Million Dollar Liberty Bond Drive At Camp Devens
Soldier boys and officers of New England's national army begin a drive to purchase one million dollars in Liberty bonds. Privates earning 30 dollars a month lead the effort with the slogan over the top one million in a month. The campaign aims to set an example for the nation.
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Camp Devens
New England
National Army
76Th Division
National Army of the United States
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Rhode Island
Oldtown
Bangor
Military fund drive urged from ranks to raising large sum
A call to private and non commissioned officers to contribute to a combined fund of 900000 dollars with 1200 commissioned officers in camp pledging 100000 dollars. The notice insists on full participation with no quarter.
Cascarets Promise Gentle Cleansing for Next Day Readiness
Take one or two Cascarets tonight for gentle bowel cleansing. Wake up with a clear head, clean tongue, and regulated stomach as the liver and bowels stay active. Get a box at your drug store and feel fit for work or play without next day discomfort. Mothers can give Cascarets to sick or feverish children for thorough relief.
Britain Forced to Yield on Reprisals
The piece describes a London led effort to demand reprisals after Gotha air raids. It notes British officials resisted retaliatory measures, hoping world opinion would deter Berlin. Public pressure mounted as nightly raids continued and Prime Minister visited the Monday night scene.
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Britain
Great Britain
Berlin
London
Policy of reprisals against German air raids urged after Gotha visit
The text notes a shift to reprisals as the public pleads for protection from Gotha raids. It says leaders and even Archbishop of Canterbury now back retaliatory action. French bombings of Stuttgart and other cities precede preparations for a large British air squadron to strike Germany, aiming to force Gothas home.
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Gothas
Archbishop of Canterbury
Germany
Stuttgard
Baden
England
London
John Owen suffers skull fracture after stair fall in Roxbury
John Owen aged 32 slipped while ascending stairs at his home on 1451 Tremont Street Roxbury last night and fell to the bottom. He was taken to City Hospital and is listed on the dangerous list with a fractured skull.
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John Owen
Tremont Street
Roxbury
City Hospital
Y M C A Secretary Describes War Front Spirit
Mr Sayre reports American soldiers in France eager to fight and stay connected to home through Y M C A services. He notes widespread religious interest among troops and a surge of requests for Bibles and New Testaments as war weariness grows. He also cites dire Balkan needs for shoes and stockings to prevent amputations among children and adults alike.
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America
France
Mr. Sayre
Intrim
Sayre
Isonzo
Balkan States
Romania
Balkan
Everett Man Sued for 100000 in Suffolk Suit
In Suffolk Superior Court Ethel alleges damages of 100000 against Everett man Samuel Glazer and others for alleged hush matters involving Max Yaffe and Siensuon. The suit names Ethel as plaintiff and seeks redress for alleged wrongs.
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Everett
Suffolk
Ethel
Yaffe
Samuel Glazer
Remarried Woman Describes Life With Husband Until 1917
She states she remarried four years ago and has one child. The couple lived happily until June 15, 1917, according to her account.
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Boston
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Harry F. Hodges
76Th
Massee
Burrill Bowman
Lynn
41St Light Field Artillery
Bowman
Bancroft H. Brown
Hyde Park
Walter Goddard
Lawrence
Friends
Wilson
Goddard
John J. Kassay
State Street
Springfield
Kassay
Zepps
WM. Sheinwald
Red Cross
Herman’s U. S. Army
Munson
Tur
Bante
Miller
Johnston & Murphy and
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W. L. Douglas
Sheinwald
Summer St
Justin
T. D. Whitney Company Everything IN Linens
Temple Pl
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Ationes Rh
Franklin St
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Hart Schaffner
Marx
The
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Washington St
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R.H. Waite Co
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