Boy and Parents Volunteer for Defense Service
Rushville Indiana May 15 In a wartime note A L Stewart city engineer offers civil engineering services to the National Council of Defense He also states his son Simeon a Purdue student will enlist when a company is formed Mrs Stewart writes Benster Watson offering service as a telegrapher describing her abilities and other ways she might help the country in the telegraph field
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Rushville
Ind
A. —& Stewart
National Council of Defense
Stewart
Pantel Willard
Transportation and Communication Committee
Council of Defense
Mi. Stewart
Simeon Stewart
Purdue University
Benster Watson
Mr. Watson
Leon
Daniel Wilard
DRESS WARM AND KEEP FEET DRY
A period piece health advisory extols avoiding cold and humidity to combat rheumatism. It prescribes staying warm, drinking large amounts of water, and using Jad Saline style remedies to flush impurities. It touts lithia water as beneficial for kidneys and uric acid reduction.
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Uhr Jolinth
Mitiechos
Wyeths Hair Darkening Compound Promises Natural Look
A vintage remedy claim describes Sage Tea and Sulphur enhancements, later marketed as Wyeths Hair Darkening Compound. It touts restoring natural color, masking gray, with easy scalp application and a youthful appearance, though framed as cosmetic.
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Wyeth
30,000,000 Enlist in Garden Work
Washington May 19 The campaign months have drawn over 36 million people to food production efforts. Charles Lathrop Pack, president of the Emergency Garden Commission, says the public now recognizes the value of land and the need to grow food. The initiative sees broad cooperation from organizations and institutions nationwide.
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Washington
United States
Charles Lathrop Pack
Emergency Garden Commission
Mr. Pack Ald Hudreds
Eran
Commission
General Federation of
Worn’ Chthe
The
Christian Erdeaver Society
Uerotary Mul of
Almertos
Girden Civic of America
Suffrage Arsenialions
Bankers Insurance Ctinpanhew Wat Advcational Institutions
American woman blamed for food price rise in war aid talk
In New York on May 10, James W. Goetard, former ambassador to Germany, told the New York Academy of Medicine that the American woman bears responsibility for high food costs and shortages. He cited the credit system and telephone use as factors driving up consumer prices.
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New York
James W. Goetard
Germany
New York Academy of Medicine
Gerald
Wailing Wall in Jerusalem Draws Christian Attention
In Jerusalem the famous holy wall attracts renewed Christian interest as reports suggest the Holy City may come under renewed British control in Palestine, a development seen as significant since the Crusades.
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Holy City OF
Jerusalem
Best Hogs Sold At 16 Per Portla nd
North Portland weekly market report shows hogs reaching a new high of 16.16 per hundredweight with strong demand for top quality swine. Cattle traded in a steady to softer range with dairy cows weaker and prime beef cattle near 10.50 to 11.75, while sheep and lambs remained quiet with expectations of better movement after shearing. Internally, the interior herds are adjusting as large beef cattle herds are reportedly over for the season and projections call for 10,000 to 12,000 head moving east soon.
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Portland
North Portland
North Porthaad
T Interior
Agriculture dept. says no need to sell or distribute seed stocks
Washington May 19 The United States Department of Agriculture reports no need for free distribution or sale. A seed stock committee gathers telegraphic and other reports on available supplies for late planting and seed stock shortages. Community and commercial groups are asked to cooperate and address information to R. A. Akler, Chair, Beed Stocks, NY, Washington DC.
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Washington
United States Department of Aericulture
Valutier
R. A
Akler
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promotes Appetite and Energy
A vintage advertisement claims a clear brain and healthy body drive success. It targets business men teachers students housewives and workers, saying Hood's Sarsaparilla gives appetite and strength to ease fatigue and make work feel easier.
New Zealand Sends 40,593 Men and 16,000 Horses to War Front
Wellington reports New Zealand has supplied 40,593 men from a 1,140,000 population, about 1 in 13, the second highest proportion in the empire after England and Scotland. More than 16,000 horses have been sent, with compulsory service act reserves nearing exhaustion by August. voluntary recruitment remains active as the war continues.
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Wellington
New Zealand
England
Scovtland
New Bealand
Pythagoreans Symbol and Health Claims in Tablets Ad
An odd historical notice touts the Pythagoreans and a red five pointed star on each package of Chamberlain's Tablets. It promises quick relief from indigestion and urges readers to obtain a package from their druggist for health benefits.
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Ancientirecce
Uber
Ady
Industrial club drive engages county youth in Echo Stanfield and Hermiston
County club leaders report strong interest among boys and girls in industrial work as a path to food production and profits. In Echo a committee promotes girls canning and local producer consumer links. Stanfield organized with 70 members and June meetings planned. Hermiston clubs focus on home canning with 14 members. Montell heads to Athens Western Milton and Preewater after elections of officers. Also an ad touts Kickapoo Worm Killer for children with worms.
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Umatilla
Echo
Stanfield
Hermiston
E. W. Mantetl
E. W. Hammon
Marion Briges
Frances Hinkle
Hermiston Canning Club
High Schow Kirin
Iris. Mr. Montell
Athenna
Weeten
Milton
Preewater
Florists Must License Under State Law Says Assistant AG
In Olympia May 19 a ruling by Glenn J Fairtrook assistant attorney general to EF Benson state commissioner of agriculture holds florists are nurserymen under the law and must obtain licenses even if they do not operate nurseries. The decision counters florists who refused state fees claiming their closest plant was a geranium.
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Olympia
Florists
Glenn J Fairtrook
Atorney
EF Benson
Florista
Wheeling editor in effigy amid draft protest
May 18 AYARTING FERRY. Walter Hilton, editor of a Wheeling based socialistic paper, was targeted in effigy here early today. Protesters from Wheeling carried the figure to Martins Ferry in response to a cartoon in his newspaper depicting capitalists influencing conscription.
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Ayarting Ferry
Walter Hilton
Wheeling
England's Failed Conquest Mood Reflected In Editorial Reettime
A clipped editorial decries England's long attempts to subdue America, noting repeated setbacks and shifting strategies. The piece contrasts past ambitions with a modern reluctance to extend war, suggesting policy lessons emerge from historical echoes. It frames the era as a turning point in imperial judgments and public sentiment.
Catarrh Remedy Ad Promises Quick Health Boost
A dubious 19th century style advertisement touts Catarrh Medicine claiming to cure catarrh and improve health after short use. It offers one hundred dollars for a case of catarrh and urges readers to send for ten samples, with mail to FE J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio and local availability.
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Iali
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Aj Livegetata
Lawyers and trades ads fill Despain block page
A dense classified list shows numerous attorneys at law with offices in Despain and Schmidt blocks and others in American National Bank and related buildings. Also advertised carpet cleaning and handyman services with daily rates.
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Carter & Smithe, Attornete At Law
American National Bank
Jonn Ww
Huff
American National Bank Building
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