Government jobs ad seeks applicants through Washington post
Classified notice from Raymond Terry former Civil Service Examiner invites men and women to write for free particulars about government positions in Athens area. Mentions Internal Revenue Customs Income Tax Railway Mail Post Office with salary ranges $1,100 to $1,800. Address 62 Columbian Building Washington. Dated 12-14-4n.
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Athens
Internal Revenue
Post Office
Raymond Terry
Civil Service Examiner
Columbian
Washington
Roosevelt Hosts Camp Mills Men at Oyster Bay
Twenty Camp Mills men due for France visit Colonel Roosevelt at Oyster Bay. They toured the trophy room and viewed prizes from France brought by Capt. Archie Roosevelt. Roosevelt introduced his youngest grandchild, Archie's son, who received a cheer before the delegation returned to camp.
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Camp Mills
France
Colonel Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Archie Roosevelt
Archie
Wilson to Live in Murat Paris House for Wilson Visit
Prince Joachim Murat offers his Rue de Monceau town house to President Wilson during the visit to Paris. The government accepts the arrangement. The residence is famed for its prewar receptions and contains Washington souvenirs linked to Mourat lineage.
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Wilson
Prince Murat
Paris
George Washington
Prince Joachim Murat
Rue de Mon
Ceau
Washington
Joachim Murat
Wil
Shean
Thanksgiving generosity benefits Camp Sherman soldiers
A letter from HL. W. Robinson at Base Hospital Camp Sherman thanks Athens County supporters for gifts that fed and comfort about 1000 soldiers. Apples, cookies, ice cream, and dressed chickens were distributed to Y M C A huts and hospital patients, with leftover treats and memories of home. Wounded Overseas soldiers visited the hut, sharing battlefront stories from France while enjoying ice cream and apples.
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Athens County
Camp Sherman
K. of C
Base M
Athens
Geneva
Ohio
France
Marne
Tour
Verdun
Argonne Forest
Shierman
HL. W. Robinson
Base Hospital
Flu soaks Sharpsburg area as illnesses rise
A week of rain leaves the Sharpsburg region in a depressed state with widespread flu. Mrs. Coral Queen dies at home from flu effects, leaving a husband in the army and a son Merle. Ernest Nicewanger buried at Mt. Hermon. his wife Ina Grimes is a survivor. The community reports many hospitals and schools closing. a letter from Fred Walters describes frontline service and hope for a return home within months.
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Coral Queen
Grant Linscott
Merle
Ernest Nicewanger
Mt. Hermon
Ina Grimes
Nettleville
Columbus
Nora Sedwick
Eleie Glover
Fred Walters
Asa Dale
Belgium
France
C. H
Inf
A. FE. F
Fire Damages Passenger Liner Northwind at New York Dock
The Panamanian liner Northwind caught fire in the hold while docked in the North River. The blaze confined to the ship interior and caused damage but no report of casualties. A separate brief notes a holiday in France with Washington dispatch.
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New York
North River
Eight Week Postwar Farm Course Begins at College
An eight weeks course at the College of Agriculture runs January 6 through February 28 focusing on livestock, soil fertility, crops, dairying, fruit growing, gardening, poultry, farm management and mechanics. Major W S Pealer endorses the program as essential for postwar adjustment and agricultural labor efficiency.
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College of Agriculture
W. S. Pealer
State Draft Headquarters
Ohio
President Wilson Arrival Declares National Holiday
An official dispatch to the French High Commissioner announced tomorrow as a holiday in honor of President Wilson's arrival. Local offices and businesses will observe the day with ceremonies and closures.
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Wilson
Menu sample from Herr Hohenzollern household
The text lists a full daily menu for December 14 including breakfast with tea and eggs, lunch with grilled meat and vegetables, and dinner featuring champagne, hors d oeuvres, soup, fish, roast lamb, and coffee. It reflects a princely German household dining pattern with elaborate courses.
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Amerongen
Herr Hohenzollern
Montréal End of 33-Hour City Strike Restores Order
Montreal’s 33 hour city strike ended with police firemen engineers and garbage workers returning to duty. Wages and working conditions are to be settled by arbitration as the unrest subsides.
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Montreal
Uebec
Navy influenza tests on Gallups Island yield negative results
The Navy Public Health Service Hospital on Gallups Island reports negative outcomes after weeks of testing twelve hundred volunteers with influenza germs. No illness developed. some volunteers showed increased appetite and improved health. Tests will continue.
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Boston
Navy Department
Navy Public Health Service
Gallups Island
Bill Mathews Beams Home From Camp Sherman Return
William Mathews known as Bill Mathews greets friends at his newel place in the Athenean restaurant after completing training at Camp Sherman since last June. He praises his service to Uncle Sam and says he is a better American citizen though he wished to be sent overseas.
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Bill” Mathews
William Mathews
Hie Newel Placm
Athenean
Willam Mathews
Camp Sherman
Sam
Europe
Bill
Mayors to greet Wilson in Rome merger plan event
Mergers of every large city in Italy will be present in Rome on December 23 to welcome President Wilson. Local officials and city leaders prepare for the presidential visit as part of a broad Italian reception.
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Sef Wilson
Rome
Italy
Wilson
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