War Cost Bans Into Billions Of Dollars
Figures show government wartime outlays near 59 billion dollars with a net surplus around 200 million. War costs rose across departments while interest fell, and income tax receipts tied to late June installments helped offset deficits. Major items include War Department and Navy spending, veterans benefits, and sinking funds.
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War Department
Navy Department
San Luggo
Poper
Timmoths
White House
Treasury
Agricular Department
Chicago Poison Victims Highlight Family Tragedy
Three year old Lorraine Markowski became the third victim of a mysterious poison sweeping a Chicago family of seven. Chester Kwiatkowski seven and Agnes, eight, also died while the remaining children are seriously ill in County and Psychopathic hospitals. Doctors found a metallic base in stomach contents and suspect toxin from canned foods or paint ingredients used by Markowski in his occupation.
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Internat
Chicago
Lorraine
Chester Kwiatkowski
Agnes
Irving Markowski
Markowski
Psycopathic
Planning Annual Knights Picnic at Cascade Park
St Marys council No 512 Knights of Columbus plans the July 24 picnic at Cascade Park, largest yet, with free coffee and cream, ice cream, dancing, rides for children 1 to 3 pm, and free bus transport from Margaret Henry home. Married vs single men ball game highlights afternoon program with committees led by M J Donovan and others.
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St. Mary's
Margaret Henry
Councis
Picni Sre
Joseph F. O'Leary
Basebal
James Barrett
John O Leary
Thomas Donegan
Hubert Daugherty
Willis Plynn
Steve Doyle
D. E. Heagney
Ten Herbs credited with ending chronic ailments in locals
Elderly residents report Ten Herbs cures across stomach liver kidney and rheumatic issues. A Renfrew man, age 76, claims dramatic relief from pain, nervousness and fatigue after using the remedy. Eckerd’s of New Castle begins selling Ten Herbs in the area, with distribution to drugstores regionwide.
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R. Moyer
Route 1
Renfrew, Butler
Isce
Eckerd’s of
New Castle, Inc
Washington S
Steel Production Holding Up Well
Pittsburgh June 19 The Iron Age weekly summary says overall steel production will not drop more than 10 percent this month or July. Demand in autos and building trade weakens, yet structural steel remains steady as manufacturers plan new auto models. Expanded gas line work and rail orders boost steel use.
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Nternational
Pittsburgh
Iron Age
Navy
Southern Pacific
Opportunities In Army Enlistment Promote Service Benefits
Corporal J. W. Thompson cites chances in Army enlistment that let young men see the world, improve education, and return to civilian life more capable after a few years in service.
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J. W. Thompson
Army recruiting drive lists multiple opportunities in mid Atlantic US
The City building hosts a recruiting push outlining vacancies in 12th Infantry at Fort Howard and Fort Washington, Sixth Field Artillery and First Ammunition Train at Fort Hoyle, 12th Coast Artillery at Fort Monroe, Air Corps at Langley, Medical Department at Army Medical Center and Carlisle Barracks, and more. Contacts point to Corporal Thompson at the City building. Also notes small real estate transfers including Wm. R. Johnson to Wm. Shrebernd and others for $1 or $2.
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12Th Infantry
Fort Howard
Fort Washington
Mig
Sixth Field Artillery
Fort Hoyle
12Th Coast Artillery
Fort Monroe
Air Corps
Langley Field
Army Medical Ceanter
District of Columbia
Carlisle Barrack
Army War College
District of Colimbia
Holabird Q. M. Depot
Infantry
Field Arillery
Cavalry
Army
Panrmai Canal Zone
Plele
Coast Are
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Robert S. Thornburg
Westinghouse
Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing CO
Mercer Street
Drecoll-Beer
M. J. Donovan
Cascade
Washington and
Croton
Mrs. E
Etna
Kbride
Shannon
Washington
A. R. Moyer
Orange American Gas
Orange American
The
American Oil CO
Pan American Petroleum & Transport Co
Baluamore, Md
Yee
Matt
Harlan Bros
North Jefferson and
Falls Streets
Grossman Tire Shop
Lone Avenue
Johns
Mahoning
Liberty Ave
Coyne & Eckert
Arlington Avenue
Fox
Bay Street
Anderson
Highland Avenue
Melrose
State and
Harbor Streets
A. Gallo
Wilmington Road
New Wilmington
Rose Point
Dixie Inn
Butler Road
Daugherty
Ellwood Road
Willis Morrow
Havel del Patton & Campbell Motor
Fourth Street
Ellwood City
Watson Grove
R. Elsner
Willow Grove
W. H. Medard
Moravia
Morrow's
Wampum
Dean Lamson
Mr. Jackson
Wilkins Bros. Oil CO
New Castle and Vicinity
Brome
Signal Corps and Medical Department
She Ilawaiian Islands
Thompson
Wm. R. Johnson
Sb. Beonhard
Wayne
Haze
D. Rie! Union
Wm. Vincent
Phila Bo Rodgers
Plaingrove
Pearl M. Duftere
Mont Ll. Mahath Ware
Ant E. Corbin
New Castle
ELS, PT. Limited
Akran Tihd Pe Suntin
Laltimore& Ojo
Publiv Sunee
So0
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