War stocks sold to French government scandal eyed
International report notes favoritism red tape and inefficiency in liquidating American war stocks France bought from the AEF. Deputy Charles Vavasseur alleges mismanagement and transfers between departments, with 2,500 cars reportedly sent back to the U.S. and millions loss to France. He cites incompetence in camps including a poet in charge of a camp and chaotic sales.
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Aly
M. ‘Vavasseur
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Recorder
Rosie's Hero Fund Expands Nationwide Support
Fairmont West Virginia February 21 funds pour in for the Rosie Sacola Hero Fund honoring Rosie Sacola a 10 year old armless orphan who donated skin to save another child Her goal is to receive special care and education and to help other children if funds allow Mayor W W Conaway serves as committee chairman Gifts should be made to The Mayor Fairmont WV and payable to the Rosie Sacola Hero Fund Also listed are minor local merchandise prices from Beard's Bib overalls 8 cents and Aprongingham 12 1 2 cents.
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W. Va
Rosie Sacola
Inerica
Rosie
Fairmont State Hospital
W. W. Conaway
Rosie Sacola Hero
Montana seeks new poll taxes to hit singles
Helena Feb 21 Montanas Legislature debates new measures to boost revenue by taxing single people. Proposals include a $10 unmarried tax for ages 21 to 50, with 60 percent to state, 20 percent to widows funds, and 20 percent to county poor funds. Collection by county assessor, with options to seize assets, wage deductions, or tax debtors.
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International News
Helena
Mont
Montanas
Marriage in Roadside Ceremony Unites Gallagher and Shissler
Cadiz Ohio February 21 a roadway marriage linked Edna Shissler of Deeraville with Jas B Gallagher a Tippecanoe rural carrier The ceremony followed transport by County Commissioner Septer to Deersville where Rev Firth presided The couple married en route home stopping near the Harrison County Children's Home and decided to begin married life at once.
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International
Cadiz
Ohio
Edna Shiasier
Deeraville
Jas. B. Gallagher
Septer
Deersville
Shissler
Firth
Presbyterian Church
Harrison County Children’s Home
Gallagher
Man in Doubs Says Dreco Restored Health at 60
William A Keesler of Doubs Frederick Md describes Painter's Colic symptoms from paint exposure including gas eruptions constipation dizziness and loss of sleep. After three bottles of Dreco his stomach strengthens appetite returns bowels regular sleep improves and he gains twelve pounds, endorsing the remedy. Drevon marketed by D C Aughinhaugh and West End Pharmacy in Hagerstown and sold by Okt q bs.
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Drevon
D. C. Aughinhaugh
West End Pharmacy
Hagerstown
Okt Q Bs
Japan to Send New Division to Korea Amid Unrest
Tokyo sources report Japan plans to move a division to the Korean peninsula as unrest grows. General Tanaka says approval by the Imperial Diet is needed. Only two divisions are currently stationed in Korea, guarding a 600 mile frontier amid Bolshevik threats and raider activity. A projected budget hike of 150,060,000 yen for Korea arms is anticipated.
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N. Parry
International
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Korea
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Saito
Peninsula
Imperial Diet
Tokio
Chilin
Fengte
Ussuri
Diet
Okayama
New York State flower and old fashion terms
The fragment notes February derives from Latin Februarius meaning purification and mentions the golden rod as New York’s state flower. It also lists bib overalls priced at eight cents and a beard as a casual item reference.
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New York
Cascarets Ad Appeals to Both Adults and Children
An old consumer notice promotes Cascarets as a gentle laxative for relief of stomach upset and bowel discomfort. It claims benefits for the liver and bowels and notes that children also enjoy the product. Prices listed are 10, 26, and 50 cents.
Horses Move Object Autos Couldn't Budge
Grand Junction Colorado February 21 city officials claim old fashioned horse power remains. Five ton rock crusher in river bed needed relocation across town. A forty horse power tractor and several autos failed to move it. Six powerful horses attached to the crusher snaked it through streets as asphalt melted under weight. Bib overalls 98c Beard's.
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International News
Grand Junction
Col
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Woman Recovers After Using Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound
Mrs W H Blake of Steens Mississippi reports four years of female troubles left her run down and nervous. She started Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound and now can do housework again. She endorses the remedy for other women.
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Miss
W. H. Blake
Mrs. Blake
Lydia Kham
Su Lea
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