Food campaign urged to save pits and shells nationwide
The food administration calls for twelve hundred institutions nationwide to join a drive to collect bagged pits and shells for Red Cross use in gas mask fuel production. London dispatch notes British gas masks offer protection. German gas reportedly poses less immediate danger, causing delayed mask use and no visible symptoms unless proven otherwise.
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Associated
Treas
Washington, DD
Sapir
The
Food Administration
Red Cross
London
Associated Press
Frontline Movements Across Balkan and Western Fronts
Allied forces push in Macedonia with Serbians and French advancing toward Veles and Ishtip while Bulgarians cross Kriva Lakavitza. Serbian gains east of Labona pass and Babuna pass actions press a rally point near Stranitsa. German counterattacks west and north of St Quentin show limited success. Italian front reports gaps and shifts.
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Macedonia
Veles
Ishtip
Priley
Tre
Kieheyo
Mountaus
Erin
Albati
Niyvinis
Uldigehead
Eas Vardar
Sre
Veerdar
Kriva Lakavitza
Vardar
Mimssi
Stranitsa
Irdar
Lisitdo
Lopmae
Galilee
Campiate Temy
Dama
Ftingin
St. Quentin
Aisne
L. Et Entin
L‘epines
Lorraine
Allied and Serbian Forces Press On in Balkan and Western Fronts
Reports from Sept 24 detail Allied and Serbian units advancing on multiple fronts. French, British, and Greek troops push north of Gradets toward Hudave while Serbian forces seize Popudija massif east of Babuna and advance near Vardar, Kriva Lakavitna. Prisoners, guns, and Bulgarian matériel are reported captured as battles continue.
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St. Quensingh
Ite
Strons
Molleth
London
Guentin
Seleney Anud
Gricourt
Murehat Flaig
St., Auentin
Somiy
Armentieres
Eueauy Amit Ues
Sim Ypres
Risouers
Jeff Tank
Krivolak
Ushtib
Veles
Vardar
Prilep
Gradsko Stalion
Newr Duvor
Troyatsi
Veputehana
Troain
Iowa Publisher Named State Representative for War Paper Board
Davenport Sept 2 The Times of Davenport publisher PL Adler is appointed representative for Iowa of the pulp and paper section of the War Industries Board. Duties include investigating and advising the board on disputed questions regarding paper distribution in the state.
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Davenport
PL Adler
Times of Devenport
Lves
Iowa
Pulp and Paper
War Industries Board
Boan
Parade organizers urge lodges to join Over the Pop parade
Public notice calls all lodges and organizations to notify arrangements chief W W Larrinson by Saturday to ensure proper unit order for the Over the Pop parade planned for Tuesday. Formation likely near Fourth and Washington streets with a line of march to be announced. reports by Saturday morning will set formation order for publication through the weekend.
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W. W. Larrinson
Telegnone
Fourth
Washington Streets
Emul
Millionairing Task Forces Chauffeurs for War Work
Federal labor director Harvey C. Coulson in Waukegan lists domestic workers moved to war industry roles at Lake Forest factories. Notable names include Judge W. E. Ewing's gardener Thomas Young and chauffeurs for Ezra Warner, Frederick D. McLaughlin, S. Moore, Slayson Thompson, and others. The effort targets the wealthier north shore area for factory employment.
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Chicago
Waukesan
Harvey C. Coulson
Waukegan
North Shore
Thomas Young
W. E. Ewing
Highland Park
Ezra Warner
Lake Iforest
Mark Uchbide
Frederick D. McLaugh
Lake Forest
Millionaire
John Payne
Slayson Thompson
Thomas Scott
Doug Smith
Vanguard
Moonee
Madam Do You Know Stockings Made of Wood
The article notes a surge in artificial silk stockings derived from wood pulp. Last fiscal year over 6.4 million pairs were exported, marking the U.S. rise as a major producer and exporter. Imports of artificial silk total about 20 million dollars in the past decade, with wartime disruptions from Germany and Belgium and reduced supplies from Britain and France.
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United States
National City Tank
New York
Germany
Belgium
Great Biitain
France
Bankers to Adjourn Friday for Liberty Loan Campaign
The American Bankers Association session opens with the convention set to adjourn tomorrow to allow its 3,500 members to rush to support the fourth Liberty Loan drive during the ongoing campaign.
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Liberty Loan
Pr Uhicage
American Bankers’ Association
Captain Ki Rohlf Recommended for Overseas Service
Army medical corps officer Ki Rohlf arrived for a brief furlough after duty at Camp Cody Deming New Mexico. He was recently recommended for overseas duty, reflecting his regulatory service record.
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Ki. Rohlf
Asapt
I. Ll. Rohlf
Medical Corps
United States Army
Camp Cody
Deming
Ottawa shows Canadian expeditionary losses to Aug 1
The Associated Press item reports that Canadian expeditionary forces posted net losses of UfG,806 through August 1. Other notes mention an estate sale on Riverside Drive by Mrs. Lilly Busch and a call by the Vigilantes for a clear wartime aims statement.
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Associated Press
Ottawa
Ufg
Washington
Federal Reserve
Mare
Winvis
Cook County
Suffrage in Senate Awaits Le Foliette, Expected Saturday
Washington suffrage debate stalls as the federal woman suffrage amendment may be postponed to Saturday. Leaders from both sides say a vote will likely be delayed until Senator La Follette of Wisconsin arrives, with polls showing the measure short of two thirds.
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Senate
Washington, D. C
Senatfay
Jones
Woman Suffrage Committee
Martin
la Follette
Wisconsin
Vote Delay Approved to Muster All Possible Support
They decided to delay the vote until every possible vote could be mustered, extending the campaign window to maximize turnout and ensure sufficient backing for the measure.
Quaker City Living Costs Rise Since 1914
Washington report says Philadelphia costs climbed 67.17 percent from December 1914 to September 1926 with clothing up 198.12 percent and furniture 105.7 percent. Food up 68.09 percent housing 9.49 percent and fuel and rent 1.65 percent. Overall rise since November 1917 recorded at 18.46 percent.
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Washington
D. C
Iis Bureau of Statistics
Philadelphia
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Quaker City
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Boys’ Store
Mr. Man
Waterloo
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Crofui
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