Navy awards heroism in depth charge incident
Navy Department commends John Mackenzie chief boatswain's mate for heroic action aboard a destroyer during a depth charge mishap. He pinned the live charge to prevent explosion, saving the ship and crew. the officer recommended the Medal of Honor for Mackenzie.
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Dodson's Liver Tone Promotes Liver Health
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable alternative to calomel. It claims the tonic cleanses the liver without causing salivation or side effects, costs only a few cents for a large bottle, and is suitable for children.
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Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claims Cure for All Stages
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh in all stages through internal action on the blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer $100 reward if it fails to cure and urge sending for testimonials from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
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F. J. Chenty &C
Toledo, Ohio
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Draft Recitals at Camp Travis Highlight Rigorous Soldier Intake
A World War I era portrayal of Camp Travis reception of new recruits. It describes rapid initial physical exams, medical and dental screenings, psychiatric assessments, and the assignment of army identities. The piece emphasizes thorough testing to ensure only fit men enter service.
Enrolment in Boys' Working Reserve Reaches 63000
Five states report a total of 63000 bars of between 6 and 2b years enrolled in the Boys' Working Reserve under the United States Employment Service for war emergency work this year. Winds leads with 27000, followed by Indiana 15845, Michigan 8000, Maine 7000, and Texas 5060.
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California Syrup of Figs Advertises Child Laxative
Mothers are urged that California Syrup of Figs quickly eases feverish, cross, constipated children and restores a well, playful mood. The ad claims it is a harmless fruit laxative for babies, children, and adults with directions available from druggists.
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California
New Meat Program Aims to Cut Per Person Ration
A telegraph transcription error misstated US meat rations as one and a quarter pounds per person weekly. the correct figure reflects France and England at that level. The Food Administration urges Americans to curb waste reduce purchases and serve smaller portions rather than enforce Meatless Days. It notes road-haul costs at about 23 cents per ton mile with over 350 million tons moved yearly, and a near $60 million annual haul bill. An imagined interview quotes Von Hindenburg on strategy against Russians.
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