Keep on Recruiting for Merchant Marines
The United States Shipping Board vows to continue and even expand recruiting for peace crews on merchant ships. Chairman Edward Hurley states 12 training ships operate in Boston, New York, Norfolk, New Orleans, San Francisco, Seattle, and Cleveland to train 4,000 apprentices monthly. Recruits will be accepted at thousands of board enrolling stations nationwide to build an all American merchant marine for peace and wartime needs.
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United States Shipping Board
Hit
Boone
Edward XN. Hurley
Mr. Hurl
Boston
New Yok
Norfolk
New Orleans
San Francisco
Beatie
Cleveland
Shipping Board
Watt
Soldier freed by court martial after Tripoli kill count
Trial records show Private Deroberts was convicted of a minor charge and fined for three months pay after a court martial. Evidence claimed he killed 20 Arabs in a bazaar fight during the Tripolitan campaigns. A royal certificate cited his exploits, including a claim of fighting the enemy and royal support, leading to release by Major General Scott at Camp Dix.
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Tripoli
Tati Deveherns
King of Taly
Scott
Camp Dix
N. J. Deroberts
Win
Deroberts
The Kaiser as a Ram and the War in Verse
A rhymed verse from Vesper State Center portrays Kaiser Wilhelm II as a ram seeking power, followed by armies to France. It contrasts Wilson urging withdrawal with Uncle Sam demanding restraint, ending with a call to answer for wartime actions.
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William
France
Wilson
Uncle Sam
Vesper State Center
Movable Hitchpost Draws Crowd in Small Town
A quirky scene in Suate Washington features a butcher's boy riding a horse with a dog perched atop the horse. The dog sits or rises with the boy as they travel the street, drawing notable attention. When it is time to hitch the horse, the dog sits, the horse is tied, and both animals remain secured as they depart.
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Suate
Unital
Metropolitan Jealousy Over Names for Hudson Stretch
The piece notes New York's pride in naming the Hudson segment along Manhattan, from Battery to The Bronx, as the North River, resisting the idea of sharing a name with upstate New Jersey or Florida. It reflects city identity and linguistic quirks in regional nomenclature.
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New York
Hudson
Manhattan
Hendrick Hudson
Battery
Bronx
New Jersey
Florida
North River
Upstate
Scandalized Woman Reflects on Motorcycle Fashion History
An old fashioned woman condemns current shy reveals of stockings on motorcycle riders while recalling a past era when knee high stockings were shown entering a side bar buggy. The remark contrasts old norms with modern riding style.
Sugar production in the Philippine Islands rises to 1917 crop
The Philippine Islands steadily increased raw sugar output from 345,077 short tons in 1913 to 408,339 tons in 1914 and further to 425,226 tons in 1917, reflecting sustained growth in the sugar crop.
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Philippine Islands
Lyman H Howe Travel Festival Arrives at Adler Theatre
Lyman H Howe's famous film classics return to the Adler Theatre on December 20 offering a new program with aviation stunts by marines, wild animal captures in the Rockies, a jungle trip to Kaieteur Falls, a touch of Southern France, and fanciful Scenic Distortions along with cartoons and patriotic numbers from Howe Studios.
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Lyman H. Howe
Adler Theatre
Howe
Rockies
Kaieteur Falls
British Guiana
Red Cross
Jster
Alt Moxie
France
Wisconsin Urges Home Grown Seed Corn for Farmers
Wisconsin farmers are advised to secure seed corn now from the Wisconsin Experiment Association at Madison. Officials say standard Wisconsin varieties like Golden Glow Silver King Murdock and Early Yellow Dent can meet demand and prevent past shortages where growers bought from southern states. Letters from other states hint at a Wisconsin seed corn market amid statewide supply confidence.
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Wisconsin
Wisconsin Experiment Association
Madison
Missouri
Experiment Station
Virginia
Rhode Island
Maryland
Wood for Fall Heating Performance with Wood in Heaters
The United States Fuel Administration advises substituting green wood for coal in fall heating, noting longer-lasting warmth but possible tar like deposits on heater parts. Use air slaked lime in water, apply with a brush to flues and chimney base, then remove after drying. The lime dust forms a powder that drops off or scrapes away. Wood provides steady heat without overheating interiors.
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United States Fuel Administration
Dean's Kidney Pills Featured In Enduring Local Testimony
In time of kidney danger Dean's Kidney Pills are praised for effectiveness. Jed Niemath of Strafford says the pills eased his back pain, regulated his kidneys, and removed lameness after using three or four boxes. Price 60c at dealers. Ask for Dean's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Dean
Jed Niemath
R. No. 2
Strafford
Mr. Niemuth
Foster-Milburn Co., Migrs
Buffalo
N.Y
Sugar Cane A Ton Yields 119 to 151 Pounds In Louisiana
Report notes that a ton of sugar cane in Louisiana during recent years yields 119 to 151 pounds of refined sugar, while a ton of beets produces 210 to 285 pounds.
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Louisiana
Soldier Letters from the Front Report Woeful War Life
A letter from Sergt. Ted Witt of Co F 107 Supply Train dated Oct 28 describes near front conditions in no man’s land. He notes four weeks behind doughboys, nightly enemy air raids, and constant chores in the supply unit amid bombardment and rain as they endure five months of service. He mentions meeting Dan Rossman of the 146 Weld Artillery in a nearby town.
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Sergt
Dan Rossman
Wisconsin Fuel Administrator urges early coal orders for docks
W N Fitzgerald urges coal dealers in Wisconsin to place immediate orders with Lake Michigan dock companies to move soft coal now and store it before winter disruptions. He notes improved transportation now, expects higher demand as snow nears, and advises public utilities and bituminous users to secure storage to avert shortages.
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Lake Michigan
Wisconsin
Fuel Administration
W.N. Fitzgerald
Mrs Isley Endorses Chamberlain Tablets For Digestive Relief
In a Litchfield Illinois letter Mrs D W Isley reports using Chamberlains Tablets for upset stomach and as a laxative and finding them quick and sure relief for indigestion or constipation. If you are troubled with indigestion or constipation these tablets will do you good.
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D. W. Isley
Litchfield
Chamberlain
Big Saving by Zone System in Coal Distribution
The 2one system of coal distribution, aided by the Railroad and Fuel Administrations, is credited with strengthening national coal supplies for winter. Experts had projected 180 million car miles saved and 60 percent of output moved under zone-system rules, with 368,358,000 net tons produced since April 1 and 60 percent under zone control.
Say Not You Make Mistakes Daily Questioned
A Cincinnati Enquirer remark questions marital expectations and fault lines in domestic life, quipping about perceived imperfections and standard for a wife while challenging double standards. the snippet hints at social satire or commentary from a period column.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Tax Anticipation Certificates Plan for War Taxes
Government defends need to raise six billion dollars in taxes via two policies. Installment income tax payments due March 15 and use of 4 percent tax anticipation certificates maturing when taxes are payable. Plan lets taxpayers invest cash Nov 7 1918 to March 15 1919 in safe Treasury securities, stabilizing money markets and aiding wartime finance.
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Treasury
R. G Elliott
War Tax Advisory Committee
National Association of Credit Men
Credit Men's Association
Local notices from Watertown area skimmed
McMillan A W Stark attended a sale at Watertown buying three cows. Mr Bintaler traded for a larger farm near Weigelsdorf and will wave out a iy with We family next wok. Elsie Fetrack recovering after surgery at St Joseph Hospital enjoyed Thanksgiving at home. Mr and Mrs Frank Schilling visited daughter at Reedsbury. Lake residents visiting Mr and C F Schroeder. Hara Schroeder of Grand Forks visited with Mrs Louis Cher. Ben Lang remains in hospital but improving. Mr and Mrs Harry Schlosser of Stratford hosted Edward and Mrs Kroll. A new organ bought for Schaal District No 1. Kreed-
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A.W. Stark
Watertown
Mr. Bintaler
Weigelsdorf
Elsie Fetrack
St. Joseph's Hospital
Frank Schilling
Reedsbury
Man of Lake
C.F. Schroeder
Mr. Schroeder
Hara Schroeder
Grand
Louis Cher
Ben Lang
Harry Schlosser
Stratford
Edward Kroll
Schaal Dist
Kreed
Chamberlain Cough Remedy Proves Worth Across Families
Many families rely on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for winter coughs and colds. The text asserts its merit and quick, safe relief when directions are followed, noting generations of use with consistently good results.
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Chamberlain
Bond Beers Correction Names Cleared In Bond List
The Wood County Council of Defense corrects two names, John Krizkowski of Sigel and Herman Gumz of Rudolph, noting they fully paid for bonds and should not have appeared on the list. A brief drought era update mentions rising raw sugar output from 345,077 tons in 1913 to 425,266 tons in 1917.
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John Krizkowski
Sigel
Herman Gumz
Rudolph
Wood County Council of Defense
Community Notes From Hewitt and Merrill Gatherings
Mrs. Wm Seid spent Thanksgiving with her parents Mr and Mrs Krall at Merrill Relatives from Jefferson City visited Mr and Mrs M Schiffert Sr over Sunday The St Josephs Society held its annual meeting Tuesday night in the Catholic school hall Sanger the cheesemaker returned from Manitowoc where he was visiting relatives Saloonkeepers took a business trip to Grand Rapids last Wednesday and seemed in good spirits upon return Murbet
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Wm. Seid
Nasonville Notes and Local Visiting Folks
NASONVILLE reports Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ott visiting Grand Rapids with relatives. Mos Binder of Marshfield visited Jos Stine family over Sunday. Miss Mary Prijatal a Marshfield caller between trains. Peter Rotar hauled cheese to town for Arthur Ott. Joe Donnerbauer works on a hen house. Jos Stine builds a pig barn. Miss Ella Vetter of Marathon City visited Jos Stine on Monday.
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Arthur Ott
Grand Rapids
Mos. Binder
Marshfield
Jos
Stine
Mary Prijatal
Peter Rotar
Joe Donnerbauer
Ella Vetter
Marathon City
Stomach Trouble Relief Cited By Jefferson City Woman
Mrs. In A. Drinkard of Jefferson City Missouri reports rapid improvement after using Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach trouble nervousness and fatigue. She notes noticeable benefits within a week and a strong overall improvement.
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Chamberlain
Stox
Mrs. In A. Drinkard
Jefferson City
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de Fropy
McMillan
Hewitt
Nasonville
the Adler
Viola Dana
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