Wartime discipline sharpens soldiers wits and skills
Excerpts describe how veterans return from battle with heightened intelligence and readiness. The Knights of Columbus run a Camp Dix auto mechanics program where six weeks sufficed for all students to qualify for skilled auto work. Other programs include carpentry and machine handling, with emphasis on self advancement after demobilization.
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Pershing Thanks Knights of Columbus for Army Aid
General Pershing sent a letter to William J. Mulligan head of Knights of Columbus War Activities praising the group's work for the American Expeditionary Forces in France. He notes early 1918 start, widespread support at recreation huts and centers, and morale boosting during and after the armistice through athletics, music, and entertainment funding.
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General Pershing
William J. Mulligan
Knights of Columbus War Activities
Knights of Columbus
Cgoneil Perking
France
Neipal
Salt Superstitions Across Cultures Through History
The piece surveys ancient beliefs about salt from biblical rituals to Homer's praise and Teutonic worship. It notes salt as incorruptible and a symbol of immortality, explaining the superstition's origin as tied to its preservative qualities.
Must Have Olive Oil Noted For Certain Technical Uses
The text argues olive oil remains essential for certain technical uses, such as wool-spinning, where no perfect substitute exists. It states substitutes are possible for food and medicine, yet some applications retain dependence on olive oil and quote Margaret Fuller on standards of expression.
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Margaret Fuller
Tom Spencer Taken to Hastings for Treatment
Thomas Spencer long a resident of Alliance and traveling salesman in western Nebraska was transported to Hastings Sunday night for state hospital treatment. His long illness and mental decline have caused great concern among friends who aided his family. The article notes his wide recognition and hopes for recovery and return home. In other news the Christian church ladies plan a food sale Saturday July 26 at Mallory's Store.
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Thomas Spencer
Alliance
Hastings
State Hospital
Spencer
Tom Spencer
Weastern
Nebraska
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Ladies of the Christian Church
Mallory’s
Harvard Lampoon Snippet Reflects Awkward Start
The fragment shows a humor piece where a niece asks William about his Harvard start and he replies he had a slight cold. The tone mimics a witty exchange typical of the Harvard Lampoon.
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William
Harvard
Harvard Lampoon
The Banjo’s Origins Across Oceans
The modern banjo came to England from America carried by African slaves who likely learned it in India. The term banjo may derive from bangs, a Benegambian guitar-like instrument, and the unmusical name reflects its early reception.
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England
America
India
Chrysanthemums Reach Paris In 1808 Cultivation Link
In autumn 1808 a French traveler brought chrysanthemums from Japan to Paris. He presented them to Empress Josephine who cherished the blooms and helped introduce their cultivation in French gardens.
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Paris
Japan
Josephine
Christian Science Monitor
Cooling Air In Mines
European coal mine owners compress air at the surface and pipe it underground to cool the air in the workings and allow miners to work longer shifts.
Mangle Your Manuscripts for Editors Pick Up
A humorous exchange advises perseverance and tools for writers. The aspirant asks if washing helps, and the reply champions using a mangle to smooth creased submissions so editors won’t notice prior flaws.
Powerful new explosive and sensitive azide salts
A report describes a powerful explosive for mining and other uses, highlighting lead azide mercury azide silver azide and sodium azide. Large crystals are extremely shock sensitive, with a single broken crystal capable of causing an explosion.
Freeh sardine described with iridescent bluegreen hues
A fragment describes a freeh sardine with iridescent bluegreen back scales and peacock blue beneath, noting bars on the body fading when exposed to air and the remaining skin turning pure silver.
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Capt. Miller
Myers
Alliance Ministerial Ass'n
Alliance Community Club
Everwear
Becker
Toston
W. R. Harper
Chicago
New York
St. Paul
Glen Miller
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