Names and Committees Form Big Liberty Loan Drive
Chairman Marsh W Bailey of the Washington County Liberty Loan committee announces the recommended appointments for the county wide organization. Ward chairmen and township committees are named with members from each school district, aiming for a wide canvass and broad subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh W. Bailey
Washington County Liberty Loan Committee
Leigh H. Wallace
Washington
W. H. Butterfield
Frank R. Sage
A.J. Dawson
J. Ross
Local War Department Concern Over Rock Island Arsenal
The passage lists numerous district and township officials across several counties and ends with a wartime note about twelve hundred soldiers at the Rock Island arsenal. It highlights concern over a large government munitions project and its impact on army efficiency and industrial capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Arsenal
War Department
Army
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Offering $100 Reward
A historical advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine claiming a nationwide $100 reward for incurable catarrh cases. It boasts a 35 year reputation, blood-borne action, and promises quick health improvements after use. Testimonials are available and the product is said to be sold by druggists everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
All Druggiste, Te
Persistent cough relief with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
A midlife man suffers from a lingering cough that irritates the throat and lungs. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is advertised as soothing the mucus membrane and healing abrasions, with J. E. Lemmon's Pharmacy selling it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Lemmon
Advt
Threaten to Move the Rock Island Arsenal
A March dispatch from Rock Island notes a letter from Secretary of War Baker to Governor Lowden of Illinois warning that failure to remove immoral conditions may prompt transferring the Rock Island arsenal to another location. The letter states it would be possible to gradually shift operations elsewhere and the secretary would take responsibility if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Rock Island Arsenal
Baker
Lowden
Ilinois
Musterole for Rheumatism and Aches Ad
Musterole relieves stiff joints and pain using mustard oil in a clean white ointment. Widely used for bronchitis croup neuralgia and more with jars priced 30¢ 60¢ and hospital size 2.50. Doctors and nurses reportedly recommend it as an effective rub for chest and muscle discomfort.
Aurora displays light show over Maple Grove area
In Maple Grove on March 7 the northern sky lit with three bright aurora borealis streaks and shifting colored lights, described as a beautiful electric display. Local residents note the spectacle amid remarks on winter’s end and relate it to familiar seasonal readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Grove
Frank Vodicka
Richmond
William Keening
Raymond Hasty
Jim Patterson
Hewitt Carr
Lee Schnoebelen
Irvin Hasty
Joe Keifer
Tom Thompson
Chabal’s Corner
Tom
Ed Marek
Teething Lotion Promoted by Famous Baby Specialist
Dr Hand's Teething Lotion is advised for infant gums and should be applied with the finger. Rub frequently and do not worry if swallowed, as it is a scientific lotion prepared by a renowned baby specialist and costs 25 cents at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hand
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