Women Break Up 6 Sea Traditions on Ocean Ship
Captain Harry W. Crosby of the Northwest Shipping Company introduces three women crew members aboard the steamship H. B. Lovejoy. A woman cook and two mess staff replace male labor, citing improved meals and service. The move comes as wartime labor shortages strain Liberty Fleet crews and fronts out Alaska and California trades. The women, paid union scale with overtime, are on their second voyage and praised by ship men.
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Statele
Harry W. Crosby
Seattle
Northwest Shipping Company
Alaska
California
United States Shipping Commissioner
H. B. Lovejoy
Crosby
Lovejoy
Harvester
City Employment Bureau
Nort Inadine
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Firm Oath Notice
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio. He offers one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Notary A. W. Gleabon witnesses on December 6, 1886. Receipt of autographed claim and testimonial text with medical claim and contact details.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Ucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Lees
Nea
Hall
A.D
A. W. Gleabon
Sendor Pet . J. Ney & CO
Huge Sub Cruisers Built by Britain Rival German U Boats
The British admiralty reveals details of submarine cruisers with two funnels, surface speeds of 24 knots, eight to ten torpedo tubes, four-inch guns, and internal combustion motors. Displacing 2000 tons surfaced, 2700 submerged, they measure 240 feet by 26 feet with a 3000 mile cruising range. A 12 inch gun carriage is also reported. The boats feature quick dismantling of funnels for submergence and cushioned hulls to withstand gunfire. No confirmed combat use is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Admiralty
Famous Blind Educator Arthur Pearson Lectures in America
Sir Arthur Pearson, renowned blind educator and publisher, arrived in the United States to lecture for the Red Cross on methods for teaching the blind. He founded St Dunstan's hospital in Regent's Park and once owned the London Daily Express and Pearson's Monthly before selling his publications. He will tour America to support blind training per the St Dunstan plan.
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Sir Arthur Pearson
America
Red Cross
Arthur
St. Dunstan’s Hospital
Regent’s Park
London
London Daily Express
Pearson's Monthly
St. Dunstan Hospital
Texas flyer downs seven Hun planes in visit sortie
First Lieut Edmund G Chamberlain Marine aviator from San Antonio Texas, Princeton and Texas graduate, downed seven German planes with a British air squadron during a visit flight. He dispersed a Hun company with a machine gun during landing, took a prisoner, and carried back a wounded French officer.
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Edmund G. Chamberlain
Marine Corps
Tle
Chamberlain Halls
San Antonio
Tex
Princeton
Texas
About Rheumatism and Cham berlain’s Liniment
Rheumatism causes great pain and suffering as the most common disease that robs sleep. Relief is promised by Cham berlain's Liniment offered for sale by Sandlin Cowan Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain’s Liniment
Sandlin- Cowan Drug Co
Notice of Lawrence County Tax Assessments 1919
State of Alabama Lawrence County reports: County Board of Equalization certified tax returns as correct and delivered the report for public inspection. The board will convene at the courthouse on the third Monday in June to correct errors in valuation assessments. W C Hamilton Tax Assessor Lawrence County.
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State of Alabama
Lawrence County
County Board of Equalization
Skinner Eddy Plant Launches 26 Steel Vessels in 1918
Seattle plant No 1 of Skinner Eddy set a world record by launching 26 steel steamships in 1918 totaling 232400 deadweight tons across five shipways averaging 46480 tons per way. The final ship Edgefield, a 9600 ton vessel, was delivered on year end.
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Seattle
Wash
Skinner & Eddy Corporation
Edgefield
Start Their Patters From Strip of Tape
The article recalls how allied forces begin attacks with a tape line marking the assembly point, soldiers gathering under darkness for the zero hour. It notes synchronized watches, secrecy, and dawn advances under artillery and smoke screens, with vivid scenes of marshaled troops and a scorched battlefield after dawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marne
Dean's Kidney Pills Advertised In A Bad Way Claim
A testimonial ad promotes Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney and urinary problems. Mrs G C Cooke of Tuscumbia Alabama recounts relief after using two boxes, noting night pain dizziness and blurred vision improved. Manufacturer Fister Milburn Co Buffalo NY. 60c at dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
G.C Cooke
Second St. Tuscumbia
Aia
Fister-Milburn Co
Mfgrs
Bullalo
N.Y
Careful Man Injured as Brakeman Falls on Mile Train
Alliance Ohio conductor Ed ward Johnson, a longtime railroad worker praised for safety, was injured in a yard accident when a sudden engine jerk toppled a brakeman from a box car onto him. The brakeman, described as careless, escaped injury. Johnson remains in hospital.
Cause of Headache and Chamberlains Tablets Remedy
The article states that many headaches arise from a disordered stomach or constipation and can be relieved by taking Chamberlains Tablets. It claims several people have obtained permanent relief with these tablets, describes them as easy to take and mild, and notes sale by Sandlin-Cowan Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandlin-Cowan Drug Co
For Sale Jersey Cow and Barrows at Weatherwax Farm Salem
For sale one five year old Jersey cow fresh two barrows weighing 100 to 125 pounds each at Cap Weatherwax farm Salem four miles northwest of Moulton. Also some cotton seed. Contact Mrs N C Reeves for quick sale at reasonable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cap Weatherwax
Salem
Moulton
Notice to Non-Residents in Probate Court
Esther Jinkins filed for probate aid for the will of Y. Davis Scogin. Unknown heirs of Chagsie Scogin, a 14 year old son, are non residents. Hearing set for June 16, 1919 with three weekly notices in The Moulton Advertiser.
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State of
Alabama
Lawrence County
Esther Jinkins
Y. Davis Scogin
Chagsie Scogin
Moulton Advertiser
Meon
For Sale Two Milk Cows and Sorghum Buckets Exchange Wanted
For sale two cows and about 50 sorghum heads in buckets at St per gallon. Will sell or exchange a Miiis combination corn planter for a walking cultivator. Apply to J. L. Byars, one mile west of Moulton.
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St Per Galion
J. L. Byars
Moulton
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Texas Flyer
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