James E Yeatman a St Louis Philanthropist Leader
James E Yeatman born 1818 in Tennessee shaped St Louis growth through banking railroads and real estate. He led Western Sanitary Commission aided Civil War hospitals recruited nurses and built schools and universities while guiding charity institutions and libraries.
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James Erwin Yeatman
St. Louis
Bedford County
Tennessee
Thomas Yeatman
Jane Patton
Erwin
John Bell
Constitutional Union Party
James E. Yeatman
New Haven
Yeatman
Cumberland
St Louis
Merchant's Bank
Merchant’s National Bank
St. Louis Savings Institution
O’fallon University
Western Sanitary Commission
John C. Fremont
West
Dorothea L. Dix
Commission
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Mississippi River
Army Hospitals
St Louis Training School For
Mercantile Library Association
Mercantile Library Hall Company
Soldiers Orphans’ Home of
St Louis Medical College
Missouri Institute For the Education of the
Winston Churchill
Missouri
Calvin Brinsmade
Navy recruitment pitch promises path to success
It extols Navy life with regular pay raises and no living costs, no board, medical or dental bills, and free uniforms valued at 118 dollars. It notes learning a skilled trade and a civilian-ready future, urging readers aged 17 or older to request the illustrated booklet Life in the U. S. Navy from the newspaper's Navy Editor. Your country your future The Navy Now
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Navy
U. S. Navy
Plastic autos to gain popularity in cars
The article discusses the growing role of plastics in 1942 model cars to conserve defense materials. Detroit designer George W Walker predicts a shift toward more plastic components and even all plastic cars, noting durability, weight reduction, color potential, and easier repairs. Ford engineers have already developed a plastic car.
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George W Walker
Detroit
Walker
Henry Ford
Ford
Federal Reserve sets strict rules on installment buying
New government regulations to curb credit will take effect September 1, limiting term credit to down payments and at most 18 months for 24 items including cars, appliances, and home equipment. Down payment scales range from 10 to 30 percent with varying 18 month limits, exemptions apply to mortgage loans and existing credit, enforcement via a licensing system.
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Federal Reserve Board
The Herald Promises Truthful Headlines
Readers are urged to trust The Herald as a reliable source for clear reporting and factual updates across local and national stories. The paper emphasizes accuracy, timely coverage, and diligent verification of detail for its audience.
Arthur Welson Dreams of Teeth Loss Then Occurs
In Kansas City Arthur Welson woke to learn a motorcycle crash last week caused him to lose two teeth, a nightmare he had dreamt beforehand. The incident linked to the earlier dream, elevating the odd coincidence for locals.
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James E Yeatman
Richard Carvel
Kansas City
Arthur Welson
Arthur
Ancient Ox Horns Precursor to Modern War Trumpets and Bands
Ancient ox horns, blown as war trumpets, are identified as forerunners of all horns used in modern bands and orchestras, illustrating a lineage from battlefield signals to contemporary musical brass.
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