Starvation and Chaos in Russia Awe Refugees Flowing West
Refugees report mass privation in Russia as streams move via Finland to Sweden. Food shortages, collapsing industry, and ruined transport plague Petrograd, Moscow, and other cities. The exodus includes French, British, American, Swedish, and Norwegian aid, with rail and coal shortages crippling relief efforts.
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Kolshevik
Russia
Abo
London ‘Mines
Tussi
Inki
Stockholm
Selil
Satety
Imive
Dhssia
Lussty
Finland
Lwo
Sip Biles
England
Bolshevists
Travtorius
Tuve
Moonshining Rise Noted in Tennessee Conference Report
Knoxville Tennessee conference report cites a marked rise in moonshining and illegal distilling in the Appalachian mountain territory. Members of the Mountain School Workers organization mention increased illicit production during the annual gathering.
Profit-Sharing Plan Promoted By Uncle Sam In United States
The article highlights a government backed profit sharing push encouraging workers and the public to invest in Liberty bonds thrift stamps and War Savings stamps. It notes the plan aims to involve every man woman and child as a governmental investor through small purchases. It praises the initiative while recalling that Uncle Sam started it.
Patriotism and thrift through school and home duty
W S S AID by P P Nevermen executive secretary of Wisconsin WPA urges wartime patriotism to endure beyond November 11 1918 and calls for building foundations to pay government obligations. He stresses thrift teaching in schools and homes and the need for industrial savings societies to organize communities across stores offices clubs and schools.
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P.P. Nevermen
Wisconsin
Orzunixatho
Patrinia
Sylynild
Jayencies
Bowen
Wnt Industrial Savings Society
Picking Up That Pin by Harriman Story of Large Estate
A story about Dr. A Harriman who died leaving an estate of 74000000 dollars and credited him with stooping to pick up a small steel clip dropped at a door by a careless worker. He muses on the value of material wasted yearly by indifferent workers and the potential to become the richest man in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Harriman
Harriman
America
Uncle Sam’s Big Paydays for Liberty Bonds Details
The list shows interest due dates for Tone 15 issues with amounts for September 15 November 15 and December 15 plus a fourth loan entry. It urges clipping coupons and converting to War Savings stamps rather than cash, claiming reinvestment yields above four percent.
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Uncle Sam
War scarred pigeons return home from the war
New York reports General Muir a veteran pigeon among seven decorated Army pigeons aboard the transport Grest Northern. He flew through barrage to deliver a message in thirty three minutes, despite wounds and burning feathers. Other famed birds include King Cole and Biddy, both with dramatic recovery tales. Twenty two German pigeons and a fox named Cootie are also noted.
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Muir
King Cole
Ethel
Sergt
Prod J. Hermann
Biddy
Black Dart
Argonne
Forbanks
Irene M
Cootie
St. Mihiel
Lieut
Frank G. Delatour
One Hundred and Thirtteenth
Sane Spending to Saying
A compact proverb noting the contrast between hard work and prudent thrift. It contrasts the industrious saver with the frugal hoarder, praising careful planning and wise investments as the path to wealth. Bolstered by a named author, it reflects early 20th century financial virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolton Wall
Governmental Profit Sharing War Savings Stamps Offer
Government explains War Savings Stamps as profit sharing for citizens. Sixteen Thrift Stamps at a quarter each allow a June upgrade to a War Savings Stamp, a government bond promising a direct share in a government enterprise. Five years from issue, interest ranges from 28 to 21 percent, an income bearing non depreciable security backed by the United States.
The Trouble to Keep It
A fragment reflecting on finances in prosperous America. It contrasts earning money with the difficulty of keeping it, urging private books or an arsenal. It notes Uncle Sam’s security during War Savings Stamps, their purchase, and the profit of 18 to 21 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Sam
Marshfield Man Endorses Kidney Pills Testimony
A Marshfield resident E. D. Dunon of 704 S. Ave. testifies his back and kidney pains from cold exposure and kidney failure were ended by Doan's Kidney Pills. He reports relief after use and urges others to try the same remedy priced 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo, N. Y. markets the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
E. D. Dunon
S. Ave
Dean
Mr. Dunon
Foster-Milburn
Buffalo
Mothers in Heaven as Protective Visions
A reflective line from Frank Danby's "Mothers and Children" contemplates mothers watching from heaven. The speaker suggests maternal protection endures beyond life, asserting faith in guardian care.
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Frank Danby
Monday Luck and Superstitions Across the Week
A Philadelphia Bulletin note discusses an old three volume dictionary of superstitions found in a free library. It samples Monday beliefs such as seven sayings on luck errors bills and weather signs and notes much depends on how one starts Monday and chooses to act.
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Free Library
Philadelphia Bulletin
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Sweden
Moscow
Petrograd
Ural
Tambo
Penza
Saratoft
Bolshevist
Society of Friends’ War Victims Relief Comittee
Bolsheyiks
Philips
Teast
PET Ice
DCE
United States
Raxard
Brnie
Samuel
W. S. S. Aid
ARMY
New York
AEF
Prince Albert
P. A
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston-Salem, N. C
Harry &. Knapp
William 5. Sims
Chichester
C.B. Edwards
New State Bank Bldg
South Central Avenue
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