Draft Strikers Seating Sparks City Labor Unrest
Washington dispatch reports district and skilled trades unions denouncing a plan to certify workers for service via exemption from the army draft. About 7,600 steelworkers and 26,000 industry staff staged warnings as eight days in a row of labor unrest began with a strike call and plant lockouts. Union leaders warned more layoffs as shops reduced hours and production slowed, signaling a tense industrial mood nationwide.
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Calotabs Purge Promises Quick Liver Purification
An ad touts Calotabs as the ideal cleansing remedy with purifying, liver balancing effects. It claims easy nightly dosing, no aftertaste, and a complete system purge, urging readers to ask for the original twenty-dose package priced at thirty-five cents.
American Artillery Training in France Signals Major Shift
American guns are being trained in France under observation balloons and aircraft as they prepare to move from training to front line action. The plan aims to integrate artillery and infantry for coordinated assaults, with French help refining gunnery, range finding, and modern shelling techniques before the 1918 spring campaign.
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Washington
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Asia
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Lin Expeditionary Force
Wonderful Fall Suits At Moderate Prices From Wonderful Merchandise
Wonderful Merchandise showcases new fall suits priced at 25 and 30 dollars with a vast array of styles. Garments feature military braid trim buttons pockets and autumn fabrics like serge wool poplin whipcord and broadcloth. Navy blues charmeuse options and special 22.50 one piece styles highlight the collection with dominant colors hunter green brown navy Copenhagen and black.
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Toilet Articles Specially Priced at Local Store
Special sale focuses on Lambert's Listerine and Glover's Mange Remedy. Regular bottles and household cleaners such as Cuticura Soap and Ammonia are offered at reduced rates. Vanishing Ave ndia and other items priced for quick purchase.
Visiting Cards Sale Advertises Deep Discount
An old newspaper blurb markets visiting cards at regular price of $1.50 now reduced to $1.09. The ad promises significant savings for today and tomorrow with bulk phrases appearing as sparse, garbled copy.
Stationery Regular 35c Value 29c sale items listed
Hyland Linen Stationery and SONALI Of BA envelopes are offered at reduced prices. Several value packs and options for selection are noted, with a discount replacing the usual price.
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Hyland Linen
Sonali
BA Ghebls
Iyan
Men s Fall Neckwear and Shirts in Rich Colorings
A vintage advertisement touts fall neckwear at 29c and 50c with fou in-hands batwings and windsorettes in stripes plaids and brocade effects. It also promotes Hall Negligee Shirts, lashed with laundered or soft cuffs, sixes, and Madras suits in assorted colors.
Accessories For Army Men Uniforms Price List
Army uniforms accessories are itemized with prices such as khaki shirts at 3.60, cotton shirts up to 6.00, military sweaters 6.50, tunic capes 6.00, woolen items 4.00, web belts 1.00 to 3.60, canvas puttees 1.50, handkerchiefs stock collars 0.25, leather hats 0.50, officers cords 1.00, military ties 0.50, leather puttees 0.75, chevrons and insignia priced as listed.
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Jewelry Ad Offers Engraved Bay Pins and Brooches
An old advertisement lists Chinese jewelry including bar pins and brooches, with engraved designs and values up to 4.50, offered at 69 cents. Also mentions pearl beads and other decorative items with limited details and a speed claim at 6d.
New Wool Yarns For Knitting Sweaters And Sox
New wool yarns shown in all colors and sunlit finishes. Available in four or eight skeins for knitting sweaters mattresses wristlets and socks.
Silk Walter Shirts in Fancy Stripes at $3.29
Men’s silk wool shirts with turn back cuffs, sizes 14 to 17, shown in sorted fancy stripes. Originally $4.00, now $3.29. Excellent for wear, offering strong value in a local sale.
Carter's Union Suits Offered In Varied Styles
Carter's union suits priced from $1.00 to $5.00 come in long and short lengths with sleeveless options. Anlie, three-quarter, and knee length versions are available, offering a range for shoppers seeking different warmth levels.
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Carter
Men’s Bath Robes at Four and Five Dollars
Lightweight crepe robes in tan and honey stripes offered at 4.00 and 5.00 dollars. An excellent collection for men, with affordable pricing and a range of sizes and colors.
Khaki Kit Writing Case Ad Offers Army Pocket Kits
An ad promotes Khaki Kit Writing Cases designed to fit army pockets. Features include line sizes, double and temple Feld construction, a complete rationary, and a cardinal pencil. Prices listed at 50 cents and one dollar.
Military Books Price List From Historic Catalog
A catalog fragment lists military manuals and books with varied prices. Items include an Officers Manual priced 2.28, Triantey and Cavalry Regulation in stock, Infantry Field Manual and Hold Artillery references, plus Engineer Field Manual. Other titles show prices 1.50 to 3.00, with Flying and Spying themed works among them.
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Hile
New Fall Middies Are Here in Navy and White Styles
A large assortment of Janik Thr middies shown in white galatea and trimmed med in wavy, Gopen and rardi jal. Fegala ten style with long sleeves. Available in all sizes at $1.25. Throwy wool middies made from serge and flannel in navy, cardinal, and green. New fast models feature braid trim.
New models shown at $1.50 in white with braid trim
Several styles are displayed at the price of $1.50, many suitable for school or sport wear. The garments are white and feature effective braid trimming. Air Sizes.
Children Dresses in Navy Serge Middy Style
Children ages 6 to 14 can buy middy style dresses made of navy blue serge. One piece design with pleated skirts and braids on collars and cuffs. Priced at 7.50.
New School Suits Priced at Made of Warsteds
Readable text describes boys school suits in grey brown navy and tan mixtures with waist bands belt straps and sizes from 6 to 18. Prices quoted 69e and from $1.00 per set, with options in white blue and oakey colors.
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Women's Neckwear Special At 1 25 dollars
Women’s neckwear sale features latest shapes in jabola roll collars and flat collars. Made of net lace satin crepe trimmed with filet and embroidery. Special price of 1.25 dollars applies.
Handkerchiefs Three In A Box For Women
Ladies handkerchiefs in soft lawn, with stitched borders and monogram initials. Comes three to a box, special price at 50c per box. Riding stocks and Ascot Ties offered at 50c and 1.00, in silk poplin linen and madras to complement high neck suits and riding outfits.
Wolves Menace Texas Town Amid Rains and Drought
Reports from Binvon Texas dated September 14 describe wolves and other wildlife drawn toward watered areas after heavy rains. A boy was attacked while fetching water, and villagers aided the injured as officials advised on safety. Prices and crop fears follow drought, with expectations of higher prices as planting proceeds.
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Pries Phvaeton
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Sudyat
Farmers Hold Cotton Hint From Prolonged Thaw
Farmers seized on the thaw to sell a large portion of their cotton stock as prices fluctuated and market demand rose. The move followed expectations of improved prices and benefited growers who acted quickly amid the unsettled market conditions.
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Hinton
Alten
Maternity and Mother’s Prion Inaccurate Terms Linked
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss maternity topics and miswritten phrases about expectant mothers. It mentions names like Mathews Briand and Wyss, a reference to products for babies, and an address at 104 Lanier Building in Antonin. The text is garbled with errors and unclear facts.
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Mathews Briand
Anaice Wyss
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