Peruna Praised For Stomach Cramps And Catarrh
Mrs Mary Fennell of Monu Missouri praises Peruna for cramps in the stomach and catarrh of the head and notes her sister was cured of catarrh of the stomach. Mrs D T Chomer of Chicago Illinois commends Manalin laxative for liver bowels digestion and heartburn. Those who object to liquid medicines can get Peruna Tablets.
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R.P. D. Po- Monu
Missouri
D. T. Chomer
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Change Sends Partners to the Phone in Jokes
The junior partner at a State Street firm stayed indisposed prompting the senior partner to call every few minutes. A friend asks if he is seriously ill, but the partner jokes that his temperature merely fluctuates, while customers speculate on the shifts.
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State Street
Bob
Boston Transcript
Surfing Arrives in the Mainland With Modern Boards
Surf coasting, imported from Hawaii, gains popularity in California this past summer and shows up on New York beaches. U.S. manufacturers sell improved surf boards with an air chamber at one end, awaiting the Hawaiian skill to ride big breakers.
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Hawaii
California
New York
The Omniscient Papa
The boy asks about holy orders after reading that Coleridge was admitted to them. The father answers with a patient lecture about the Ten Commandments and urges the boy to continue his book.
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Coleridge
Convincing Speaker Fails to Catch Home Audience
A notable political figure struggles to engage the local audience at home. Despite nationwide appeal and media attention, supporters report muted reception and limited turnout during a scheduled talk at a familiar venue.
Puzzler in Tommys Home Ends with a Curious Question
A visiting preacher teases three year old Tommy by shaking his head and clucking like a horse. Tommy repeats the motion, returns for another shake, and finally asks, Are you loose or am I. The moment captures a playful misunderstanding recorded by the Indianapolis News.
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Tommy
Indianapolis News
Alteration on World Diplomacy and Personal Anecdotes
A speaker recounts shifting stances as China and Brazil sever relations with Germany while Holland Denmark and Spain accept Germany's murderers with polite protest. He notes circumstances alter cases and shares a quip about marriage from a bride who laughs at her husband Georges lap.
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Brazil
Germany
Holland
Denmark
Spain
Sen
Richard LeGallienne
Good Habits Highlight Rewards in Men’s Routines
A concise reflection notes that disciplined daily routines yield benefits similar to the costs faced by those whose choices lean toward excess. It contrasts steady, prudent practices with riskier habits and suggests value in consistent self-control.
Nebraska Proclaims Wheatless and Meatless War Days
Acting Governor Edgar Howard proclaims Fridays meatless and Tuesdays wheatless across Nebraska. The order follows requests from National Food Director Herbert Hoover and federal administrator Gordon Wattles to conserve vital food supplies for the war effort. The proclamation urges all citizens to avoid meat on Fridays and wheat or wheat products on Tuesdays during the ongoing conflict.
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Nebraska
Howard
Herbert Hoover
America
United States
Gordon Wattles
Commonwealth
Edgar Howard
U. S. Rifle Range Planned at Ashland Grounds
The United States will establish a first class rifle range on the old Ashland range near Ashland Nebraska. Major Hollingsworth, in the adjutant general’s office, secured authorization and funds for the purchase and transfer of the nine hundred acre site. A government deed will be filed and a cost estimate for outfitting the range is to follow, with construction likely to begin within three weeks. State troops may use the grounds for mobilization rendezvous when ordered.
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Burleson
Milwaukee Leader
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Freie Zeitung
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Paris
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Bolo
New York
France
Count von Bernstorff
Nebraska Women Register for National Service Amid War Efforts
Nebraska state officials report heavy registrations for national service among women over sixteen as of September 12 with October 17 set to complete county returns. County organization gaps hinder full statewide efforts, while football profits at the state university are redirected to the Red Cross, reducing overhead and bolstering the charity drive.
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Nebraska State Council of Defense
National Service of Women
Alabama
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Missouri
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Sheldon
Washington
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Red’ Cross
Nebraska to Hold Own Commanders in War Build Up
Nebraska troops face consolidation with other states in composite brigades contrary to officers and Governor Neville’s wishes. Neville travels to Washington to advocate for Nebraskan command. The Nebraska Y M C A at Camp Cody opened with a stunt night for Fifth and Sixth regiments led by Lt. Cobbey. 33,400 Nebraskan boys to form the third unit of the initial draft, Oct 3–8, with Lancaster County sending 163 men to Camp Funston on Oct 6 plus 437 soldiers by train. Douglas and Gage counties join other units in the military delegation.
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Washington
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Cobbey
Omaha
Fifth
L. R. Smith
National League For Women’s Service
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Lincoln
Camp Funston
Fort Riley
Douglas
Gage Counties
Company seeks to relinquish most land leases for potash development
The group led by Commissioner Ridgell plans to return to the state five of thirty nine designated tracts from state school land. The company will file relinquishments with the board after securing signatures from other members in Valen tine. The board rule allows five tracts to be retained while the rest are relinquished.
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Valentine
State Realty Values Rise Without Broad Revaluation
Nebraska real estate assessments show a $3.5 million statewide increase, with town lots up $2.5 million and farm land acreage about 1 million acres higher due to patrols of homestead patents. The number of city lots also grows by roughly 9,000, alongside a surge in new building activity.
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Nebraska
Nebraska teachers and pupils urged to husk more corn
The state council of defense asks county superintendents and public school principals to mobilize communities to increase corn acreage. The letter emphasizes emergency need and calls for active cooperation of all young people in schools to aid the national effort.
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Nebraska
State Council of Defense
General Fund Balance Drops Near Hundred Thousand Mark
Nebraska's general fund balance fell to 95 000 at September close from 233 000 in August and shows the lowest level in two years. About 125 000 of old cash receipts will soon be available to cover needs until new taxes arrive. Flour costs across state institutions have dropped with the state board of control securing lower prices per sack at Norfolk hospital and Lincoln hospital for the insane and the penitentiary.
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S. Ce Board
Norfolk Hospital
Norfolk
Lincoln Hospital
Penitentiary
Gerade
Exclusion of Captain Grissel From Command Post
A failed physical examination prevents Captain Grissel from acting as commandant at the university this year, prompting the appointment of a replacement. A telegram to Chancellor Avery announces Captain Dickinson's detail to the post while Grissel remains at Fort Monroe on quartermaster duty and ordered to report to Chancellor Avery at once.
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Vand
Avery
McCain
Dickinson
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Chancellor Avery
Warfront Shifts as Haig Presses Advance East of Ypres
Field Marshal Haig extends the weekly offensive east of Ypres with a nine mile front, gaining passes between Passchendaele and Zonnebekhe amid large German surrenders. British advances aim to threaten Ostend and Zeebrugge while Britain and allies press for reprisals against German raids on London and Kent.
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Essen
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Smuts Warns of Retaliation Against German Civilian Targets
Lieutenant General Smuts addressing UK chamber presidents warned Britain would answer German raids with a wide scale air offensive against German cities. He stated civilians would not be terrified into peace and claimed submarines would no longer be decisive, calling this a turning point in the war.
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