Liberty Loan Romance in Small Town War Drive
Gladys Moore joins the Liberty Loan committee and teams with David Stapleton the village bank cashier. Their work bond grows as Kraft in wartime duty and a draft notice threatens separation. A teahouse lunch invitation and a sudden call from France heighten tension and reveal mutual affection.
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Gladys
Liberty Loan Board
Davia Stapleton
Gladys Moore
Red Cross
David Stapleton
Jim
David
Committee On Headquarters
Liberty Loan
Autumn Woods
Ike
Mr. Stapleton
France
I Love You Gladys Will You Marry Me
In a private, tense moment David asks Gladys to marry him before she departs. She remains hesitant at first but finally nods through tears, surrendering to his proposal as a public scene unfolds.
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Gladys
David
Powers That Be
Tyres
Dea
Cavern Talk Sparks Honest Answer from Tommy
A teacher explains how waves erode cliffs to form caverns and openings. After a brief lecture he asks a student what happens when waves wash fiercely against rocks. Tommy shyly replies that the rocks get very wet, much to the amusement of the class.
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Tommy
Yommy
Silver to Gold Values Through History
The text traces metal value ratios from ancient Greece to Caesar and Charlemagne. It notes silver’s decline in relative value as shortages grew and gold remained scarce, with key ratios of ten to one then seven and a half to one.
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Greece
Caesar
Charlemagne
Public Virtue Quote by Clay on Patriotism
A quoted line emphasizes public virtue as patriotism raised above personal interests and emotions. It lauds self sacrifice valor and devotion as the noblest public virtue inspiring noble civic deeds.
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Clay
Solo Inspires Choral Adulation for Tenor’s Courage
Uncle Si Bruggins recalls a church choir moment where a fashionable tenor performed solo, causing the rest of the choir to pause. The observer praises the singer's spunk and perseverance, noting the boldness impressed by the display.
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Uncle Si Bruggins
Boston Transcript
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted in 19th Century Ad
An attractive testimonial style advertisement promotes Wali's Catarrh Medicine taken internally to reach the disease through the blood. It claims local applications fail and attributes cures to Hall's Catarrh Medicine and Hall's Family Pills. Testimonials are offered free.
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Wali
Hall
F. J. Chieney & CO
Props
Toledo
One Remedy Promises Cure for Stomach Ailments
A testimonial claims nine years of stomach and liver trouble, spent thousands, ended by Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy after one dose. It purports to remove intestinal mucus and reduce inflammation, including appendicitis, with a money back guarantee. W. W. Stickfound and local druggists are cited.
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Mayr
W. W
Boscheer’s Syrup Aids Coughs and Lung Health
An American remedy marketed for cough relief and throat and lung inflammation. Claims include quieting coughing, enabling restful nights, and easier morning expectoration. Presented as a general health tonic useful for lung trouble asthma croup bronchitis. Sold by W W Stickford.
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America
W. W. Stickford
Medicine vs Food Stock Remedy Advertisement
Do not buy what you already have. You have feed for animals but buy medicine when needed. B A Thomas Stock Remedy guarantees medicine quality and promises to tone the system, improve digestion, and maximize grain value. Geo Stuhler's Sons Co.
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B. A. Thomas
Geo. Stuhler's Sons Co
Nervousness on the Decline and Phosphated Iron Cure
A health ad promises relief from nerves through Phosphated Iron capsules. It asserts overwork drains nerve centers, offers a rapid restoration of vitality, and urges buyers to insist on capsules from trusted druggists like W. W. Stickford.
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McClure “Newspaper Syndicate
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Techtonius
Central Lumber & Coal Co
G. P. Rockstad, Mer
J. E. Bateman
Monticello
Iowa
Sterling
Illinois
Goodrich
Akron, Ohio
Goodrich Tires
Chicago
Swift & Company
U.S.A
Wolf
L. H. Lang
Old City Scales Building
Monticello Hide & Fur Co
Idman
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