Germany alarmed by low birth rate and infant mortality
The article notes the German military concerns over a high infant mortality rate and a falling birth rate. It cites 199 deaths per 1000 in early 1900s Germany, declines to 28.3 by 1912, and a 40 percent drop in births in 1916, prompting welfare measures for mothers and children amid wartime strain. It also mentions Bavaria, Saxony, and Prussia as hardest hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Bavaria
Saxony
Prussia
America Leads World in Ship Production This Year
U S shipyards delivered 1,636,403 deadweight tons since January 1, surpassing Britain’s 1,545,826 tons according to Shipping Board figures and UK yard output. American yards surged in August with 323,650 tons versus Britain's 187,019.
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America
The
Shipping Board
United Kingdom
United States
Dean's Kidney Pills Ad In Mt Sterling Area
A local testimonial promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney trouble and backache. Mrs. R M Reynolds of Mt Sterling reports relief after using the product bought at Lloyd's Drug Store. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y listed with price 60 cents at dealers.
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Dean
Mt. Sterling
R. M. Reynolds
Richmond Ave
Lloyd’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Msgrs
Buffalo
N. Y
For Sale Pianos Players and Organs Bargains Offered
For sale at the M. R. Mainline Store by J. H. Templeman Piano Co. B. C. Fulton, salesman, offers samples of pianos players and organs with tuning and repairing services. Call to view. Phone 322.
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M. R
J. H. Templeman Piano Co
B. C. Fulton
Proper Fertilizer Use Maximizes Farm Profits
The article urges farmers to utilize manure and soil nutrients through careful management and cultivation. It argues that proper manure handling can cut fertilizer costs, while commercial fertilizer can be profitable when soil and crop conditions are right. It notes that outcomes vary by farmer due to management of air sun and rain effects.
Paying the Price Liberty Bonds Rally for War Effort
A patriotic plea praises American soldiers on the front paying the price of liberty as a pivotal factor in defeating Germany. It urges continuous support through taxes, thrift stamps, Liberty Bonds, and maintaining ships and munitions to shorten the war and lessen American losses.
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Belgium
France
Serbia
Russia
Roumania
America
Berlin
Uncle Sam
Limits Of New Draft Age Range Clarified
Provost Marshal General Crowder confirms the draft covers men who have turned 18 or have not yet reached 46. The order reads ages 18 to 45 inclusive, but officials emphasize eligibility extends to those just past 18 and under 46. Also notes on scarce table luxuries in several countries.
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United States Army
Crowder
W. S&s
Child Killed by Fall in Moorefield Area
A child of farmer Harvey Clary in Nicho las county fell while playing on stairs and died from injuries. The Advocate notes the incident as reported for print.
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Harvey Clary
Moorefield
Nicholas County
the Advocate For
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