Liberty bonds offered by all Quincy banks
Quincy banks announce readiness to take subscriptions for the Liberty Loan. Bonds pay 3% interest and are backed by the United States, with denominations to fit all budgets. Banks act as agents to facilitate purchase and encourage citizens to buy to support the government during the crisis. Bonds exempt from state and municipal taxes except inheritance tax. If higher rate bonds are issued, exchange may be possible. Do your bit and buy a liberty bond.
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Quincy
United States
Uncle Sam
Liberty loan or indemnity loan is alternative
New York May 18 banker Frank A. Vanderlip urges readjustments for wartime economy not abandonment of business. He says plenty of work remains and urges cutting luxuries, releasing labor for uniforms ships and other needs, while encouraging bond subscriptions to fund government needs and future prosperity.
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Vanderlip
New York
America
Frank A. Vanderlip
Labor Committee
The
Council of National Defense
Advisory Commission
England
Treasury
Skin Ailment Recount Promotes Cuticura Soap
Miss Patrice Barton reports severe facial blotches turning to pimples, itching and burning for three years. She credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with restoring her complexion after fifteen to twenty days of use. Free samples offered by Cuticura, Dept. H, Boston.
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Patrice Barton
R.R
Grand Rapids
Wis
Dept. H
Boston
Debate Over National Loan Support and Rediscounting
A transcript argues for moderate interest loans backed by bonds as collateral, asserting safety and Federal Reserve support for local banks. It criticizes those who publish public service pretenses while shifting burdens to banks and urges prompt bonafide subscriptions with down payments.
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Federal Reserve
New Yorker Buys Famous Library News item
New York May 18 The Bridgewater library once famed worldwide has been bought from the Earl of Ellesmere by George D. Smith of New York for over $1,000,000. Henry E. Huntington will take most rare books and manuscripts to augment his collection. The Ellesmere Chaucer and the four Shakespeare folios, each valued at about $50,000, are highlighted gems.
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New York
Bridgewater Library
Earl of
Ellesmere Chaucer
Dealers complain to Congressmen over middlemen in defense buys
Washington May 18 Elimination of the middlemen in government buying is blamed for criticism of the defense council in the senate. Dealers have told their congressmen of business disruption. Julius Rosenwald, chair of the council's supplies committee, said the panel will continue to deal directly with manufacturers for supplies.
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Washington
National Defense Council
Senate
Juling Rosenwald
Defense Council
An Supplies
Gerard Blames Woman For Soaring Prices
James W. Gerard former ambassador to Germany told the New York Academy of Medicine that American women are largely responsible for high food prices and scarcity. He urged women to shop for the family and blamed the credit system and telephone use for rising costs at the market.
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New York
James W. Gerard
Germany
New York Academy of Medicine
Mr. Gerard
Serb Marshal Putnik Dies in London
Field Marshal Radomir Putnik former chief of general staff and minister of war for Serbia has died in London. He led Serbian forces during the retreat into Albania. A writer notes trust educates and expands one’s knowledge with continued trust.
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Nice
London
Radomir Putnik
Putnik
Albania
Dr Kings New Discovery Promises Quick Cold Relief
An old advertisement touts Dr. Kings New Discovery as a standard remedy for coughs and colds for 48 years. It promotes soothing balsam ingredients for sore throats and antiseptic action, urging readers to keep a bottle at hand for coughs croup and bronchial ailments. Available at your druggist for 50 cents.
Restricted Occupations A 300000 man selective draft plan
A historical note explains selective drafting aims to keep essential home production active. Britain’s exempt and restricted lists, including trades and occupations of primary importance, are described with wide coverage from food to textiles and domestic service. The system signals American adoption of similar lists under Wilson.
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Wilson
Armisers
Great Britain
Don’t Let Gray Hair Make You Look Old Now
An old advertisement claims Q-Ban hair color restore removes gray, restoring glossy, healthy hair. It promotes a money-back guarantee and lists Brown and Mayas drug stores and Hessig-Fills Drug Co. Memphis Tennessee as sellers with a free booklet and additional Q-Ban products.
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Brown and Mayas
Hessig-Fills Drug Co
Memphis
Tenn
Woodworking exemptions listed for military service rules
The document details that woodworking occupations are not exempt from military service and notes several exempt subcategories. It lists roles in selling, hauling, saving and creosoting timber, sharpening and setting saws, and the manufacture of wood wool as exempt activities within the general woodworking line.
Soldier Dies on Bridge at Pearl
Reports from Pearl Illinois say Ed Culley of Jacksonville was killed guarding the bridge. His body parts were found on the railroad bridge with the remainder likely lost in the river after a possible hit by a passing train. A local death and several community notices follow, including updates on T V Farrington family, Dr Johnston business visit, and local residents entering military service.
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Pittsfield
Ill
Pearl
Illinois
Uncle Sam
Ed Culley
Jacksonville
Reveille
T. V. Farrington
Rochester
Minn
Leta
Mayo Bros. Institute
Hoos
John Hoos
Charles Riley
Martinsburg
Officers’ Reserve Corps
Fort Riley
Kansas
Mr. Riley
St. Louis
Pike County
Dan Carroll
Mike Carroull
Officers’ Reserve
For Sale and Rent Notices with Misc Classifieds
Classified items include a Sterling upright piano offered at 50 dollars in good condition with quick sale. an upper flat for rent with modern conveniences at 219 Jersey street. a solicitation for costume donations and costume makers for a Quincy Ad Club event. and a Mogul tractor bundle nearly new priced at 1000 dollars by Pike Land Co Hull UL 20.
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Sterling
Earl Smith
Jersey Street
Pike Land Co
Hull
Anéte Sam Welcomes Two Promising Volunteers to Corps
At Ft. Sheridan Minnesota Anéte Sam voices approval as two estimable young men join his list of volunteers, expanding the corps' ranks and showing community support for the effort.
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Ft. Sheridan
Minn
Anéte Sam
Suffragists Hear Open House Rules Committee Hearing
Washington May 18 suffragists will be heard in an open rules committee session to indorse or oppose President Wilsons suggestion in a letter to Chairman Pou that a suffrage committee be created in the House. Some headaches are natural and some are acquired.
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Washington
House Rules Committee
Wilson
Pou
House
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