WarWork organization formed in Pittsburg region
More than 400 manufacturers from four states attended a Pittsburg meeting to organize war resources for the area. George C. Blackmore and G L Patterson represented New Castle, with S B Depney from West Pittsburg. George S. Oliver presided as commissioner. Robert Garland named business manager. Headquarters set for Pittsburg. 20 regional divisions plan the wartime plant employment.
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George C. Blackmore
National Radiator Company
G. L. Patterson
New Castle
Pittsburg
West Pittsburg
S. B. Depney
Safety Amorite Conduit
George S. Oliver
Thehhamber of Commerce
Robert Garland
Charles A. Otis
Cleveland
War Industrial Board
Board of Trade
Mr. Garland
Repair Old Shoes at Leather Convention
W. Anderson, delegate to the national Leather and Shoe Findings convention in Pittsburg, urged repairing existing footwear to conserve leather for Uncle Sam. He cited bark and wood shortages for tanning extracts and warned that British firms are buying U.S. leather, potentially impacting government needs.
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Sam
Anderson
National Convention of Leather and Shoe
Pittsburg
United States
Man Sentenced to 30 Days for Stealing Sister's Ring
SAN FRANCISCO June 27 Dan Mattei was jailed for thirty days after stealing his sister's wedding ring and pawning it to buy liquor. He asked for leniency and offered to enlist. the judge replied with the sentence.
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San Francisco
Dan Mattei
Mattei
Nu Vim Iron Weed Tonic Maintains 1.00 Price In War Demand
The advertisement proclaims Nu Vim Iron Weed Tonic remains priced at $1.00 per bottle despite rising living costs and growing nationwide demand. It touts a roots-based formula claimed to aid nerves blood stomach liver kidneys and rheumatism and lists Clutton Drug Store in New Castle and ree Pharmacy in Ellwood City as sellers.
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Clutton Drug Store
Washingtn Street
New Castle
Ree Pharmacy
Ellwood City
Making One Freight Car Do the Work of Two
The U S Railroad Administration increased freight car utilization by heavier loading and faster unloading. In fertilizers the average carload rose from 21.31 to 30.02 tons last year. Local dealers and small buyers must pre’order to allow time for grouping and full carload preparation.
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U. S. Railroad Administration
Our American Boys Fight Abroad for Liberty and Justice
The article praises American troops in France for their fighting spirit, compares their sacrifice to historic battles, notes the dangers of sea travel and German opposition, and envisions a future with millions extra soldiers aiding the Allies. It honors Belgian resilience and allied forces, and invokes patriotic prayers for protection.
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France
Bunker Hill
Gettysburg
Germany
Africa
Freckle Sunburn Lotion From Lemons and Orchard White
A vintage ad touts a lemon juice mixture with three ounces of Orchard White as a cheap freckle sunburn tan lotion. It promises quick fading of freckles, sunburn, windburn and tan and claims the preparation is harmless.
Writ of Attachment Issued Against Multiple Defendants
Hartwell and Phillips issue a writ of attachment against Paul and A. B. Black J. P. Byers W. W. Byers C. F. Simpson James M. Gilliland Louis Seiter and Roy Young garnishing property in connection with the case.
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Hartwell and
Phillips
Paul
A. B. Black
J. P. Byers
W. W. Byers
C. F. Simpson
James M. Gilliland
Louis Seiter
Roy Young
Garn
Lawrence Rifle Unit Summons Members for Evening Assembly
Lawrence Rifle members report to the armory this Thursday at 7 45 in full uniform with white collars. By order of the commanding officer Captain T R Miller.
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Lawrence
T. R. Miller
Sharon Veteran Ends His Life After Bereavement
Sharon, June 27 A Civil War veteran, 67, Robert M. Brush, killed himself by drowning in Yankee Run shortly after returning from Geneva Ohio where his wife was buried. The tragedy stemmed from grief over his spouse's death.
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Sharon
Robert M. Brush
Yankee Run
Geneva
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America
W. A. Johns
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Portugal
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Lawrence Rifles
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