New Short Term Loan Authorized For Redeemable Securities
Treasury announces a new short term loan plan offering $300 million in certificates with 3.4 percent interest due December 15 1917. Subscriptions close September 11 and must be paid to the Federal Reserve bank to which allocated. Certificates range in denominations from $1000 to $100000 and are exempt from most taxes per recent Congressional action.
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Liberty Bonis McAdbo
Treasury
Federal Reserve Bank
Congress
United
PAS
The
Aficatea
Por Ellal Bank
Germans Kill 108 Sailors in Raid Over Night
A wartime report states 108 sailors were killed and ninety or more wounded in a raid on Sunday night. Allied planes countered with high altitude bombing across fields as the raiders dropped bombs. The attackers departed once their mission was complete.
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Sond
Minties
Lacon Law Invalid in North Carolina Child Labor Case
Federal judge ruled against the Owen Child Labor Law enforcement in Charlotte, blocking company actions to remove two minor boys from a cotton mill. Proceedings centered on federal authority and protections for underage workers.
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Boro
N. C
F. Boyd
Ting Owen
Hetlon
Boyd
Chemi
Minora
Pany
Cherlotte
Gritieh Lost 50811 In August Report
London reports August totals for British casualty figures across fronts. Killed or died of wounds include officers 1278 and men 10942. Wounded or missing list officers 4122 and men 43169. Also notes Charles F. Merrill, longtime Chicago Board of Trade official, died of angina pectoris at age about 60, former board president and secretary.
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Gritieh
London
Chicago
Charles F. Merril
Oreremyy
Chicago Board of Trade
Angina Peetoria
Merciway
Welcome Home Drafted Soldiers Message From Wilson
President Wilson welcomed the drafted soldiers entering the National Army with a message of affection and confidence. He urged a standard so high it would honor America, noting the eyes of the world are on them as “soldiers of freedom” and asking them to remain fit, clean, and virtuous in all they do. The first draft recruits may depart for training cantonments Wednesday.
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Washington
Wilson
America
National Army
Fresdom
Woodrow Wilson
Urge Sugar Conservation in War Time
Washington reports the food administration called for reduced sugar use to avert a shortage in allied countries. Shipping bottlenecks from Cuban and Hawaiian crops require the United States to conserve sugar, avoid waste, and use it carefully to meet Allied needs.
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Washington
Food Administration
Europe
America
Derailed Missouri Pacific Train Kills Two Men in Texarkana Yard
E A Cubberly an engineer and Thomas Allen a fireman both of Marshall Texas are dead after a Missouri Pacific northbound passenger train derailed in Texarkana Arkansas yards. Both men perished in the wreck with no one else injured. Separately Victor Murdock ex congressman from Wichita Kansas joined the federal trade commission as a member. Minnesota counties were struck by the first earthquake in state history lasting about eight seconds felt in Krow Wing Morrison Todd and Wadena counties. Helsingfors Finland reports say a socialist demo failed as police stopped the Diet opening and calm returned to the city.
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E. A. Cubberly
Thomas Allen
Marshall, Tex
Missouri Pacific
Texarkana
Ark
Foor
Minnesota
Row
Wing
Morrison
Todd
Wadena
Slavs Retreat as Germans Press in Flanders and Riga
Reports from Washington say Russian forces retreating east of Riga as German shells hit Gulf of Riga towns. Haig eyes another push in Flanders while British raids resume. Italians bomb Pola. Riga evacuation cited with German advance threatening Petrograd access.
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Washington
Riga
I Xkull
Gulf of Vga
Uxkull
Pskoft-Petrogorod
Gma
Gulf of Riga
Gulf Alore
Prince Leopold of
Bavaria
Pernad
Reval
Russius
Gulf of Finland
Pola
Austria
Adriatic
Haig
Flanders
Courtrai
Thorout
London
Russia
Dalslen
Rigen
Petrograd
Korniloff
Moscow
Schooner Carl P. Cressey Sunk by U Boat in August Storm
The American schooner Carl P. Cressey was attacked and shelled by a U boat in stormy seas, sinking August 24. Washington reports state department notice, crew missing and naval authorities investigating the incident.
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Washington
Carl P. Cressey
State Department
Pope peace note tied to Turkish action in Vienna dispatch
Amsterdam dispatch reports Ambassador Hussein Him Pagha saying the Pope's peace note is shaped by actions in Turkey, per a Vienna bulletin. The claim links Istanbul events to papal diplomacy.
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Amsterdam
Newwe Prele Presse
Hussein Him Pagha
Vienna
Turkey
Treating Wheat Seed With Formalin Against Smut
Missouri farmers face losses from wheat smut. University of Missouri suggests seed treatment with 1 pint formalin per 40 gallons water to treat up to 40 bushels. Seed can be sprinkled or dipped. soak 1 to 5 hours or 10 minutes respectively, then dry and store. Ensure correct strength to kill smut without injuring grain.
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Missouri
Department of Farm Crops
University of Missouri College of Agriculture
Troops Parade Through Nevada In Largest U.S. Pull in Civil War Era
Ten thousand federalized National Guardsmen marched through Nevada in a long column led by Brig. Gen. Harvey Clarke. The parade stretched six to eight miles, with four abreast, as crowds cheered along the route. Nationwide units included First through Sixth Infantry, two thirds of Missouri troops, and officers of the signal corps.
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St Louis
Missouri
Kansas City
Fort Sul
Women’s Club drill trains young Springfield businesswomen
Thirty five members of Springfield’s Women’s Club honor guards recently completed their first war drill. The group aims to recruit thirty five more, to fill men’s wartime vacancies. Coach A W Briggs led the drill at the normal school.
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Springfield
Honor Guards
A. W. Briggs
Normal School
Boy Dies From Injuries at Centra lia Feasts and Train
Alvin Creastian a 19 year old boy dies from injuries received after jumping feet to feasts and a train at his mirent's home in Centra lia. The incident details are sparse in the report.
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Boy
Alvin Creastian
Mirent
Centralia
Miss Irene Morton Returns Home From Visit
Miss Irene Morton returns to Kansas City Sunday evening after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Ed Morton. Lieutenants Donald Wilson W L Groves and F A Wilmot depart Tuesday for Fort Riley to begin active service with the new national army. Misses Florence Eckle Florence Berry Edna Howe and Mildred Barron go to Waverly Sunday to teach school the coming year.
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Irene Morton
Kansas City
Ed Morton
Donald Wilson
W. L. Groves
F. A. Wilmot
Fort Riley
New National Army
Florence Eckle
Florence Berry
Edna Howe
Mildred
Barron
Waverly
Weekend in Kansas City and Concordia Visit
Col. Eugene Weber spent Sunday and Monday in Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Beisenherz of Concordia arrived Sunday morning for a visit with relatives.
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Col
Eugene Weber
Kansas City
Henry Beisenherz
Concordia
Lexington Man Endorses Kidney Pills Testimonial
Henry Kroeck Sr a retired farmer at 2009 Main St Lexington says the kidney passages and frequent nighttime trips to pass secretions caused him much annoyance. He credits Dean's Kidney Pills with great relief and keeps them on hand as a preventive. 60c at all dealers Foster Milburn Co Msgrs Buffalo NY
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Lexington
Henry Kroeck, Sr
Main St
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Msgrs
Buffalo, N. Y
Vacationland Lakes Offer Pleasant Summer Getaway
Vacationland Lakes invites visitors to enjoy a cool clear and pleasant summer including camping sailing golfing dancing boating fishing and restful leisure. It suggests choosing early for better mood and better accommodations across Canada New England Michigan and Wisconsin.
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Canada
New England States
Michigan
Wisconsin
Farm acreage wanted for rent 160 or 200 acres
Advertiser seeks to rent 160 or 200 acre farm with good improvements and reliable water. Best references offered. Address "IFARMER" in care of this office.
For Sale and Wanted Notices from Marshall Missouri
For Sale. Granite Harvester Oil. E. B. VAUGHAN. Shorthorn yearling bulls. T. B. CAMPBELL. WANTED Names of young people likely interested in learning telegraphy or business branches. Will pay half-cent each. Mail list to Business University Marshall Mo.
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Business University
Marshall, Mo
For Sale or Trade Pedigreed Pigs and Collie Puppies
For Sale or Trade. Six Pedigreed Duroc Jersey pigs and two Pedigreed White Collie puppies offered by E. B. Vaughan. Contact information not provided in the listing.
Sweet Cream Prices at Hinesley’s Confectionery
A good price is paid for sweet cream at Hinesley's Confectionery located in Lexington Me. The notice lists phone contact as 64 for inquiries.
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Hinesley
Lexington, Me
Wanted 200 Women to Knit for Red Cross
Appeal seeks 200 women to knit for the Red Cross with Mrs. Geo. Wittenberg coordinating. Call phone number 426 to volunteer and join the effort.
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Red Cross
Geo. Wittenberg
Wanted a girl for studio work apply at once
Classified notice seeking a female assistant for studio work. Contact J. O. Coffin to apply immediately.
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J. 0
Coffin
Partner Wanted in Town Office Room 2 on Main Street
A brief classified note advertises a partnership opportunity with inside work for a cash requirement of 30 dollars. It invites immediate contact at 91714 Main Street, Room 2, and says no experience is necessary. The language is terse and targeted to draw quick local inquiries.
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Main Street
Fresh milk and butter milk sale ad
Readable fragment notes fresh milk and butter milk offered. Contact via phone at 330.
Grapes in any quantity EB Reid on 5th Street near Plum
Classified note states grapes available in any quantity at EB G Reid located on 5th Street near Plum. No further details provided.
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EB. G. Reid
5Th Street
Plum
John Chamberlain seeks residence inquiry at bank
A note states a person living at the corner of 15th and South streets requests information about their residence and directs inquiries to Traders Bank. The message is signed by John Chamberlain.
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Traders Bank
John Chamberlain
Estate notice for Holwell property at two houses eight lots
L. D. Lesueur, executor, reports two houses and eight lots belonging to the estate of Mike Holwell. The filing highlights the executor's authority to settle and distribute the described real estate.
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Mike Holwell
For Sale Pianos Bargains at Miss Graves Home
Three upright pianos offered with low prices. One nearly new priced at 100 dollars and another at 50 dollars. Interested buyers may contact Miss Elizabeth Graves at 111844 Main Street or by phone 810 8 30 2tW lwD.
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Elizabeth Graves
Main Street
St. Clair Spent Weekend in Kansas City
H. K. St. Clair spent Sunday and Monday in Kansas City for undisclosed reasons, returning to his usual duties afterwards.
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H. K. St. Clair
Kansas City
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Federal Trade Commission
Helsingfors
Finland
Bayorst
Fleport
Agricultural College
Nevada
Craigie
A. Ross Hill
Missouri State University
War Department
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University Military Department
St. Lauis
the State Normal School
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E. L. Hendricks
Fletcher
Chicago & Alton
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Shorthorn
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L. D. Lesueur
Joe C. Graddy
J. L. Peak
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