Smileage Books Aid Soldiers Campaign in Quincy
Quincyans contribute to a military entertainment campaign by purchasing Smileage Books from Feb 4. Col. Pickard led the effort in Quincy and is tied to the state chair at the movement. Each coupon is five cents, books run from $1 to $5, redeemable at cantonment theaters only.
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Charles R. Pickard
Quincy
Col. Pickard
Miilitary
Frank Smith
Wright
Military Entertainment Committee
George Ho Wilson
Wil
Pickard
First Cablegram From Soldier Abroad Reaches Ursa
In Ursa a cablegram from Fred Valen of the American expeditionary force in France arrived for his sister Mrs. J. L. Perry. Delayed message simply read Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Valen sailed months ago and this was the first news since reaching France.
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Ursa
France
Fred Valen
J. L. Perry
Valen
Thefts of Tires Reported in Kansas City Chase
Ray Pianschmidt, once linked to multiple family murders in Quincy, is arrested in Kansas City after a high speed chase while stealing three tires from Ford Auto Livery. He implicated a roommate, faces grand larceny charges, and awaits arraignment.
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Kansas City
Kansasity
Ray
Pianschmidt
Quincy
Ford Auto Livery Company
Pfanschmidt
Aro
Polce
Wichita
Kas
Anmv
Ear i
Mtbry. Eng
Prominent Mason Dies in New Orleans Honor
Francis Buck, a notable Mason and former regent of the Lash Pree youth lodge, died in New Orleans after a long illness. The community laments the loss of a longtime member associated with local rites and fraternal service.
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New Orleans
Francis Buck
Gran Lash
Tony Regenty
Ray
Ely Frome
General
Swift Plant Fire Destroys Rio Packing House
A Swift & Company packing house in Rio de Janeiro was destroyed by a blaze Saturday. The loss is estimated at 500 dollars, with authorities investigating the cause and scope of the damage. The facility handled meat packing operations for export.
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RTO Taneiro
Bravit
Tan Vo
Swift Vom
Health Remedies Highlight Liver and Kidney Care
A vintage patent remedy advertisement emphasizes liver and kidney health as central to digestion and elimination. It cites user testimonials and urges readers to ask their druggist for Warners Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy, claiming relief from pain, clearer urine, and improved digestion.
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Warners Cafe
Warners
Rochester, N.Y Ady
Germany Eyes Baltic Alliance To Conquer Europe
A Jan. 20 dispatch outlines a German-Russian economic alliance plan aimed at uniting Central Europe with Russia, using Hamburg and Copenhagen as western markets. It envisions Russia’s resources flowing west via Danube Rhine Elbe and Dvina Volga routes, with Finland becoming economically tied to Central Europe. Russia would seek Western outlets through the block, avoiding direct conflict.
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Worteolm
Europe
Mit - Europa
Gothenburg
Hamburg
Central Europe
Russia
Copenhagen
Danube
Rhine-Elbe
Dvina
Volga
Baltic
Germany
Mediterranean
Pribwh
Randist
Elepathines 2
Sosiahists
Finland
Scandinavia
Melt Up Dollars 10 Meet Silver Export
Congress will be asked to authorize melting 140,000 600 dollars stored in the treasury to supply silver bullion for export to allies and to pay trade balances. Simultaneously one and two dollar silver certificates will be withdrawn and replaced by Federal Reserve notes of the same denomination.
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Washington
Congress
Treasury
America
Federal Reserve Bank
Marines Name Pearl White Top War Time Message
United States Marine Corps officers and men select Pearl White as the favorite motion picture star for Christmas greetings. Other honored public figures include Col. Roosevelt Mayor Mitchel Marguerite Hylan Enrico Caruso Cardinal Farley and more, but Pearl White is the only actress honored. Her message urges courage and unity as soldiers face trench warfare asking for a safe return by next Christmas.
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United States Marine Corps
Pearl White
Col. Roosevelt
Mitchel Margur
Hylan
Enrico Caruso
Cardinal Farley
Marine Corps
Miss White
U. S. Marine Corps
German Curse in Russia screened before American public
As official distributor of European war pictures the Patheton company presents Russia in Revolt, shot by Durrald C. Thompson who spent three years in trenches. The film shows German propaganda crimes, traitor acts, and combat scenes including bombardment of Turkish boats and the Women’s Battalion of Death. It features Emma Goldman and Mme Rotchkarawa and is set for release January 13 with possible early showings in other cities.
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Pathetompany
Russia
Rerest
Durrald C. Thompson
Kansan
America
Strand
New York
Mr. Thompson
Thompson Rickhed
Emmaline Pankhurst
Mme. Rotchkarawa
Nathingizohr
Jap Ambassador Sails For Orient From Pacific Port
Dr Amuro Sato Japanese ambassador to the United States sailed Saturday for the Orient after being recalled to Tokyo He expressed hope to return to Washington soon before boarding the vessel at the port on Saturday January 20 or close date in the report
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Pacific
Amuro Sato
United States
Orient
Toukio
Washington
To Ladies Who Are Stout To Ladies Who Are Stout Fat Reduction Ad
A vintage fat loss advertisement urges women to take kerean capsules for sensible weight loss. It promises health benefits and a youthful look, claiming reductions of ten to sixty pounds without strenuous exercise or strict dieting.
Rex Beach Pleads Guilty To Living Drama
Novelist Rex Beach comments on his photoplay The Auction Block and its thinly veiled personal experiences drawn from life. He says he has witnessed a gambling raid and a rolling mill death, conferred with criminals, and attended weddings sold to bidders, while joking about critics learning more of his life as the film spreads.
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Rex Beach
Star Theater
Beach
Mr. Beach
Mary Garden
Paris
Justify Seizure of Duluth Machine Guns
Washington dispatch explains the commandeering of 1 600 machine guns and 100 000 cartridges by the United States for European military need. The action, made in good faith and in line with international law, was sent to an allied army to meet a European emergency.
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Washington
United States
Tolland
Europe
Boy Dodges Big Safe Hoist in Street Drama
A small boy avoids danger as a large safe is hoisted to a building’s top story during a street incident. He remains uninjured, while bystanders watch the risky maneuver unfold.
Abolition of American League player limit announced
Chicago January 20 Abolition of the player limit in the American League was announced by President Ban Johnson. Clubs may carry unlimited players to guard against losses in the next draft for military service. Three Cleveland players Roth Harris and Klepfer were placed in class one. Johnson expected the National League to follow suit and said the rule would not be enforced next season. He and secretary William Harridge left for Washington to discuss federal war tax collection with officials. The 1918 schedules meeting was moved to Pittsburgh due to Harney Dreyfuss illness.
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Chicago
Ban Johnson
Cleveland
Roth
Harris
Klepfer
Johnson
National League
American League
William Harridge
Washington
Pittsburgh
Harney Dreyfuss
Gunner Dies After Auto Crash At Fort Bliss
Fort Bliss Texas January 20 A corporal William Ruse of the machine gun troop Cavalry Division died when a train struck the automobile he and several soldiers were riding in Saturday Several other soldiers were injured but expected to recover
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Fort Bliss
Texas
William Ruse
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Baker
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Rio Burns
Anck
Anck Bros
Louis Agassiz Fuertes
William J. Flynn
United States Secret Service
Chief Flynn
Secret Service
Mittel-Europa
Duluth
Humphreys
A Cheney
Phonograph
Cheney Talking Machine Company
Heer
Cheney
ROY Bennett Furniture and Bugs
Maine
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