Allied bombers pound towns held by Boches
Allied air forces carried out successful bombing expeditions against Kaiser, Pirmasees, Mesteres, Thion, Courcelles, and Morange and Freeaty airfields. Bombs dropped on railway stations, a factory at Burbach, and fires started at Chalet sur Tourne and Neuflize amid heavy weekend activity.
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London
Kaiser
Pirmasees
Mesteres
Thion
F Caurcelies
Morange
Freeaty
Independent Air Force
Burbach
Courcelles
Paris
Chalet-Sur-Retourne
Neuflize
Be Pretty Turn Gray Hair Dark Sage and Sulphur Formula
Attractive old home remedy advertises Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound to restore natural hair color. Claims fade gray hair with a dampened brush and repeat applications, resulting in dark glossy hair. States not a disease treatment.
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Wyeth
Wryeth
Kidney health claim features four ounces of Salts remedy
An authority warns meat consumption strains kidneys and urges four ounces of Jad Salts daily in water before breakfast to flush and stimulate kidneys. The remedy, made from grape and lemon acids with lithia, is claimed to neutralize urine acids, ease bladder irritation, and prevent kidney disease.
All Yanks Look Alike to Italy Story Told by Red Cross
Major James H. Perkins recounts how 75 US Red Cross trucks and crews arrived in Italy after the Austria war declaration. The elderly vehicles broke down repeatedly but were cheered as American relief and army alike by Italian crowds behind the lines. Sweden studies wood cell as cattle feed candidate.
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London
James H. Perkins
American Red Cross
Europe
Italy
Red Croas
France
America
Austria
Dr Williams Pink Pills touted as blood and nerve tonic
An advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood and nerve tonic to rebuild a run down system. It cites Mrs. J H Morgan of Correctionville Iowa reporting relief from nervous headaches, dizziness and fatigue after using the pills. Sold by druggists or by mail in 50 cent boxes or six for $2.50 from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY with a free blood booklet.
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J. H. Morgan
Correctionville
Iowa
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Huh They Have Phone Troubles in France Too
Special to The Star notes the language barrier for American soldiers in Paris when phoning locals. An example shows how French operators require numbers spoken in French and also illustrates a playful miscommunication about dialing 78-97. The piece highlights cross language quirks in wartime communications.
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France
Paris
Central
Death of Hero for Soldier 82
London story honors George Deighton aged 82 who died in London while serving as a volunteer messenger in the home front. He enlisted to help Britain replace troops, endured fatigue warned by doctors, and died after a bus struck him, while he continued his duty in the street.
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London
George Deighton
French recall Napoleon III coins and bank recall
Paris reports the recall of over 75 million francs worth of Napoleon III era coins. The 20 centime Napoleon III franc coins now fetch only 14 to 18 cents in new value, with the decree directing their withdrawal from circulation.
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Paris
Napoleon III
Banka
Wasseued
New Commander for Camp Lewis Promoted from Camp Fremont
Maj. Gen. Joseph D. Dditch, a West Point graduate now at Camp Fremont, will succeed Brig. Gen. F. B. Watson as Camp Lewis commander. An air mail service between Athens and Saloniki begins with daily trips at six cents per letter.
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Camp Lewis
Joseph Dpdditch
West Point
Camp Fremont
F. B. Watson
Paris
Athens
Saloniki
Rail Shopmen Get Increases
Washington Oct 7 Director General McAdoo orders wage hikes for shop classes not covered in the recent scale Boilermakers flangers and layers out gain 2 cents an hour more than the minimum for boilermakers Blacksmiths in heavy furnaces and frame fire blacksmiths receive 2 cents more than other blacks Among carmen cabinetmakers coach and locomotive carpenters upholsterers and related workers on car exteriors get 68 cents an hour minimum Freight train steel car builders and repairers 63 cents and shop craft helpers 45 cents
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Carmen
Hyomel claim relieves catarrh and cold in head fast
An advertisement touts Hyomel as a quick relief for catarrh, nasal congestion, and cough. It promises two minute head relief and a one day cold cure, with a germ killing antiseptic eucalyptus-based formula from inland Australia. The complete kit and refills are sold at Bartell Drug Co and druggists.
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Australia
Almast
Bartell Drug Co
New Down Sofa Cushions At Interesting Prices
Advertising snippet listing down cushions and prices for home decor. Includes baby down pillows 12 by 14 inches at 1.35 dollars, 20 inch round cushions 2.50, 20 inch square cushions 2.50, 12 inch square cushions 3.50, 27 inch bolster cushions 3.50, from the Drapery Section First Moor.
Terry Cloth Drapery Material Promises Popularity
Terry Cloth offers a plush double sided drapery fabric in cretonne colors ideal for home decor. The 36 inch wide material is priced by the yard at 81.65 and sold in the Drapery Section on the First Floor.
Sherman, Clay site sold for 300000 in San Francisco
The southeast corner of Third Ave and Priest, occupied by Sherman, Clay & Co., was sold to Mrs. William Anna Loring of New York and Pasadena for 300000 by John K K Boyer.
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Third Ave
Priest
Sherman, Clay & Co
William Anna Loring
New York
Pasadena
John KK. Boyer
Inlaid Linoleum Patterns Offer Durable Home Use
Twenty five linoleum patterns priced from 1.85 to 2 per square yard promise lasting service and satisfaction for home use. Each pattern features inlaid design intended to provide both appeal and practicality for living spaces.
Pure Down Pillows at Special Price
Soft and fluffy linens finished ticking goose down bed pillows offered at four dollars thirty five cents each. Limited stock on hand.
Better Bed Spreads Show Attractive Designs And Prices
Better bed spreads are on display in various designs. Latin spreads in 80 by 90 inch size priced at 5.00 6.50 7.50 and 9.00. 88 by 98 inch spreads priced. 82 by 82 priced 12.50. Old fashioned Marseilles spreads 82 by 92 6.56. Scalloped cut 88 by 98 inches priced 9.00. First Floor.
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Marseilles
Ceetinko Ces Ste
America
More Weight Strength and Vigor Through Bitro-Phosphate
Advertisement touts nitro-phosphate as a cure for thinness and weak nerves. It claims it raises weight and energy by supplying organic phosphate to nerves and body cells, with improved health, sleep, and appearance. Caution notes it should be used only by those seeking flesh gain.
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Frederick Kolle
M. D
New York
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