Miracles in a Year at a French Port of the Allies
A vivid portrait of a French port hosting American troops and Allied ships. The article describes docks, labor battalions, welfare work, and bustling street life with Y.M.C.A. canteens, theaters, and shops. It stresses American energy turning the port into a hub of transport, aviation, and morale amid diverse crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Lynch
Army
Red Cross
Heinie
Paris
London
Poilu
America
Brittany
English Channel
Giant Coyne Promises Big Fight If He Hits War Kaiser
Bernard Coyne an eight foot one inch 21 year old from Des Moines plays up his size in a comical wartime photo. He vows a wallop at Jerry would end with a funeral in Germany. The piece also notes peace in New York’s gas district after troops from the area went to France and a dog tricks joke about a rat hunting bulldog.
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Bernard Coyne
Young Coyne
Jerry
Kaiser
Germany
Des Moines
H. D. van Meter
Samuel Wymer
United States Revenue Office
Coyne
New York
First Avenue
Boveditseneh
France
Mayor and Fire Chief Enlist in Marines
Kansas City, Mo. Lawrence Coy mayor of Valley Nebraska and Nelson B. H. Johnson fire chief of Valley enlisted in the marine corps on the same day. Both chaired draft boards and were in class 4. Coy released Johnson from the draft to join the marines and Johnson released Coy so he could join. Then both resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Lawrence Coy
Valley
Neb
Nelson BH. Johnson
Marine Corps
Coy
Johnson
Marines
Prisoner’s note found in German field gun on retreat
Paris reports American forces uncover a German field gun with a note in the shell casing by a British prisoner forced to work in a munition factory. The note says he is still English and doing his bit. Americans also discover uncocked cannons intact along the retreat.
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Paris
Ourcq River
Money for Shows at Front Pledged by Theatrical Leaders
The Overseas Theater League pledges funds to entertain the armed forces and calls managers to pressure stars to donate two to three months of performances at the front. Units already in Europe plan benefit shows in each theater nationwide, with fifty entertainers per month needed to sustain the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
America
Overseas Theater League
Army
Navy
Europe
Mystery LA Girl Aims Hair Donation For Red Cross
A Los Angeles high school student and her mother entered Red Cross headquarters to offer her hair for sale to fund relief efforts. The donor remained anonymous, avoiding publicity and refusing to reveal identity.
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Los Angeles
Red Cross
One-Legged Newsboy’s Recruiting Feat in St Louis
St Louis report of H Phillips a one legged newsboy who tried to join the army but was kept out by his disability yet nonetheless inspired 756 legs to enlist for military service and persuaded 878 eligibles to join the marine corps.
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St. Louis
Phillips
United States
Marine Corps
Women chained to guns in war report from Aisne Marne
John H Newell of the field hospital corps recalls soldiers finding German women chained to machine guns in the Aisne Marne salient after charges and gun captures. He says soldiers felt deeply about the women forced to fight.
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Pittsburgh
John H. Newell
Field Hospital Corps
Aisne-Marne
Enterprise Ads Pay Best Try One And See
An advertising pitch urges readers to try Enterprise Ads, claiming strong returns and prompt results. The brief emphasizes ease of use and immediate insight into effectiveness. It underscores a quick test to evaluate performance.
Acton Centre News From Concord Journal
Acton Centre items note juror J S White at Lowell Superior Court. School and post office updates include influenza closures and Miss Abbie Coughlin helping at the post office. Several residents ill with influenza and pneumonia, with social visits and sympathetic notices for Dorothy Pickard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. White
Lowell
Acton Fn
Old Concordand
D.A. R
Abbie Coughlin
Noyes
Cora Hartwell
Bolton
Hillis
Baxter
Frank Griffin
Roland Flagg
Jens Meckelson
John Edwards
Gloucester
Charles Edwards
C. I. Pickard
Mary
Dorothy Pickard
Concord Junction
E. Z. Stanley
Deaconess
Concord
Acton Campaign Seeks Full Quota As Honor Roll Urges Givers
The fighting Fourth Campaign reports Acton at 47 650 raised with 46 350 in credit toward a 94 000 goal. Towns like Bedford and Dunstable have met quotas while Acton lags. Citizens are urged to support the Minute Men and Civilian Honor Roll with Liberty bonds.
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Acton
Isaac Davis
Bedford
Dunstable
Dr L A Allan Hit By Auto At Kelley’s Corner
Dr L A Allan was struck by a passing auto while crossing the turnpike at Kelley’s Corner on Thursday afternoon. He escaped injury, but the horse involved was badly hurt.
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L.A. Allan
Kelley's Corner
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Mary A. Parlin
We the undersigned thank friends and neighbors for kindness during the sickness and death of Mrs. Mary A. Parlin and for the flowers. Asaph Parlin and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Fisk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Parlin
Asaph Parlin
Wilbur Fisk
Musical Expression In Children
A writer argues that children spend most time in impersonation and make believe, with education rooted in direct assimilative faculty. He claims this mindset applies strongly to music and gives caregivers vast opportunity to cultivate musical expression.
Plantfood in Soil Analysis and Availability
A chemical analysis cannot reveal available plant food in soil. A chemist could create artificial soil with abundant plant nutrients yet be sterile. Peat, rich in nitrogen, has nutrients that are locked up and unavailable.
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Wey
Yankees
Arthur
Kaleva Co-operative Association
Main Street
Maynard
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