How Much U S Soldiers Draw For Fighting Pay
A historic pay overview details private cash wages and family allowances for U S soldiers in war. It explains in United States terms base pay 33 dollars monthly in country 39 60 abroad 1 30 daily plus dependents allowances up to 50 a month total family support and compulsory contributions. It notes new military life insurance and benefits for death and disability with family as the unit.
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Uncle Sam
United States Army
Regular
National Guard
National Army
United States
Europe
Sam
Sim
Ease Itching Skins with Cuticura
A promotional note extols Cuticura products for relief from itching rashes eczema and irritation. It claims baths with Cuticura Soap and ointment use ease symptoms and keep pores clear to prevent future skin troubles. Free samples offered by post card request to Cuticura Dept 18 G Boston.
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Cuticura
Dept
Boston
Cereal Mills to Reopen Once Coal Shipment Arrives
Arthur Dunn general manager of United Cereal Mills says three departments will start up as soon as a delayed coal shipment reaches Quincy. Exact reopening date unknown due to railroad traffic conditions. Mills closed for weeks over cereal shortage and machine overhaul, a seasonal custom in recent years.
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Arthur Dunn
United Cereal Mills
Quincy
Dunn
Cie
Knights of Columbus War Fund Drive Sees Success in City
Despite cold weather local solicitation committees for the Knights of Columbus War Camp Fund reported good progress with many calls on Tuesday. The drive will continue with renewed vigor today as organizers aim to meet their quota soon. The Quincy Chamber of Commerce endorsed the campaign and urged civic participation in support of soldiers across the nation in camps of the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus War Fund
Chamber of Commerce
Knights of Columbus
Chris Freiburg
Quincy Committees
United States of America
France letter from US soldier praises country and views Paris
Miss Loretta Liggett of Singer Sewing Machine receives a long letter from her cousin Private S. B. Gaines serving in France. He describes France as peaceful and friendly, notes farming life, Paris as beautiful though not as large as New York, and urges America First while expressing affection for French habits and people.
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Loretta Liggett
Singer Sewing Amlachine Company
S. 3
Gaines
France
Ilis
Quincy
Ilinois
United States
America
Paris
New York
S. B. Gaines
Death by Own Action in Rooming House
Inquest into the death of 14 year old Mrs Cecil Violet Stevens who died from carbolic acid ingestion in her room at 403 Vermont street Monday at 5 pm. Witnesses included husband Oren Stevens and rooming house operators Ida and Sp McElwee, aunt Lydia Carroll, and Dr G W Burch. Jury verdict: death caused by carbolic acid poisoning in a personal crisis. Funeral plans to be announced.
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Amen
Cecil Violet Stevens
N. O. Collins
Evidence taken in Emerson industrial claim against Barry Sand and Gravel
Mrs Emmerson of Barry WL seeks lump sum payment after her husband was killed in a Barry Sand and Gravel sand pit. Commissioner O N Custer of the state industrial commission heard evidence in the courthouse on Tuesday and will report findings to the full board later. Attorney Robert B Siepker represented Mrs Emmerson.
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Emmerson
Barry
Barry Sand and Gravel Company
O. N. Custer
State Industrial Commission
Court House
Robert B. Siepker
Loyalty Meeting In Masonic Temple To Form VSA
A patriotic Volunteer Service of America chapter will meet Thursday night at the Masonic temple in Quincy to organize, elect a chairman, vice chairman, secretary, treasurer, and a three member board of control. The group seeks Washington approval and notes no dues beyond insignia. Eligible citizens may join and a public meeting will invite new members to take the oath and pledge loyalty to the United States.
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Volunteer Service of America
Masonic Temple
S. I. Bragg
Quincy
Washington
Board of Control of the
Volunteer Service of
America
U.S. A
U. S.A
English Officer to Talk of War in Empire Hippodrome
Capt. Lafley of the British forces, recently returned from the trenches, will likely speak Monday evening at the Empire Hippodrome under the Red Cross chapter. He has addressed audiences in Chicago and other cities, recounting conditions in France and general warfare. Admission is free as the event launches the county Red Cross drive.
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Lafley
United States
Red Cross
Empire Hippodrome
Chicago
France
Castoria warnings note signature on bottle wrappers
The notice warns parents to verify Castoria wrappers bear Charles H. Fletcher's signature and warns against counterfeits. It emphasizes mothers must scrutinize medicines given to children while adults can decide for themselves.
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Chas. H. Fletcher
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Shyster
W.t.duker Company
Ali
Victrola Outfit
Vietay Records
K.C
Quincy Chamber of Commerce
Truman T. Pierson
U. S
S. 8B. Gaines
Sid
Okie Sameel Atoier Praptin
Gensaca 4 Company
York On Tees
Central Drug Co
Detroit
Mich
Christy Drug Stores
Pittsburg
Jacob Bros
Philadelphia
Fletcher's
Castoria
Hess & McCann
Kansas City
Voegell Bros
Siinneapols
Minn
Polk Miller Drug Coa
Richmond
P. A. Capdau
New Orleans
Fletcher
Qian
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Fifth
Quincy, HI
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