Christmas parcel program for troops overseas in wartime era
The Red Cross and War Department outline rules for sending gifts to soldiers in France. Boxes must be 3 by 4 inches labeled, under 2 lbs 15 oz, packed with durable snacks and gifts, wrapped in khaki fabric, and sent via Hoboken with Red Cross inspection and proper postage. Prohibited items include alcohol, poisons, explosives, and fragile liquids or glass.
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United Fron
Red Cross
Fize
Reitross
Shippa
N. J. Parrel Post
Shiy
Sultier Wu
Nih
Red Cro
Hoboken
N. J
Salvation Army officer bids Warren farewell in warm letter
Alice C Hinkle announces two years of service in Warren praising local generosity and support. She notes plans to leave next Tuesday to begin a new charge and expresses gratitude to citizens and helpers for their kindness and aid.
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Husband Wrent
France
Tuljen
Durham
Hinkia
Warren
Yau Miso
Inkle
Hui
Jetter
Hinkle
Friends of the Salvation Army
Alice C
Prohibition Voters Urged to Support All Nominated Candidates
William P. Ferguson appeals Franklin District voters to back the entire Prohibition slate on the ballot. He praises Earl H. Beshlin for his Congress record defending Prohibition, noting Beshlin pressed for stricter enforcement and aligned with dry leaders. Ferguson urges a straight party vote in forthcoming election.
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Paris
Mary
Earl H. B
Congres
Beshlin
Congress
Uatel
House
Washington
William P. F. Ferguson
Franklin
Personal stems and travels mix in Warren area notices
Local notices detail W. S. Hoskins returning home from New York for business, Mrs. Sarah Wales leaving for Baltimore due to her sister’s illness, Harriet Johnson heading to Cleveland with her sister, and Mrs. E. Walker’s Jamestown visit with daughter Mrs. C. C. Russell. Mrs. Russell planned to join later for the weekend, while Lewis T. Chapman and others returned to New York after visits. H. J. Banghart, summoned by his son‑in‑law’s death, left Warren for Proctor, with Mrs. Banghart staying a few days longer.
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3. E. Walker
Jamestown
C. C. Russell
Lewis T. Chapman
Warren
New York
H. J. Banghart
F. Moore
Proctor
Obituary Notice for Maurero in Warren Area
The death occurs after an illness at age 121. Born in land, he came to Warren as a youth and left a wife, three sons, and Herman among the survivors. Also listed are Henry Auber and Mrs. Auber of Warren and a relation in Waterford, Pa. A chapel service conducted by Rev Lebangoud will be held Tuesday Oct. 29 at the Rock.
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Murian Street
Maurero
Land
Warren
Herman
Henry Auber
Warrer
Waterford
Will
Henry
Lebangoud
First Victory Boy's Work In War Drive
A Western Union messenger boy challenged a United War Work Campaign director in New York, declaring youths must help fund the war effort. His crumpled 85 cent coin marked him as the first of a million fighters in a national drive. Victory Boys and Victory Girls will each raise every dollar contributed to the war work fund during the campaign week.
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Western Union
United War Work Campaign
New York
Victory
Reglaim Miles In One Week On the Meuse Front
The 57th coast artillery brigade supports the First Army east of the Meuse while pioneers hold Belle Fontaine and the 79th Division fights east of the river. CAR OF THANKS Mr and Mrs A A Anderson thank friends and neighbors for kindnesses during the illness and death of their son Richard Allan Anderson.
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Meuse
57Th Coast Artillery Brigade
First Army
Belle Fontaine
79Th
A. A. Anderson
Towers
Richard Allan Anderson
VapoRub Oversold Amid Influenza Epidemic Demands
The advert warns of Vicks VapoRub stock depletion due to a Spanish influenza surge. Orders have surged to 932,459 jars in a few days, with shipments en route and a temporary shortage expected. It directs wholesalers to small lots and direct shipping to retailers or customers, noting staff shortages and intensified production efforts.
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War and Post Office Department
The
American Red Cross
Meen Aist
Articuis
Ame
Warren Times
Mas
Hingkle
Easton
Prohibition
Sagerdahl
Market St
N.Y
Bell
Penna Ave
Russell Bros. Garage
Mr. W. 5S. Hoskins
Sarah Wales
Metzger- Wright Company
Harriet Johnson
Cleveland
Mr. Hila
Shonday
Vick
VapoHub
Uncle Sam
Public Health Service
Stiles
Vice Chemical Company
Greensboro, N. C
Rogers Lumber CO
First National Bank
Warren, PA
GEO. E. O’dell
Monument
Penn. Ave. W
Warren Trust Company
J. W. Neilly Warren
Democratic
General Assembly
Warren County
Prohibition Party
Baker and Johnson
WASCO
Jamieson
Penna. Ave
W. Warren, Pa
For Warren
A. M
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