Canteen Workers Aid Poilus with Oyster Salads Abroad
An American Red Cross volunteer describes canteens in France serving hot meals at cost for poilus near rail hubs, with dimmed lights and camouflage art creating homelike settings. Canteens also boost morale, while dispensaries extend medical care and showers to villages. The author reflects on revitalizing faith in the Red Cross after returning from Europe.
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Europe
Red Cross
France
Paris
Eleanor Robson Belmont
Dijon
Lyons
Pollu
John the Baptist
Francé
Reverend Whitley's Brother Survives Torpedoed Transport
The Rev John E Whitley pastor reports his brother a private on a transport torpedoed by a submarine. He describes seconds after impact lifebelts boats and rafts, a mine sweeper rescue and his own near drowning before being plucked from the sea. He notes sharing a plank with a fellow survivor whom he later meets.
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John E. Whitley
First Congregational Church
Whitley
Edna
Palice
Quote on priorities in fashion and comfort
A Houston Post quote notes a woman prioritizes comfort over appearance, suggesting women value shoes for feet comfort rather than how they appear to others. The remark reflects social attitudes toward footwear and self-perception.
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Houston Post
Wheatless Biscuits Recipe Card
A recipe card describes parched wheatless biscuits as a feature. It lists steps to mix a half cup of something with peanut butter and water, heat and stir, then combine with hot mixture and metal and beat. The dough should drop from a spoon and bake in ungreased pans to yield 16 biscuits each containing about one sixth ounce of protein.
The Need of Front Teeth
A Los Angeles society woman recounts a comical experience with neuritis and dental extracts. After six teeth were removed by her physician she jokes about misnaming floors in a downtown building and the elevator boy noticing her odd behavior.
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Los Angeles
Doan s Kidney Pills Prove Worth in Bristol Testimony
Bristol resident Mrs. Angus McVarish testifies Doan s Kidney Pills relieved her backache and kidney distress after a cold. She says the pills from Buffington s Pharmacy strengthened her back and corrected the trouble, priced 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sponsors the remedy.
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Bristol
Angus McVarish
Doan
Buffington
Yankee Doodle Song Origins and Adoption by American Troops
The tune started as a derisive English air used by British troops during the Revolution. American forces later adopted it, turning it into a national song with the altered version "Yankee Doodle." The Bellahers danced to the tune, and Washington's troops began claiming the song as theirs.
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George Washington
Beauty Map concept from Francis Galton described
The text recounts Galton's idea of a Beauty Map for the British Isles using a pricker to classify women by perceived beauty. It notes his travels in big towns and his conclusion that London ranked highest while Aberdeen ranked lowest in beauty.
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Bir
Francis
Galton
British Isles
Brancs
London
Aberdeen
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