Red Cross Given Shipping Control of Mask Supplies
Ligut W M Jackson of the Gas Defense Division U S A informs the local Red Cross chapter on shipping peach pits nut shells and frit stones. The stones will be shipped as received and the campaign must continue with broad public participation including banks stores schools. Red Cross acts as central coordinating agency to avoid shipment overlaps.
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Ligut
W. M. Jackson
Gas Defense Division
Chemical Service
Red Cross
Jackson
Peace and Latest War Peace Hits Wealthy Stockholm Stocks
Stock market turmoil hits Scandinavian shipping shares after Bulgaria withdraws from the war. Norwegian papers estimate about 100 war millionaires wiped out by losses in Norwegian shipping securities. One day losses reach 55 million dollars, driven by small operators with high freight rates.
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Stockholm
Bulgaria
Alue
Ake
Relief From Flaming Skin Diseases Promised By S S S
An ad-style warning urges readers suffering skin eruptions eczema and boils to seek relief by taking S S S a blood purifier promoted as cleansing the blood of disease germs. It cites fifty years of use and invites readers to contact Medical Director 404 Swift Laboratory Atlanta Georgia for guidance.
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Swift Laboratory
Atlanta, Ga
Jewelers Defend Patriotism Amid Platinum Shortage
San Antonio jewelers and guild members reject claims of unpatriotism over platinum sales. They note no U S platinum jewelry is being made, much platinum is unsalable for industry, and government wants to curb imports and ensure taxes on sales. They urge cooperation with War Industries Board checks and deny rumors of forced jewelry seizures.
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San Antonio
Max Goodman
EB. Hertzberg Jewelry Company
United States
Ways and Means Committee
Goodman
America
Mr. Gondwan
C. UL. Conners
War Industries Board
Mexico
Germany
Huns Lose Much Wheat as French Harvest Reaches Front
Allied report describes two million bushels of wheat gathered along the battle line by French harvesting battalions aided by American workers. In fields won from Germans since July, one and a half million bushels already saved with half a million more expected. Shell holes and wire hamper machines, but soldiers with sickles and picks recover every kernel.
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France
Rhine
Avre
Aisne
Oise
Montdidier
Erain
Moreuil
Pollus
DIES IN FRANCE Private Victor Flato of San Antonio
Private Victor Flato of San Antonio died September 8 in France from pneumonia while awaiting care behind the lines. He joined May 18 after marrying Ada Clark in Covington Texas and trained at Cambria Austin before serving with the 16th Division in France. Born in Feltonia Texas, he worked at Gebhardt Manufacturing and is survived by his wife, parents, two sisters, and three brothers.
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Victor Flato
San Antonio
Word Wield
France
War Department
Ada Clark Finto
Flule
Covington
Exns
Ada Clark
Cam Mabry
Austin
Camp Bowie
Fletonia
Texas
Gebhardt Manufacturing Company
Hlon
Flato
Adolf Boldt
Colorado Spring
Colo
Joe Lodovic
Thre Beatlers
Jetenry W
Monterey
Mexico
Lean By
Dallas
Py, Wiato
Cavalry
Camp Stanley
Pershing Orders No Leniency For Rule Violators
General Pershing pledges strict enforcement of anti drunkenness and immorality orders for American troops. He appoints representatives for a British American conference and vows harsh punishment for court martial noncompliance. The note urges co operation between military and civilian authorities to safeguard soldiers. Authorities will review sentences to ensure no leniency.
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Jess
American Expeditionary
Woreess
Vershing
General Pershing
Pershing
Withdrawn petition ends Supreme Court case on woman suffrage
Austin Texas report states M A Childers relator withdraws petition from the Supreme Court with judge Taylor’s permission. The Monday filing questioned constitutional validity of woman suffrage. Court adjourned. no further mandamus action possible. Officers of the 85th Infantry form a club and plan a clubhouse at Avenue W D and Third Street.
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Austin
Tex
Qet
ALC Keys
Taylor
85Th Infantry
Avenue WD
Cato Travis
Col
J. 8. Cecil
Clifford S. Price
A. J. Stark
Roy M. Camp W
William A. Rounds
Urged to Hold Wheat For Government Price
A warning from Federal Food Administrator Herbert Hoover urges wheat farmers not to sell below the government price. He notes wartime grain shipments are diverted to support Western Front material, causing seaboard movement to slow and elevators to fill. He cautions farmers not to panic and sell under price, promising full price when movement resumes.
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New York
U Werbert Hoover
The
Food Administration
Grain Corporation
Mr. Hoover
Seaboard
Brower
Big Crops in Mesopotamia
War rages in Mesopotamia but soil yields record crops in many areas. Consul Oscar S. Heizer reports from Baghdad that despite evacuations, the region contributes a large share to world foodstuffs.
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Mesopotamia
Washington, D. C
Oscar S. Heizer
Hagdad
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Amsterdam
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Vladimir
Childers
Nestle
Nestlé
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Kalawrh
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