New Series of Base Maps by American Geographical Society
A complete base maps and block diagrams series prepared by the American Geographical Society is adopted by the war department for use in colleges and training corps. The collection, classified and indexed, will be instantly accessible with maps from Harvard Princeton Haverford Library of Congress and New York Public Library.
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American Geographical Society
War Department
Army Training Corps
Tor
Harvard
Princeton
Haverford College
Library of Con
New York Public Library
Theas
Americans Aid Chilean Effort Delivers Comfort in Paris Hospital
Fifty three dollars collected by engineers in Valparaiso for wounded American boys reached the Y M C A in Paris. E C Carter allotted the funds for comfort items at Anteuil base hospital near Paris where three young women delivered gum, grapes, jam, cigarettes, and magazines to wounded soldiers and nurses.
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Paris
Valparaigo
Chile
E. C. Carter
Anteuil
Paria
Sport
Coldierer
FAMOUS ITALIAN SCULPTOR SELVA FUSI TE MUSE
Italian sculptor Luitio Felva, among Italy’s young masters, trained in Rome under Ettore Ximenes. He created works shown in Rome and served as a lieutenant, wounded multiple times and decorated. His fin de siecle style echoes in the Liberty era statue of Liberty allegory.
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Luitio Felva
Cesars Battisti
Nanazario
Sauro
Salvatore Barvilai
Italia
Brredenta
Trieste
Rome
Ettore Ximenes
Giovanni da Verazzano
New York Harbor
New York Bay
Battery Park
New York
mSmi
Selva
Hhissle
History of the Inquiry by the American Geographical Society
President Wilson visited the Inquiry on October 12 and signed the wall. Secretary Lansing Colonel House and other dignitaries, including Governor McCall and Major Requin, toured the office. A blackboard from Lav Marne era, built by General Foeh’s former staff, is preserved for historical interpretation.
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The
American Geographical Society
Isaiah Bowman
War Plans Division
General Staff
War Department
Wisen
Lansing
House
Eton
McCall
Requin
Foeh
Marne
Peru History and Geography Overview
Peru became independent in 1821 and features diverse climates from tropics to perpetual snows. It has 1800 miles of railways and growing port activity at Callao. The University of San Marcos in Lima dates to 1554, predating Harvard by about a century.
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Peru
Lima
Wallao
Pacific
South America
University of San Marcos
Harvard University
Lake Titicaca
Harvard Astronomical
Pacific Ocean
Peru Analyzed as Transcontinental Nation With Rich Mines
The article describes Peru spanning about 1,400 by 700 miles and 679,400 square miles with 4.5 million people. It highlights Lima as a historic, beauty-rich capital, Peru’s mining of copper silver lead gold coal and oil, and Peru’s coastal Pacific access plus inland Iquitos and river routes via Manaos to New York or Europe.
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Peru
Lima
Mexico
South America
Pacific
Corola
Iquitos
Atlantic
Manaos
New York
Europe
Exquisite Vanity Goods Featured for Ladies
A rundown of ladies accessories includes vanity cases Dorin Bores mesh bags purses and toilet articles. Jewelry items such as costume bracelets watches pins and rings are listed along with pearls and diamonds.
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Dorin
Foley’s Medicines Ad from Foley Co
An 19th century style advertisement touts Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and croup Foley Kidney Pills for stomach and rheumatic issues and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation and bilious headaches. The copy urges readers to enclose money and mail to Foley Co at Bhetfield Avenue, Chisago, Minnesota.
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Foley’ & Co
Bhetfield
Ave
Chisago
Foley
Philadelphia Plans Peace Celebration After War
Philadelphia organizes a public peace celebration with services and greetings honoring those who served in the World War against Germany. Officials propose activities across the city culminating in a commemorative event to mark the end of hostilities.
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Philadelphia
Weetlog
Germany
Aia
Philadelphia Bravest Memorial Plan Nearing Final Form
City officials seek funds to erect a memorial on the new Parkway honoring soldiers sailors and marines and the women of Philadelphia for patriotic support. Proposals to rename major streets for Allied military leaders including Perrhley Foch Joffre Haig Allenby and Diaz have been submitted.
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Great New Parkway
Perrhley
Fock
Joffre
Haig
Allenby
Diaz
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Plains Auto Company Garage
Candy
United States Food Administration
Athens Candy Stores
Lincoln Highway
Loose
Logan's Book and Curio Store
Plains Hotel
First National Bank
Wyoming
Ta Re Savings Bank
Cheyenne
Hos
Wales
MUS
Castoria
Coats
Georgette
A. E. Harris
Carey Ave
Dracelet
Niveth, Roberts Pi
Sam Stark
Nan
Courtes AY CS EL Ed
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