Women in French munition plants show skill and teamwork
Paris reports 350000 women employed in government munitions works, Albert Thomas lauds their deftness at delicate tasks and heavy lifting. He notes improved conduct in iron mills as dressmakers and milliners adapt to male labor, creating a collective French national effort while supporting Belgium and Europe.
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Paris
France
Albert Thomas
Associated Press
M. Thomas
Lle
Thomas
America
Aoaan
Belgium
Europe
Clear Your Complexion While You Sleep
An old advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap for facial cleansing. It suggests applying ointment overnight, washing with soap after five minutes, then continuing to bathe with soap. Claims include gentle pores, daily use, and easy availability with free samples by mail from Boston Dept. 10F.
Poison Plot Convictions Rock Suffragist Case in London
Mrs. Alice Wheeldon and her son in law Alfred Mason were found guilty of conspiracy to murder Lloyd George and Henderson with five and seven year sentences. daughter Harriet Wheeldon acquitted. Emmeline Pankhurst testified to dispute a funds claim while denying any suffragist involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Wheeldon
London
Winifred Mason
Alfred George Mason
Lloyd George
Arthur Henderson
War Council
Harriet Ann Wheeldon
Wheeldon
Alfred Mason
Lowin
Harriet Wheeldon
Tha
Mason
Pankhurst
Emmeline Pankhurst
Pheasant Declares War on Potato Beetle in Fields
The pheasant emerges into the fields to feed and will consume a prodigious number of potato beetles, posing a notable impact on pest control. The note highlights the bird as a natural ally in agricultural management.
A Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles
A Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder problems, dissolves gravel, and treat diabetes and rheumatism for men and women. It also regulates pediatric bladder issues and offers mail order with a two month supply, promising cures with testimonials from Dr. BH. W. Hall of St. Louis and nationwide druggist availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BH. W. Hall
Olive St
St. Louis
Advy
Interior of Bartholomew’s store remodel and business moves
The interior of H Bartholomew’s store has been remodeled and Mark Leezer moved his restaurant and confectionery stock in, creating a new business. Mrs M C Milla closed out the drug stock and ice cream mixtures and will vacate Saturday. Ernest Jackson and family will occupy the Lenement house after remodeling. Mrs Adams will settle her affairs and move to Perry Ill. Mr and Mrs Charles Rowland will move into her house once vacated. Junior Grosh is slowly recovering from pneumonia. Public sales of Harvey Norris Alva Clark and Harry McGinnis drew large crowds with good prices for horses and mules. Masters Washburn and Francis Mills returned from Rushville after a two week visit. Dry weather continues to deplete wheat. Charles Falger is improving from pneumonia. The Priscilla club met with fourteen members, and orange ice cake coffee were served. William Blair learned of his sister in law’s death in Wisconsin and left for the funeral. Charles Farrison’s three children were ill with pneumonia but are improving. The Household Science club met at the hotel dining room Thursday afternoon with members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Bartholomew's
Mark Leezer
M. C. Milla
Ernest Jackson
Geo. Adams
Adams
Harvey Norris
Alva Clark
Harry McGinnis
Masters Washburn
Francis Mills
Rushville
Bowen
Charles Falger
Priscilla Club
Johnson
Plant trimming rule for hedges described in local notice
The notice states Osage orange and honey locust hedges may grow untrimmed until the base reaches at least one inch in diameter. After that, the entire top may be cut off nearly to the ground. The text also references several individuals in messy context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osage
Typhus Epidemic Hits Bree Commune in Limburg
Distress rises in Belgium as typhus strikes Bree in Limburg province. Reports say 80 deaths and about 4,000 cases have occurred in the last two months amid the current outbreak. Local authorities and residents face mounting hardship as the epidemic expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Marydon
Les Ih
Warner's Safe Diabetes Remedy Promises Hope
A testimonial promotional note extols Warner's Safe Diabetes Remedy as a safe herbal treatment for diabetes. It cites eight years of trouble, two years testing with doctors' failures, and claims of health restoration, urging readers to try a free sample and buy from leading druggists. The ad promotes the Rochester New York company and its four decades of use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
James Platt
Nat'l Military Homiayton
Ohio
Warner's Safe Remedies Co
Rochester
N. Y
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Palmyra
Savoy Hotel
H. E. Grant
Spade
Garden Forks
Ferry Garden Seeds
Pack
Dick At
W. B. Cecil
Ham Bial
T. Nash
Scovil’s
Axminster
Hampton
Brussels
Colonial Buffet
Golden of Fame
Famou
Reed Baby Carriage
Scovill’s
Scovill CO
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