Thrift Chairmen Appointed by Illinois Club Women
Mrs Dow leads a government savings drive urging 25 district club presidents to appoint thrift chairmen. Tenure includes Mrs Stone in the First district and Mrs Ames in the Second, with others in Dixons, Mageeville, and Palmyra. War’s end does not end thrift. Armistice Day marks the start of savings efforts by women at home.
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Mra
Peederick A. Dow
Chilx
Mra. Dow
Hilaois
D. Stone
Howard Ames
A. H. Day
W. J. Bennén
Mes. Toer Dench
W. G. Cook
Fannie Whiting
Chicago
Mra Mingle Cofletd
Tonton
Adelph Etehtor
Dixon
Flo Bevin
Mageeville
Pittwenth
Crackeoxville
Mise Roxanne Ti
Pouthoe
Manton
Grant Park
Twen Lfan
Palmyra
New Marvel of Finance Crowds Seventh District Savings
Reports from the Seventh district show growing use of new Treasury Savings certificates valued at 100 and 1000 dollars. Secretary Glass calls them the marvel of finance, highlighting tax exemptions, no depreciation, liquidity, over 4 percent income, short terms to 1924, and U S government safety. Certificates are available at post offices, banks, or directly from War Savings district headquarters in Chicago.
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Seventh District
Treasury
War Savings District
West Monroe Street
Chicago
Washington
Buy Only What You Need and Save Wasteful Food
An appeal cites the Nations Association of Waste Material Dealers estimating Americans waste 70 million dollars worth of food daily. If each of 20 million homes wastes a single ounce, the total loss reaches 1.3 million pounds daily. The piece argues waste parallels coal lost annually, suggesting reallocation of funds into Liberty Bonds and savings at four percent compounded quarterly.
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the Nations Association of Waste Material Dealers
America
Iron Rust Proof Technology Tip
A historical note describes heating metal until nearly red hot and brushing with a varnish to create a durable coating. The described finish allegedly resists peeling unlike ordinary paint or enamel, indicating a heat-activated protective treatment.
White Light From Metal Substitutions In Vapor Lamp
European scientist demonstrates a method to produce white light by substituting metals for mercury in a vapor electric lamp, achieving a bright emission with optimized spectrum. The advance highlights new materials approach to lighting technology.
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Lang
Florence Bennett and Wendell Gordon in Small-Town Courtship
Florence Bennett, disciplined by her father to work in the family business, confronts her suitor Wendell Gordon amid a volatile mix of duty and danger. A secret investigation uncovers missing goods in Arnold Kennett’s room, exposing his scheme and drawing Florence and Gordon closer as the case ends with a fragile romance burgeoning beside a police inquiry.
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Klorenen Dirise
Aynold Benet
Florence
Druse
Ruth Elasmiend
Wendell Gordon
Mike Dionise
Aly
Wedel
Givdan Tell Bary
Tule
Florencn
Beluviin
Bennett
Deteertibneduy
Ati
Esphrinodt
Joer
Henee
Mary Yan
Yong Man
Bentert
Tate
Hawe
Haemons
Gordon
Branghe
Goren
Arnold Kennett
Ben
Hennett
Minneboones and Lincoln Laughing Water Tale
Governor Saunders recalls Lincoln speaking of a settlement on a stream named Weeping Water. Lincoln joked that Minnehahe means Laughing Water and Minneboohoo Indian for weeping water. Wives urged to bring husbands to see Stepping Out idle hour Monday and Tuesday adv The Recent can do your job printing call or telephone adv.
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Saunders
Nebraska
Lincoln
King of All Rainmakers Solly Greene's Weather Schemes Explored
A long profile recalls Solly Greene, famed rainmaker who drifted from Oregon to California, claiming weather mastery. He used cash incentives to boast forecasts and sold weather services, gathering wealth before a streetcar accident ended his career. He faced criticism for high charges yet remained a peculiar public figure in meteorology.
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Solly Greene
Nene
Son Diego
Oregon
Kane Wa
Solly Greeno
Manule
Jose
Solly
Kieinere Walles
Sone Carping
Bing Make
Capitetiz
Private Telephone Exchange Expands With New Hotels
A vast private exchange grows as hotels and offices rise. The latest NY hotel features 110 attendants, a 23 position switchboard, and capacity for 8 840 extensions. Public booths and interconnected lines extend service across the building complex.
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New York
Han
Folln Ue
ISM
Britons Build Biggest Plane In World War Era Effort
The Tarrant Alerath Concon company of Farhborough, Ensland, unveils a colossal triplane Wiggeer to rival the world. Wings span 191 feet, single center plane 8 feet long, total depth 15 feet 2 inches, body length 78 feet, height 87 feet, pilot’s perch projects 12 feet. Six Napier-Lion engines drive four tractor and two pusher propellers. the craft resembles a whale in form with nine engines.
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Tarrant Alerath Concon Company
Farhborough
Ensland
Foolish Hope in Uncle Ken’s Quip on Law and Bible
A quip from Uncle Ken notes a man who cites Bible names like law books, hoping to justify actions he knows are wrong. The remark contrasts sacred naming with legal pretenses in a humorous caution.
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Uncle Ken
Selain’ Hieself
Daily Thought on a Man as a Thinking Reed Vascal
A compact reflection likens a man to a reed, noting thought surpasses frailty. The phrasing suggests a meditation on intellect over physical weakness attributed to Vascal.
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Daily Thought
Reed
Vascal
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U. S
Solly Greeneup
West
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Alma Electric & Battery Co
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