Navy defense drives peace mood on eve of war anniversary
The United States marks the 20th anniversary of entry into World War I with a strengthened navy and mobilization plans. Navy strength, budgets, and industrial mobilization are outlined as essential for national safety, while land forces lag behind allied powers in size but show advances in armor, artillery, rifles, and air power.
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Reduce Safely with Rock-A-Water Tablets at Watkins'
Advertises a box of Rock-A-Water tablets claiming a ten pound loss in one day with a thirty day treatment for two dollars. Promises fat loss without dieting and guarantees results.
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Young Tramp Is Held for Theft
A hungry young man rode into Thurmond and burglarized a house by taking freshly baked biscuits. Constable Carte arrested him and he was held for Fayette County grand jury action on burglary charges after failing to post $1,000 bond. He claimed to be trying to return to Lynchburg Virginia to his mother.
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Vander Visiting Clarksburg Schools
Fayetteville reports E R Van der county schools chief visiting Clarksburg in official duties this week. An accompanying note highlights Mrs Jane Overberry a 108 year old Kansas farmer who credits her longevity to working day and night in her earlier years.
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