War Charities Fraud Exposed Aimed at Supporting Soldiers
The New York World reports a large fraud network selling collections for Red Cross and YMCA funds. Con artists pose as charity agents, using phony canvasses and baseless promises to raise money in Britain and the United States. Police advise reporting such frauds, as genuine appeals are publicly solicited and run by official headquarters.
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Dle
Iheiy Ventures
Promule
Lans Seibold
New
Armittlanions
Carenpirise
Eauniey
Eidaeus
Opganiaedt
Rene Tages
New York
Etitry
Contin
Fey
Hongain
Red Cross
Great
Beltain
London
Ya Dowraher
London Daily Mail
Lulisecin
Jol
Great Brinda
Ethel Bus
Seotmud
Kathy
Ehlaens
Wales
Aeethehd
Scotland Yard
Rene Cetlet
Loterior
Preael
Puincare
Ste Juln Simeon
Home Secretary
Winston Churchill
Mgr. Asquith
London Committee
Duchess of Somerset
John Simons
Churchill
Lloyd George
Lonion
Tf Wis
Piers
Willisete
Paleleese
Chase
de Suds
Idds
Ventures Ostensi
United Charities of Chicago
Washington
Onfer
Goumre
Buren
Ted Augsie
Ieee
Eugene Rutten
Sserid
Qin
Carinae
Classified ads still draw attention in big city dailies
A speaker notes that despite beliefs about small classified ads, urban newspapers print extensive want ads and readers actively scan them. The remark underscores the visibility and reach of classified sections in major papers.
Austrian painter Philip Av Laszlo interned in England
Philip Av Laszlo, a famed Austrian painter, is interned in England amid suspicions of activities. Professor Laszlo, renowned in the art world, painted portraits of notables including Roosevelt, King Edward VII, and Kaiser Wilhelm. He was ennobled in 1912 by the Austrian emperor and has lived in England for many years.
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Philip Av Laszlo
England
Professor Lasvdle
Provident
Rooosevelt
Edward VII
Kaniser Wilhelm
Austria
Raising Siberian Harta Sparks Commercial Debate
Fragmentary report suggests a discussion on raising Siberian hares for commercial use. Mention of Isilon and Ont hints at a regional focus amid an ongoing three-scale policy or study.
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Ogsr Isilon
Food policy guidance for wartime nutrition and resource use
The text urges feeding Allied forces through concentrated nutritious foods such as wheat, deer, pork, dairy, and sugar. It advises daily wheat-based meals, reduced white bread, more poultry and legume dishes, careful meat portions, using leftovers, and maximizing milk and dairy products. It also promotes saving food, using vegetables, and improving storage and rail services.
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Jean
Fragmented Text Noted Incomplete OCR Line
The provided text appears as garbled OCR with mixed phrases and misspellings. It lacks clear names, places, dates, or a coherent event to summarize into a proper news items card.
Grocery deliveries spark wartime price debate in Milwaukee
Editorial discusses delivery charges for groceries under wartime policy. It argues delivery fees must be offset by real consumer savings and that customers should see on site benefits from store inventories. It warns widespread charges could burden households while urging thrift and patriotism.
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Curreels
Juvfoot
Tie Grocey
Food Administration
Mily
Milwaukee
New Year’s Resolutions for Wartime America
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch urges every American to pledge wartime duty. Citizens commit to supporting national efforts even at personal sacrifice, placing national welfare above personal comfort and bearing long hours and burdensome labor if needed.
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America
United States
St. Post-Dispatch
No Great Cup Likely Affects Passenger Train Service
A damaged OCR passage discusses passenger travel demand and train scheduling. It suggests combining trains could lengthen runs, risk unmanageable schedules, and pressure cuts to sleepers, parlor cars, dining cars, and other services to balance cars and crew.
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Stevens Point Journal
Red Cross Station Hails Fifty Donors in City Drive
Local Red Cross drive reports strong turnout with volunteers tallying donors and units collected. Organizers credit community support and efficient processing at the city center.
Prefers Chamberlains Cough Remedy
Karl O. Ross, publisher of the Mamilttor County Republic, Syracuse Kansas, endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy after a discussion with the company representative. He states it is the only cough remedy on the market that he has found effective for his six children and for years in his home.
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Chamberlain Medicine Co
Chamberlain
Karl O. Ross
Mamilttor County
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