Major Augustus P. Gardner Dies in Service at Camp Wheeler
The state mourns Major Augustus P. Gardner who died in the line of duty while serving in the army at Camp Wheeler. A popular former congressman in his district, his sudden death deprives the nation of a trusted leader and patriot who had resigned to serve his country. He will be remembered for his devotion and likable character.
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Augustus P. Gardner
Camp Wheeler
Washington
Andrew J. Peters
Boston
Matthews
Quincy
Fitzgerald
Thomas N. Hart
James M. Curley
Mr. Peters
Navy Ordnance Receives High Praise in Senate Report
The editorial lauds the Navy ordnance bureau for its performance before the Senate naval committee. It notes strong readiness opinions and suggests the Army would match Navy efficiency with equal experience, stressing quicker, cleaner work in wartime production.
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Daniels
Senate Naval Committee
House Naval Investigation
Navy
Ordnance Bureau
Army
Thankful for so much and snow blocked streets
The New York police report fewer street accidents during heavy snow as pedestrians used shoveled crosswalks. The obstructed streets forced pedestrians to cross only where cleared, reducing reckless driving fatalities.
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City of
New York
Nature Steps In To Protect Pedestrians In New York
An observation notes that nature provided unexpected protection for pedestrians on city streets where authorities appeared unable to act, suggesting a possible occasion for renewed public safety efforts.
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Nature
New York
Snowy gratitude and prayers for more snow
A note expressing thanks paired with prayers for additional snowfall. The message emphasizes communal hope and seasonal relief tied to winter weather.
Formidable Power of U S Chamber Referendum Against Germany
A U S Chamber of Commerce plan proposes a referendum among American business leaders to warn German finance and industry that postwar trade with the United States hinges on Germany becoming a responsible partner. The piece compares this to President Wilson’s peace terms and argues such economic pressure could threaten Germany’s recovery and alliances.
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Chamber of Commerce of
United States
Boston
United States Chamber
Germany
Orient
South America
America
France
Great Britain
Empire
Congress
Shivers Describes Harsh Winter Utilities Woes
The letter by H. E. Shivers details freezing pipes and empty bins due to coal shortages. He laments lack of fuel supply and harsh winter conditions, urging relief from dealers.
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Noot
H. E
Motivational Quote on Perseverance and Effort
A quoted maxim states success comes to those who, lacking inspiration, rely on perspiration. The line emphasizes hard work over idle hope and echoes a manual urging steady effort.
Portable Hang-Strap Promises Convenience for Street Car Riders
Inventor in Chicago patents a two foot portable hang-strap with a grip and hook to secure to car projections. Boston Strap Hangers Union tests units and expects strong demand as rush hour riding shifts from crowded seats to standing space.
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Chicago
Boston
Boston Strap Hangers’ Union
Boston Elevated
Observant Citizen notes on Vermont history and local tales
A compact column recalls Vermont's adoption of its own independence date, early naming by a Philadelphia doctor, and assorted letters about Red Cross members, ice creepers in use, shipboard life, and library acquisitions. It also mentions Boston politics and wartime camp conditions, ending with a coal company notice.
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Vermont
New Connecticut
New Hampshire
New York
Philadelphia
Thomas Young
World sheep supply shrinks amid war and trade shifts
The world faces a 54 500 000 head drop in sheep since 1914 with the United States housing about 48 500 000 sheep. Australia and Argentina lead global mutton exports as frozen meat enables long voyages. English markets long celebrated for rich mutton and lamb, with tariffs recorded in 13th century price lists.
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United States
Union
Wyoming
Montana
New Mexico
Idaho
Ohio
Oregon
California
Texas
Utah
Australia
Argentine Republic
Europe
Asia
New World
Hemisphere
Galen
England
London
Henry T. Finck
Deserved Recognition for Gallivan as Sub-Committee Chair
Massachusetts readers learn that Shirley of the House appropriations committee has named Congressman Gallivan of this city as chairman of the sub-committee on pensions. The appointment is described as highly important, requiring executive intelligence, justice, and warmth of heart.
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Massachusetts
Swager Shirley
House Appropriations Committee
Congressman Gallivan
Gallivan
Boston
National House
Moses N. Gifford Dies at Provincetown Civic Leader
Moses N. Gifford died yesterday in Provincetown. He was longtime president of the First National Bank of Provincetown, with 54 years of service beginning as a boy. He also led the Provincetown Board of Trade and held numerous community roles, leaving a wide circle of mourners.
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Provincetown
Moses N. Gifford
Cape Cod
Gifford
First National Bank of
College men urged to join aviation corps drive
A Boston drive seeks college men ages 35 to 49 for an aviation corps. Applicants must be on draft lists only if ordered to camp. Selected men will undergo a two month course at Cornell or Princeton before deployment overseas or to the South.
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Edealer
Newaboy
Edwin, A. Grozier
Boston
Cornell
Princeton
Doughnut Debate Ends With Stewed Verdict
Ami Wright of Firthburg Mass asks Newt to settle a kitchen quarrel over doughnuts. The letter reveals a family debate with wife Mary and daughter arguing whether doughnuts are baked fried or boiled. The columnist concedes doughnuts are stewed, not baked fried or boiled.
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Newt
Mary
Ami Wright
Firthburg
Mass
Big Wind Ireland tale prompts reader note
A Cambridge letter to the editor recounts alleged events of the Big Wind in Ireland. The writer mentions two brothers from Cork killed while working on a church in Dunnanway, claiming the incident happened near her home and rejecting it as a mere legend.
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the Post
Ireland
Rorcahay
Dunnanway
Cork
Catherine Cronin
Jefferson Street
Cambridge
The Woman Who Never Was Hungry
Lulu Judson laughs off hunger while Mazie Dennison helps Quiggs family at Christmas. Mazie roams from restaurant to limousine delivering food and gifts, while Lulu and husband Jim return home to a warm dinner after a day of charity.
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Lulu Judson
Lulu
Kiddo
Mazie
Jim
Johnnie
Joey
Milly
Santa
Lucy
Quiggs
Mazie Dennison
Santa Claus
Shuffer
Romance
Bethlehem
Is jealousy compatible with true noble love
A correspondent questions whether true love can exist with jealousy. The writer argues noble love should be free from jealousy, due to trust in the loved one's character and deep affection. They suggest reducing jealousy by lowering expectations and focusing on charitable seeing of faults.
Young writers clash over army training plans in debate
The article contrasts critics from the Tribune Evening Post and New Republic with Pershing and West Point, warning of an inevitable conflict among experts over war strategy. It cites Washington officials and senators and recalls von Canitz’s Napoleon lectures as a cautionary tale about flawed plans.
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New York World
The
Tribune
France
United States Army
Pershing
West Point
General Staff
Evening Post
War Department
New Republic
Washington
Wadsworth
Weeks
McKellar
Bismarck
von Canitz
Napoleon
Men of Peace Uncle Walt Poem Reflects On War Talk
Poet Walt Mason laments wartime talk as nations clamor for battle. In a peace era aside he recalls old men sharing quiet clippings of distant wars, while a torn eagle sighs and the public longs for conflict despite suffering.
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Saturn
Walt Mason
George Matthew Adams
They Also Serve by Elizabeth Newport Hepburn
A war poem honoring the steadfast home front father who works long hours to support soldiers overseas. The speaker praises a father who runs a tank unit in spirit, funds war and peace efforts, stays fit, and endures personal sacrifice as his family serves abroad.
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France
Italy
Elizabeth Newport Hepburn
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