Soldiers and brides sail home on Washington
Reported aboard the George Washington June 2 as thousands of American troops and a score of French war brides depart Paris for the United States. Some soldiers wed during the Paris stay, others mourn leaving behind wives aboard, with diplomatic appeals from royalty and leaders. Included are notices of social scenes and local curiosities.
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Paris White House
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Paris
U. S
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George
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England
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Spain
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Japan
Bayer Cross on Genuine Aspirin Promotes Safe Use
An old warning notes that genuine aspirin must bear the Bayer Cross and be in unbroken packaging with directions. It mentions common pains relieved by aspirin such as headache toothache earache neuralgia and colds and notes handy tin boxes of 12 tablets and larger packages available at drug stores.
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Bayer
Guard Against Radical Outbreaks on July 4th
Chicago reports final preparations to guard against radical outbreaks on Independence Day. Police chief returns from a New York conference with federal officials to discuss bomb outrages and a nationwide drive to stop planned disorders. Justice operatives and army intelligence join city detectives in a wide watch of suspected plots. No state military request has been made. readiness to respond remains.
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Charrity
New York
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Department of Justice
Army Intelligence Section
Frank 8. Dickson
Huns Cut Costs Government Pays Difference in Yank Foods
Berlin July 1 under an agreement with railroad strikers the government will reduce prices on foreign foods including American staples by a total 1 500 000 000 marks. The plan covers flour rice cereals and meat with substantial cuts to relief hardship in free states and communities.
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Berlin
Free States
Peckinpaugh Tops American League batting list
Roger Peckinpaugh of New York leads the American League with a .395 average, dethroning Ty Cobb who is out of the lineup. Teammate Veach ties for second at .358, while Peckinpaugh also leads in runs with 41. Roth breaks the tie for total bases as he climbs, and Milan, Tragstead, and Sisler post strong averages in the 320s.
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Detroit
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Veach
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Cleveland
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Milan
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Sisler
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Full year for him W. W. Pierce at university
W. W. Pierce once a member of the 5th Marines recalls his WWI ordeal after being wounded and captured at Chateau Thierry. He endured two days without food or water and was abandoned in trenches before Marines rescued him. He spent seven months recovering before discharge and is now attending the summer session.
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Hun
5Th Marines
Pierce
Chateau Thierry
Isis
Chateau Montanglanst
New York
Maid’s Weekend Leave For Parents Silver Wedding
A maid asked for a weekend off to attend her parents’ silver wedding. The master granted leave, and the maid conveyed her mother’s gratitude. Asked about her father, the maid said he had died twenty years ago.
Bridegroom Plumber Surges Across River to Save Himself
A wedding party traveling to church crossed a river in a skiff. The groom fell into the water and, amid pleas for rescue, the bride discovers he is a good plumber and swimming toward the far bank, prompting a witty exchange about his chances of making it.
Nitti Named Italian Premier Expert on Finance
Francisco Nitti the new Italian premier is Italy s expert on finance and economy and a close friend of the United States He served as Naples University professor of finance and as minister of agriculture trade and commerce His leadership is seen as key to Italy s reconstruction to become financially sound and prosperous
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Nitti
Italy
United States
Naples University
Epworth League Service Highlights Local Visits and Travel
Parish notes report Epworth League service led by Miss Helen Wilson on Sunday with talks on loyalty to country and church. Motifs include choir performance, several members visiting Ottawa, Lawrence, Topeka, Belpre, and Johnstown PA, plus faculty trips to Northport MI for summer.
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Epworth
Helen Wilson
Nelyn Hunt
Gundiff
Lawson
Hargett
Disease spreads with wet spring and affects tomatoes
Wet weather has increased plant diseases says a university plant pathologist. The disease, spread by insects, causes dwarfed plants and thread like upper leaves with mottled lower leaves on tomatoes and other plants. No cause has been found and diseased plants should be destroyed to prevent spread.
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Viking Old Age Manifesto Promotes Cell-Salt Health Cure
An exultant prose piece links old age vigor to sea life and frames a health remedy based on Cell-Salts. It cites Dr. A L Reusing claiming a liquid calcium sodium iron potassium magnesium phosphate mix boosts red blood cells and hemoglobin, condensed into tasteless tablets.
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Atlantic
A. L. Reusing
Dr. Reusing
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