New York Letters on War Aid and Trade Expo Plans
New York reports rising war welfare gifts surpassing one year of peacetime philanthropy as experts tally Red Cross relief drives and religious fund contributions for France. A London Paris trade exposition to be housed in Central Palace aims to open civiliz worlds markets to continental buyers, seen as a target for potential bombing.
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New York
France
Eirett
Ely
Poe
Aretha
Land Central Palace
London
Paris
Rvice
Traffic flood swamps city streets with vehicles
Traffic police report a vast daily vehicle crush in the city core. Columbus Circle and Times Square see tens of thousands of cars each day, with several intersections recording over ten thousand vehicles and carts daily.
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Columbus Circle
London
Times Square
Fifth
California Syrup of Figs Endorsed for Child Constipation
A vintage health warning urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs to treat constipation in children. The ad claims a coated tongue and poor appetite signal buildup and touts a safe, gentle cleansing within hours, with warnings about counterfeit syrups and a call to buy from the California Fig Syrup Company.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Traffic volumes surge at key points in London area
Observers note that several junctions in the capital handle about forty thousand more vehicles daily than seventeen comparable sites in England's capital, signaling heavy congestion pressures.
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England
Women to Fill Men’s Jobs Ahead of Draft Rules
New York firms across hotels theaters and offices begin replacing male workers with women as draft rules loom. By winter expect few men as waiters elevator operators porters ushers and clerks from coast to coast, with women stepping into all such posts while baseball parks may still release players and vendors for service.
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Draft Department
Workers Resolve to Halt Operations as Men Go to War
The text notes that employees foresee disruption of ongoing operations if the male workforce departs to join the armed forces. It highlights anticipated impact on production and continuity.
Auction of Gotham's gilded gambling palace heirloom jewels
A vast heap of former society jewelry from the legendary Gotham gambling hall 'thirty-three' near Fifth Avenue was sold at auction to the highest bidder. Few relatives appeared. only about six men acknowledged pieces once tied to aristocratic families now vastly diminished.
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Gotham
Fifth Avenue
Louse Killer Aids Chick Health At Phoenix Drug Store
Advertisement claims B A Thomas Louse Killer cures parasite-sapped chicks and also kills bugs on cucumber tomato and squash vines. It guarantees eggs or money back and promotes ease of use at Phoenix Drug Store.
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Dias
B. A. Thomas
Phoenix Drug Store
Meeting Opens War Convention of Co-operative Millers
A large attendance gathers in Indianapolis for the Co-operative Millers of America war convention opening today. The sessions run through Saturday and will focus on methods to meet government requirements for operating mills.
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Co-operative Millers
Indianapolis
Ind
Co-operative Millers of America
Missouri Commercial Clubs Federation Opens in St Louis
The annual Missouri Commercial Clubs convention began in St Louis on June 4 and will run through tomorrow. The gathering will focus entirely on war work and function as a statewide war conference.
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Missouri Commercial Clubs
St. Louis
Federation of Missouri Commercial Clubs
Whooping Cough Relief Cited by Peru Mother
Mrs. P. H. W. Martin of Peru reports two daughters suffered whooping cough and recovered quickly after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. She says the medicine kept coughs loose and made expectoration easy, calling the result a charm.
Conference on War Economy Arrives in New York City
In New York City on June 4 a national conference on war economy gathers notable educators economists and business leaders for a two day session. The event is held under the joint auspices of the U N Bureau of Municipal Research and the Academy of Political Science. Topics include The Government as Employer The New Era in Budgets Executive Leadership in a Democracy and War Economy is Financing Local Government.
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New York
UN? Bureau of Municipal Research
Academy of Political Science
Bud Gets
Information on registering and penalties for noncompliance
In doubt about registration consult the local board. Failure to register is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and may result in loss of rights and immediate induction into military service.
Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Advised
A Huntington Indiana mother urges households to keep Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for cholera morbus. She reports two children sick in summer 1911 found immediate relief after using the remedy.
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Chamberlain
Charles Enyeart
Huntington
Ind
World War I Draft Notice for June 6 1918 Registration
Instructional notice for male citizens and certain aliens born between June 6 1896 and June 1907 to register on June 6 1918 from 7 am to 7 pm at the local board where they reside or a designated place. Registrants should appear June 5 to prefill cards or use the local board if away, mail cards with a self addressed stamped envelope, and ensure delivery to home board by June 4. If ill on June 5 a delegated friend may prepare the card.
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Regular Army
Navy
Marine Corps
National Guard
Naval Militia
Loyal enemy soldier saves Italians in cliff pass
An Austrian sharpshooter in a cliff cavern targeted Italian supply runners but stopped firing after a dying Austrian soldier, Giorgi Avanzini, whispered Vive Italia and revealed his Italian identity. Avanzini had been forced to serve Austria but shielded Italians, earning honor from Italian troops.
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Associated Press
Guglielminetti
Austria
Giorgi Avanzini
Avanuzini
Trent
Trentino
Justinet
Avanzini
Sour Stomach Digestive Aid Advice in Portable Wellness Note
A brief health note explains sour stomach as mild indigestion from fast or large meals and improper foods. It recommends eating slowly, chewing thoroughly, limiting meat, and skipping supper. It then advises taking Chamberlain's Tablets to aid digestion if symptoms occur.
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Chamberlain
Classified ads keep using News Sta system
Readers continue to rely on the News Sta classified ads for listings and notices, showing steady demand for the traditional format and its local reach.
Zemo promises relief for itching and skin irritation
Itchy skin sufferers are urged to try Zemo a dependable antiseptic liquid from The E. W. Rose Co Cleveland Ohio. The ad claims Zemo clears acne eczema itch pimples and rashes often overnight and advertises 35c for standard bottles and 1.00 for extra large bottles noting it will not stain or feel greasy and is safe for tender skin.
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E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Six Per Cent Money to Lend on Property
Six per cent money to lend on improved farm and city business property and on city residence property at a stated rate. Commissions reasonable. R. B. Blanks, Box 600, Monroe, Louisiana. Also a testimonial: Chamberlain's Tablets praised by FP Ii Tressey of Richmond, Kentucky for indigestion or constipation.
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R. B. Blanks
Monroe
Chamberlain
Tressey
Richmond
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