Sidelights On the War Unearths War Era Facts
Ida Tarbell notes Britain's pigeon equipped tanks, mass casualties in Germany, Australian war wealth, and rising taxes. She highlights street accidents surpassing air raids in London and a giant Vimy Ridge photograph. Aluminum use by Germany and Austria for war gear is outlined, including Zeppelin frames and shells fuses.
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London
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Switzerland
Scotland
Ireland
Vimy Ridge
Germany
Austria
Readjusting deliveries to aid war effort
A nationwide reform urged by the Commercial Economy Board aims to cut waste in home deliveries. It urges fixed daily deliveries, urging shoppers to pick up small packages and abandon frequent express services. Early reports show cities trimming to two or one delivery. pilots in Escanaba and Roawell demonstrate huge efficiency gains and potential savings for merchants and households.
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Commercial Economy Board
Akron
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Dayton
Portland
Ore
East St. Louis
Ill
Fort Smith
Ark
Minneapolis
Escanaba
Michigan
New Mexico
Roawell
Merly
United States
Paris
Notice to Contractors for Bridge Work in Clark County Illinois
Sealed bids for a reinforced concrete girder bridge in Douglas township Clark county are due by 2 00 PM October 6 1917 at the Marshall Illinois courthouse. Plans from State Division of Highways available. bid bond of 100 dollars to Norman Forsythe chairman and others. Estimated cost 1520 dollars. Project to be completed by December 31 1917.
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State Division of Highways
County Superintendent of Highways
Clifford Older
Springfield
Ilinois
Court House
Marshall
Illinois
Douglas Township
Clark County
Norman Forsythe
Zane Arbuckle, Co
Ml. Hollingsworth
Vandella
A Texas Wonder Cure Promises Kidney Relief
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles, dissolve gravel, treat diabetes, back pain, rheumatism, and other urinary irregularities in men and women. It is mailed for $1.00 if not available locally, with a two month supply per bottle and testimonials available. Dr. E W Hall of St. Louis endorses it. sold by druggists nationwide.
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Texas
E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Throw Out the Line Kidney Pills Help Marshall People
Dean's Kidney Pills are promoted as a remedy for weak kidneys and related symptoms. A testimonial from Mrs. Margaret Littlefield of Marshall describes years of backache headaches swelling and fatigue improving after using several boxes. The ad notes 60 cents at dealers and identifies Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as the producer.
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Marshall
Dean
Margaret Littlefield
Locust St
Special Subscription Offer for Two Papers One Year
A combined offer invites readers to subscribe to The Terre Haute Star and The Marshall Herald for one year at a bundled price of four dollars, with savings over purchasing a single paper. The Herald touts its Clark county home news and timely content, while the Star promises comprehensive AP news and market reports delivered on rural routes.
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Terre Haute
Associated Press
Daily Market
Marshall Herald
Clark County
Werald
Daly
The
Herald
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Ida M. Tarbell
Australia
Dewey
CBA
W. Findley
Marshall, Illinois
Clarksville
Ladies’ Home Journal
Saturday Evening Post
National Farm Weekly
Curtis Publishing Company
Independence Square
Philadelphia
Lloyd Pulver East Main
Jonger
Edward Grant
Frank Hornbrook
Bridge Com
Albert Burns
Douglas Tp. Marshall
East West
Cairo
Bubeck & Gallagher
Terre Haute Daily Star
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