Illness Reports at Camp Cody Denied by Red Cross Official
Edwin R. Merritt, director of military relief for the mountain division, disputs rumors about illness at Camp Cody Deming. He notes high pneumonia and other cases but argues deaths are not preventable and compares rates favorably with cities. He cites improved housing, clothing, and reduced tent occupancy to improve health conditions.
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Edwin
American Red Cross
Camp Cody
Deming
XII MM. Bes
T Merritt Thane
Mountain Division
Ae Cield Dhreeov
Camptots
Howe
Thensilos
Woman Works 15 Hours A Day Despite Backache
Peru Indiana resident Mrs Anna Meteriano aged 36 reports displacement backache and dragging pains eased by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after failed medicines and doctors. She now works a full day from four in the morning, handles housework, factory shift, and supper duties.
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Peru
Ind
Yidia E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Anna Meteriano
Weet 10Th St
Lydia BE
Army of workers needed on the French front
The piece urges a workforce to support allied fighters on the French front citing US engineers who joined British efforts near Camarï and details roles for blacksmiths boat builders carpenters and other trades plus pay scales and transport for skilled laborers aged 41 to 66 under Imperial loyal Engineers guidance.
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United States
Camarai
Tommy
Inland Waterways and Docks
Imperial Loyal Engineers
Camp Cody Health Report Refutes Dust Health Fears
Officials say Camp Cody has shown lower mortality and illness this year than last despite claims that dust from the sterile desert would harm troops. They cite good care water and plentiful food as factors in the camp’s health, contrasting with El Paso and prior mobilization periods.
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Camp Cody
el Paso
Cody
Genuine Laxative BromO Quinine Ad Later
An old advertisement promotes a product titled LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE. It urges readers to call for the full name and to look for the genuine Aly nature of E. W. GROVE claiming it cures a cold in one day for 0c.
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E. W. Grove
Balloon service applications increased amid halted exams
A telegram from Charles B. Glidden confirms more applications are needed for balloon service in the army while no further examinations will be held. Notices to applicants are cancelled and their files kept. Flying commissions and ground service engineer slots continue to be filled with age ranges 19 to 80 for flying and 14 to 30 for nonflying, 40 to 36 for supply officers.
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Army
Charles B. Glidden Fieet
Theviation Examining Boards
American Rancher Sees North China as Prime Cattle Field
Pred Bartow, first American to enter cattle and sheep ranching in North China, touts vast lease options up to 1 000 000 acres for 99 years at about 50 cents an acre. He cites mild winters, abundant water, four alfalfa crops yearly, cheap labor at four dollars monthly, and easy access via interpreters, urging others to join or contact him in San Francisco before late January 1918.
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Pred Bartow
North
China
Montana
Liditor
America
United States
Brazil
Mr. Barton
San Francisco
Bush Street
Shanghai
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
Hughes Reconstructs Ministry After Conscription Defeat
Melbourne reports that William Morris Hughes resigns from the nationalist government and begins reconstructing the ministry following the defeat of the conscription proposals yesterday. The official announcements confirm the reshuffle underway as of Jan 10 in Melbourne.
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Melbourne
William Morris Hughes
St Jacobs Liniment Promises Fast Rheumatic Pain Relief
An old advertisement urges readers to stop internal dosing for rheumatism and apply St Jacobs Liniment directly to the painful spots. It claims rapid relief from pain stiffness and swelling in joints muscles and bones without burning the skin and promotes a trial bottle from any drug store.
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St. Jacobs
Tlne
War Council aims to cut War Department red tape
Washington January 10 Special Dispatch. The War Council of the National Defense faces a major task of trimming red tape in the War Department. It seeks clear powers among bureaus, streamlined organization, and reduced paper work to accelerate decisions. The system now delays commissions and contracts, with a culture of stall and indirect answers.
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Harry B. Hunt
Washington, D. C
War Department
War Council
Council of National Defense
Baker
War College
Record of 1917 rail abandonment and new construction
The Railway Age reports 1917 saw nearly as many miles of railroad abandoned or sold for junk as new track laid. Only 62 miles of new main line were built, while 451 miles were removed and 40 more abandoned, with 396 miles awaiting permission to abandon. Additional lines, second to fourth tracks, and vast orders for cars and locomotives for US and foreign use are noted.
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United States
Railway Age
Chicago Still Blocked by Snow
Chicago grapples with four days of heavy snow causing widespread street closures and threats of famine and fire as efforts to clear the city continue with many streets still impassable to vehicle traffic.
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Chicago
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Cheyenne Light, Fuel & Power Co
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Dyer Hotel
Mits
Aminda
King
Liks
Dr. King
U. . Board
Canada
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England
Russia
Russian Oerdera
Foley
la Grippe
St Aujckt
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