Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes Inspires Awe in Katmai
Washington reports on Robert F. Griggs and National Geographic Society Katmai expeditions describing the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes as a vast, awe inspiring safety valve of Mt. Katmai. The team details ropes, fumaroles, and new vent discoveries, plus harsh conditions and improvised camp cooking amid dangerous ground and gases.
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Washington, D. C
Alaska
Mt. Katmai
Robert F. Griggs
National Geographic Society
Society
Griggs
Work of Army Rag Pickers On Dangerous Battlefield Cleanup
French army rag pickers, part of an organized corps, retrieve vast quantities of war materiel from battlefields. They collect shells, grenades, helmets, rifles, cartridges, canteens, and supplies under bombardment, turning waste into usable resources and saving material for future use.
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France
Poilu
Amesville News Roundup Sees Local Developments Abroad
Messenger special correspondence reports Dry wells on John Wolt farm and plans by Smith Brothers of Marietta to set two pumping wells. Attorny EB Jones buys 90 acres near Utley coal lands for Dr. Howard interests. Local visits include James Heard moving to Sharpsburg and Rutherford B Heys Keirns’s trip. Community events note War Chest dance at Fleming Hall and Junior Red Cross gathering. Liberty Bond installment plans promoted.
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Smith Brothers
Marietta
John Wolt
Cleveland
Federal Valley Ry
Utley
Sharpsburg
Jackson
New York
Utley Acres
EB. J. Jones
Athens
Dr. Howard
James Heard
Black Diamond
F. E. Hunsicker
Columbus
G. O. Linscott
E. E. Hartley
John Roberts
Hartley
Weber
Seth Balderson
Vunbar
Parkersburg
Mr. Balderson
Rutherford B
Fred Schoop
McConnelsville
Morgan County
N. B
Ben Covert
Jim Bratten
Bob Cabeen
Margerite Phillips
Red Cross
Athens Pike
Letters From Men In Service From France 1918
Mrs. J. and Scott of 60 N High Street shares a brotherly World War I letter from France dated April 12 1918. The writer describes trench life gas attacks a skirmish with three enemy soldiers a gas mask precaution a long march and fond memories of home. He mentions Vern Brandenburg candy from Miss Brown and faith that they have done their bit in hell. He closes with cheerful soundings of duty and a final sign off Your brother Clarence Luman 166 inf M G C A E PF.
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Sam
Vern Brandenburg
O. K
France
Sammy
Miss Brown
Hell
Heaven
St. Peter
Clarence Luman
Put Coal in Now to Aid War Effort Says Ohio Board
The Ohio War Board urges housewives to fill the coal bin now to support the war. Benefits include freeing railroads for food and war materials, ensuring next winter's supply, and allowing dealers to hold reserve stock for emergencies. Buy thrift stamps.
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Ohio War Board
The
Fuel Administration
Ohio
Lakes
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FOX Kiddies
ALL Star
Robert Louis Stevenson
Treasurer Island
FOX
Clara Kimball Young
Milton Anas
Photoplay Theatre
METRO
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Ini
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