TRENCH LIFE AND RATIONS FROM THE FRONT
An American volunteer recounts British army life in France, detailing a ration issue for 19 men, the quarrels over bread jam onions and cheese, and a front line menu of bully beef biscuits cheese and tea. He notes a cent wage, improvised trench pudding, and support from the Lone ly Soldier column as parcels arrive from English women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lusitania
England
France
Batman
Army Service Corps
Bermuda
Tommy
M. P
Royal Flying Corps
Fritz
New Trial Sought For Small in Murder Case
Frederick L. Small who faces execution for the murder of his wife asks Chief Justice John Kivel for a new trial. The petition rests on juror Frank A. Whiting’s alleged pre verdict knowledge of Small’s guilt. Attorney General James P. Tuttle urged dismissal and the judge took the matter under advisement.
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Manchester
N. H
Frederick L. Small
Concord
John Kivel
Superior Court
Frank A. Whiting
Small
James P. Tuttle
Mr.Tuttle
Whiting
Kivel
Carroll County
Suffrage Victory Elates Hub Women
The Massachusetts Suffrage Association celebrates the constitutional amendment for equal suffrage passing by one vote in the House and hopes for Senate approval. Chairwoman Mrs. Lewis Jerome Johnson notes ongoing quiet campaigning and belief ratification will follow in the state legislature. The Boston Equal Suffrage Association thanks Congressman James A. Gallivan for support.
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Massachusetts Suffrage Association
House of Representatives
Senate
Lewis Jerome Johnson
The
Boston Equal Suffrage Association
James A. Gallivan
Massachusetts Woman's Suffrage Association
Ida Porter Boyer
George W. Perkins
Lonely Soldier Receives Parcels and Letters in Week
A Boston Post Magazine feature promises to follow a lonely soldier who will receive up to five parcels and eleven letters within seven days. The piece is credited to Arthur Gary Empey and is set to appear in tomorrow's New Sunday Magazine.
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Boston Post
New
Arthur Gary Empey
First Bids On City Bonding In Boston
Boston received bids from bonding firms for the total surety bonding of all city employees about 1 000 000. The Hartford Accident indemnity Company through John Paulding Meade Co quoted 2.50 per 1000 for most bonds, except offices of treasurer collector disbursing officers and penal institutions. Even at this rate the city expects little saving since seven tenths of bonds are in the excluded classes with a standard 4 per 1000 rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Hartford Accident & Indemnity Company
John Paulding
Eat Less Meat If Back Hurts
An article warns that regular meat consumption may stress the kidneys and cause back pain and urinary issues. It promotes Jad Salts as a kidney flushing remedy, claiming it neutralizes urine acids and restores kidney function.
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Jay Saito
Control of Money and Business in War Effort Details
The article outlines a tentative plan to create a government corporation to absorb war related bonds and stocks, restrict nonessential public expenditures, and regulate capital flows. Treasury officials led by Secretary McAdoo consider urgent action before the third Liberty Loan, with federal regulation aimed at stabilizing securities, construction, and private financing during the war.
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White House
McAdoo
Treasury
Sistant
Leffingwell
The
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve System
Festival of Lights at Newton Church
The Trinity Church Newton Centre hosts its annual Festival of Lights during Sunday evening service. An illuminated star, Three Wise Men in costume, and candle lighting symbolize imparting the light of the spirit as light passes along pews and stalls. The ceremony recalls gospel teaching through symbol and drama.
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Trinity Church
Newton Centre
Revere Patrolman Commended for Saving Injured Children
Patrolman John P. Starkey found Marion Burke seven and John Burke fourteen unconscious after a coasting accident. He summoned a car, rushed them to a physician, and then to their home, caring for them by washing and warming them until their mother arrived.
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John P. Starkey
Revere
Hall
Marion Burke
John Burke
Starkey
Tomobile
Marion
Mrs Celeste Burnett Dies at Southboro
Mrs. Celeste Burnett wife of Lieutenant Harry B Burnett stationed at Camp Devens died of pneumonia in Southboro at age 26 27 years She was great granddaughter of President Zachary Taylor daughter of Walter R Stauffer and Mrs Stauffer of New Orleans married in New Orleans in November 1916
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Southboro
Celeste Burnett
Harry B. Burnett
Camp Devens
Ayer
Zachary Taylor
To Liberty Bond Buyers
A public notice from the Liberty Loan Committee of New England reminds buyers that the final 40 percent payment on the Second Liberty Loan is due at the purchase location for transmission to the Federal Reserve Bank in Boston by January 15. It warns against exchanging bonds for merchandise and urges prompt payment to support the Third Liberty Loan.
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Federal Reserve Bank
Boston
Liberty Loan Committee of
New England
Jordan Marsh 1918 Birthday Sale Catalogue Bulletin
The bulletin lists bargains for a 1918 sale at Jordan Marsh with discounts on Weems Glove Stretchers metal water bottles Shears flannel outing wear mens and womens undergarments and shirts bassinettes floor wax writing paper and other household items. It highlights prices and stock in a broad range of departments for a city department store sale.
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Adelaide
Weems
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Olive Ta Jets
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Federal Reserve Banks
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Silk ' Pett
Cssset Een
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Coats
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NSA
ABDA
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Gil. Sub
Royal Axminster
Axminster
Joer Mova
Wilton Nase
Mary Ann
Ale
Xo Oriental Worth
Reed
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Bracele Fay Stort Wold
Oriental P. Pak Manelnes
Fountain & Winacen
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