What the American Red Cross Is Doing
The Red Cross has organized fifty hospital units with nineteen in France and rolling canteen service behind American lines. It staffs over a thousand nurses monthly, runs campaigns against trench fever, and provides splints and nitrous oxide. It cares for tens of thousands of children in Europe, aids refugees, ships food parcels to prisoners, builds cantonment homes and recreation huts, and distributes books and periodicals to base hospitals. Continuous readiness and rapid relief remain priorities.
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Utility sweaters and matching caps gain modern finish
A vintage survey notes sweaters now feature neater construction and new decorative touches. Machine knitted designs, bright color ranges, and matching caps for autumn wind show enhanced style and wearability. Floral hats with velvet accents and tulle embellishments also appear in summer millinery trends.
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Elma
Waxing Linoleum After Varnish Preserves Floor Shine
After varnishing linoleum to preserve it, wax on top as with a hardwood floor. Wipe with clear water weekly, then apply floor wax every two weeks. Let dry about twenty minutes, then polish with a dry cloth. The wax brightens the linoleum.
Growth of US Merchant Fleet in Early 1918 Tops 10 Million Tons
Department of commerce statistics show 687 055 gross tons added in first five months of 1918, bringing the US merchant fleet to about 10 million gross tons. January numbers were 26 242 vessels totaling 9 353 224 tons, with ships registered to fly the Stars and Stripes across Atlantic, Caribbean, Pacific, and inland waters.
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Bureau of Navigation
United States
Army
Navy
Caribbean
Pacific
Great Britain
Shipping Board
Department of Commerce and
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Leviathan
Brother reunion leads to recruitment in Minnesota
A British recruiting mission sergeant in Minneapolis meets a man on a street who identifies as Harry Black. The stranger turns out to be the sergeant's long lost brother after twenty years apart. The reenlistment inquiry proceeds and the man is accepted for enlistment.
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Minneapolis
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British defer gratuities for ranks promoted in army order
A new British army order grants $250 to personnel promoted from the ranks for kit and uniform. Those who serve at least two years after hostilities end receive a further outfit allowance of $537. If an officer leaves service, the allowance is deducted. if he dies, the amount is credited to his estate.
Boston NL players vote on season end draft entry
Players from the Boston National League team voted at season end on entering the draft if not drafted earlier. The vote included men above draft age and those subject to call, with four members noted in class 1A, reflecting government classifications.
Twirlers Stage Remarkable Comebacks In Major Leagues
The piece highlights several pitchers making notable returns this season. Karl Hamilton, then with Hugo Bezdek’s Pirates, won six straight before entering the navy. Dan Griner and others like Vean Gregg, Grover Lowdermilk, Slim Love, Joe Wood, and a few more are profiled for renewed impact and early success after career hiccups.
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Hugo Bezdek
Navy
Dan Griner
Dodgers
Karl Hamilton
Pittsburgh Pirates
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Uncle Sam's Navy
Hamilton
St. Louis Browns
Helder Jones
Columbus
American Association
Joe ‘Tinker
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Robins
Griner
St. Louis
Cardinals
Browns
Miller Huggins
Brooklyn
Dodger
Wilbert
Robinson
Slim Love
Yankees
Hammer and Tongs
Vean Gregg
International League
Connie Mack
Athletics
Grover Lowdermilk
Joe Wood
Cleveland Indians
Pitcher Cliff Markle Reported Missing From Yankee Ranks
Cliff Markle, former Yankee pitcher, is reported missing by General Markle. He began his baseball career with Uncle Sam’s service, played in the Texas League, and joined the Yankees in the fall of 1915 contributing to several early victories. In 1916 his form declined and he was sent to Toronto.
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Cliff Markle
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Toronto
Hamilton Navy Team Aids War Effort At Mare Island
Earl Hamilton enlists at Mare Island Navy Yard and joins the navy baseball team managed by Duffy Lewis. The Pacific Coast military diamond organization supports war efforts while debates continue over how long Lewis’s team will be allowed to play before ships sail.
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Mare Island Navy Yard
Duffy Lewis
Pacific Coast
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The Intentions of Olga
Olga Mirchlakoff, half American and fully Russian in looks and temper, grows from an Indiana girl to a New York artist in training. She charms Stephen Niles, a village carpenter, with impulsive affection, sparks flying as their romance unfolds amid practical work and social doubt.
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Indiana
Olga
New York
Bohemia
Clara Sommers
Olgan
Olgna
Stéphen Niles
Stephen Niles
Mirehlakoff
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Steve
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Planning yard not easy task
William A Radford outlines how trees and careful landscaping raise property value. He stresses first a solid plan for整 grounds, then strategic planting around the house and borders, with thinning as needed to avoid dampness and obstructed views, noting trees add selling appeal when used wisely.
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