American Girls Thrill Soldiers From Tours Front
Miss Pauline Bourneuf of Haverhill reports from Tours France as supervisor of the Signal Corps telephone unit. She describes homesickness dulling the front, dances with officers, dinners at Beranger, taxis, and gaiety among American women serving overseas, with vivid notes on weather, clothing, and social life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Bourneuf
France
B. Pauline Bourneuf
Haverhill
Signal Corps
General Pershing
Miss Bourneuf
Tours
Augustin Bourneuf
Vannier
Beranger
An Offer of New Health With Wincarnis Tonic
An advertisement promises robust health for the weak and anemic through Wincarnis a fourfold tonic restorative blood maker and nerve builder. It claims quick benefits from the first dose a healthy glow and brighter eyes and offers a free trial bottle by mail for 10 cents to cover packing and delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wincarnis
Bishop Davies Arrives in Paris on Mission Leave
Bishop Thomas F. Davies of western Massachusetts arrives in Paris on months of Y M C A work. His daughter Miss Marion Davies was told by Red Triangle officials in Washington that he volunteered last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenox
Thomas F. Davies
Massachusetts Episcopal Diocese
Paris
Marion Davies
Red Triangle
Washington
Davies
Y. M
France
President Wilson Labels Liberty Bond a Weapon in Labor Day Address
In a Labor Day speech President Wilson declares every essential industry tool becomes a weapon for the fight, urging the Liberty bond as the common instrument. He frames wartime production and financial support as unified efforts against the enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Health Chief Orders All Pennsylvania Bars Closed
Dr. B F Royer, state health commissioner, issued an order closing every public amusement venue and saloon in Pennsylvania due to the influenza epidemic. The order takes effect immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Penn
B. F. Royer
State Commissioner of Health
Pennsylvania
Bill to Oust Anarchists Await President Signature
The Senate passed a House bill authorizing exclusion and deportation of aliens who are members of anarchistic or similar organizations and sent it to the President for signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Arlington Flags Half Staff for Post Office Superintendent Breen
Arlington observes half staff in memory of Frank S. Breen superintendent of the Arlington branch of the Boston post office who died of influenza and pneumonia. The funeral from his home at 44 Central street Arlington will be followed by a high mass of requiem at St Agnes church Arlington at WW o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Frank S. Breen
Boston Post Office
Central Street
St. Agnes’ Church
Buy a Liberty Bond Today
A wartime appeal urges readers to support the war effort by purchasing Liberty bonds. The message emphasizes immediate action and frames bond buying as a duty for civilians.
World's Largest Rifle Range Opens in New Jersey
Caldwell New Jersey October event announces opening of the world's largest rifle range built for the navy to be opened at Bis Piece Meadows near Caldwell. Rear Admiral Usher commandant of the third naval district and Governor Edge will attend with rifle experts from 11 naval ranges giving exhibitions.
Maj Gen Ireland Named Surgeon General for Army
President Wilson nominated Major General Merritte W. Ireland to serve as surgeon general of the army for four years beginning October 4 1918, succeeding Major General William C. Gorgas who will retire October 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Washington
Merritte W. Ireland
Medical Corps
Wilson
William C. Gorgas
Triplets Born to Worcester Police Officer Family
Oct 8 triplets arrive for Mr and Mrs Roger ODonoghue in Worcester. The father serves as a local police officer. The two girls and a boy are reported to be healthy and doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Roger O'Donoghue
Stand Behind Leaders and Buy Bonds Today
A short civic note urges backing national leaders and investing in war bonds as a call to collective support during wartime. It references Lincoln Washington and Wilson as figures to stand behind, encouraging immediate bond purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Washington
Wilson
Fruit aTives and Sootha Salva Claim Eczema Relief
G W Halak reports severe weeping eczema with soaked clothing until using Fruit-a-tives and Sootha Salva. He says three boxes of Sootha Salva and two of Fruit-a-tives cured him. Remedies sold by Fruit-A-Tives Limited at 50c a box six for 2.50 or trial size 25c. Ogdensburg New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasing
G. W. Halak
Fruit-A-Tives, Limited
Ogdensburg
N. Y
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New York
Myrland
Rockefeller
Country Club
Pat
Boston
Laire
America
Jones
Mr. “X
Belanger
New ‘Jersey
Lizzie
Elizabeth
Tye
Pauline
Cocher
Jeanne Judet
Mlle
Jeanne
Miss Robb
la Loire
Edward Lassere, Inc
U.S
West 23d St
West 23d Street
Boston Post
Bay State
Wadsworth, Howland & Co., Inc
New England
Boston, Mass
Federal St
Fort Hill
BAY State Paints
Crom
Christense Dexter
Wash
Beach
New Jersey
Eczema
Europe
Liberty Loan Committee of
Carters
Mir Underwear
Needham, Heights, Mass
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