Wool Prices In Lawrence and Government Wool Policy
The farm bureau states the War Industries Board fixed the 1918 wool clip prices with a set scale for eastern states and outlines distribution rules. Growers may pool wool in 16 000 pound carloads to be sold through approved Philadelphia dealers, with a dealer profit cap and deductions for freight moisture shrinkage and interest.
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Farm Bureau
War Industries Board
Delaine
Atlantic Seaboard
Seaboard
Lawrence County
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Dyspeptics urged to eat and get well with Bi-nesia
The ad advises against dangerous pills and starvation for dyspepsia. It promotes kinesia powder taken after meals with hot water, claiming it neutralizes acid and soothes the stomach. If not improved, customers can get a 60 cent refund. Clutton Drug Co. and other druggists carry the product.
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Clutton Drug Co
Peptonized Nux Iron Promises Strength For Soldiers
An advertisement touts Peptonized Nux-Iron as a red blood builder for iron deficient individuals and soldiers. It claims rapid strength gains, notes it harms neither teeth nor digestion, and offers home delivery or in-store purchase at Hainer Drug Store, 207 East Washington Street, for 1.00.
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Hainer Drug Store
East Washington St
Wool grading and profiteering rules for growers
The text notes that wool yields vary by class with up to six grades possible per flock, while western wools are more uniform. It calls for government inspection of dealer books and limits gross profits to five percent, with profits to be disposed of by the government. It discusses selling options for growers and suggests selling this year to meet government needs, while considering consigning versus local sales.
Boys Transferred At Camp Greenleaf
Private Alvey C. Glitch reports from Camp Greenleaf Annex in Chickamauga Park Georgia that twenty five New Castle boys were moved from Motor Company No 7 to Ambulance Company No 34 and expect a short hike. He notes hot weather, weekend explorations of Civil War era cabins and battlefields, long walks to the mess hall, and eagerness for home mail.
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New Castle
Camp Greenleaf
Motor Company No. 7
Alvey C. Glitch
Camp Greenleaf Annex
Motor Company No
Chickamauga Park
Iodine Worth Having for First Aid and Inflammation
Advice on keeping a small bottle of iodine in the emergency closet. It can be used as an antiseptic for cuts and bruises and may hasten healing. It is also said to relieve inflammation in enlarged joints with nightly application.
Indigestion Remedy Bend on Magnesia
Article explains acid indigestion caused by excess stomach acid and gas. It promotes Bisurated Magnesia as a safe remedy to neutralize acid, relieve gas, and prevent discomfort after meals, endorsing Love & McGoun as the source.
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Love & McGoun
Children’s Day At Princeton Church Observed Sunday
Children’s day will be observed at the Presbyterian church in Princeton on Sunday morning June 28 at 11 o’clock. Rev and Mrs Robert Offut were called to Elderton for the funeral of a former parishioner. Mrs Offut remained to visit friends there. Oak Grove UPP promotion day for the primary department is Sunday at 11 with evening services as usual. Mrs Andrew Bowers is seriously ill with cancer of the lip.
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Princeton
Presbyterian Church
Robert Offut
Elderton
Offut
Rev. Offut
Oak Grove U. P
Oak Grove United Presbyterian Church
Thomas McKee
Andrew Bowers
Near Here
Bowers
Mrs. F. E. Moore Returns Home From Camp Sherman Area
Mrs. F. E. Moore, who spent the winter and spring in Chillicothe Ohio while her husband and brother were stationed at Camp Sherman training camp, has returned home.
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F. E. Moore
Chillicothe, O
Camp Sherman
Mrs Margaret Myers Visits Lou Pattons Family Return
Mrs Margaret Myers and her daughter Miss Clara return home after visiting Mrs Lou Pattons of the Harlansburg road.
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Margaret Myers
Clara
Lou Pattons
Harlansburg Road
Ice Cream and Strawberry Supper For Red Cross Held
The Oak Grove United Presbyterian auxiliary will host an ice cream and strawberry supper on the church lawn Friday evening to benefit the Red Cross. All community members are invited.
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Oak Grove United Presbyterian Auxilliary of the Red Cross
Red Cross
Shaffer Son Arrives Safely in France
J. W. Shaffer reports his son Private Todd Shaffer has arrived in France after being stationed at Camp Lee, confirming his safe arrival during World War I era military notes.
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J. W. Shaffer
Todd Shaffer
France
Shaffer
Camp Lee
Presbyterian Ladies Missionary Meeting Set at Mrs Stickle’s Home
The Ladies Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church will hold their monthly meeting Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J A Stickle. All members are urged to be present.
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Ladies’ Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
J. A. Stickle
Brother’s Message: Willis Campbell Arrives Safely in France
Mrs. Samuel Shaffer reports her brother Private Willis Campbell has reached France and finds camp life favorable. He writes she arrived safely and is adjusting well at the overseas post.
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Samuel Shaffer
Willis Campbell
France
Gibson couple welcome daughter Margaret Belle
Mr and Mrs John Gibson celebrate the birth of a daughter named Margaret Belle at their home. The family gratefully shares the happy news with friends and relatives.
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John Gibson
Margaret Belle
Raise Rabbits To Buy Homes In Oakland
Oakland Real Estate board reports a method for building home funds by backyard rabbit farming for stock and market use. A rabbit specialist will offer expert advice and a pamphlet outlines a miniature farm plan for best results. Gerald’s mother debates conscience as a child ignores a warning while crossing.
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Oakland
Cal
Oakland Real Estate Board
Bread And Meat In The Soy Bean Bread
Washington June 20 experts from the United States department of agriculture report a high protein bread made from 30 percent soybean flour and 70 percent wheat flour that resembles a beefsteak sandwich in food value. The bread is described as a substitute for protein foods like meat and cheese and could pinch hit for wheat in supplies.
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Washington, D. C
United States Department of Agriculture
Pastors Become Misters In Prohibition Drive
Springfield Illinois June 20 ministers in Illinois will be called plain misters to avoid bias in liquor votes. The Anti-Saloon League voted unanimously to drop the word reverend from campaigners names as it was seen as proof the preacher was dry.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois
Anti-Saloon League
Guard Your Tongue Says Uncle Eben
A Washington Star quote warns that talking leads to more explanations for not staying still, attributed to Uncle Eben in a dialect speaking line.
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Uncle Eben
Washington Star
Zemo Skin Remedy Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Zemo as a penetrating antiseptic liquid that clears eczema tetter rash and similar conditions. It claims rapid results, non greasy nature and stain-free application from The E. W. Rose Co Cleveland Ohio.
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Arnot Bey
E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland, O
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Thler
Superba
the Arrow Clothes Shop
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People’s Store
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O. D
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Owast
China
E. Washington St
Mineral Water Distributing Co
Bell
Union
Qi Ran
Ron
G. B. Zahniser
Clendenin
Beil
Montdidier
The
Marne
Estreesg
Noyon
Matz
Melicocp
Croix Ricard
Chateau-Thierry
Belleau
Greenleaf
Oak Grove
Missionary Meeting
Bro
Gerald
Ady
Atwell Supply Co
Mercer St
Hartwell & Phillips
N. Cochran St
Smith-Foster Motor Car Co
New Castle, Penna
Biu
Robert Williams
Galesburg, Moe
SCS
Senreco
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Penn Coal & Supply Company
Mora
Crawl Bros
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