Automobiles shortage sparks dealer warning in 1918 United States
Across North America dealers warn demand for cars will outpace supply in 1918. Government data show only 15,545 finished cars on hand by December 31, 1918, with 1,044,754 produced that year. A 3,000,000 car shortfall is anticipated next year, though market recovery may limit shipments.
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Ino
Rious
Jowest
United States
Couny
Hudson
Don Jan
Cadillac Praise From Overseas GIs Sparks Car Fever
Soldiers in the field sing Cadillacs’ praises, noting officers and transport units favor the brand. Cadillacs shine overseas with reliable service, while one engineer describes the car as commanding attention and easy handling. An Army correspondent also mentions repair crews and a growing admiration for the emblem.
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George Weston
Tooter
Transport Corpsverseas
Cadlacs
Antire
N. J. Crookston
Sys
Million sandwiches could be made from Mt Vernon eggs
The 1918 assessor’s crop return for Mt Vernon township shows egg production near 2 million hens laying, 3319 bushels of wheat, 225580 bushels of corn, 15932 of barley, 3393 of rye, 139604 of oats, 4177 tons ensilage in 49 silos, 2026 bushels seed corn, 3777 pounds popcorn, 15712 hogs, 1351 Milch cows, 2354 cattle total, 1055 horses amid rising auto use. Farmers urged to keep 1919 income records with a 35 cent outfit offer from Waterloo Evening Courier.
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Mt. Vernon
Claims Town Loses 500000 In Auto Department
Des Moines March 22. Failure to collect delinquent auto licenses and to deposit funds promptly has caused the state a loss of about 500000, estimates by Senator Perry Holdoegel show. Daily deposits now range from 3500 to 4000. Thirteen and a half pounds of mail containing license checks were moved to the state treasurer, as hundreds of letters arrive daily from people who failed to secure licenses. The senator urged patience as licenses will be mailed.
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Des Moines
Secretary of State
Perry Holdoegel
Senate Committee On
Holdoegel
Hoyt
Auto Department
Milks Emulsion Promises Quick Digestive Relief
A warehouse style advertisement claims Milks Emulsion cures stomach trouble by restoring bowel action and appetite. Tests by Mrs. Isabella Wilbur and others tout rapid relief from gas, coughing, and weakness. The product is sold for 60 cents or $1.20 with a money back guarantee, via Wangler Bros and C. J. Milter Drug Co.
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Isabella Sr Wilbur
Webb
Terre Haute
Ind
Uniforms Retained by Soldiers Without Much Red Tape
Washington dispatch details how the war department plans to distribute uniforms to discharged soldiers under the congressional act. Efforts aim to minimize bureaucratic delays while requiring evidence of entitlement. Postmasters are to assist, and thousands of uniforms already returned will be reissued. The law allows each former service member to keep a complete outer uniform and authorized personal gear.
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Washington News Bureau
Waterloo Evening Courier
Washington
DD. C
War Department
Congress
Adjutant General’s Department
Post Office Department
Wee Department
United States Army
Navy
Marine Corps
California Syrup of Pigs Ad Promises Safe Laxative
An advertisement touts California Syrup of Pigs as a harmless laxative for children with fruit flavor. It claims dosing directions on each bottle and urges giving it without fear, describing it as best for the stomach liver and bowels.
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California
Syrup of Pigs Only
The Best Cough Medicine Ad Claim
A Cubrun Kentucky druggist, J B Jones, asserts his family has used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for seven years and calls it the best cough medicine he has known. The note frames a promotional endorsement as consumer trust.
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J.B. Jones
Cubrun
Distinctive Insignia Describes Status of the Wearer
A concise description of the distinctive mark or insignia used to denote the wearer’s rank or status, setting him apart from those still in service. The outline clarifies how such insignia function as a visual cue within the service hierarchy.
Grundy County contest hopefuls and local notes
Grundy Center March 22 Mina Vissenberg, winner in the humorous class, will represent Grundy Center at the district contest in Treer March 23 after special training in Mt Vernon. Misa Kuberg is a leinbooth girl and her act Sauloer Mos Clashan's Courtship shows promise. Fanny Trenefars and Sam Cirksenit bought 166 acre Wilifang farm near Steut for 35 per acre. Former resident Miles Drossel dies in Minnesota. family now near Alexander.
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Grundy Center
Mina Vissenberg
Treer
Mt. Vernun
Misa Kuberg
Sauldoer Mos Clashan
Rank Livingstone
Nevada
Test
Ates
Mary White
Aldera
Fanny Trenefars
Sam Cirksenit
Wilifang Farm
Steut
Marcy Wiltfane
Lona Gon
Reli, Gwea
Id Drossel
Minnesota
Miles
Unclear OCR Item on Vehicle Tracks Investigation
Fragmentary OCR text hints at an investigation regarding a motor vehicle track or tracks linked to an individual named Ure. No full Names, dates, locations, or outcomes are readable.
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Western Canada
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Geemmatelevy
Waterloo
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Claims Town
Auto
H. Ross
Leavitt and Johnson Building
Cest
East Side
Citizens Gas and Electric CO
America
Fence Original
Genuine
Trenbater
Pric Acerenars
East 5Th ST
Georgettes
LA Jerz
Satin
Tricolette
Pussy Willow
PLAID
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