Slant and train load of soldiers pass near Camp Funston
Fragmentary notes report a slant and train load of soldiers passing Mersing near Camp Funston and mention a meeting at Galeege. Other items note local departures for St Joe market, a new house near Steele City, a marriage planned for Miss Lillie Dillon, and a hazardous health advisory urging use of contaminated material before county authorities mandate it.
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Mersing
Camp Funston
Orplore
Galeege
Petition to place W name on ballot filed with county clerk
A petition bearing 25 signatures was filed with the county clerk seeking to place the name of W on the upcoming ballot. The filing indicates organized civic action to secure inclusion of the candidate in the election lineup.
Increased Respect. Hawbuck-Pig Transport Barbs
Farmer Hiram complains about the time spent driving pigs as Hawbuck notes the same delay. The exchange highlights farm work friction and planning in rural dispatch.
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Hawbuck
Hiram
System of methods behind uniform automated testing
The fragment hints at a claim that automated testing relies on a consistent approach, though it emphasizes that diverse methods exist beneath a common test. It suggests a debate over whether a single system can apply universally or if multiple methodologies serve different contexts.
Baby Marie Osborne Stars in 5 Reel Gold Booster Play
Seasoned child star Baby Marie Osborne headlines the 5 Reel Gold Booster Play on Saturday the 29th with notable performances anticipated as the theater offers a vintage screen showcase.
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Saturdey
Jane
Baby Marie Osborne
The Anatomy of Flour Types in Wheat Milling
The excerpt explains parts of the wheat kernel including germ endosperm and bran, defines graham and whole wheat flour, and contrasts with white flour. It notes unit ed States Food Administration rules and the 74 percent extraction concept, with 26 percent bran shorts and middlings in graham flour.
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Graham
United States Food Administration
Lame Back Relief Adverts Liniment Massage Advice
An old advertisement advises applying Chamberlain's Liniment twice daily and massaging the back muscles at the site of pain. The notice encourages asking dealers for the product.
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Chamberlain
Pension increases under new Civil War law
Congress passes a June 10 1918 pension act with monthly rates 30 to 40 dollars based on service length and age. Automatic increases apply to those already pensioned under the 1912 act who meet age and service criteria. Some veterans must file anew to receive benefits.
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Chas. H. Sloan
Pension Bureau
Chronic Constipation Advice Warns of Hydration and Diet
The piece explains constipation stems from dry stool and urges drinking plenty of water, eating raw fruit, and outdoor exercise. It recommends mild laxatives and cautions against harsh cathartics that dehydrate the body.
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Clark’s Store
McCormick
BL Becker
EB. Schulte
Bie
Saas
Geo
Mee
Ranahan
Ee Pene
C.c
St. Joe Market
Martha
Jack
Steele City
Thys
Perth
Carl Me
Ge Mutual
Henman Wich
W. Se. Cortia
Lillie Dillon
Ernest K. Ebermeier
Alert
Steele City Opera House
Wilt Bros, Mégrs
Taylor’s Pharmacy
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