Peace Dictated by Colt on Hero Day in Pawtucket
U S Senator LeBaron B Colt urged victory over Germany and a new world order in a 10 000 strong Hero Day address at Slater Park Pawtucket praising national unity and sacrifice. He linked war aims to future peace terms and urged monuments naming every enlisted man.
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LeBaron B. Colt
Pawtucket
United States
Slater Park
Senator Colt
Germany
Lodge
Col Roosevelt
Europe
March
Senate Military Affairs Committee
France
America
League of Nations
Allied Nations
Times of Washington
Washington
Farez Andothany Andenkesentaves
Senin
Noted in Washington Senator Colt Honored for War Support
The article lauds Senator LeBaron B Colt for backing the President’s war measures since April 6 1917. It notes his vigilant stance to aid soldiers and families and his nonpartisan speeches earning respect in national capital.
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United States
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LeBaron B Colt
Senate
Colt
Senator Colt War Record Earns Rhode Island Support
Long before Colt sought office he served as a judge noted for mercy and fairness. The Democratic base praises his war record and Americanism, hoping his Senate return will benefit Rhode Island households and unite supporters with military families backing his bid.
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Colt
United States District Court
United States Senate
Rhode Island
Army
Community Bazaar and Harvest Festival Notice
Upcoming events listed include a bazaar on Sept. 14 21 and 28 on Saturday evenings at the G A R Hall hosted by the First Bristol Troop Boy Scouts of America and an annual Harvest festival on Oct. 3 Thursday evening by Reba Rebekah Lodge No 12 I O O F in the Odd Fellows Hall.
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G. A. R. Hall
First Bristol Troop
Boy Scouts of America
Reba Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Successful Opening of Scout Bazaar Draws Crowd
The Boy Scouts bazaar opened last Saturday evening to strong attendance. Visitors included the King Philip Fire and Drum Band and the local King Philip Fire Company. Wynn's Orchestra provided music and Sergt. George R. Fish of Fort Rodman decorated the hall. The bazaar continues next Saturday with a military night.
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Boy Scouts
King Philip
American Soldiers in France Stand Out for Individual Thinking
Observers note that American troops in France exhibit initiative and independence in open combat, contrasting with German mass formations. The writing urges every American at home to take personal responsibility and play their part in winning the war.
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France
A Aw Wee
Loan drive promotes home support for soldiers
The message urges concerted and individual action starting September 28 to back the loan drive, stating its success depends on every American doing his part like soldiers in France. It emphasizes that soldiers deserve such backing from people at home.
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Aupp Ereene Teanre
France
Hokara Skin Cream advertises gentle antiseptic massage
The advertisement promotes Hokara as a pure skin cream that soothes irritated skin and leaves it soft and velvety. It claims dead skin sloughing after use and positions Hokara as superior to ordinary creams with a best you ever used or money back guarantee, priced at 35c with larger jars at W. H. Buffington's Drug Store.
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W. H. Buffington
Shipping Board to Graduate 3000 Daily Into Merchant Marine
The Shipping Board plans to graduate 3,000 men monthly from its Atlantic training fleet into the Merchant Marine to support wartime effort. Secretary of War Baker praises sailors for taking high hazards in cargo service. Only American citizens 18 to 20, 32 to 35 for sailors cooks stewards and 18 to 35 for firemen may enroll. National recruiting HQ in Boston with 6000 enroll agents across 48 states.
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Shipping Board
Atlantic
Merchant Marine Service
Newton D. Baker
Merchant Arine Training Service
Shipping Board Recruiting Service
Boston
Who'll Wear the Pants in War Growth of Women in Workforce
The piece notes women replacing men in government departments and munitions plants as the war continues. England, France, Italy show similar shifts with 1,500,000 women directly replacing men since the war began. Germany and Austria see heavy female labor, with women increasingly joining industry alongside men.
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Ma’ams and
Belles
Washington
England
France
Italy
Germany
Austria
Loan Exhibition of Michael's Church History
A loan exhibition will be held in the chapel on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28 and 29, featuring objects tied to the church history. inquire to Miss Sarah V. G. Peck or Mrs. H. H. Cabot about items of interest such as letters manuscripts silhouettes portraits deeds charts furniture silver china and other parish artifacts.
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Michael’s Church
Sarah V. G. Peck
H. H. Cabot
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