Chemists Drafted for National Army in War Census
Several hundred chemists are drafted or assigned to government work as a census of chemists in the draft age is compiled by the bureau of mines. The census also lists mining engineers with details on age dependency divisions and potential roles if drafted. New York reports sugar shortages with rising prices and rationing in restaurants amid looming shortages. General Gurko arrives in England with his wife after leaving Sevastopol, and a review of a London stage show highlights performances by the Kane and Herman troupe and the Gullinares, praising operatic and comedic acts.
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Wasitington
National Army
Bureau of Minis
New York
New York Ia
Thorn Dealra
London
Gurko
England
St. Peter
Joe
Toward the Republic
Eemasland
Nursia
Whart
Gul- Nana
Che Kane
Gayone
Corkes
Wis
Pentapes Cleewil
Porstforte
Ixith the Kane
Herman Fellows
Charley Aberin
Nelson
Larry Godfrey
Voix Wenderssonn
Europe
Hitay Relf
Caney
Gens Moten
Renditian
Prof
Jaxerre Band
Triard Noire Fakera
Marie Nappold
Anna Cas
Vidison
Edison
Thoston
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Louis
War reducing teaching force rural schools suffer
Chicago reports a government appeal for teachers as war drains the nation’s classrooms. Dr Prentiss cites 33 percent of teaching staff enlisted or drafted since July 1, with rural vacancies hard to fill and women often taking posts. One South Dakota district saw seven male teachers resign.
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Chicago
Af. L. Prentiss
Government Bureau of Employment
Drentias
South Dakota
Olive Tablets Promote Health By Dr Edwards Advertisement
A vintage medical ad touts Dr Elana and Dr F M Ries with 17 years of practice offering Olive Tablets by Dr Edwards as a liver and bowel aid. It claims improved digestion and energy, urging readers to take tablets for a “pink of condition” with cheery testimonials and a price of 256 per box.
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Elana
F. ML Ries
Edwandy
Edwards
Violent Gale Sweeps Grand Cayman Island
The Cayman Island of Grand Cayman endured the most violent hurricane in its history on September 24. Property losses, excluding shipping, reach $390,000. In the Raphos district, about a hundred farm laborers went on strike over their demand for 23 shily logs per week after the dispute.
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Georgetown
Grand Caymen
Raphos
Ireland
Woman Recovers After Two Years with Pinkham Remedy
A Chicago woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health after two years of female troubles. She reports relief from weakness, weight gain, and fatigue, noting she now feels strong as a man and has spent money on the remedy. The advertisement extols the product for irregularities, inflammation, backache, and related symptoms.
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Dia E Binkham
Lydia EL Pinkham
Jos. O'Bavany
Chicago
Mil
Lydia E Pinkham
Lydia
Bem
PRESS CONDEMNS BRITISH FLEET
London reports condemn a Baltic naval setback as Germany gains naval parity in the Gulf of Riga. The press calls for an explanation of the Baltic humiliation and notes German success despite British submarine activity and new reinforcements from America.
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London
Mel
Gulf of Riga
Baltic
Subimarinya
Erimans
Mus Fs
Red Cross appoints Jesse Le Jones to relief role
Washington Oct 19 announces the appointment of Jesse Le Jones of Houston Texas as director general of military relief for the American Red Cross. John B Ryan named by President Wilson to War Council serves without pay, to oversee camps cantonments base hospitals and medical sanitary camp and canteen services.
Milkmen Strike for Higher Wages in New York
Milkmen in New York walk out demanding increased pay and better commissions. The action disrupts ordinary supply as inspectors and handlers at the city farm products union report reduced operations amid ongoing labor actions.
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New York
Torden
Unit
New York City
Prices of Beef and Mutton Jump in War Era
Ottawa dispatch reports England sees near doubled prices for beef mutton and other staples since prewar levels. The Labour Gazette shows increases across many goods including sugar cheese bacon and fish with overall living costs rising about eighty percent when taxed. The note cites larger Australian towns and cooperative movements in India Ceylon and West Africa as part of postwar economic shifts.
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Ottawa
Australia
Summons in Ogden Municipal Court Civil Action
Legal notice summons issued to S. Dales by Ogden City Webber county state of Washington 1917 before Judge George S Harker. Plaintiff W R Kirhom seeks $43.65 principal plus $2.61 interest on an stated account with costs. Service within 10 days if in state 20 days elsewhere.
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Tohe
Ogden
Webber
Tat
George S. Harker
W. RR. Kirehom
S. 2
Dales
State of
Teedy
Wea
Bravant
Balabeo Dur
Ady Constable
Notice of Probate and Summons in Weber County Utah 1917
The notice lists estate administration for Cyril T Mueller and a hearing set for October 22, 1917 before Judge A W Agee at the county court house in Weber County Utah. Also included is a summons in the Weber County District Court in a divorce action where Ella Anjerton seeks dissolution of marriage from W J Sherwood with publication dates October 5 and November 9, 1917 and a thirty day response period. Witness signatures include Clerk OC M Ramey and Deputy Julia Flygate with official seals.
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Respro Tva
Cyril T. Muller
Peter KR. Smith
A. W. Agee
Otlock A. m
County Coll House
Zaid Court
Ogdenelty
Weber County
Utah
M. Ramey
Julia Flygate
District Court
State of Utah
Ens Sherwood
W. J. Sherwood
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Thomas
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Gallinnaret
McCormack
Aimee
Guillanas
Theo Hye
Government Bureau
RED Cross
Wien
Eckman
Baca Itha
Cooperative “Movement
India
Ceylon
West Afria
Canada
Parnis
Maur
East Side
Washington
24Th
25Th Street
Washington Ave
Foo
America
Proudfit Sporting Goods Co
24Th Street
Ler County
George
Rad Court
Fulton
Dobbs
Oxld Court
Plaintif
Ella Anjerton
SALE
Great West
Union Stock Yards
United States
West
Uring
Ogden Sale Co
Otto Meek
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