Treasury reports lag in state quotas in nine day drive
National total reaches 573,451 with districts showing uneven progress. Credit from banks and trust companies informs the treasury as Oregon nears first to report, while Minneapolis plans a renewal drive and rival cities seek to claim quota honors. Secret plans hinge on affidavits and upcoming pledges as the drive intensifies.
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Treasury
Minneapolis
Ury
Pte
Imum
Chi- Pfedjeral Reserve
Oregon
Francisco
Lynn
Mass
Hand
Ore
Toledo
Ohio
Portland
Secre- McAdoo
It Works Try It Drug Discovery for Corn Relief
A dubious remedy claim describes a new drug said to loosen and lift corns from the skin. It is marketed in pharmacies for a quarter and promises quick relief with few side effects. The text notes potential benefits but also hints at safety concerns about infections from improper use.
BI Donated by R. J. Atwell v Liberty Loan Committee
The item notes a donation by R. J. Atwell to the Liberty Loan Committee of Middletown. It records a transaction or contribution connected to wartime fundraising efforts in Middletown. The short notice highlights the donor’s name and the recipient organization without additional context or figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Atwell
Liberty Loan Committee of
Middletown
Pull of the Trigger in War Effort and Supply
Fragmentary lines emphasize the demand for men and resources to sustain modern warfare. The Kaiser’s dominion vision is referenced as crashing under pressure, with calls for cartridges, food, and other essentials to support troops.
U. S. Cyclops Collier Reported Lost After March 4
Washington reports a U S Cyclops, a 19000 ton U S navy collier, has been given up for lost with 15 officers, 221 men and 57 passengers aboard after reporting from a West Indian port on March 4. Navy investigations suggest an accident to machinery or possible sabotage, while survivors may still be found by Gulf Stream search. Among passengers was L M Gottschalk, U S consul general at Rio de Janeiro, and John Henry Coulter, a 19 year old Stamford sailor.
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Washington
Navy
Gulf Stream
Col
Atlantic
Ersor
Rman
Cyclops
L. M. Gottschalk
United States
Rio de Janeiro
Stamford Bay
Stamford
John Henry Coulter
U. S
Francis Ellsworth Coulter
Bell Street
St. Lawrence University
Montreal
St. Lawrence
Call for Men to Join Hartford Tank Corps Unit
Hartford April 1. War service exchange directs Connecticut to secure induction or enlistment of men for a new tank corps to be raised and equipped for early fighting overseas. State Director Leo A. Korper seeks 300 machine gun technicians and operators, 30 bench mechanics, 30 lathe workers, and 80 oxyacetyline welders.
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Hartford
Fighting Tank Service
Connecticut
War Service Exchange
Leo A. Korper
War Department
Tank Corps
Washington
Korper
New Fighting Corps
United States Army
Large Polish Rally Delegation Heads To Hartford
A crowd of over 300 Polish citizens traveled in five cars escorted by the Wesleyan band to attend a Polish rally in Hartford Sunday noon. Returning cars were crowded, causing delays for travelers at stations on the route. Fare increases for Fall River Newport and intermediate points were approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission, effective unless protests are filed. Ensign Lloyd A. Perry, 23, of Oconomowoc, was killed in a French sea plane accident April 6, per the Navy Department.
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Wesleyan
Hartford
Washington
Fall River
Mass
Newport
R. L
Bay State Street Railway Co
Interstate Commerce Commission
Public Utilities Commissions
States
Lloyd A. Perry
U. 8
France
Navy Department
Perry
Oconomowoc
Sub Treasury and Clearing House Report Highlights
New York reports the sub treasury cash net loss since Friday at 299000 and debits totaling 3065921 with exchanges 447687 and balances near 49695075. The April 15 figures cover bank cash inflows and clearing house movements on the day.
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Treasury
New York
Sub-Treasury
Clearing House
Sub
Happenings in This Vicinity 25 Years Ago
Items from May 15, 1893 note railroad ground beautification at Cromwell Freestone quarry cattle purchases work slow labor shortage on railroads and in quarries. Judge Murdoch officiates a Portland marriage with Postmaster Howards as usher. Warden Chamberlain retires amid prison probe. An Indian relic stone cup alive with vermillion dye. Cromwell Baptist calls Rev J B Connell back as pastor. Charles Coles moves to South Main. Dr Rufus Matthewson ill in Durham. Gaston Hubbard visiting North Carolina. Lewis & Son new Bannister shoe agency. Schuyler Electric Co bonds approved.
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John M. Murdoch
Portland
Charles H. Howards
Freestone
Cromwell
Chamberlain
Wethersfield
Brainerd
W. B. Maxson
Cromwell Baptist Church
J. B. Connell
Charles Coles
South Main Street
Rufus Matthewson
Durham
Gaston T. Hubbard
North Carolina
Charles R. Lewis & Son
Bannister Shoes
Schuyler Electric Co
New Vapor Way Of Treating All Cold Troubles
North Carolina inventor of VapoRub introduces a body heat vapor salve for chest cords sore throat bronchitis and other air passage troubles. Sold in small jars 25c with 80 day trial and one free if not delighted. Application relieves croup in minutes and aids night comfort. inhalation or nostril use options.
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North Carolina
Vick
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Vorwaerts
War Office
U. S. Collier
C. G. Page
Caroll Page
Vermont
Music In the
Standard Makers
America
Belgium
Russia
F. “Brewer Coss
Wain and
Court Street
S.anargyros
MUR .Ai
Murad
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