Amos P Colburn Pioneer Dies At Waverly Farm Leader
Amos P Colburn a Lincoln township resident and former owner of a major 640 acre farm died at 6am at his son Charles home in Waverly after a long illness born October 19 1839 in Lewis county New York he served in the Civil War with Tenth New York heavy artillery and later settled Lincoln township where his farm became a show place Funeral services will be at First Methodist Episcopal church Wednesday at 3 pm
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Amos P. Colburn
Lincoln Township
Charles
Waverly
Mr. Colburn
Lewis County
N. Y
Ortina and
Eiiza Colburn
New York State
Jefferson County
Altzera
Sarvay
Orlin
Perley
William
Odin
Minn
W. G. Henning
Waterloo
Colburn
Co. D. Tenth
New York Heavy Artillery
Staten Island
N.Y
Washington, D. C
Grant
Cold Harbor
James River
Eighteenth Army Corps
Petersburg
Invalid Corps
Haston
Chicago
Black Hawk
William Colburn
Waterloo Theatre
C. D. Becker
Lotus Survay
Methodist Church
First Methodist Episcopal Church
U S Films in Canada Propaganda Debate by Legislators
Victoria officials hear protests over American war films shown in British Columbia theatres. Attorney General Farris may seek provincial censor action amid claims Canadian soldiers are sidelined on screens. Major Burde criticizes U S film propaganda while acknowledging American forces’ qualities in Europe.
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Victoria
B.C
British Columbia
Farris
Canadian Northwest
Canada
Burtle
Burde
Europe
United States
Farm Trade Abroad to Be Studied by American Envoys
Washington April 7 The government assigns foreign trade efforts for farmers to the agriculture department bureau of markets sending several agricultural trade commissioners as permanent representatives abroad to report on conditions and study marketing of U S farm products Previously limited systematic promotion of farmers interests will be expanded as wartime exports neared over a billion dollars or 45 percent of total exports.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Markets
Altho
Fees Fixed by Proposed Motor Vehicle Statute
Des Moines reports the April proposal for a motor vehicle license law to be introduced in the Town House and Senate. The plan fixes fees by vehicle type and capacity, including cars, trucks, and motor trucks with various tire types and load ratings, with incremental increases for additional capacity.
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Des Moines
Town House
Senate
Ely
March Claims Typhus Prevention Overseas Efficiently Handled
Washington April 7 Gen March stated the circular from the chief medical officer urged continued sanitary precautions despite inoculations. He cited 1918 typhoid hospital admissions of 3.56 per thousand versus 85 per thousand in the Spanish war and a 3.94 percent death rate in France on Feb 6 1919, with 90 total typhoid deaths in the American army there, about one third civil rate.
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Washington
Public Health Service
March
France
No Better Immunity Than Good Blood Pills
A Chicago era advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for run down blood conditions caused by influenza. It highlights Nellie Waddell of Springfield Illinois who recovers weight and strength after using the pills. The piece promotes pink pills to build blood, boost appetite, restore color, and curb fatigue, with a free booklet and mail order options.
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Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N.Y
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A. P. Colburn
U.S
Corian
Congoleum
Park Ave
Federal Block
Royal Wilton
Brussels
Ecru
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Cretonne
Vicinity
Apex Electric Cleaner
Klean Kwick
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