We Stand at Crossroads Freedom vs Slavery
A wartime editorial declares the world stood at a final crossroads between liberty and servitude. It praises Allied victory over Germany, stresses the need to fund postwar duty through Liberty Bonds, and urges continued support to stabilize new nations and honor sacrifices.
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Germany
West Front
Verdun
Somme
Argonne
Chateau Thierry
America
Russia
Europe
Alerica
Band
Butte
Nations homage and help for the fallen soldiers
A poetic plea from Sulamith Ish Kishor and Hy Clinton Scollard in New York Times urging the nation to honor and aid fallen soldiers. The verses express a quiet resolve, grief, and gratitude from grieving families and communities for those who sacrificed in war.
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Sulamith Ish-Kishor
New York Times
Clinton Scollard
New York
Dodson's Liver Tonic Beats Calomel for Health
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tonic as a safe, effective substitute for calomel. It claims the tonic is a pleasant vegetable liquid that starts the liver without causing salivation or illness, suitable for children and adults, and promises relief from biliousness and sluggishness while warning calomel’s dangers as a mercury drug. The drumbeat urges readers to try it with a money-back assurance.
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Dodson
Weather Forecast Normal Week With Showers Probable
A forecast predicts normal, comparatively mild temperatures for the week with showers likely on Monday and again toward Thursday or Friday. The outlook emphasizes mild conditions with intermittent rain chances.
Ozo-Nol The Soldier Boys Friend Ad
The demand for OZO-NOL in canteens and exchanges is rising, with the remedy praised for sore throat tonsillitis colds skin troubles and more. Families and soldiers rely on this American home remedy when physicians are scarce during influenza times. Available at drug stores in 25c and 50c sizes.
Holmes Preaches at M E Church Sunday
Reverend G W Holmes delivered a sermon at the M E Church Sunday service. The gathering included church members and attendees from the local community.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Sells Cure Across Blood
A vintage advertisement offers one hundred dollars for cure of catarrh with Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The pitch claims thirty five years of use and blood-borne action, promising quick health improvements after starting the remedy and urging readers to request testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
TheAdv
Visiting in Indiana postcard from Winona Lake
Deckard, visiting in Indiana, writes May 14 from Winona Lake. He sends a postcard of Studebaker Spring and says he is sure having a nice time. He notes visiting the park Sunday and mentions Dilly Sunday's home as a point of interest.
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Deckard
Indiana
Winona Lake
Ind
Studebaker Spring
Dilly
Preventing Appendicitis With Bark and Elixirs
A quack-style claim from Fusun Drug Company promises to prevent appendicitis using buckthorn bark and elycerine mixed in Adborika to flush the bowel. It asserts one spoonful of Aldormika relieves stomach sourness and instantly aids patients, urging Munefeid readers to trust the formula.
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Conwile
Fusun Drug Company
Norwood Route 1 Sunday School and Local News
Sunday evening services at Liberty begin with Norwood Route 1 church at 3 00 PM. The week opens rainy with more rain forecast. Mentions of visits by Charles Maud Shores Myrtle and J W Brent linger. W Y Dahlgreen made a business trip to Hartville. J H Pryes heard from daughter Ollie she improves and may return home later in the week. Maye Ruth Frye stayed with Virgil Royal. Wilbur Goldlis returns from Kansas. A spelling match is planned at Liberty each Tuesday night. John Frye lost two swarms of bees last week. Dolly Dimple.
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Liberty
Charles
Maud
Myrtle Shores
J. W. Brentlinger
W. Y. Dahlgreen
Hartville
Norwood
J.h.prye
Ollie
Maye
Ruth Frye
Virgil Royal
Wilbur Gold Lis
Kansas
John Frye
Rembert Preaching and Pleasant Hill Gatherings
Daily social notes list Rev Gearing preaching on first Saturdays and Sundays at Pleasant. Locals from here attended Hartville and visits included Alfred Curtis and wife to St George, Mrs Martha Coday’s illness noted. Social calls and visits among Pryor, Hickman, Coday and related families trace a quiet weekly cycle. CRAZY MADGE.
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Alfred Curtis
St. George
Martha Coday
Bertha Young
Ona Pryor
Cause Of Headache and Relief With Chamberlains Tablets
An old advertisement explains that headache often stems from a disordered stomach or constipation. It recommends Chamberlains Tablets as an easy, mild remedy and notes many have found permanent relief by taking these tablets. Ad appears.
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Ady
Hartville 8th Grade Graduation Honors May 24
The Hartville 8th grade graduation plans a Saturday ceremony on May 24 featuring invocation by Rev. T. J. Gideon recitations and readings by students including Nellie Frye Ruth Dahlgreen Malcolm Kemper and Emma Cowden. Music by Hartville Grammar School Chorus and performances of essays such as Cheerfulness Education The Childs Dependence and The State of Missouri. Delivering diplomas will be by Judge G. C. Murrell and Hon. Frank F. Thompson of the Department of Education Springfield State Normal School.
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Hartville
T. J. Gideon
Nellie Frye
Ruth Dahlgreen
Malcolm Kemper
Mary Christian
Roxie Winningham
Lorella Christy
Myrtle Shores
Golda Scarborough
Teddy Lindholm
Ruby Johnson
Emma Cowden
Missouri
Bertha Holman
Hartville Grammar School
Frank F. Thompson
Department of Education
Springfield State Normal School
Judge G
Murrell
Wright County depositories chosen for county funds
Hartville Democrat reports Wright County and Bank of Hartville bid 8 percent to handle county money. PM Lake, justice of the peace, approves the fee bill in State vs Huck case. Willow Springs special road district allowed 250 dollars due in 1915 taxes.
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Wright Countyank
Bank of Hartville
Wright County
PM Lake
Justice of the Peace
Willow Springs
County Clerk Presents January to April Fee Abstract
County Clerk S A Carter presents abstract of fees collected for January February March and April totaling 19950 dollars for office expenses 4125 dollars. Warrants issued M G Hensley for support of Mrs Hughes 1055 dollars A P Whelchel for supplies 2105 dollars G W Summers for supplies 1225 RW Adams for abstract work 70 John W Garner for salary 30 John A Hensley for salary 31 W Goday and wife spent Monday in Springfield.
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S. A. Carter
M.G. Hensley
Hughes
A P.whelchel
G.w.summers
RW Adams
John W. Garner
John A. Hensley
Do Not Get Careless With Your Blood Supply
A vintage health ad urges vigilance over blood vitality and warns of sluggishness. It promotes S. S. S. as a vegetable blood medicine to revitalize the blood, boost strength, and ward off disease. Readers are advised to visit their local drug store and can obtain free medical advice by writing to the Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta Georgia.
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Swift Specific Co
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Cow Milk Proceeds and Local Expenditures Mentioned
A fragment lists various small payments including jail and paupers supplies at 35.25, salaries 30, grand jury fees 154.20, Noah Street labor on engine 4, road repairs 18.65, and Pierce Oil 34.20. It notes Mrs Fr L Penoels sold 37.11 worth of cream from a week’s milking from one cow and some from another, with a second week’s cream sale of 5 from one cow’s milk. The writer then muses on the value of such a cow.
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Wim. Cottengim
Noah Street
Je. Davis
Pierce Oil Corporation
Malinda
Fr. L. Peneoels
Tailored Clothing Offered at Low Prices
The offer emphasizes tailored garments priced well below competitors, promising good clothes at a noticeably lower rate. The language suggests shopper appeal and value in the tailoring service.
Missing Mansfield Hartville route official relocates to town
W E Burton, in charge of the Mansfield Hartville star route since July, has moved here after purchasing the Rev J W Roberts property. He will be connected with OH Garner. Previous notes show various local payrolls including D C Carter salary 100 and A Carter salary and deputy 110 23, plus other small items.
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W.E. Burton
Mansfield-Hartville
Rev. J. W. Roberts
O H Garnee
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Farmers & Merchants Bank
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J. D. Reynolds
P. W. Newton
J. E. Craig
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J.E. Craig
J. E. Gorman
Glasgow
St. Louis
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Paepee
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Buffalo
Cleveland
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Bregato
Buffaio
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Cleveland & Buffalo Transit Company
Capecity
Coca-Cola
Phelpa Ave
Bottling
Springfield
Wolf
Burpee
Watlee Burpee CO
Philadelphia
Ozo-Nol
THE
Soldier Boys
M. E. Church
G. W. Holmes
M. EB
Dolly
Rembert
Gearing
Histor
J. L. Williams
Odin
Isaac Coday
D.C. Claxton
Elihu Coday
Madge
Democrat
M. S. Davis
10Th Ave. N
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Peruna
W. ©. Goday
F.A. Cole
W. FE. Puson
D.C. Carter
M. Smith
Castor
Castoria
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