to a diplomatic post amid criticism of his previous writings. He once claimed the American Revolution served Puritan profits in West Indian trade. He is contrasted with the secretary of war who likened Washington's troops to Villa’s bandits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Werron
Wilson
Washington
Villa
Today’s Birthdays Highlight Noted Figures Across Fields
General Horace Porter born Huntington Pennsylvania 82 years ago today. Bishop Patrick J. Donahue born England 70 years ago today. Abbott Fuller Graves born Weymouth Massachusetts 60 years ago today. R Livingston Beckman born New York City 53 years ago today. Wallace Reid born St. Louis 29 years ago today. James J Jeffries born Carroll Ohio 40 years ago today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick J. Donahue
Wheeling
England
Abbott Fuller Graves
France
Weymouth
Mass
R. Livingston Beckman
Rhode Island
New York City
Wallace Reid
St. Louis
James of. Jeffries
Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad from Lawrence Daily Journal
An advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a gentle herbal remedy for kidney liver and bladder issues. It claims fast mild effects and lists sample bottles and pamphlet availability by mail from Kilmer and Co. in Binghamton New York, with a mention of the Lawrence Daily Journal World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parcel Post
Dr. Kilmer &Co
Binghamton, N.Y
Lawrence: Daily Journal
World
Strict enforcement urged for new prohibition law
Washington reports call for strict enforcement of the constitutional amendment banning alcohol. Rep Andrew J Volstead says Congress will define intoxicating liquor and set rules for enforcement with revenue inspectors, licensing changes, and penalties. Local authorities will act to stop evasion, with possible injunctions and jury trials for violators. Easter ice cream molds and prom decor items are noted, plus Atlantic Fleet officers set to visit New York. Palace Meat Market seeks calves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Andrew J. Volstead
Minnesota
House Judiciary Committee
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Treasury Department
Commonwealths
New York City
Atlantic Fleet
Welcome Spring Warns of Cold Snap and Laxcarin Remedy
Spring arrival brings budding flowers and lingering cool days. Advert says spring medicine Laxcarin cleanse blood and system, warning of pneumonia or influenza if underdressed, touting six boxes for five dollars from La carin, Pittsburgh, with mail payment options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacarin, Products Co
Dept
E-82
Pittsburgh
Annotations of Historic Anniversaries Across 1916
Today marks several anniversaries including John Lothrop Motley's birth in Dorchester and his death in London in 1877. Other items note Rev John Sweeny's consecration as bishop, the Legion founded in Philadelphia, a massive auroral display in Canada, the Missionary Society's birthday in New York, a $50 million China loan in Peking, a 1915 Canadian war tax, Italian Alpine gains, and Colonel Roosevelt's call to raise an army for Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lothrop Motley
Dorchester
Mass
London
John Sweeny
St. John
N. B
China
Peking
Alps
Roosevelt
Europe
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the Journal-World BY the World Company
W. GC. Simons
Tecerhones
Massachi
Cti
Chicago
A. A. Keator
New York
Georges M.n Alcoen
West List Street
York City
The
Associated Press
Associated Presa
Focal
Member
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Lawrence
Lawrence, Kansas
Jackson D. Burke
Battalion
28Th Infantry
Iinintrintas
Everett True
Horace Porter
Huntington
Wit
By Snell Smith
Wiedemann’s
PY. O. Lanham
Kansas City
K. U
University Gymnasium
Charles K. Schofstall
South Valley
Liberty Tube & Tire CO
Masonic Temple
Farmers State and Savings Bank
Richard Wightman
J. QO
Scout
Jim
Won
Jimmy-old-boy
Bichard
Wis
Maxwell
Lawrence, Kans
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