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Cation Press
Midletown
Conn
Cial Wire and Oper
United States
Buncrvancenes
Postoffice
Middletown
Follanders
Main St
Weather and War News From Mt Higby and Abroad
Weather at Mt Higby for 24 hours ending noon today reports 67 rising to 65 at noon, 45 minimum, mean 56, barometer 29.76, rain 5, water 23 feet 6 inches, wind south and cloudy. War notes include German attempts to save face, allied leaders doubting Austrian peace terms, calls to fuel savings, and forecasts of winter readiness. The article also mentions influenza in Boston, public mood on the war, and distractions at the front with tanks and battles in Europe.
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Mt. Higby
Draft dodgers and war beer fears in office rumor
A wary note on draft dodgers and a shift in how rounds will be made as the war stretches on. Authorities say the western front will decide the conflict, with Berlin possibly reached by summer, while concerns grow over beer brewing stoppages and limited supplies around the front lines.
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Western Front
Berlin
Sas
Foch’s Counteroffensive Wins Gains Across Fronts
The despatches record Austrian divisions sacrificed on Lorraine and Woevre guards, while German morale and numbers shrink as Allied pressure grows. Foch’s strategy appears to have already reduced German divisions from 200 to 191 and undercuts their hold on key positions as American forces arrive.
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Fochy
Lorraine
Woevre Heights
Piave
Somme
Ludendorff
Germany
Foch
Paris
Austria
Bulgaria
Pershing
First
Spread the Butter Thin
The New York Globe notes government commandeering of about 40 million pounds of storage butter raises fresh butter prices. Market experts predict wholesale butter may reach 60 cents per pound by Friday. The writer urges defined price limits and rationing by card to ensure fair access for all amid broad shortages.
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New York Globe
Food Administration
Drink in dry Seattle novelty stirs danger claims
The New York Herald reports a local genius touts mixing coal oil with wood alcohol to create a non fatal beverage. Viewers claim one dose may not kill immediately but risk remains. Drought era wood alcohol has offered hope yet records warn of fatalities and caution against cheap hooch.
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Seattle
New York Herald
Birthdays and the draft age tradition discussed
The Detroit News notes the idea that age changes on a birthday and cites Uncle Sam’s draft rule. It recounts December 1 1899 as a moment many wanted to delay celebrating the new century, and quotes General Crowder defining a man as 45 until his 46th birthday.
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Detroit News
Sam
General Crowder
Two Viewpoints Sugar Ratio Remains Unchanged
A concise note discusses sugar ratio policies, presenting two perspectives on whether the ratio will persist. It outlines potential implications for supply, pricing, and consumer balance between producers and buyers.
Miss Hughes Leads Y W C A Drive in Boston
Miss Helen Hughes daughter of former New York Governor Charles Evans Hughes visits Boston to oversee the YWCA home service program. She heads the student department for colleges and private schools and will organize students for the united war drive beginning in November.
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Miss Hughes
Boston
Helen Hughes
New York
Charles Evans Hughes
City launches aggressive Americanization drive for youth
The New York Tribune reports the board of education began evening English classes to ensure minors aged 16 to 21 reach reading and writing proficiency. Lawful penalties apply to nonparticipants. employers may face fines. The program centers on evening schools, with classes formed as annexes to nearby schools, engaging social and religious groups to enroll foreigners.
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New York Tribune
Board of Education
Department of Education
Legal ad advisory board aids registrants at men’s room
Wallace R. Cromwell Pierson and George F. Chapin, members of the local legal advisory board, will be in the select men’s room each evening from 7:30 to 9:30 for the next ten days to help registrants fill out their questionnaires.
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Wallace R. Pierson
George F. Chapin
Selectmen’s Room
The Harvest And A Modern Farmer's Curiosity
A fragment from the Toledo Blade recalls a modern farmer examining his field and noting purchases for family members while a professor remarks about traveling to the railroad. The snippet hints at postwar consumer hints and rural life.
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Toledo Blade
Maria
Bob
France
Clement Victorious in Vermont Gubernatorial Nomination
Percival W. Clement wins the Republican nomination for Vermont governor over Charles H. Darling and Frank E. Howe. Clement opposes the constitutional amendment, supports local option legislation, and pledges a house cleaning in state finance after exposing past auditor misdeeds. The victory may comfort anti prohibitionists and signals a likely Governance shift.
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Waterbury
Percival W. Clement
Vermont
Charles H. Darling
Frank E. Howe
Bennington
Clement
The Community Pays. Walker Murder Blues the City
A Bridgeport Telegram opinion piece condemns the murder of Daniel E. Walker as the result of flawed public policy and a permissive culture. It urges moral accountability for allowing a known half wit to roam with liquor and to buy a deadly revolver, arguing society bears guilt on three fronts.
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Bridgeport Telegram
Daniel E. Walker
Walker
Registrars praise as New York registers 800000 men
The piece lauds the New York registrars and volunteers for recording 800,000 men on a long registration day. It commends Martin and the draft director for leading the effort, noting the city’s diverse population and the all day and all night work. It highlights dedication of Americans aiding in the national registration process.
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New York City
Chicago
Martin
New York
S'y Kansas City pastry shop gossip skews stage romance
In a humorous exchange at a rapid fire restaurant chef and Heloise discuss Claudine’s sudden sweetness. The chef jokes she is practicing for vod'veel while Heloise says she waits on a lieutenant. A visitor asks why ads failed and a town storekeeper recalls a previous ad misstep.
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The
Kansas City Star
Claudine
Heloise
Treatment That Gave Relief From Constipation and Dizziness
James J. Royall of Dextra Boston recounts three years of constipation dizziness and headaches followed by relief after using Fruit-a-tives liver tablets. He bought two dozen boxes and his health improved. Fruit-a-Tives Limited Ogdensburg N Y sells 50 cent and 2.50 six pack and 25 cent trial size.
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Waarr
Boston
Mass
Jas. J. Royall
Fruit-A-Tives Limited
Ogdensburg
Gas Slacker Controversy Shocks Mount Airy Sunday
A thousand residents confronted Edward F. Schwingle and his wife when they returned home to 7125 Boyer Street, chalk signs reading gas slacker and pro German phrases littered the porch, chairs were overturned, and heated taunts followed for about an hour before the crowd dispersed.
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Philadelphia
Mount Airy
Edward F. Schwingle
Boyer Street
Schwingle
Speck
Sehwingle
May Try To Cross Holland
Major General William Crozier recalls a 1883 West Point cadet walking tour along the Moselle to study military sites and assess strategic value. He links this with the current drive led by General Pershing, calling it a logical focal point of operations as mountains end and hills give way to suitable ground for future campaigns.
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Boston Globe
William Crozier
West Point
Moselle
Pershing
Bridgeport man advertises ladders and delivery
Da n J Zeissett of Bridgeport is in town with ladders of all kinds including step ladders. Leave orders with Mrs John Isbell adv 209.
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N J. Zeissett
Bridgeport
John Isbell
Epworth League Dog Roast Planned at Town Hall Greens
The Epworth League will hold a dog roast on the greens in front of the town hall this evening adv.
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Epworth League
Adv
Not Your Heart It s Your Kidneys Medical Aid Ad
A vintage print advert promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy for kidney related health issues. It stresses kidneys as blood purifiers and urges immediate purchase from druggists to relieve inflammation and eliminate germs. The copy promises renewed health within a day and advises continued use to maintain strength.
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Haarlem
Looking Backward Harpist Reflects on Summer Beer Gift
A wistful speaker from Tara laments the morning and recalls a memory of hospitality. The Union of States of Sahara grants Gambrinus a pass, sparing drought, and the harper speaks to O Hara the barkeeper about the one joy left, their beer for the summer.
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Tara
Union of States of
Sahara
Gambrinus
O’hara
Florida
Neurone Prescription 99 Claims Quick Relief For Rheumatics
Advertises Neutrone Prescription 99 as a fast acting remedy for rheumatic stiffness and inflamed joints. Promotes four daily doses for 50 cents to one dollar for one or two weeks and claims to remove swelling and misery. Includes Hartman Drug Co. Middletown CT and other druggists as sources.
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Hartman Drug Co
Middletown
Pershing Calls for New Liberty Loan Drive
A wartime rally urges support for the next Liberty Loan, inviting patriots to join the drive and boost efforts as leaders promise to surpass prior fundraising records.
Armours Evaporated Milk and Jellies Bulk Sale
Advertises Armour's evaporated milk in large and small cans and strawberry and raspberry jelly at low bulk prices. Notes strong demand and suitability as a spread with bread, butter price mentioned as high.
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Armour
Advertising flyer for food items and Metz campaign
A wartime promotional note urges American troops in France to capture Metz as a debt payment. It forecasts smoked shoulders at 24 to 28 cents per pound, Gobel's Superior Boiled Ham at 60 cents per pound, and Sunburst Sponge Cake at 25 cents.
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France
Metz
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