Why Sending of Parcels Had to Be Restricted
Explanation from Red Cross Lake Division on parcel limits for Americans overseas service. General Pershing cites sea transport shortages and port congestion as reasons to curtail gifts for troops. Government plan requires written officer approval and postal authorization to mail desired articles abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Lake Division
General Pershing
Washington
France
Europe
Post Office
American Red Cross
Red Cross War Council
Glenn Breedlove at Camp Taylor Letter Home
Oliver G. Breedlove writes from Camp Taylor on May 8 1918 describing vaccination pain drills and refreshes. He reports strong camp life compares it to a club and notes khaki unionalls worn while training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orvis Breedlove
Glenn
Camp Taylor Camp Taylor
Indianapolis
H. Carmony
John Diggs
Lee Overall Co
Time Table Details for April 14 1918 East West Lines
Time table lists east bound No 3 at 12 53 pm and west bound No 5 at 9 42 pm The Sunday schedule notes Nos 3 and 4 arrive 30 minutes late and low rate Sunday excursion Nos 6 at 2 58 am and 4 at 2 07 pm For more information call contact agents H J Skerd and Charles F E Rose Toledo Ohio
Praises Advertising For Red Cross War Effort
The Lake Division News urges display advertising to support Red Cross war work. News stories educate while advertising inspires and drives donations. The News-Eagle pushed for cuts but canvassing begins a week early, hampering the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Division
Red Cross Society
Red Cross
News-Eagle
Learn from others methods for stomach ailments
Advice urges observing others approaches to remedies and learning from them. It notes people using Chamberlain's Tahlets for bilious or constipated conditions report good results and suggests following their example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Birth of a Baby Boy for Roy and Mrs Roy Roush
Mr and Mrs Roy Roush announce the birth of a fine baby boy born last Tuesday May 7 Witmer DePoy real estate firm promotes farms for sale and seeks to list 100 more good farms for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Roush
Witmer & DePoy
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement from Van Buren Citizen
A local Van Buren resident testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved dull back pain and excess kidney secretions. The testimonial notes purchasing at Paxton's Drug Store and cites Doan's Kidney Pills as the remedy that corrected the kidney disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren
D. BE. M.beekman
E. Elm Sr
Doan
Donn
Paxton’s
Notice to Van Buren on stray dogs and livestock damage
Notice to all dog and domestic animal owners in Van Buren that they are liable for damages caused by animals running at large. Signed by N. E. Duckwall, I. E. Draper, C. G. Willey, Board of Trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation of van Buren
N. E. Duckwall
I. E. Draper
C. G. Willey
Board of Trustees
Constipation and Indigestion Linked in Letter From Mattoon
A Mattoon Illinois resident, Mrs. Robert Allison, reports chronic indigestion and constipation when she moved to the city. She says food distressed her, with a heavy sensation on the chest, poor sleep, and weariness. One bottle of Chamberlain's Tablets corrected the trouble and she feels like a different person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Allison
Mattoon
Ill
Chamberlain
Home Made Cough Medicine Promises Big Savings
A dated home remedy suggests three ounces of Grando Pine plus syrup to yield a pint of cough medicine. It claims relief for coughs colds bronchial affections and croup and warns against high pharmacy prices. Manufactured by The Grand-Aid Co Ft Wayne Ind provides directions with each bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand-Aid Co
Ft. ‘Wayne
Ind
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Indiana
Glenn Breedlove
Gamp Taylor
van Buren Groceryman
Uncle Sam
Oliver G. Breedlove
159Th Depot Brigade
Camp Taylor
T. St
L. W
H. J. Skerd
Chas. FE. Rose, A.G. P. A
Toledo, O
Oy Wen
America
Red Cross War Fund
Wee
Italy
Congress
Wilson
War Department
Ned Conwell
Droggist
Indianapolis Life Ins. Co
Indianapolis, Ind
Indianapolis Life Insurance Co
Jack Miller
Marion
Palmer Ice
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