Death spread quarantine at Camp Sheridan after meningitis
James H. Harris of Oxnard Alabama dies of spinal meningitis in Camp Sheridan amid a quarantine of the field bakery company No. 311. Medical officers fear spread and purchase bread outside the camp while stating the risk is low. Also notes a second meningitis death from the Ohio division and general training updates at Camp Sheridan.
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Alabama
Sheridan
Arkansas
Camp Sheridan
Montgomery
James H. Harris
Oxnark
Harris
Ohio Division
Randall Crawford
Cleveland
Ohig
725Th Field Artillery
Randall
Pte
Ohio
War Department
Turkey
Army and Navy Wedding in San Antonio
In San Antonio Texas on December 4 Miss Mary Tignor Holmes daughter of Commander Urban T Holmes U S N married Lieut John Thornton Knight Jr of the 20th Field Artillery U S A The bridegroom is stationed in San Antonio and is grandson of Lieut Gen B M Young U S A retired former army commanding general
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San Antonio
Texas
Army
Mary Tignor Holmes
Urban T. Holmes
John Thornton Knight
20Th Field Artillery
B. M. Young
Canada Uses British Tank to Boost Victory Loan Drive
Canada plans a Victory Loan of 200 million dollars with a British battlefront tank appearing in Montreal for a parade. The tank carries six machine guns and will be manned by wounded front-line gunners, guarded by Pacific police, as volunteers race to ride in the war machine.
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Canada
Atlantic
Pacific
Lord Shaughnessy
Canadian Pacific Railway
Flanders
Montreal
Dominion
Action Pacific Police
King George
Prince of Wales
Virginia Governor Stuart Tours Camp McClellan Visits Units
Governor H. C. Stuart of Virginia visited Camp McClellan and toured the 113th field artillery and 116th infantry units. He praised features of the camp and was greeted by General Rafferty General Vaughn and other officers. A luncheon at General Vaughn's headquarters capped the visit.
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11Th Field Artillery
H. C Stuart
Virginia
W. C. Rafferty
Vaughn
Camp
McClelah
National Guard of
Ife
Richmond
Crack Cavalry
116Th Infantry
O14 Dominion
Stuart
General Vaughn
Two Anniston Boys Make Good Records
Two Anniston boys, sons of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Barlow, are making good in their army service. They were home for Thanksgiving, bringing pleasure to their family and interest to their many friends and acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AnnIston
John D. Barlow
Two Barlow Brothers Sail From Florida Army Posts
L W Barlow a University of Florida graduate has risen to corporal in the 117th Field Artillery stationed at Camp Wheeler Macon Ga and has been given important office work by his company officers. Robert A Barlow a first class private in the 76th Field Artillery is at Fort Ethan Allen Vermont and recently visited Anniston before returning to duty.
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Little Hoek
Ark
Dee
Prairie
Camp Pike
Major Geners
S. D. Sturgis
Texas
Minnesota
Arkansas
L. W. Barlow
University of Florida
117Th Field Artillery
Camp Wheeler
Macon
Robert A. Barlow
Fort Ethan Allen
Vermont
Barlow
Anniston
Fights Tonight headline card in Johnstown and Boston
Jeff Smith faces Harry Greb in a 10 round bout at Johnstown Pennsylvania. Jack Britton meets Johnny Tillman in a 112 round fight in Boston Massachusetts.
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Jeff Smith
Harry Greb
Johnstown
Jack Britton
Johnny Tillman
Boston
Homecoming of Major General Treat ushers Ohio division to Camp Sheridan
Major General Charles G. Treat returns from observation duty abroad to Camp Sheridan Montgomery to assume command of the Ohio division, relieving Brigadier General W R R Smith. The division trains heavily for a sixteen week program before possible embarkation for the European fighting zone. Equipment for long service arrives daily. Sick reports are light though a few pneumonia cases loom. quarantines prevent spread. Lieutenant Colonel BE Welser named division exchange officer. Lieutenant Colonel Gale to detention camp. Major Samuel Johnson named division summary court officer. Training includes Chauchat automatic rifle instruction led by Lt Herbert of France and bayonet lessons with Captain Revels of Britain who has seen action on the front.
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Camp Sheridan
Montgomery
Ala
Dee
Charles G. Treat
Obie
W. R.R. Smith
Treat
Europe
Ohio
BE. P. Welser
Somerset
Gale
Cincinnati
Samuel Johnson
Seventh Ohio Infantry
Herbert
Revels
America
Calendar of Sports for the Week
Opening of annual beach show of Albany Dog Club Albany N Y. 12 rounds at Boston Benny Leonard vs Gene Delmont 10 rounds at St Paul Meeting of United States National Lawn Tennis Association at New York Wrestling match between Earl Caddock and Yussiff Hassane at Des Moines Close of six day bicycle race Madison Square Garden New York
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Albany Dog Club
Albany
N. Y
Jeff Smith
Harry Greb
Johnstown
Jack Britton
Johnny Tillman
Boston
Benny Leonard
Gene Delmont
St. Paul
United States National Lawn Tennis Association
New York
Earl Caddock
Yussiff Hassane
Des Moines
Madison Square Garden
New Contractors at Camp McClellan Take Over
Camp McClellan's building program shifts to LaBarre and Erwin taking over furnishing and erecting a 10 069 dollar structure. The John O Chisolm Company of New Peace and a New Orleans office will handle ongoing cantonment work as the prior firm retires. Cough remedy endorsement by mothers underscores Chamberlains Cough Remedy safety for children.
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Camp
McClellan
John O. Chisolm Company
New Peece
New Orleans
Look
Clellan, LaBarre & Erwin
Chisolm Company
Returns to Texas by Will P Lackey after visit
Will P Lackey, who left Itasca Texas a week ago to attend his brother Troupe B Lackey's funeral, returned this afternoon to his Texas home. He formerly lived here and was warmly welcomed by many old friends.
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Texas
Will P. Lackey
Itasca
Tex
Troupe B. Lackey
Lone Star State
Mr. Lackey
Gets-It Corn Remedy Promises Easy Corn Removal
An old ad promotes Gets-It for corn and callus removal with quick, painless results. It claims universal use, safety, and effectiveness, urging readers to buy 25 cents at drugstores or via E Lawrence & Co. Chicago, with local retailers Scarbrough Drug Co and J Wikle Drug Co. and the Drug Co. mentioned.
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E. Lawrence & Co
Chicsgo
Anniston
Scarbrough Drug Co
J. Wikle Drug Co
The
Drug Co
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113Th Field Artlery
Anniston Evening Star
Ogether
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