Red Cross clothing drive for Belgium and France urged
The American Red Cross appeals for 5000 tons of clothing to help destitute Belgians and French in occupied territories this winter. Hoover urges nationwide campaign starting September 23, noting last campaign collected 5000 tons and stressing durable garments for all ages.
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Belgian Relief Commission
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Laughing wounded Yank charms hospital ward in France
In a French military hospital story, a wounded Marine feigns death to amuse fellow patients. Surgeons pause to let the joke unfold before the patient reveals himself, then returns to care for shrapnel wounds with quiet humor. A nurse asks about pain as a Marine replies that they do not suffer.
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France
Ties
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Pegol Boy Tales From Wartime Encounter
Atlantic reports six year old Ga-Melvin Pegol went to fight Germans and met two boys who looked like Huns. One boy grabbed his father's pistol, fired, and Pegol was hit in the left arm while declaring he “busted them first.” His injury was not serious.
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Atlantic
Ga—Melvin “Pegol
Pegol
Felt Hats Set To Crown Next Winter Wardrobe
The piece notes blocked felt hats favored for smart business dress as many women enter trades. A beaver felt design with high crown and rolled brim is highlighted as a versatile finish for blue serge suits, featuring a single shaded ornament and no crown band.
Prune Juice Fixes Wasps In Santa Clara Valley
In Santa Clara California orchardists report swarms of wasps feeding on waterlogged prune crops. After rains the insects drink fermenting prune juice, become intoxicated and unable to fly. Children assist in extermination as millions of dollars in prunes dry in the sun.
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Santa Clara
Cal
Santa Clara Valley
Monument of Snakes At Carnegie Museum Memorializes Dr Link
A memorial of snakes at the Carnegie Museum honors August Link a scientist who lectured at the Carnegie Institute of Technology on serpents. While handling a rattler he was bitten and died the next morning leaving a lasting tribute to his work for science.
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Pittsburgh
Augustus Link
Carnegie Museum
Carnegie Institute of Technology
Link
Aviator Seeks Anti Aircraft Duty To Pay Germans Back
Private Harold A. Homan arrives with Illinois draftmen at Camp Wadsworth and seeks placement in the anti aircraft machine gun battalion. He says he was shot down while with the British aviation section and wants to "get" a German aviator. Major Coffin grants his request and orders him to the Fifth Anti Aircraft Machine Gun battalion.
Maynard Joseph Parkin to Attend Textile Workers Meeting
Maynard Joseph Parkin leaves for New York City to attend an executive board meeting of the United Textile Workers of America, of which he is a member. Lieutenant Raymond Palmer, A. S. Dental Corps, is stationed at Camp Dix, N. J.
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A. S, Dental Corps
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Ropewalk Imagery in Longfellow Poem Immortalized
The poem The Ropewalk is cited as immortalizing hemp uses by Longfellow. It depicts rope turning into a swing for two maidens a tight rope for a vaudeville performer the bell rope the boy’s kite string the farmer's wife drawing water and other vivid scenes.
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Longfellow
Destruction Wrought by Rats in Britain
Destructive rats in Britain are estimated to have ruined food valued at about two hundred million dollars or about five dollars per person in food loss.
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Britain
Marlborough Welcomes Massachusetts Women’s Club Federation
About 600 delegates and members gathered at the First Church in Marlborough for the Massachusetts State Federation of Women's Clubs meeting hosted by the Marlborough Woman's Club. Speakers included Mrs. Herbert J. Gurney and Dr. George N Nasmyth. themes covered labor after the war, foreign populations, and welfare, with music by Mr. and Mrs. Millington and others.
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Massachusetts
Walter P. Frye
Walter Poole
Braintree
Frank A. Torrey
Groton
Eugene Webber
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Thomsilon
Boston
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George T. Rice
Women In Industry
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Washington
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George Badger
Herbert Gurney
Republican Caucuses Set for Tomorrow Night
The Republican caucuses for municipal nominations are scheduled for tomorrow night. William Wellen, former school board member and shoe cutter, is favored for mayor. He has ties to Ward 4 school committees and local groups. The Democratic caucuses follow on Saturday night with Mayor McCarthy likely to be renominated.
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Union
Funeral for Miss Katherine Dan ehy Held at Immaculate Conception
Funeral services for Miss Katherine Dan ehy were held yesterday at her sister Mrs. Michael Giblin's Ringold Street home. Rev. William H. Finnick officiated the requiem mass at Immaculate Conception Church with interment in the parish cemetery. Bearers were Michael Giblin Frank Byrne John Collins and Thomas Doyle.
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Michael Giblin
Ringold St
William’ H. Finnick
Wrist watch and gifts given to William Clemence Forest Sr
William Clemence Forest Sr was presented with a wrist watch and other gifts by friends. Henry B. Browning made the remarks. Refreshments followed and he received many congratulations. IVE
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William Clemence, Forest Sr
Camp Lee
Henry B. Browning
102 Pupils Absent From High School
There were 102 of the 360 pupils of the High School absent yesterday. Five in the teaching corps were ill or otherwise affected. Ex Mayor Thomas H. O Halloran was said to be improving at Marlborough Hospital. Superintendent Carr will be on hand Monday.
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J. J.’ Bradley
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Marlborough Hospital
Prices of Wheat and Farm Goods Rise More Than Other Items
The public information committee notes wheat prices surged 164 percent from 1914 to 1918 despite food administration controls. Machinery and building materials rose far less, while clothing and finishes showed varied increases. coffee and sugar also climbed, with wheat leading farm price gains across major farm goods and inputs.
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Hello girls rise in anger over matrimonial ads
In London eight hundred women employed as operators protested a manifesto claiming the “Hello” girls seek more matrimonial prospects. They rejected the insinuation as a slur and some voiced their dissent through advertising department transfers. The ad’s author remains unfound.
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London
Dauntless Eight Hundred
Annapolis officer granted Jewish New Year leave
A Naval Academy officer received a two day leave to observe the Jewish New Year with his family after informing authorities his faith. The draft board told the story to reserve officers. the name was not released.
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Naval Academy
Sien
Pawalles
Draft’ Board
Aerial Photography Shapes Modern Military Surveillance
The article notes that aerial photography has transformed warfare by revealing near real time details of trench lines, railways, dumps, positions and even rear defences. It asserts that both tactical sites and strategic constructions like railways, lines, airfields, camps and defenses can be recorded precisely from the air.
Baseball Roots Grow in Jerusalem with British Aid
The article notes Americans in Jerusalem and British troops forming baseball rivalries. Several games are planned in the city as players organize teams and schedules, illustrating the spread of the sport in Palestine during wartime.
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Jérusalem
Palestine
Jerusalém
Not a Kick Match Snippet Narrates Quick Glimpses
A fragment from Portland Press features a waitress asking a man about his Ioms, a quick exchange about two, and a note of thanks as he continues eating. It also includes Good News From France with letters sounding college-like and a line about a company’s baseball team, plus light banter about economizing on injuries and essentials like gasoline and golf balls.
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