New York War Time Scene Reflects A Nation in Stride
Kansas City Star correspondent reports busy New York during wartime with soldiers on furlough crowds, rising living costs, war stamps drives, and optimism for a quick end to the conflict. Shoppers, workers, and a French hat-trimmer girl are cited amid gasless Sundays and a buoyant economy. The reverent mood centers on the American boy in uniform.
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New York
Kansas City Star
Prairie States
Long Island
Broadway
Kansas
Kansas City
Atlantic
Mecca
America
W C T U Delegates Report On Iowa Convention Actions
Mrs. W C Wells reports from Perry Iowa where a state W C T U convention approved gifts to Fort Des Moines hospital including a 5000 dollar pipe organ and a 400 to 500 dollar tower clock. The event featured War relief checks, the service flag with 4257 blue stars and 29 gold stars, and remarks by James B Weaver among others.
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W. C. Wells
Perry
Iowa
Central Union
Thomas McMillen
Iowa Street
Wells
Fort Des Moines
Parks
Union
Marshalltown
John W. Remine
J. B.townsend
Ida B. Wise Smith
L. D. Carhart
Luede Shadle
Carrie Ballinger
Mary Isabelle Smith
Cough Cures Cited By Paoli Resident In Ad
Snos Halbert of Paoli Indiana says a severe cold caused constant coughing at night and sleep loss. He credits Foley's Honey and Tar with curing his cough, an advertisement notes, offered for sale by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Snos Halbert
Paoli
Ind
Foley
Lemmon
Advt
American Soldiers Chew Lots of Gum
The government has taken over chewing gum production, securing a carload per week from a Sioux City firm. A carload equals 1,500,000 packages, signaling strong army demand. The piece notes global popularity and speculates on future writings about gum’s rise and insignificance of health concerns.
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Sioux City
Burlington
Good to Remember in Everyday Life Vision and Effort
The quote stresses that while visions of a better life are worthwhile, progress springs from daily life efforts and practical steps. It underscores the need for consistent actions rather than relying solely on abstract ideals.
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Lfe
Macterlinc
Foul Play Hinted in Lindsey Death
The Muscatine Journal reports Wilbur Lindsey, former Washington man, died with possible foul play suspected. Coroner's inquest found death accidental with unknown cause. evidence cited a head injury behind the ear and broken ribs, and witnesses noted whiskey on the body.
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Muscatine Journal
Wilbur Lindsey
Washington
Dick Lindsey
Muscatine
East End
Charles Wilbur Lindsey
Rock Island
Meyer
Geo. Pattrick
J. A. Knight
W. J. Vanatta
Reedy
Teelrinwen
Lindsey
L. D. Stoops
Milwaukee
Stoops
O. E. Clark
Harold Broich
J. H. Ryan
Police Department
A. J. Weaver
Jake Grimm
Ryan
William Eberling
Charles W. Lindsey
Cedar Street
Funeral services for Charles Wilbur Lindsey
Funeral services for Charles Wilbur Lindsey who died at Muscetine were held yesterday at Miller chapel in private rites. Dr J M Wishbatt led the service with a duet by Miss Carolyn Hamilton and Mrs Ola McCleery. Pallbearers included James Swift Vane Wooley James Wooley Charles Kerr Howard Kerr and Will Sickles. Burial followed at Elm Grove.
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Charles Wilbur Lindsey
Muscetine
Miller Chapel
J. M. Wishbatt
Carolyn Hamilton
Ola McCleery
James Swift
Vane Wooley
James Wooley
Charles Kerr
Howard Kerr
Will Sickles
Elm Grove
Kidney Pills Ease Dreadful Body Aches
A letter from Mrs. David Henry of 65 S Lincoln Ave Washington NJ credits Foley Kidney Pills with removing bodily soreness and backache caused by kidney weakness. She states she can walk well again and endorses the product. For sale by Lem.
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David Henry
S. Lincoln Ave
Washington, N. J
The Allies Dont Know Each Other By George T Bye
American Press headquarters reports reflections from British and American missions at the Western Front general HQs. An officer recalls skepticism about American bluff before entry and lauds American engineering feats with modesty, noting British press coverage of American troops and arrivals.
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A E. F
America
Orders Shoemakers to Follow Price Standards
The War Industries Board issued a ruling requiring shoe manufacturers and direct mail order firms to adhere to established price and quality standards. The order limits children's shoe colors to black, dark brown, and white and bans imports of men’s and boys’ felt hats not meeting domestic restrictions.
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Washington, D. C
War Industries Board
Olive Tablets Effective for Liver and Bowels
Dr. Edwards' Olive Tablets are a vegetable compound priced at 10c and 25c per box, promoted as a calomel substitute. The ad claims they purify skin, brighten eyes, and improve digestion by stimulating bile and relieving constipation with no dangerous after effects.
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Edwards
Admiration of British War Power and Logistics
An American Mission officer praises Britain noting the railway and warehouse work as equally impressive as the rapid Yankee reach to Europe every seven or eight seconds. He lauds the British war machine's immensity and complexity and the calm, deliberate action of British headquarters in tackling large and small tasks with determinate resolve.
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Hippodrome
Roosevelt
Broadway
Fifth Avenue
Europe
Cardinal Urges Germans to Pray During Dark Hours
Basel report says Cardinal Hartman archbishop of Cologne issued a pastoral letter calling for public prayers as Germany faces a numerically superior foe and internal upheaval. He urges Catholics to rally around the emperor while Protestant churches in Prussia order public prayers for Germany's protection.
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Basel
Switzerland
Havas
Hartman
Cologne
Germany
Prussia
Bronze coffin draws attention at Grassealiey junk yard
Old metal coffins lie in a vacant lot used as a junk yard in Grassealiey Cat. The bronze coffin specimen attracts interest as it could be worth more as a collectible than junk. The Evening Journal notes the scene and speculates on value.
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Grassealiey
Cat
Dr King's New Discovery Promises Relief From Colds
Coughs and bronchial attacks may lead to dangerous outcomes if unchecked. The ad touts Dr Kings New Discovery as quick relief soothing inflamed membranes loosening mucus and aiding sleep. Available for 60 cents and 1.20 dollars from druggists since 1869.
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Cheerful Health
An advertising note touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a corrective remedy for constipation and indigestion. The copy claims the product “cystomatize[s] the system” and brightens breath, promising renewed well being for 25 cents.
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Dr. King
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