Third Liberty Loan passes goal set for bond drive
Washington reports the third Liberty loan surpassed its quota, total subscriptions reach over 17 billion dollars with Chicago leading in state and district tallies. Officials say the nationwide drive neared four billion with millions of Americans buying bonds. The final totals will take days to finalize.
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Washington
Treasury oMcala
Wilton States
Caen
Chicaga
Persia Te Couk
Chicago
Ehty
Alaladams
Sail
Liberty Lane
Alfietits
Akio Tor
Feral Saints
ASO
Chlynga Cedem ™ Reserve Distriet
Aubitertburs
New York
Distriet
Hella
Cook Senaty
Timota
Food Administration sets retail price limits and ration rules
The U S Food Administration for Woch County outlines maximum consumer prices, 25 cash discount, 5 cent delivery charge, and ration limits. Restrictions include 25 lbs flour per city buyer, 49 lbs per farmer, sugar limits of 5 lbs city and 10 lbs country per sale, and 131% lbs wheat products per week per person. E C Pors, County Federal Food Administrator, urges reporting evasion and cooperation.
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Food Administration
Marsnheld
Wis
Subscriptions Reach Half Billion Across Cook County
Figures show Liberty Towns Cook County subscriptions near $490,840,050 with a national total around $235,481,350 and 107.87 percent of target in the federal reserve district. Strong support reflects broad civic participation and financial commitment.
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Federal Reserve Bank
Cook County
Soldier Sentenced to Ten Years in Fort Leavenworth
Private Trank B. Curtsey of St. Bank Minty was found guilty by a general court martial of disobeying orders and was sentenced to ten years in the Fort Leavenworth prison, announced at Camp Madge Ta May 6.
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Prigon
Camp Madge
Trank B. Curtsey
St. Bank Minty
Fort Leaven- Worth
Canada Lowers Draft Age to Nineteen for Enlistment
Government announces reduction of military draft age to nineteen with provisions for universal registration before June. Policy states registrants will not be called to service before July, and all eligible individuals will receive necessary documents shortly. Overall plan centers on expanding eligibility while delaying active call.
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Ottawa
Pathe Mig
Uderstoo
Daly
Pay Roll Bandits Steal Over Four Thousand Dollars
A ragged heist targets payroll funds with thieves mounting a scheme to lift 4106 dollars and other payments. Authorities report arrests of a company official and an acquitted suspect connected to the payroll theft. The incident highlights security gaps at the construction firm and raises questions about employee access and controls.
New World's Record Ship Launched At Camden
The 5 660 ton steel collier Tuckahoe was launched at New York Shipbuilding company Camden New Jersey. Keel laid less than a month earlier and the ship entered the water at 10 30 a m. In twenty seven days two hours and fifty minutes the vessel was added to the American merchant marine with only minor finishing touches remaining before sea trials.
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Washington, May
New York Shipbuilding Company
Camden
N. J
British Casualties Reported in Last Week Totals 80 262
London officials release weekly casualty figures showing total 80 262 losses with breakdown by officers and men. Wounded and missing numbers are listed, detailing the human cost of ongoing operations.
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War Office
London
Anneeon Housing Program Agreement Reached in Washington
May 6 Washington agreement on the housing bill provides $40 001 00 to aid housing war workers. The House accepted the Senate plan vesting power on the President rather than the Secretary of Labor.
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Washington
House
Senate
Tabor
Singer to Wed New Yorker in May Wedding
Frieda Hempel the singer will wed W B Kahn a New York silk manufacturer upon her return from Meron Gr where she last concert engagement.
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New Yorker
New York
Frieda Hempel
W. B. Kahn
Mreon
Paris Airman Down Ha Six One Pinnae
Sergeant Bayliss, an American aviator with the Wrencher force, reports a downing of Ha Six one pinnae near Paris on May 6, adding to the day’s air action.
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Paris
Bayliss
Wrencher
Bishop Franklin Hamilton Dies of Pneumonia in Pittsburgh
Bishop Franklin Hamilton of the Pittsburgh district of the Methodist Episcopal Church died here from pneumonia. He gained international fame in 1901 when he sailed in a ceremonial boat of the late King Edward of England.
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Kingle
Imrexburgh
Franklin Hamilton
Pittaburgh
Methodiat Episcopal Church
Bishan Hamilton
King Edward of
England
Consolidation of meat allotment bureau announced
The army navy and Marine Corps and allies now receive meat supplies through a single consolidated bureau headquartered in Chicago. The notice notes centralized control to streamline purchases and distribution across services.
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Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Allies
Chicago
Senate backs sedition bill to punish seditious acts
May 6 report states the senate approved the conference report on the espionage act amendment. It would imprison violators for 20 years or fine them up to 10000, or both, for uttering seditious sentiments or inciting disruption of war production. The measure passed 48 to 20 amid charges it threatens free speech and press.
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Washington
Senate
Department of Juace
Voice
United States
Hardwick
Georgia
Reed
Miesourt
Home Service Aims to Aid Soldiers Families
The Red Cross Department of Civilian War Losses outlines Home Service to support soldiers and sailors families. It pledges sympathetic, practical help including finance, mortgages, insurance, medical and legal aid, and child welfare to preserve health and education during wartime strain.
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Red Cross Department of
Ome
Red Cross
Navy Death Rate Hits Record Low in Navy History
Incomplete reports to Surgeon General Brajsted show the weekly death rate through April 27 as the lowest in navy history. The general health rate improved and contagious diseases remained far below normal in the period reported.
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Navy
Washington
Brajsted
Navy Mieten Corps
Noted French Novelist Dies Pati
French novelist Georges Ranet died in May 6 in an unspecified location. The report notes his prominence in French literary circles and his influence on contemporary fiction.
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Dies Pati
Georges Ranet
Gireetora to Double Carry Forward Says Meeting
London Chronicle reports the Gireetora decided to more than double the carry forward in a recent company meeting. The note questions whether the meaning is best conveyed while preserving the infinitive verb’s integrity.
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London Chronicle
A Lecture on Christian Science by Virgil C Strickler
Virgil C Strickler member of The Mother Church lectures in Boston explaining Christian Science healing. He asserts the religion offers truth through mind over matter, aiming to replace erroneous beliefs with spiritual truth, and noting Mrs Eddy as founder who discovered the law of Spirit.
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Virgil C. Strickler
Lect of the Mother Church
the First
Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Mass
Strickler
Ministry of
Christian Science
Ruth
Henee
Christ
Christ Jesus
Mrs. Eddy
Eddy
Tiaae Newton
Newton
Gol
Get Rid of Your Rheumatism Now
A short ad urges readers to use Chamberlain's Liniment to relieve rheumatism, promising quick relief and great value for its cost. The copy emphasizes that relief alone justifies the price and encourages immediate action.
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Chamberlain
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