Old Man Joins War Effort By Harvest Duty
J H Snowden a retired farmer and capitalist plans to return from California to Calgary Can to work in fields this summer He says at fifty five he is too old for military service yet will hire out to aid his neighbors harvest crops Thousands in the U S and Canada are urged to take patriotic action before the war ends Not limited to under thirty two age group says the Nebraska State Journal
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J. H. Snowden
Seattle
California
Calgary
Can
Nebraska State Journal
Eatonic
H. L. Kramer
Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills Advertises Constipation Relief
Constipation generally indicates disordered stomach, liver and bowels. Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills restores regularity without griping. Adv.
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Wright
Why a Ship Weighs Anchor Before Setting Sail
A father explains to his son that ships weigh anchor to remove binnacles clinging to the anchor after long harbor stays. The weight buildup must be shed before departure, illustrating a nautical detail in simple terms.
Conscription of Wealth Opposed in Western Civ World
The Monetary Times of Toronto argues that conscripting or confiscating wealth should be abandoned on this continent. It says the western world needs investment capital at the end of the war to rebuild and grow.
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Monetary Times
Toronto
Using Them All. Thomas Catt and the seven lives remark
A dialogue recalls a boss accusing a young man of interruptions as a grandmother allegedly dies seven times since the baseball season began. Clarence Kittin retorts about using up other two lives. A note adds Algeria’s 7,500,000 acres of forests include cork on 1,112,000 acres. Philadelphia reports garbage collection shortages.
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Julian A. Thomas
Missouri Ave
East St. Louis
Frank W. Clover
Notary Public
Thomas Catt
Clarence Kittin
Algeria
Startlers to Ripen Cream and New Compact Fire Escape
An USDA note explains starters for cream ripening should be used only when butter is produced commercially and under proper conditions. It details natural ripening, plus a homemade starter method and propagation steps. Also described is a navy youth invention of a collapsible fire escape that unfolds from a window sill to deploy a ladder away from walls.
Milk Sterilizer Favored By Health Authorities
A simple steam sterilizer for dairy utensils developed by the U S department of agriculture has gained strong favor among municipal milk and health officials. Demonstrations have reached 172 cities with 99 officials writing to the department for details.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Local Milk Supply Improves With New Sterilizer Device
Thirty seven health officers report local manufacture for dairymen and several dairy inspectors say the device has improved the milk supply. Over 6 000 farmers were shown its use this season and it aided a campaign for clean milk utensils reaching thousands of dairy farmers. Six state agricultural colleges sent devices for student demonstrations. The device is sold complete for 8 50 or sterilizer portion alone for 5 50. Home sterilizer directions appear in Farmer s Bulletin 748, available free from the department.
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Farmer's Bulletin
Cuticura Advertises Soap Ointment for Complexions
Cuticura Complexions promotes daily use of Cuticura Soap with Cuticura Ointment as needed to keep skin scalp and hands clean. Free samples available by writing Cuticura Dept. X Boston. Sold by druggists and by mail Soap 25 cents Ointment 25 and 50 cents.
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Cuticura
Dept. X
Boston
Needle shipments returned over religious color clash
A Turkish Mohammeday merchant sent back needles tied with green twine from Aleppo because green is sacred to the Prophet. A second shipment to China in white paper was refused as the Chinese associate white with mourning, so the goods were returned.
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Aleppo
Turkey
China
Allen's Foot Ease Keeps Workers On Their Feet
Farmers toil longer on their feet and use Allen's Foot Base to ease friction in shoes and baths. The antiseptic powder freshens feet and prevents tiredness blisters and soreness. Advertised as a must for women and workers, sold by dealers everywhere for 25 cents.
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Allen
Discouraging Precedent Warns Of WWI Echoes
Christian Science Monitor contrasts Hindenburg’s boast to Soult’s similar remark about Wellington. It notes Wellington’s retreat near the sea and questions whether Hindenburg will change tactics as Soult did, amid a warning about bold wartime rhetoric. An advertisement promotes Roman Eye Balsam for nightly use to ease tired eyes.
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Marshal von Hindenburg
Soult
Wellington
von Hindenburg
Haig
Christian Science Monitor
Borrowing From Peter to Pay Paul A Hard Case
A dialogue captures Mr. Dubhwaite noting borrowing from Peter to pay Paul is bad business. An impecunious citizen agrees and says he has an exceptionally bad time finding Paul, prompting a question about why it should be worse for him than others.
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Peter
Paul
Mr. Dubhwaite
Aggressive egoist laments lack of worth
In a humorous exchange the aggres sive egoist claims he never gets left in anything worthwhile. Farmer Corntessel retorts that a potato bug shares the same fate.
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Farmer Corntessel
Not in Indiana Bunny Quote Reflects Health Observation
A humorous exchange echoes a line about health and pickling as a man jokes about preservation, with a playful reference to Indiana. The fragment hints at light dialogue rather than a full event.
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Ad Promises Kidney Relief
An advertisement promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil capsules as a cure for backache kidney and bladder troubles. It claims quick cleansing of kidneys and blood, relief from rheumatism and related issues, and a refund guarantee through the druggist. It includes a war-era interlude with patriotic quotes from a magazine.
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Haarlem
Adv
Humorous Exchange Highlights Matrimony as Goal
A light quip shows a daughter finishing business education and a father joking that matrimony is her definite object. The banter references clothing disposal with the line wear then.
Too Awful Nowadays and a Panic in the Larder
A fragmentary London Opinion quips on modern life and fear as a buried car rumor unsettles a household. The piece pairs satirical dialogue with wartime sentiment about serving country and personal comfort amid anxiety.
Eatonic Remed y Promotes Summer Stomach Health
Health advisory urges field workers to protect stomachs in heat and take Eaton ic after meals. H L Kramer markets Eatonic as quick relief for indigestion bloating and heartburn with a money back guarantee and postal order option from Chicago.
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Eatonic
H. L. Kramer
Eatonic Remedy CO
S. Wabash Ave
Chicago
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