Christmas Mail for Soldiers Must Be Sent Early
Christmas mail for the soldiers must be started before November 15 for delivery by Christmas. Packages should be addressed to the men, with senders’ names, and wrapped for easy opening. Mail for crews in the Atlantic fleet goes to the ship in care of the New York postmaster. Pacific fleet mail goes to the ship via the Pacific or Australian stations, via San Francisco.
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Army
Navy
Atlantic
New York
Pacific
Pacific Station
San Francisco
Harmless Way to Reduce Fat Promoted by Marmola Tablets
An advertisement claims Marmola Prescription Tablets offer weight loss without dieting or exercise. It asserts reductions of two to four pounds weekly and directs readers to buy through druggists or mail 75 cents to Marmola Co at 44 Woodward Ave Detroit Michigan for a large bottle.
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Marmola Co
Woodwart Ave
Detroit
Mich
Proctors Drive 6000 Miles to Seattle in 30 Days
Mr and Mrs A L Proctor and their Boston bulldog Harney arrived in Seattle after a 6000 mile trip from Tampa Florida. They traveled the Southern route through Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Texas New Mexico Arizona California and Oregon before reaching Washington. They wore out two sets of tires slept in the car and found few hardships aside from mud. They expect a month in Seattle then plan to return home via Lincoln highway.
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Maxwell
Florida
A. L. Proctor
Boston
Proctors
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
California
Oregon
Washington
Seattle
Lincoln Highway
United States
Proctor
Elgin Scouts Welcome Chicago Reception on De Tour
The Elgin Six National All-Trails Scout car arrived in Chicago October 9 from St. Louis, greeted by hundreds in 60 autos. Roy Marsh and Edward M. Lawrence led the party through the loop with an ovation, then continued to St. Louis October 6 on the East route. The trip, halted by a Chicago Motor Club seal, covered 6,128 miles with a 125 mile day across the Mojave. Gas usage averaged 19.4 mpg, likely higher.
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Elgin Six
Chicago
St. Louis
Roy 8. Marsh
Edward M. Lawrence
Cook County
Loop
Lawrence
Confessions of a Wife and the Desert Ride
The narrative follows a couple traveling the American desert Eastward as they discuss a male narrator convincing a woman, and the wife questions whether a man can truly be what he professes. Dick challenges the tale while noting the dynamics of love, trust, and deception.
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Heaven
Great American Desert
Desert
Margie
Austin Returns from the East to Oakland Factory
Harry D. Austin, manager of the Washington Oakland company, returned from the East praising the Oakland plant upgrades. He noted they will still use North West motors but in their own factory with all new machinery. The enhanced motors feature aluminum pistons boosting power and reducing piston weight, adding four horsepower. One new Oakland model is in showrooms and several carloads are en route west.
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Harry D. Austin
Washington Oakland Company
Oakland
Austin
Oaklands
North West Motors
Man recounts love confession and drifting heartache
In a dialog with Mrs. Margie a man recalls a love confession that convinced a woman to join him elsewhere. He describes happiness then months apart and a later, tragic yet beautiful moment as he reflects on the complex soul of love. The passage ends with a note that the story continues.
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Margie
Backache Misattributed to Kidneys
Advertisement declares kidneys do not cause backache and promotes St Jacobs Oil as fast relief for lumbago sciatica arthritis and related pains. It claims instant effect after rubbing on the affected area and warns the backache is caused by strain or nerve conditions rather than kidneys.
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St. Jacobs
Q ban Hair Restorer Promises Quick Gray Coverage
An advertisement touts Q ban Hair Color Restorer as a simple safe method to transform gray or faded hair into a uniform dark natural look. It also promotes Q ban Hair Tonic shampoo and soap, sold by Bartell Drug Co Owl Drug Co and other drug stores, claiming benefits for many users.
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Bartell Drug Co
Owl Drug Co
Westward wealth in Chandler catalogue features Mount Rainier
The Chandler Motor Car Co catalogue highlights the West with a Mount Rainier photo on the inside cover. Huntoon from Willard Battery reports his American Lake tent now occupied, but he expects a replacement soon. With winter near, motorists focus on protection as winds approach.
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Chandler Motor Car Co
Mount Rainier
Mississippi
C. Huntoon
Willard Battery
American Lake
End Indigestion In Five Minutes With Diapepsin
The ad touts Pape’s Diapepsin as the fastest surest stomach antacid for indigestion. It promises relief from acid pain, heartburn, belching, and fermentation, noting a fifty cent case should be kept at home for daytime or nighttime attacks.
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Pape
Miseries of the Stomach Relieved in Two Minutes
An ad promises instant relief for sour stomach gas and belching from a remedy offered by Bellingham Chemical Co. of Bellingham Washington. Readers are urged to send name and address to receive a sample package free. For sale by druggists.
Elgin Six gains in popularity for comfort and year-round use
The Elgin Six car is selling fast across the nation as owners prepare for winter. Reported by L. R. Pittman, the model is praised for comfort, economy and endurance with All Year tops suggested. A. R. Thelsen of Overland Pacific, Van Patten of Eldridge Buick move between sales and outside work as industry activity surges.
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L. R. Pittman
Pittman
van Patten
Eldridge Buick Company
Electrically Assisted Floor Cleaning Machine Demonstrated
A new device powered by electricity from a lighting circuit wets sweeps scrubs and dries a floor while being propelled by human effort, showcasing an efficient cleaning method.
Last Rites For Bob Fitzgerald Body In Chicago
In Chicago on October 24 a monument to courage will be dedicated for Bob Fitzgerald, famed modern gladiator. His body lies in Graceland Cemetery where last rites will be conducted by evangelist Paul Rader, once a boxer. The cremation focus is noted to be rich in nitrogen and phosphoric acid.
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Chicago
Paul Rader
Haarlem Oil Capsules Promised To Relieve Back Aches
An advertisement urges readers to use GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules to cure kidney and urinary complaints. It claims toxins and microbes injure the kidneys and promises quick relief, urging purchase from a druggist with a money back guarantee if not helped.
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Haarlem
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O. B
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Paige
America
Paige Motor Sales Company
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Fowler's Auto Trailer
Bon Fowler
Garagh & Machine
Pacific Auto Supply Co
Rivertown
Miller
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Main
Willard
Hatteries Auto Electric Equipment Co
Av. Ret
Pike & Pine
Knet
E. Pike St
Goodyear
East Pike St
H. B. Wilbur
Mgr
O., Inc
W. Pike St. Vinant
Broadway
Tampa
Tampa, Fla
Harney
J. A. Carey
W. L. Hughson
Bellingham Chemical Co
Bellingham, Wash
Liberty Bond
Chin
Chin Sailors
A. R. Thelsen
Overland- Pacific Company
Tacoma
Thiesen
She Rhodes Co
Beacon
Bob
United Press Leased
Bob Fitzsimmons
Graceland
Porter Baring
Geane O
Rete
MOTZ
A. G. Porter
A. F. Bird Porter Baking Co
Pure Milk Dairy Co
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