Home Folks of Few Towns Plan Soldier Welcome Network
The Home Folks plan to copy a soldier contact effort started in San Antonio and amplified by The Light newspaper. Soldiers from distant states and countries wrote to the Home Folks editor seeking a home talks program, with coordinators promising to locate and connect soldiers with local hosts, friends, and support across various towns and regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Anonio
United States
New York
San Ausinio
The
Light
Gluien
Connley
Psrwlind
San Antonio
Jonastone
York Herald Nas
Gils
Sul
Tawny
Tnd
Anonin
Kral
Sumindl
Udi Ani Frida Naperville
Mirhwiontink
Canary
Anawernd
Lomnoke
Ld Hiowha
X.Y
Sanjeae
Cerregand
Bien
Texas
Liverpool
Cenier
Scuril of Figs Ad Ends Ills With Safe Syrup Claim
An old advertisement warns mothers about fake Fig Syrup products and urges buying the genuine Syrup of Figs from a reputable firm. It touts benefits for sick children, promises gentle relief from stomach upset and constipation, and cautions against counterfeit bottles and dangerous imitations.
Southern bankers advocate Work It Did remedy claims
An article quotes Henry and another Southern banker praising a tonic or remedy named Tanlas. It recounts testimonials from W. O. M'Figgen and Hornbeck about health improvements after taking multiple bottles. The piece notes San Antonio drugstores distributing the product under local agents.
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Tarlac
Henry
Ank and Trust Fy
Anya
Lnet Epring
Tanlee
Tanlaa
Warnes
M'Figcen
Bank of ‘Deernbeck
Hornbeck
Ut Medicine
San Antonio
Agner Drug Store
Meier's
Lonely Soldier Seeks News From Towns Across States
A note signed by A Lonely Soldier asks Home Folks editor for updates from Franklin County Aiabsam Warrhs County Georgia Thebes Walte rMon Mass Fitchburg Mass Freeport L L Wilkestarre ON Gy iontown Pa Roanoke Va Legs Mille Va and Barmertown NY. The message endorses Grove's Old Standard Tonic and Grove's Tonic for general use.
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Franklin Count
Aiabsam
Warrhs County
Georgia
Thebes
WalterMon
Mass
Fitchburg
Freeport
L. L. Wilkestarre
Iontown
Roanoke
Legs- Mille
Barmertown
N.Y
Pro German Faction Attacks Conservation Drive
Fragmented report cites pro German groups opposing a national food conservation pledge. It notes thousands pledged, many cards unused, and public schools distributing forms to sign. Authorities warn of treason charges while urging citizens to conserve food for allies and economy.
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Norking Agatnst
Unite Sities
Uo Aduinistere Hynh
Antonie Wis
COPE
Muraney
van Antonig- Won
Sat Amtertta
San Antinig
Rittlenantas
Yablig
Coord
United States
York
Barracks for Recruits to Be Built at Houghold Camp
A major construction program at Houghold recruit camp orders new barracks for about 4000 men. Stone & Webster to erect the structures with heated facilities and screened verandas, addressing congested housing. A new post office building and alterations to Field 1 entrances are also planned, with Federal officials visiting to review the military expansion.
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Houghold
Beorge U. Squier
United States Army
Col
B.C Rdgar
Signal Corps
Stone & Webster Ua
Thei
Win City
Hagar
Chitty
Lawleson
San Antonio
Vic
Kelly Flat
Ieee
Crouiliel
Wittel
Mony
Saniaed
Welly
Moidty Mayalig
Warne
Ore Ders
Colonel Chitty
Gener Lares
Trains Resume Belly Meld Service Returns Singh
Trains resume in East Conwueree Street station with Nelly Wield aboard as the aviation post reports a Saturday November 1 restart. The note dates November 10 and mentions Pacific events in a period newspaper tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
Wil Nau
Conwueree Street
Nelly Wield
Aviation Post
Kouth
Unknown title fragment from Notre Dame travel piece
Fragmentary OCR text describes a traveler named Newel at Notre Dame and references reverence and travel observations. Pieces mention Bay, Bay area, and a modest Busse, with unclear dates or events.
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Notre Dane
Bool
Busse
Monteend
Motherhood Aid Promoted By Bradfield Company
An advertisement touts a product named Mothers Friend claimed to ease pregnancy and childbirth by enabling external preparation and relaxed pelvic muscles. It urges readers to write for a book and to buy the product at drugstores, citing benefits across generations.
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Bradfield
Allunia
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Houston
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