Heroic death of Lieutenant Kalk described in clipping
An Omaha newspaper clipping details Lieutenant Kalk of the Jacob Jones heroically giving his life to save others after a torpedo strike. Surviving crew members recount Kalk’s actions opening the ship’s safe to preserve codes, aiding divers and rafts, and swimming to help fellow sailors before dying and being buried at sea.
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Washington
Omaha
Lieut Kalk
C. J. Wilson
T. H. Stanton
Stanton
Wilson
Lieut. Kalk
Jacob Jones
Des Moines
Kalk
Bagley
Dory
Constant Sufferer Finds Relief From Kidney Trouble
C F Reynolds of Pimira New York reports chronic kidney trouble and bed rest before taking Foley Kidney Pills. He says days later he was up and about and notes relief for rheumatic pains backache biliousness sore muscles and tired feeling. Lemmon's Pharmacy advertises the remedy.
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C. F. Reynolds
Herrick St
Pimira
N. Y
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Advt
Liberty motor shines at engineers meeting in New York
At the Society of Automobile Engineers convention in New York City January 9 and 10, details about the Liberty motor were disclosed. The twelve cylinder 400 horsepower engine weighs 800 pounds and aims for compact, reliable design with minimal experimental features.
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Society of Automobile Engineers
New York City
Europe
Army
Navy
Farmers reply to war labor strain in Iowa letters
In Des Moines on February 22, Iowa farmers respond to Governor Harding about farm labor during the war. Letters report scarce workers, high wages, and price controls, with some farmers urging more work, earlier rising, and heavier effort while others grumble about government fairness and market costs.
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Des Moines
H. J. Metcalf
Council of Defense
Harding
Cross of St Andrew in Union Jack Article
The Cross of St Andrew is a white X on a blue field representing the Scottish saint's martyrdom. It is combined with the crosses of St George and St Patrick in the Union Jack of Great Britain.
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St. Andrew
St. George
St. Patrick
Great Britain
Courage and Happiness Carrying Burdens Bravely
A reflective piece on youth bearing duties and burdens. It argues courage and happiness emerge when youth endure challenges bravely and persevere through tough loads.
Taft Referees Boxing Match at Great Lakes Station
Former president William H Taft served as referee at a boxing bout at the Great Lakes naval training station in Chicago on February 22. Contestants Jackies Lewaye and Bouche weighed 142 pounds each. Lemare won the decision. Taft noted his boxing past and supported universal military training after thirty days of speaking in military camps.
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Chicago
William H Taft
United States
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Jackies Lewaye
Bouche
Taft
Lemare
Food conservation fines and meatless banquets in Iowa
A Des Moines Des Moines Republic item details G N Felgar of Mt Pleasant and Trenton who violated food conservation orders. His stores sold flour without licenses and ignored the 50 30 rule. his establishments were closed for two days and he donated 300 to the Red Cross. Hotel and restaurant leaders in Iowa adopt meatless and wheatless banquet rules with Hoover schedules for each day of the week.
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Government
Food Administration
Burlington Hawk-Fye
Mr. Pleasant
Iowa State Savings Bank
G. N. Felgar
Mt Pleasant
Trenton
Mtt. Pleasant
Red Cross Society
Des Moines
W. PF. Miller
Iowa Hotels and Restaurants
Trail of the Lonesome Pine on stage at Graham
The stage presents a dramatic adaptation of The Trail of the Lonesome Pine featuring Louise Price as June with a capable cast. The production opens with scenic fidelity and a forest motif, and the famed Mutt and Jeff return March 5 for a musical comedy add-on. Tickets go on sale one week prior.
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Lonesome Pine
John Fox, Jr
Lonesome*Cove
Eugene Wilter
Louise Price
June
Graham
Mutt
Jeff
Matt
Production of Salt in Russia by Source
About 51 percent of Russia salt is lake derived 23 percent comes from brine pumped from bore-holes and 26 percent is mined from rock beds.
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Russia
Women Need The Best Heal Kidney Ailments Ad
A advertising feature claims women are more finely built than men and require top medicines when unwell. Foley's Kidney Pills are said to cleanse the blood of impurities causing aches in muscles and joints backache rheumatic pains and puffiness under the eyes. Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Foley
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Advt
Unfit W A Wellman Wins Prize for Aerial Victories
The American aviator in the French army known as W A Wellman earned a special monetary prize after shooting down three German aircraft within six weeks. He had sought admission to service in the French air corps and received recognition for his combat record.
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Guynemer
W. A. Wellman
Wellman
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promise Clear Complexion
A 17 year practitioner Dr F M Edwards offered Olive Tablets as a liver and bowel aid. The remedy, sold at 10c and 25c per box, claimed to purify the system and improve pale complexions with a nightly dose. Thousands used them as a calomel substitute, available through druggists.
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F. M. Edwards
Dr. Edwards
Dr Hand's Teething Lotion Ad
A 25 cent teething lotion advertised as scientific and prepared by a famous baby specialist. It advises applying to the gums with a finger and states that swallowing some is harmless for mothers to know and use. The lotion is recommended for daily use and available at druggists.
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Dr. Hand
Foley's Honey and Tar Endorsed for Coughs in Ad
A Cowichan Wash reader Mrs. E J Bedard writes Foley's Honey and Tar is the best remedy for children. She keeps a bottle for quick cure of coughs colds and soothing inflamed throats and breathing. Lemmon's Pharmacy advertises the product.
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Ohio
Washington Loan & Trust Company
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KECK
S. S
Nedicel
Leboretory
Alista
Nature
Lees
Bradfield Regulator Co
Dept. .K
Lamar Building
Atlanta
Weingarten I Bros., Inc
New York
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