Y M C A Welcomes Drafted Soldiers at Camp Loews
At Camp Loews American Lake Washington the drafted men of the new national army are welcomed with fully equipped, free facilities. The Red Triangle symbol signals a friendly Y M C A building offering writing rooms, books, recreation, and guidance aimed at fitness for service through education and religious support.
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Camp Loews
American Lake
Wash
New
National Army
Western Department
McAdoo Muddles It In Presidential Prospect
A critical appraisal argues Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo seeks the presidency by linking his administration to wartime actions. It highlights his claim that every American life and vessel loss by Germany was an act of war and cites the May 7 1915 Lusitania sinking as the pivotal infamy. The piece questions how he can defend delays and the kept-us-out-of-war campaign of 1916 given these events.
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Treasury
McAdoo
Germany
United States
Everybody In War Savings Certificates Drive
The government will issue small denomination war savings certificates next month. They will mature in about five years at four percent interest and aim to attract the small investor. The plan seeks broad public involvement, tying citizens to the war effort and pressuring the administration to disclose how funds are spent.
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United States
Pa Ra No Chance For The Devil At Presidio Training Camp
At a Presidio training camp 1500 men are being trained as officers for the national army. Clarence A. Spaulding of Pasadena has been called to six months of religious service with the Y M C A. He encounters a recruit who quips that the devil has no chance to eat a meal there due to the men’s busyness.
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Presidio
National Army
Clarence A. Spaulding
Pasadena
National War Work Council
Y. M
Extracted honey urged over comb to save bees and wood
A Dakota Farmer letter argues consumers should demand extracted honey to maximize value and save bees and basswood sections. It defends purity, notes granulation as proof, and urges readers to request extracted honey while warning comb honey wastes resources.
Bee Notes for Winter Care from Dakota Farmer
Winter bee care advice from the Dakota Farmer emphasizes cellar storage when possible and wind protection with straw. Do not open hives during cold spells or snow buildup at the entrance, and wait for warm weather to intervene. Honey is highlighted as an affordable wholesome food, with wheat bread and honey noted as a strong dietary combination for children.
Army YMCA Notes Show War Aid At Home And Abroad
The army YMCA on the Pacific coast spends about $1,000 daily on paper and envelopes for soldiers and sailors. Mme Schumann-Heink sang for 3,000 enlisted men at the Presidio. Ten YMCA outfits were sent to Russia with soap, chocolate, motion picture machines, and athletic goods. Trained secretaries are being sent abroad to expand association activities on a large scale.
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Army
Navy
Pacific Coast
Mme. Schumann-Heink
Presidio
San Francisco
Army Y. M. C. A
Russia
Cameron Welsh Writes From Camp Mills Field Artillery
A letter from Cameron C. Welsh of Basin, serving in the 137th Field Artillery at Camp Mills New York, thanks Basin friends for tobacco sent. He reports all are well, adjusting to army life and enjoying service with the unit.
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Cameron C. Welsh
137Th Field Artillery
Camp Mills
N. Y
Basin
L. 1
Buster
Rupert
Railroad Strike Averts With Concessions Reassuring War Effort
Washington on November 20 reports railroads and union leaders have reached concessions over wages. Officials view the accord as complete reassurance that America's war against Germany will proceed unimpeded.
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Washington
Railroads
Four Brotherhoods
America
Germany
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