Doughboys Survey Versailles and Paris Landmarks
American soldiers in Paris and Versailles tour monuments with Young Men's Christian Association guides. They view Napoleon's tomb, Guynemer aircraft, and the Seine from park banks while joking about the Statue of Liberty in Paris and awaiting meals in the field.
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Paris
France
Versailles
Young Men's Christian Association War Work Council
Empire
Louis XIV
Chow
Hotel Des Invalides
Napoleon
the Invalides
Court Des Invaides
Firmies
Guynemer
Fountain of Neptune
Seine
New York Harbor
British Health Amid Recruitment Debate
London reports show a bleak national health pattern among recruits. From nine examined, three fit for service, two marginal, four wrecked by preventable conditions. Averages: country fit 36, London 28, Scotland 44, Wales 46. impossible 10, London 12, Scotland 8, Wales 7.
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London
Scotland
Wales
Warm Blankets for Sailors Aboard Government Ships
A young merchant sailor on a United States Shipping Board ship displays a heavy brown striped blanket used as bedding on all board operated vessels. The blanket is designed to keep sailors warm on cold nights at sea.
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United States Shipping Board
Shipping Board
Private Patterson Dies of German Bullet in World War I
Sharon Pa. reports Private Alexander Patterson killed in action as a bullet penetrates his heart. Personal effects include a New Testament from the YMCA overseas, a photo of his mother, and a fountain pen all damaged by the same bullet.
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Sharon
Alexander Patterson
Troop Units Arrive in New York Harbor
The transport Henderson arrived in New York today with units including the 319th Field Signal Corps Battalion and the 405th Telegraph Battalion, along with the 119th Bakery Company and several hundred convalescents and casuals.
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New York N. Y
Henderson
319Th Field Signal Corps
119Th Bakery Company
Annie Hargan Faces the Night School Chasm
Annie, a factory worker, enrolls in night school to learn stenography despite Aunt Margaret’s doubts. She struggles with new mental labor, fatigue, and discipline as she endures long hours and tough lessons to read and write shorthand.
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Annie
Margaret
Maggie
Nance
Circle Waist Company
Asparagus on toast and etiquette queries answered
Mrs Thompson answers reader questions on preparing asparagus on toast with a cream sauce and eating with a fork. She cites library or bookstore sources for etiquette books and advises sealing invitations. Letters from readers discuss schooling, safety, and support for a troubled girl seeking education and friendship.
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e@ book store
Parranza to Obtain Seat in World League
Paragraph mentions Parranza and his son-in-law seeking a spot in the World League. The text notes a newly erected residence and visits by local residents including Mr and Mrs Floyd Shafer of Athens and Mrs Loyd Pendergrass with children from Chauncey. Also references Mrs Harve Courtney, Mrs Asa Cochran and Alf Carr of Circle Hill on various local business.
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Parranza SI
Asa Cochran
Nelsonville
Alf Carr
Circle Hill
Carranza
Mexico
League of Nations
Gen
Candido Aguilar
Paris
League
General Aguilar
Washington
Diverse web of global origins behind each dinner table item
A National Geographic bulletin highlighted how foods reaching the American table come from across continents and oceans. It lists olives from Spain and almonds from California, salmon from Alaska, rice from China, and coffee from Brazil, noting transportation networks and global supply chains.
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National Geographic Society
The
Society
William Joseph Showalter
Rome
Spain
California
Texas
New York State
Michigan
Chesapeake Bay
Africa
Alaska
Kansas City
Maine
China
Florida
Maryland
Iowa
Ohio
A Dainty Nightie Pattern for Young Girls
A pretty nightie pattern offered for linen and fabrics like muslin satin or silk. Six sizes 4 to 14 years with embroidery and decorative options. Size 10 requires 25 yards of 36 inch material. Pattern mailed for 10 cents.
Local Social News and Weekend Visitors
Mr and Mrs George Shafer entertained at dinner with relatives from Chauncey Nelsonville and Floodwood guests of Mrs Myrtle Ridcock. Several families visited, musicians entertained, and neighbors called. A Wednesday storm caused damage with uprooted trees.
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George Shafer
Homer Sheilds
France
Chauncey
Carl Shafer
Childre
Clifford
Reena
Nelsonville
Rose Renolds
Gertie McCurtis
Floodwood
Myrtle Ridcock
Hall's Catarrh Medicine: a constitutional remedy
There is more Catarrh in this region than all diseases. Local cures fail. catarrh is influenced by constitution and requires constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Medicine from F J Cheney & Co Toledo, Ohio is taken internally and acts through the blood on mucous surfaces. Reward offered if it fails to cure. Sold by druggists. The Hall's Family Pills aid constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Eney & CO
Quick relief for eczema and skin troubles ad
San Cura Ointment cures itching and skin sores with a guarantee from The Cline Pharmacy Co. Athens and Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville. It promises to heal piles and prevent contagion with a money back offer and lists prices 30c 60c 1.20 and 2.40. San Cura Soap also advertised for tender skin and babies.
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Cline Pharmacy Co
Athens
Fountain Pharmacy
Nelsonville
Thompson Medical Co
Titusville
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ROYAL _ GLORIES
the Athens Messenger
Mrs. Thompson
Jack
Constance K
M. S
Guiana
Virginia
Cuba
Illinois
Minneapolis
North Dakota
Pennsylvania
New York
Coolie
Chichester S
Bricker
Ervin Pidcock
L. W. Russell
Millfield
Mary Wilds
Factory
Owen Martin
William Bricker
Gladys Evans
the Plains
Grandma Bricker
Chas. Dent of
Hobson
Girly Wyant
John Tittle
Eczema
Goodyear Tires
Athens County Buick Co
Neponset
Jerry Flowers
Tedrick
Athens Lumber Co
Glouste
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