Equalize War Contracts Through National Defense Surveys
Des Moines October 18 A telegram from the national council of defense outlines local surveys to place war contracts through the War Industries Board. It calls for community labor boards to cooperate with regional advisors to report local conditions and enable proper distribution of contracts to stabilize industries and curb labor movement. Also noted is a South Dakota daily wage scale order setting 40-hour field work as standard for seasonal labor, not applicable to permanent monthly or yearly staff.
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Des Moines
Iowa
National Council of Defense
War Industries Board
State Council of National Defense
Vgew
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Railroad Administration, Food Administration
War and Navy Housing Corporation
Department of Labor
State Council of Defense
South Dakota
Wedding at Wellsberg Center Ta Selink Married at Home
The couple wed Wednesday at the bride’s parents home in Wellsberg Center Ta. The ceremony was officiated by RF Mr. del. The bride is the daughter of J. Meesen, president of the Farmers Bank. The couple left by evening train for Ridott where Rev. Mr. Masselink serves.
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W.ellsberg
Center
Areselink
Wells Dare
Del
J. Meesén
Farmers Bank
Ridott. I
Masselink
Ue Reform
Remove Dandruff With Danderine In A Few Applications
An old advertisement promotes Danderine as a dandruff remedy. It claims rubbing a small amount into the scalp eliminates dandruff and itching, with disappearance by morning and full effect after two to three uses. The ad notes it costs only a few cents and is available at drug stores.
California Syrup of Figs Advertised as Harmless Laxative
A vintage promotion touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children and adults. It urges mothers to check the bottle for genuine manufacture by the California Fig Syrup Company and warns against counterfeits, claiming quick relief from sour stomach, indigestion, and bowel issues.
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California
California Syrup of Figs
California Fig Syrup Company
Sloan's Liniment Claims Quick Pain Relief
A vintage ad notes Sloan's Liniment relieves neuralgia lumbago sciatica and aches by a counter irritant action. It describes blood flow relief to inflamed muscles or joints and soothing nerves with a clear non staining liquid easy to apply. Generous size bottles advertised.
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Sloan
Siona
Notion Section Promotes Clothing Reuse And Patriotism
The notion section highlights busy rebaking dresses skirts blouses and lingerie amid current clothing conservation. Prices are reasonable and reworking garments is urged as a patriotic act and a way to refresh outfits with minimal needlework.
Lace and Trimming Department Christmas Lace Selection
Our lace and trimming department offers many valuable suggestions for Christmas gifts including laces in all widths Platt Val Liberty Lace and Filet. We have just received a beautiful assortment of toxrc on lace for camisoles in fine and heavy lace. A nice lot of Laces vard .5¢
Christmas Packages for the Boys in France
War department rules allow one Christmas package per member of the American Expeditionary Forces. All packages must be mailed by November 15. Suggested contents include desk items handkerchiefs locks washcloths soap toothpaste toothbrush or paste Kumfy Kits and trench mirrors.
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War Department
Best Chemical Mop Special at Hayden's Store
A concise list of cleaning items includes Best Chemical Mop priced at $1.25, Hayden's Chemical Mop valued at $1.00 on special, Chemical Hand Dusters, Chemical Dust Cloth by the yard, and All Wool Wall Dusters offered in a promotional display.
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Best
Hayden’s
T Yard Square
Bear Brand Yarns for Soldiers Available Now
Beginnings for knitting for soldiers urged as everyone who plans to make knitted goods should start. Complete stock of Bear Brand Yarns in colors khaki gray and natural. Bear Brand Yarns are famous as the best in the market.
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Tabor
J. H. Siegel
Grant Ave
Ohio
Rocery
Davud Davis
Iadii
MAZDA
Lace and Trimming Department
France
Nation Department
Senta Claug
Land
Sam
Capitol
Seehington
D. C
Fina
Keiser Wilheiz
Dam
Servier Ping
Bear Brand Yarns
JRET
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