Paper to fight the war Liberty Loan bond appeal
The piece urges readers to buy Liberty Loan bonds as a war weapon. It argues that government paper alone failed to compel nations, while liberty bonds empower individuals and families to help fund the war. It explains payment options, the bond’s tax advantages, and the need for broad subscription to reach half the loan total.
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Lord Northcliffe
Liberty Loan
Northcliffe
Mexico
Census Bureau
United States
Quincy
England
France
Italy
Russia
America
Haig's Heart Punch Strengthens British War Machine
Haig's spring Arras thrust follows a stronger Somme push as British artillery and aerial power outperform German lines along the Ypres front. The plan aims to break the Hindenburg line and flank Germany, with heavy bombardment and a stage-setting mine explosion. Germany’s ascent to Europe’s warfare lessons is noted alongside Napoleon.
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Essines
Haig
Somme
Arras
Massines
Hindenburg
Ypres
England
Business as Usual in Wartime Creed
A defense era pamphlet argues America must sustain vigorous commerce and production to back military strength. Citing Howard E. Coffin and W J Hoggson, it warns against sweeping economy and roadblocks to public works, urging continued business activity to avoid economic stagnation and a weakened war effort.
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Howard E. Coffin
Council of National Defense
Coffin
W. J. Hoggson
New York
America
Salvador Quake Official Reports Released
Washington June 12 The state department released an official report on the Salvador quake. An undated telegram from the American minister lists conditions in the city and notes many residents left. Debris and disorder are described amid ongoing relief concerns.
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Salvador
Washington
Erican
Ol Salvador
Macon County Farmer Sells Corn in Illinois Record Deal
One of the largest corn deals in central Illinois history was completed when W. R. Turpin paid a Macon County farmer $19,586.33 for delivering 13,800 bushels at the Turpin elevator. The price was $1.58 a bushel as over 800,000 bushels are stored in elevators in and near Decatur.
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Illinois
W. R. Turpin
Turpin
Decatur
Vacation mischief and school truant tales at Andy Anderson's
In vacation scenes narrated by Paul Wht, youngsters jest about the truant officer, Richard Purdy fumbles to blend with city border kids, Brigham, Ex, and Griggsy mockups, while Bull Hickey schemes to attract summer borders and a tale unfurls of hats coats and uned ucation in a rural summer setting.
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Milliken
Richard
Torp Stebbins
Richard Purdy
Andy Anderson
Andy
Hig House
Skare
Bull Hickey
Anny Brothers
Hickey Willer
Anny
Bull
Hickey’s
Jimmy Skunk and Unc Billy Meet in Green Forest
Jimmy Skunk and Unc Billy Possum meet on the Lone Little Path in the Green Forest. Jimmy jokes about beetles and combing his coat while Unc Billy worries about hungry neighbors and Bowser the Hound. Jimmy teaches that preparation reduces worry and urges thought.
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Jimmy Skunk
Unc
Billy Possum
Thornton W. Burgess
Immy Skunk
Jimmy
Bowser the Hound
Billy
Billy Ginner
Brer Teurik
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claim and Free Testimonials
A garbled ad claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine offers one hundred dollars for cured catarrh. It touts decades of use, promises relief of nasal and throat symptoms, urges immediate consumption, and offers free testimonials from Toledo Ohio. Bold druggists are listed as sellers with unclear credibility.
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Hall
Toledo
Ohio
Priest Hands Pin To Ball Room Dressers
In June 12 Rev. T G Plante pastor of St Jean The Baptist Catholic church walked down the aisle of his church Sunday and handed a pin to each woman wearing a low neck gown suggesting it be used immediately. He announced those who appeared next Sunday in such gowns will be sent home.
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Sioux City
T. G. Plante
St. Jean the Baptist Catholic Church
For War Gardens Lima Beans Fordhook Fordhook praised
The piece urges a large lima bean crop for war gardens highlighting dried beans for winter. It notes lima beans need a long season but can grow in northern states with early, heavy planting and rich fertilizer. A trench with four inches of manure is suggested, and the dwarf lima Fordhook is praised as best for home gardens.
Memorial rites by Odd Fellows in Palmyra
Memorial services were held at Greenwood cemetery Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. Thomas M. Barbee. Palmyra lodge No. 18 A F and A M will lay the cornerstone for the new Methodist church with Edward Higbee of Kirksville and B E Bigger of Hannibal assisting. The grand orator D D Rev C C Woods of St Louis will speak. Members of Hannibal Mason and local Masonic lodges will attend. The body of Joseph B Quest was mentioned.
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Palmyra
Odd Fellows Memorial
Greenwood Cemetery
Thomas M. Barbee
Rebekah Lodge
A. F
A. M
New Methodist Church
Edward Higbee
Kirksville
Grand Lodge of Missouri
B. E. Bigger
Hannibal
C. C. Woods
D. D
Christian Advocate
St. Louis
Missouri
Palmyra notes include death and local farming talk
A Palmyra resident died at St. Josephs hospital Rochester Minnesota and will be buried likely Thursday with out of town relatives unable to travel. The warm spell boosted local farming with wheat oats and rye heading out and gardens thriving. Negro poolroom operator Jack Outright pled guilty to unlicensed whiskey sales and paid fines and costs before leaving Palmyra. Editor Frank Huntress of the San Antonio Express visits Palmyra as Sheriff Meffard makes an official trip to Hannibal.
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St. Joseph's Hospital
Rochester
Minnesota
Palmyra
Hannibal
Jack Outright
P. T. Chadwell
Frank Huntress
San Antonio Express
San Antonio
Texas
C. J. Johnson
Meffard
Sloan's Liniment Ad Promises Fast Pain Relief
An old advertisement urges readers to "chase the ache" and use Sloan's Liniment for rheumatic pains toothache neuralgia and sprains. It touts quicker relief cleaner formula that won't clog pores or stain the skin and promotes 25c 50c and 1.00 bottles in drugstores.
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Sloan
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