Mississippi appoints two new U S marshals
President Wilson named Bruce Alexander of Booneville for the northern district and Floyd Loper of Lake for the southern Mississippi district as new United States marshals. Alexander succeeds William Vardaman’s brother and Loper succeeds John G. Cash. The appointments were endorsed by House members with Senator Williams making no recommendations.
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Washington
United States
Mississippi
Wilson
Bruce Alexander
Booneville
Floyd Loper
Lake
Alexander
Loper
William S Vardaman
Vardaman
John G. Cash
House
Williams
Brave Shot and Shell but Faint at “Shot In the Arm”
At CAMP GRANT Rockford March 19 soldiers fear vaccination more than shellfire. Medical officers note rookies often faint when the typhoid shot is given, contrasting with soldiers in the Philippines who faced battle but faint at injections, a dread thought to be inherited through parents.
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Camp Grant
Rockford
United States
Philippines
Herbine Cure for Constipation Sold by AHL
Product claims to relieve constipation and restore regular bowel movements. Listed price is 60 cents and sold by AHL.
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AHL
Maple syrup output may fall due to can shortage
Connelsville Pa March 19 the maple sap flow is heavy this year but a shortage of cans threatens to curtail the yield. Workers are gathering up cans from last season’s crop to reuse for the current harvest.
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Connellsville
Herbal remedy advertisement for indigestion relief
A promotional note for HERBINE claims rapid relief from indigestion by expelling fermented matter through the bowel. The ad mentions a price of 60 cents and lists A. H. Kendelaie as the seller.
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A. H. Kendelaie
Swift & Company Denies Conspiracy With Government
The company asserts no involvement in defrauding the government and denies improper storage or false reporting. It states packer conferences discussed prices with Food Administration or National Defense Council representatives present. It pledges full cooperation with the Food Administration and to increase production under government direction.
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Federal Trade Commission
Swift & Company
The
Food Administration
Council of National Defense
Military waning, says Chancellor at chapel talk
Chancellor Powers lamented declining enthusiasm for University military training one year after war was declared. He urged students to drill, noting cadet and faculty participation, and announced drilling would remain but not mandatory with credits for continued participation. He advocated extending training to all state high schools.
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Powers
Germany
Wether
Washington
Vanderlip
Russel
Gorgas
Stars wear soldiers initials on silk hose in LA fad
In Los Angeles on March 19 movie stars adopt silken hose bearing their soldier sweethearts initials. The trend risks awkwardness when two friends with the same soldier meet, but the style remains popular.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Libers Desortment of Full Value Paid Hides and Gest Skins
A brief note records a transfer of hides and skins with full value paid, listing parties identified as Libers and Gest. Details are sparse in the fragment, but indicate a financial transaction or settlement involving hides and skins.
Selfish and Unselfish Ambition Sermon by Godfrey
State Secretary Godfrey of the Mississippi Y M C A delivers a Sunday address on Selfish and Unselfish Ambitions. He contrasts Bismarck’s success with unselfish service and cites a mother nursing a sick child and a soldier’s sacrifice to argue that selfish gains bring no lasting satisfaction. He urges men to answer two questions about their relation to Jesus Christ and their use of time.
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Mr. Blake Godfrey
Y. Godfrey
Bismarck
Germany
Selfines
Oxfor
Ray H. Legat
Amelia
Mississipi
Mississippi
Jesus Christ
Godfrey
Mr. Godfrey
Divorce Filed Over Icebox Entrance Humiliation
Chicago woman Mc Clare Washburn sues George Washburn for divorce alleging he locked her out by using an icebox dog door. She claims he forced her to crawl into the house and attempted to stuff a bath towel down her throat before she fled.
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Chicago
Clare Washburn
George Wasburn
Kendell Snow Liniment Ad Promises Quick Healing
An advertisement for BA LARD S SNOW LINIMENT claims rapid healing for wounds cuts burns and sores. Sold by A H Kendel at prices 25c 50c and $1.00 per bottle.
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Balard
Soly A. H. Kendel
Gas Mask Drill Intensifies at Camp Hancock
Camp Hancock in Augusta reports intensified gas mask training as part of defensive warfare preparations. Officials announce drills are being pushed forward to speed up readiness amid ongoing defense measures.
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United States
Camp Hancoc
Camp Hancock
Augusta
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