One Cent Letter Postage Campaign Sweeps Nation
A national drive urges lowering postage to one cent for letters, arguing a $75 million yearly U.S. surplus and benefits from increased mail volume. The movement, backed by the National One Cent Letter Postage Association led by Charles William Burrows and George T. McIntosh, seeks local one cent rates now and universal rates later.
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United States
Congress
Washington
Mpaign
Cleveland
Ohio
Charles William. Burrows
George T. McTntosh
Boards of Trade
Chambers of Commerce
United States Postal Department
Ttwan
Post Office
Importance of Little Things in Dress Accessories
A New York fashion note reviews summer dress details from footwear to neckwear. It highlights low, medium, and high heels, sport and walking shoes, and the return of button boots. Neckwear trends include shoulder capes, jabots, Quaker collars, and belts or sashes in coordinating fabrics and colors. A closing remark reflects on U S isolation and a German submarine crossing the Atlantic undetected.
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New York
Dresden
Auto Owners Notice at Red Barn on Bridge Street
By Monday June 25, T will be prepared to wash cars and sell gasoline and grease at the Red Barn on Bridge Street. Bridge Street is the direct route from Blackfoot to Vo catello, avoiding turns and railroad crossings which are injurious to carn all dangerous to their occupants J.D. Murphy.
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Red Barn
Bridge Street
Blackfoot
Vocatello
J.D. Murphy
Sunday Excursion Rates Announced for Transit Trips
Half rates for Sunday trips on sale every Sunday with tickets valid from Saturday to Monday at a small premium. Agents for details Adv 76-27.
Taking Big Chances Ad for Cholera and Diarrhoea Prevention
An advertisement warns travelers that travel without Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Prevention is risky. It notes bowel complaints can be sudden and severe, urging travelers to be prepared, claiming the remedy is obtainable everywhere.
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Chamberlain
Frontline Letter Describes Believed Death and Escape in Belgian Battle
Bob Bryson writes from Belgium in June 1916 about a brutal night of bombardment and a bayonet attack on a dressing station. He recalls shelling, gas, and heavy losses as he and comrades struggled to reach safety and endure shell shock. The letter, from a Schoolmate of Alexander Younie, notes his bruises and relief at surviving, with plans to resume action.
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Belgium
Crom
Cormana
Bob
Alexander Younie
Ormatown
Canada
Donn's Kidney Pills Credited By Blackfoot Man
James Peacock of Blackfoot reports four to five years of kidney pain backache and lameness, relieved after using a box of Dean's Kidney Pills. The testimonial endorses the product at 50 cents and urges asking for Donn's Kidney Pills by Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y. The note also mentions the political campaign trying to regain front-page prominence.
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James Peacock
Blackfoot
Dean
Donn
Peacock
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Vacation Days Poem of Rest and Renewal
A reflective verse by William J Tau celebrates vacation days from work and worry. It pictures leaving toll and care behind, enjoying time with family, and restoring health before returning to duties with renewed strength.
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William J, Tau
How Are Can Be Prevented
Blackfoot people should know that a few doses of simple buckthorn turk glycerine etc as mixed in Alenike often relieve or prevent uppen. This simple mixture removes such surprising foul matter that relieves almost any case of constipation sour stomach or gas. A short treatment helps chro wie stomach trouble. Read note from Edw Thoreson drugist.
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Edw
Thoreson
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