Smaller Towns Get Big Share of Victory Loan Drive
Communities across the Third Federal Reserve District will see larger participation in the Victory Loan than in prior drives. Campaigns target every district, with rail tours, hero speakers, and exhibits designed to reach rural towns and outlying areas. Local workers report promising results and expect wide subscriber response.
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Federal Reserve
Tha
Weomon
York
Braebhs
Braebhs Future de Kihuioe
Vie
Aris
Keeney
Detinger
Rinto
Machine Shinee
Willy
Yimin
Ae Svalof
Eseh
George
Wnat
Waistcoats Add Charm to Spring Suits in Silk
Waistcoats lend charm to spring suits as heavy white silk pieces accompany coats. Skirts remain ankle length with side splits, two buttons and indicated buttonholes for decoration. The new waistcoats come in various patterns and will become sheer as summer advances.
CHIC SEPARATE SKIRTS A Summer Wardrobe Highlight
Separate skirts dominate the season with georgette organdie and georgette-like fabrics evolving into wool and heavy cottons for utility wear. Styles narrow toward the hem and include pockets, often teal or imitation designs, displayed in a mid length example suitable for varied heavy fabrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organdie
Concrete Gondola Freight Car Sets Rail History Milestone
The State Department of Agriculture notes a reinforced concrete gondola, first of its kind, delivered to Illinois Central Railroad on March 17. The car weighs about 7 600 pounds with potential for lighter versions, showing dense walls and smooth outer surfaces from cement gun application.
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Popular Mechanics
Illinois Central Railroad
United States Railroad Administration
Kansas City
Man On Powder Cart Sparks Speed Talk Then Walks
An employee hauling blasting powder and dynamite with a wagon found a talkative pedestrian riding along. The man joked about speed but warned of danger. the driver urged safety, and the pedestrian chose to alight and walk the rest of the way.
War of Hen Nests and Pigs Ends With New Fence
In Columbia, A. E. Frankford settled a dispute between Venee Unis Trowsle and his hens and the town pigs. The pigs had been digging into hen nests, chewing contents, causing lay-ins to stop. A fence was built and egg production rose again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Frankford
Columbia
Frankford
Cleanliness of Animals In Observation of Animal Grooming
The article notes animals and birds consistently seek cleanliness. Cows prefer clean bedding, horses repay good care, dogs avoid filth, cats wash faces with tongues, lions have long tongue papillae, rabbits mice and bats lick, bees use foreleg combs, birds use claws as grooming tools, and many species engage in dust or water baths plus self-care behaviors.
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Arctic
Street Improvement Plan Debated by Council
A local council committee discusses a costly street program proposing a 2 mill tax to fund improvements. The plan aims to repave and upgrade downtown lanes, with support and opposition expected as the annual session proceeds.
Lebanon Real Estate Man Retires After 20 Years
James L. Rutter announces retirement from Lebanon real estate after more than two decades in the business. He transfers ownership to his brother Ira I. Rutter due to health reasons.
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Lebanon
James L. Rutter
Ira I. Rutter
France declines adoption of baseball says Captain Mathewson
Captain Christy Mathewson arrives in New York and explains that France will not take to baseball because the game is too rough. He notes French soldiers fear hard hits and lacks catching talent, preferring gentler sports like football and dueling. The Poilus reportedly struggle with infield play and bat handling.
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France
Ao Ega
Tonrnad
Noo
Christopher Mathewson
New York
Poilus
Anerican
Mathewson
Rotte
Christy
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TSS
Rory
South Penn Square
Tom Robertson
Margin Cleigdman
A. EL
Harry and
Roe. Norton
War Loan Organization
Gilbert E
Ruyals
State Department of Agriculture
Harley
Venee Unis
Lancaster
Lane
Groff & Wolf Co
Groff Wolf Co
N. Queen St
Ephrata
Lebanon County
Demmy
Millersville
Issaac Lorah Bell
Manhes
Tatitz
Wih Lobers Sale and Exchange Subbles
Mohrau
Te Ta Towing
Wits
Illinois
H. D. Proso Co
Kansas & Nebraska
Jos. W. Baker
Jacob ¢. Hershey
Hoke’s Hotel
Penryn
Hoke’s
Ing
Tielstein
Durham
Te Ath Stack
HHS Suavely
Jacob G. Hershey
C. H. Kreider
E. Main St
Lititz Shoe Repair Shop
Broad Street
E. B. Ditzler
Charlies
Lititz
Gaseball
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