Santa Claus Letters from Scotland Neck 1918
A collage of Christmas requests from children in 1918 including Mae and Cady asking for dolls clothes and a necktie, Earl Price seeking books and blocks, and a note urging care for Belgian children. Also a 1886 Toledo affidavit advertising Hall's Catarrh Medicine with testimonials and druggist sales.
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Santa
Mae
Cady
Clyde
Santa Claus
Belgium
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank
Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
FR . J. Chey
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Enduring peace message after hymn of hate ends
The author reflects that the last hymn of hate has been sung and anticipates the future popular song Peace on earth good will to men, signaling a shift toward reconciliation and humanitarian sentiment.
Dodson's Liver Tone Advertisement Cautions Calomel Use
An old time drug ad warns calomel makes readers sick and promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative. It claims calomel drains and weakens, while the vegetable formula purports to start the liver without griping or salivation. The copy urges buyers to ask their druggist and promises a money back guarantee.
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Dodson
Remedy praised for croup by Mrs Edward Hassett
Mrs Edward Hassett of Frankfort New York says Chamberlains Cough Remedy is splendid for croup and quickly relieves attacks. She notes it contains no opium or narcotic and can be given to children as confidently as to adults.
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Chamberlain
Edward Hassett
Frankfort
N. Y
Y M C A Expands Classes for Soldiers Waiting Discharge
In Atlanta and across the Southeast, the Y M C A launches enlarged education programs for returning servicemen. Prof A M Souby directs increased class offerings with visiting speakers from colleges, plus post discharge correspondence to aid literacy and civilian life transition.
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Atlanta
Southeastern
Georgia
Alabama
Florida
Mississippi
Louisiana
Tennessee
North Carolina
South Carolina
A. M. Souby
Mr. Souby
Strong Men Sought for Overseas YMCA Work
Atlanta Daily News reports the YMCA seeks men of established Christian character leadership and religious work background for overseas service. They also need educational administrators and skilled tradesmen including chauffeurs mechanicians and entertainers while phasing out warehouse staff and clerical roles.
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Atlanta
New York
Y M C A Supplies Gum to A E F Troops in War Parallel
Paris December 1 The Y M C A furnished most of the chewing gum for soldiers overseas ordering 7714 tons for one month. The piece totals reveal 16 320 000 sticks 48 960 000 inches 4 080 000 feet and 1713 miles of gum and jaw miles at 70 to 80 trips per minute per man.
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Paris
America
Deep Struff Read by Doughboys in France After War
American soldiers in France prefer serious works over light reading as they await repatriation. The YMCA in France formed a practical arts class led by B. H. Morrison after 300 doughboys requested mathematics oriented material.
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Paris
France
B. H. Morrison
States Teachers’ College of
Morrison
U.S. A
Candy to Fight Alcohol Over There Campaign
Paris by Mail reports the YMCA plans a revival of temperance efforts as soldiers demobilize in France. The piece argues against a rushed return to loafing in the United States and promotes sugar-coated campaigns to counter alcohol influence, noting medical views on temperance and careful postwar adjustment.
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Paris
America
France
Y.mca
A ·S i
United States
Griz
Framer
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Scotland Neck
N. C
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Plese
Earl Price
Croup
Aaneso
Ssolden
Dr. King
New Life
Hardy Hardware Co
The
Hardware Hustlers
Scotland Neck Bank
Y. M. GA
Burtone
Ravenswood
W. Va
Cooperative
North End
W. PD
Hobgood
N. C. le
King’s Business College
Raleigh
N. C. Charlotte
Ize
Planters-Commercial Bank
Home For Savings
Scotland
FORD
N. A. Riddick
IE Eouse
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