Mayor's Annual Report Highlights City Improvements
The 1917 annual report notes costs of 4000 to 5000 for the report, cites purchase of the People's Trust building for 7250 as a safe records home, and outlines water and street upgrades, new light and power customers, and debt reduction of 10700. Suggested priorities include oiling streets, repairing Howell station motor, pre paving street work, and possible auto fire truck purchase.
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People’s Trust
South Park
Central Park
Howell
Council Chamber
Desireesaid
UNITED STATES IN THE WAR
The special session of congress met and listened to President Wilson who urged that Congress recognize a state of war. He called for united action with European allies to defeat despotism, defend the country, and aid opposing armies. The piece warns of temporary dictatorship, urges obedience, and calls for patriotism and restraint toward dissenters and German residents. It notes the uprooting of ideal civic behavior and stresses charity toward Germans abroad.
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Congress
Wilson
Europe
Germany
United States
England
France
Russia
Italy
Insomnia Affected by Light Supper and Tablets
A brief notice notes insomnia and indigestion disturb sleep, advising a light supper with little or no meat and no milk. It mentions taking Chamberlain's Tablets after supper and claims better rest, with a sales note indicating availability by F. D. Stubenrauch.
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Chamberlain
Isale
F. D. Stubenrauch
Whistle at Work Quip Sparks Lighthearted Exchange
A brief moment captures a worker being cautioned by a supervisor as the boy explains he was not working but whistling. The exchange highlights workplace humor and discipline tone.
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John
Allen's Foot-Ease Promotes Military Preparedness Use
The antiseptic powder is shaken into shoes or used in foot baths. Young men in every community use Allen's Foot-Ease in drills for military preparedness. Used by Allied French and English troops to rest feet reduce friction and ease walking.
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Allen
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Howell Station
H. F. Johnson
Pella
Iowa
Stubenrauch
Ford
Star Automobile Co
DELCO
Delco-Light
Detco-Light
Avis
United ‘States
Mexicarr
Mammoth _Cave
Delca ‘Ght
Tor
Walter H. Fowler
Ons
Ahrsur
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