Old Sir John Barleycorn and the Food Control War Tale
The article mocks wartime controls on distilled spirits tied to the Food Control bill. It claims the government halted hard liquor production at 11 pm on September 8 and laments losses to industry while noting large whisky bond stocks. It frames prohibition as a casualty of war and government policy with satirical narration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir John Barleycorn
United States
Globe
Sir John
Theribald
Food Administration
Hall's Catarrh Cure Proved Effective Internal Remedy
An old advertorial claims catarrh is a constitutional disease best treated with internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure, taken internally, supposedly acts on blood and mucous surfaces. It cites a physician's backing, testimonials, and calls for trial by mailing for free testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Hali
Free, Jr. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Sola
Price
Hail
Reformers Push Diet Changes Yet Leave Core Habits Unchanged
The article notes food reform advocates press for broad dietary shifts while stalling on deep changes to consumer habits. It highlights ongoing debates over government guidelines and industry practices, with experts urging practical steps amid mixed public response.
Photodrama Edited and Compiled by H. W. M.
A compact note credits H. W. M. with editing and compiling a photodrama project. The item identifies the editor as the key figure and places the work within a historic publishing context. The brief entry points to a collaborative or archival effort without additional details on contents or dates.
Guess Who at The Table Theatre Stars a Cast of Notables
The notice previews multiple Table Theatre showings from Sept 19 to Sept 25 with guest guesses for an actress, and features brief bios of actors connected to Believe Me Xantippe Joan the Woman The Brand of Satan The Man Who Forgot The Greatest Power including birthplaces dates and addresses in New York City Los Angeles and Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Table Theatre
Xantippe
Brooklyn
N. Y
Washington, D. C
42Nd St
New York City
Geraldine Farrar
Joan
St. Louis
Selig
Vitagraph
Universal
D. A. Griffith
And
Lasky
Paramount
Hollywood
Cal
Table
Thur
Joan the Woman
Melrose
Mass
Europe
America
Metropolitan Opera House
Brand of Satan
Calcutta
India
England
Westover Court
44Th St
Man
Sacramento
Hotel Plaza
Philadelphia
John Drew
Miss. Kittredge
Secret Service
Gillette
Metro
Public Sale of Two Dwellings in City Limits
Two good city dwellings on the east side of Richmond Avenue to be sold at public auction to the highest bidder on Saturday September 22 1917 at 2 oclock p m on premises. No. 1 a four room cottage owned by Mrs M T Evans and No. 2 an eight room frame dwelling owned by B Stephens with gravel yard and two and one half acres. One third cash balance in one and two years at 6 percent interest. Inspect by appointment through T F Rogers Jr, Real Estate Agent and Wm Cravens Auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulbegrad
Our City
Richmond Avenue
M. T. Evans
Stephens
B. Stephens
T. F. Rogers, Jr
Wm. Cravens
Public Auction of Household and Kitchen Furnishings
An auction at 2 30 pm on High street by agent W Hoffman Wood for Mr D N Young offers items including walnut bed room suite, oak sideboard and tables, marble top stands, lounge, phonograph, carpets, gas stove, and a Shetland pony with harness. Terms: under 20 cash, over 20 with six month note at 6 percent or cash. Also a wartime appeal urging wider conscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Hoffman Wood
D. N. Young
WM. Cravens
Peace in Our Time Rally Prompts Call for Action
Citizens chant for peace and urge concrete steps as speakers emphasize urgency. Organizers hope momentum leads to local demonstrations and policy pushes.
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John Barleycorn
John
Rufus Hadden
Levee
Kiddville
Montgomery County
Seth Combs
R. R. Whitsitt
Charles Douglas
J. L. Faulkner
Mrs. Sterling
Kentucky
Richard Buhler
Wallace Reid
Robert Warwick
Ethel Barrymore
High Street
Ness
G. D. Sullivan & Co
Iyi
Mt. Sterling, Ry
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