Death Comes to W M E Sefton Veteran of Civil War dies
Obituary item notes the death of William E Sefton a longtime Mt Vernon resident and Civil War veteran. He served as superintendent of the Ohio State Reformatory and held local political roles. The notice lists survivors, burial plans, and church affiliations. The piece also includes several health advices regarding influenza convalescents and tuberculosis awareness.
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Willian
Sefton
Vernon
Oho State
Alvo
Republican Revene
Hydil Bel Taw
Setton
Church of Christ
Rai Sefton
Mt .Vernon
James Sefton
Wiehiin
Guyntweet
J. A
Chevit
Mound View
674 Men Sent to Camps From Knox County
A local report notes that 674 men were sent from Knox County to camps during the war. The article lists regions and mentions several corporations or groups involved, with emphasis on the wartime mobilization and the distribution of draftees among camps. The piece references local figures and schedules tied to the draft era.
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Knox County
Lonal Arate
Balco
Meares
Kanes County
Pany
The Making of a Famous Medicine
A visit to the laboratory shows how a successful remedy for women’s ills is produced with strict cleanliness and careful preparation. Over 350000 pounds of herbs used annually are gathered at optimal season, all vessels sterilized and vials sealed to preserve medicinal properties. Letters from women praising the vegetable remedy accompany steady promotion of Lydia E. Pinkham's Medicine.
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Pinkham
Warning on Tuberculosis Risk From Influenza Epidemic
Washington report warns influenza epidemics raise tuberculosis risk in the United States. Surgeon General urges precautions, examinations for recovered patients, and solid living. warns against patent medicines and quack cures.
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Woshington
Riis Public Health Service
Spain
Sir Arthur News
Ehter
Bayan
United States
Pratt
Saya
Wartel
Tonia
Million Dollar War Savings Stamp Kiddies Prize Ceremony
Twenty one of twenty six Vacation Thrift Contest winners received war savings prizes from Governor Cox in Columbus. The ceremony highlighted youths selling near 200000 in stamps between May and Sept with Florence Fanner of Canton as top seller at 138000. The event included a reception, a film, and plans for a broader 11th year contest with more prizes.
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Olymaus
Syorlils
Columbia
Ohlo Vie Savings Committee
Governor Cox
Cavernor Cox
Tly
Copemeny
Tie Statelas
Catonell Y. Maksell
Savina
Pearson
Wat Sheffe
Tims
Florence Fanner
Canton
Columbus
Zedaker Residence Destroyed by Fire in Fredericktown
A Sunday night blaze gutted the Zedaker residence owned by Mert Zedater two miles north of the plane in Fredericktown. Firefighters battled the flames for minutes, neighbors assisted in moving items from the debris as several small vessels were launched from nearby shipyards. The bridge company reported launching four Ferristyne boats with more expected. many workers were from the local bridge-building organization.
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Fredericktown
Furth
National Security League Polls Support for Military Training
The National Security League released findings from a survey of soldiers who will attend the Sixty sixth Congress, indicating favorable views toward enhanced military training programs in New York.
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New York
Dee
National Security League
Universal military training commitments defined by 145 reps and 29 senators
Misa Wdna Vievcher of Roseville underwent surgery Friday for an ape vendicitt at Good Samaritan Hospital in Zanonville. Miles Pletcher, a well known Mt. Vernon figure, visited at the Home of her sister Mrs. Henjamin Heaman on West Walnut.
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Misa Wdna Vievcher
Roseville
Good Samaritan Hospital
Zanonville
Miles Pletcher
Mt. Vernon
Henjamin Heaman
West Walnuttrent
Prince Albert II Earns Wing Named Captain Windsor
London report notes Prince Albert II titled Captain Princes Albert II A.1 is commonly called Captain Windsor near the air station where he serves. He has gained fame among the crew and shown skill as a flyer, though his official designation remains Prince Albert.
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London
Prince Albert
King George
Princes Albert II A
Windsor
Draft Board Office Not Scheduled to Close Yet
Fragmentary notice reports conflicting word on whether the draft board office will close. Early messages claimed a December 10 closing, while later notes suggested the draft window would remain open. Washington orders and local clerks are cited as influencing the plan with little clear guidance.
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Drat
Ryans
Washington
Alton
Bridge Marine Co Builds Wooden Ships Amid War Demands
The Union Bridge and Construction Co contracts with the government to build wood ships after the war entered, facing $5.5 million in claims and awaiting a second government contract. Yard sites include Morgan City Louisiana with six ways. Ferris type ships of 3,600 gross tons and 2,500 deadweight tons are planned.
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City
Prem Bo Hye Bunn
Kansas City
Dee
Union Bridge
Han
Kaan
Ameren
Morgan City
Uives
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Ohio State Reformatory
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Bostony Mass
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Enel
New York City
Department of Health
Prmrolaghin
Misa
Hlvten
Zedaker
Bridge Company
EC. Boel
Sovritiey Af Tin
Ean
Erick
Captain Windsor
Draft Board
Evans
Kemp
Poland
China
Farrow
Utica
Ralph Haas Vanatta
Ohio
B. M. Lepley Rubber Company
Southeast Corner Square
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