Railways Seek Higher Mileage Rates in New England
Four New England lines including Boston and Maine and Central of Vermont asked the Interstate Commerce Commission to raise mileage rates from 2 1 4 to 2 1 2 cents per mile. The request by Boston and Albany Tutland railways outlines higher charges across freight and passenger services amid mounting costs.
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Washington, D.C
New England
Interstate Commerce Commission
Boston & Albany
Boston & Maine
Central of Vermont
Tutland Railways
Summers Medical Co Ads Absorbent Pile Remedy Claim
An old advert claims Summers Popular Absorption Mousse cures itching protruding and bleeding piles. It invites readers to write for a free four day trial by sending address to The Summers Medical Co of South Bend Indiana.
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Uacra
Mrn
Summers Medical Co
South Bend
Ina
Major Gaston Thenier Reports at the Post in San Antonio
Major Gaston H Thenier, a senior French staff officer, arrived in San Antonio with Cont. Eugene C J Muntz to report at Southern Department headquarters. He will head French officers and enlisted men in camps from Camp Travis to Camp Pike, with five officers and men expected at each site. Capt Totis Noyer of heavy artillery is currently at Camp Travis.
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Gaston H. Theuier
Sain Antonio
Eugene C. J. Muntz
Alsay
Act
Southern Department
Thenter
San Antonio
Camp Cody
Deming
N. M
Artillery officers to report at camp in San Antonio
Jules Barnes at the cantonment accompanies artillery units. Two trench officers, Lieutenants De Staperouse and Sellier, are due to report at the camp Wednesday afternoon after arriving in San Antonio Wednesday morning. Some enlisted men will accompany them.
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Jules Barnes
Artillery
de Staperouse
Sellier
San Antonio
Army Orders and Transfers Amid Naval and Aviation Assignments
A dated military notice lists officers and transfers across ranks and corps. Captains, lieutenants, and a colonel are reassigned or detached to roles in infantry aviation and staff, with several promotions, suspensions, retirements, and new duties noted among Army units and departments.
Dimes to Foil Bullets in War Camp Fund Drive
San Antonio executives report steady progress on a war camp community fund, with over 10 thousand dollars raised toward a 46 million budget. Subcommittees formed to solicit subscriptions. multiple business sectors named leaders and quotas. A wartime tale notes soldiers wearing dimes as talismans, a curious cautionary tale among recruits.
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San Antonio
Jt. B. Chandler
Ryan
Earnest Brown
F. TL. Hilllyer
W- J. Anthony
Ji. C. Jones
Scommercial
Ducker
John Williams
Harry Jr. Mice
Frink Janms
RL B. Webb
Elliott
Old-Time Cold Cure Brisk Tea Sold at Pharmacies
An old remedy called Hamburg Breast Tea, described as a German-titled tea "Bamtburger Brust 'Whea," is sold in small packages at pharmacies. The instructions say to mix a teaspoon with boiling water, drink a teacupful to break a cold, relieve congestion, loosen bowels, and claim it is inexpensive, entirely vegetable, and harmless.
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Hamburg
Foley Kidney Pills Promote Health Of Diseased Kidneys
Remedies claim to restore weak kidneys and cleanse poisonous blood. Advertisement urges readers to take Foley Kidney Pills to relieve backache headaches fatigue and joint pain and to improve sleep and overall health through regular use. Sold by Fischers Drug Store.
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Foley
Blader Setton
Fischers! Drug Store
Army Personnel Return From Washington Conference at Camp
Major Jadward Hy adjutant of the 180th Infantry Brigade at Camp Rav is returned Wednesday from Washington where he was on business. Lieutenant Melcod Mt. George Medical Corps tuberculosis specialist reported for duty at Camp Travis. Captain F S Maines Quartermaster Corps and Lieutenant Charis Stalabur from Camp Logan attended department headquarters Wednesday for a conference.
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Georoy
England
Nettva Dtat
Chester A. Shepard
Ac HL Dailey
Tafantey
Mador Vale
Frank Crean
Avalon
Willans
Copii Turton
Southern Lepartaint
Lovy S. MlcCormick
U.S. Army
Armay
Hoyal
Vic
Alain Desir
Gong Yalan Aviation
Tionkenauts
Greaved
Theuumant Anco
Liencennue
Wdiward A. Cullanady Arburian Ametion
Antin
W. Wrewer
Jadward Hy
Teak
180Th Infantry Brigade
Melcod
Mt. George
Medical Corpa
Gump Travis
den Lver
F. 8
Maines
Dorpa
Tiautenant Charis Stalabur
Camp Logen
Department
Newday
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Ital
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Page & Shaw's, Incorporated, of
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Maillard’s of
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Gar
Across Seas
Edwin H. Lee
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Wus
Arama
Irene
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