Working Girls Enjoy Ardsley Towers Weekends
Gas Defense plant workers at Astoria, Long Island, using Y M C A programs and Mrs. S. T. Davis of Fairfield, Conn., spent weekends at Ardsley Towers. The Hudson estate offered rest and recreation to protect soldiers from gas attacks, with transport, meals, and lodging for about $3.00. The Y M C A staff supervised housekeeping, and sessions included dancing, tennis, and social tea on the lawns.
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Palace
Astoria
Long Island
National Organization of the
Young Men's Christian Association
Mra. 8
T. Davis
Fairfield
Hudson's
Ardesley
Ardsley Towers
America
Davis
Hudson
Palisades
Ardsley
May I. Stiles
Ardeley
Grand Central Terminal
Queensboro
Emperor Rules in a Republic in China Court
Peking reports the little Emperor Hsuan Tung ruling from the Forbidden City under republican oversight. He sits on the Dragon Throne amid ancient ceremonies and receives honors from officials and republican representatives alike, highlighting an unusual blend of imperial tradition within a republic.
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Peking
China
Hsuan Tung
Forbidden City
Zeppelins Raid Told By Orchestra At London Concert
London observers report a concert that dramatized a Zeppelin raid. The orchestra mimicked an airplane motor with kettle drums for engines and machine guns, and large drums for bombs, while other instruments added color to the tale.
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London
Women to Tell Women's Story in War Work
Atlanta leaders announce a unified Women’s Committee for the United War Work Campaign. Miss Elizabeth Hughes presides as Southeast director with involvement from the YWCA, farm agencies, teachers, and Georgia women leaders to mobilize volunteers for the November drive and national war effort.
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Atlanta
United War Work
National Council of the Seven Welfare Bodies United
Young Women’s Christian Association
Y. W
Miss Hughes
E. H. Goodhart
Georgia
Secretary of Agriculture
U. S. Agricultural Department
U. S. Department of Agriculture
United Campaign Workers
Uiese
Nellie Peters Black
State Federation of Women's Clubs
Women's Committee
United War Work Campaign
Organized Women of
Mary Cady Misa Kaly Boyd George
Young Women's Christian Association
France
America
England
Japanese Father Dies to Free Son for Duty
Tokio reports the war office announced an elderly Japanese man who depended on public support killed himself. He did so so his soldier son, ordered to Vladivostok, could be free from concern and devote full attention to his duties.
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Tokio
Vladivostok
War Office
Churches pledge aid to campaign in Southeast meeting
Atlanta Ga Oct 22 Protestant churches of the southeast pledged unanimous support to the united war work campaign at a meeting here today attended by about fifty pastors representing the losing Protestant denomina
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Atlanta
Southeast
Summer School Trustees Meet Thursday To Plan Next Year
Chancellor David Barrow calls University Summer School trustees to meet in the campus office Thursday to review past session reports and map plans for next year. Meeting to discuss details and actions with school officers.
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David (. Barrow
University Summer School
Pershing's Order Forbids Alcohol In Army
General Pershing issued a strict ban on alcoholic beverages for soldiers, allowing only light wines and beer and promoting athletics and wholesome amusements to curb immorality. He urged prompt disciplinary action and ordered careful review of courts martial records to ensure accountability.
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Amerrican Expeditionary Forces
Associated Press
Pershing
New Field for Women Teachers at Carnegie Tech
Pittsburgh Oct 22 A new course of instruction for women has been inspired at the Carnegie Institute of Technology by the Surgeon General s call for 1000 women to serve at home and overseas teaching crafts to disabled soldiers in military hospitals The program will train women as reconstruction aids with prior art training or aptitude in art work required Subjects include basketry weaving metal work chair caning making wooden toys and block printing
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Pittsburgh
Carnegie Institute of Technology
Hema
Carnegie “Tech
Half Light in Alaskan Winter Brightens Remote Life
Fairbanks Alaska September 28 Most of Alaska enters long halflight winter as ice locks rivers and seas. Steamboat connections to the outside fade while the Yukon river freezes for seven months. Preparations begin with provisions and higher freight rates. Anchorage will finally be railroad connected to Seward, opening year round access.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Yukon River
Nome
St. Michael
Ruby
Eagle
Anchorage
Tanane
Nenana
Fort Yukon
Seward
Cordova
Valdez
Juneau
Skagway
Ketchikan
Wranwell
Se Ward
Italians Reveal Hydrogen Fuel Substitute for Gasoline
Neva reports a novel invention by Italian Army officers Major Angelo Lanari and Lieutenant Enrico Ascari. They demonstrate hydrogen as an automobile fuel performing like gasoline on varied roads after over a month of trials, noting potential major impact on the automotive industry.
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Neva
Angelo Lanari
Enrico Ascari
Power of Prayer Voice Calls Nation to Prayer and Victory
A wartime appeal urges daily prayer for President and leaders, soldiers at sea and abroad, and the safe return of four noble sons and daughters. The message credits prayer as the force guiding America through the world crisis and asks citizens to lift their hearts in gratitude and supplication. Signed Ss. R. Belk.
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America
Ss. R. Belk
Mesopotamia Grows Record Crops of Food for 1918
Washington reports Mesopotamia despite raids and desertion, will add a large share to world foodstuffs for 1918. Consul Oscar S. Helzer at Bagdad notes record crops in many areas, with British army authorities receiving much credit for production. an estimated 20,000 tons of barley plus what remains for civil needs.
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Washington
Mesopotamia
Oscar S. Helzer
Bagdad
Reward for Navy deserters delayed until order issued
The Provost Marshal General announces that under Navy regulations no reward will be paid for apprehension and delivery of Navy and Marine Corps deserters until a formal offer of reward is made by the proper officer. The Selective Service Law expects such a reward when local boards report deserters and delinquents. The customary rewards are $50 for deserters and $25 for stragglers.
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Navy
Marine Corps
Selective Service
Selective Service Orders Questionnaires for Older Registrants
Provost Marshal General Crowder directs local boards to mail questionnaires to registrants outside the 19 to 36 age group as classification of 19 to 36 nears completion. Those aged 18 and 37 to 45 will be classified and mailed questionnaires at about 10 percent daily, without delaying inductions of 19 to 36 registrants registered on September 12.
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Crowder
Y M C A War Work Expands In South America
Buenos Aires reports South America will mirror European Y M C A war work with Jay C Field named field secretary to organize permanent port committees. The aim is to entertain U S sailors on shore by housing and home hospitality, starting with a 120 sailors welcome and expanding to built permanent Y M C A homes in each port.
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Buenos Aires
South America
War Works Council
Young Men's Christian Association
New York
Jay C. Field
Y. M. C. A. Fleet
Mrs J T Pittard and daughter visit Winterville yesterday
Mrs J T Pittard and her young daughter from Winterville were visitors yesterday in the town, seen at several local spots and greeting acquaintances during afternoon hours.
Black Draught Promises Gentle Liver Relief and Energy
A Kentucky reader recalls improved digestion after using Melock-Draught and Black-Draught, praising a return of appetite and strength. The ad cites seventy years of the remedy’s presence, urging readers to cleanse the system and keep stomach liver and bowels in good order with daily dosing and affordable price.
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Thedford
War Savings Week Urges Georgia to Boost Purchases
At a War Savings conference in Atlanta the state set the week of Nov 4 as War Savings Week urging Georgians to redeem pledges and buy more war savings stamps. Clarke County leads in sales but totals remain far below the $20 per capita goal by January 1 1919. residents are urged to reach $15 per capita by Oct 1 and to support the war effort through additional purchases.
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War Savings
Atlanta
Georgia
States of the Union
Washington
Daign
Clarke County
France
Russians Suffer Harsh Conditions in Secret Camp Near Konigsberg
A neutral observer reports thousands of Russians and Finnish Red Guards imprisoned at Friedenort near Konigsberg living in rags or nearly naked with many deaths from exposure. He notes food in East Prussia is better, aiding Junker morale, while forced labor rebuilds railways and fortifications in the ruined German towns.
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The
Hague
Associated Press
Friedenort
Konigsberg
Germany
West Prussia
East Prussia
Junkers
Gumbinnen
Japan Press Wins Censorship Concession After Riots
Tokio reports newspapers, once barred during the rice riots from covering the disorders, secured a government concession and are now placed under a voluntary censorship regime similar to that in the United States.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Japan
United States
Bogart News on Callaways and local youth
Mr Marshal Hammond Callaway oldest son of Mr and Mrs Callaway of Eastville Georgia left this morning with nine other young men for Savannah to enter government work. Another son attends State University in training. Miss Edna Callaway, home from a school near Decatur, Georgia, due to influenza in her area.
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Marshal Hammond Callaway
Webster Callaway
Eastville
Jett
Savannah
Captured Germans Welcome New Prisoners Near Hindenburg Line
On September 30 amid the British advance to the Hindenburg line soldiers recaptured prisoners. Crowds of Germans emerged from cages in a ravine and greeted fresh captives with cheers, handshakes, and smiles as they arrived behind British lines.
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Hindenburg
Germans want many geese from Poland and Ukraine
German efforts to obtain geese from Poland and Ukraine have largely failed. The Cologne Gazette reports the import organization in occupied eastern territories received offers totaling 400 000 to 500 000 geese, but actual receipts reached only 50 000. Ukraine had promised 1 006 000 geese but, due to difficulties, none were sent to Germany.
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Associated Press
New York
Poland
Ukraine
Cologne Gazett
Actus
Germany
Five Millions Loaned Liberia
London reports America grants a six million dollar loan to Liberia amid strong interest in commercial and financial circles with British West Africa. Jan He Cooper of the Bank of British West Africa notes steps to repay the 1911 international loan, and predicts resource development. Crace’s condition after a recent automobile accident is noted as improving.
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London
America
Liberia
Jan He Cooper
Thank
British West Africa
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Winterrile
Visttern Ibeey Yemerday
Sage
Kentucky
Meadoraville, Ky
Higginbotham
Bogart News
Mr. Crace
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