Thrift Lesson From a Kansas Woman's Nickel Cache
A Smith Center reader recounts a Kansas woman who saved nickels and other small coins tucked away in a kitchen chute. The harvest reached 14 000 coins totaling 700 dollars, inspiring a sermon on thrift and saving habits. The piece urges readers to evaluate their own savings and remember wartime thrift lessons.
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J. W. Patton
Smith Center
Kan
Pattee
Roan & News
Kas
Det
Mra
Bhiy
Mankato
Buffalo
Kansas
Jet
Fighting the H. C. of E economic tips from Country Gentleman
A fragment discusses combating the H. C. of 1 now called H. C. or E for Everything. It cites Thomas L. Maxson’s advice on economy: minimize nonessentials and rely on right budgeting to meet needs. It urges thrift, avoiding unnecessary purchases, and living within means.
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H. C
H.C
Thomas L. Maxson
Palmer Urges Americans to Economize in Wartime
A garbled 1917 era appeal cites Attorney General A Mitchell Palmer urging citizens to save and work, supporting victory measures. The text references Treasury and War Savings bonds and civilian support for price and credit controls during the conflict.
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Ameria
Akie
Mitchell Palmer
United States
Nur
Conan Jeae
Treanury
Elmer
Relucu
Tenho
Pale
Halloween Celebrations Light but Festive in Kemmerer
Kemmerer youths marked Hallowe en with gentle mischief mostly absent as windows untouched and pranks scarce. Juniors hosted a party for the high school including students, faculty and friends with dancing and games. Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls invited Diamondville groups to a basement gathering at the Episcopal church for Halloween games and a pumpkin pie luncheon.
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Kommeretz High School
Hallowe
Boy Scouts
Camp Fire
Boy Scout
Episcopal Church
Diamondville Scouts
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Gains World Wide Reputation
Promotes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as superior after many medicines failed. Claims the remedy grew from a small start to worldwide recognition and immense sales due to exceptional merit.
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Chamberain
Paul W Comer treated for appendicitis at hospital
Paul W. Comer assistant cashier at Kemmerer Savings Bank suffered an acute appendicitis attack. He was taken to Lincoln County Miners' Hospital where Dr. Sanders performed surgery Friday night with Dr. Maddison assisting. He is reported to be improving.
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Paul W. Comer
Kemmerer Savings Bank
Lincoln County Miners’ Hospital
Sanders
Maddison
Comer
Gets-It Corn Remover Promises Pain Free Peel Off
An advertisement touts Gets-It as a painless corn remover that dissolves corn tissue in seconds with two to three drops. It claims quick drying, no bandages, plasters, or knives, and offers a money back guarantee. Distributed by B. Lawrence & Co. Chicago and Kemmerer City Drug Store.
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B. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Ill
Bronchial Trouble Relief from Cham berlain's Cough Remedy
Mrs. A. E. Sidenberder of Rockfield Indiana reports spring bronchial trouble relieved after using Cham berlain's Cough Remedy for a few days. She states all signs disappear.
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A. E. Sidenberder
Rockfield
Ind
Chamberlain
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Douglas Fairbanks
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Artcraft Putire Kemmerer Theatre
Hughes
Hotel
Kemmerer Kemmerer, Wyoming
J. M. Mott
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Pire Association of Phi
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Ford
Detroit
THE
Piney
F.D. Chapel
Big Piney
White House
the Kemmerer Hotel Cafe
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Tom Ming
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Mutual Livestock Commission Company
Omaha, Nebraska
America
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Chandler Motor Car Company
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