War Letters From Dr. Mason Describe Front Realities
Excerpts from Dr. V. R. Mason of Base Hospital No. 18 in France recount cold rain and mud hindering operations, Allied cautions vs German drives, American volunteers and braces for the coming US role. He praises home support, notes Red Cross aid, and records trench raids and night tactics by English forces.
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Base Hospital No. 18
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Goethe
Heine
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Fighting Odds at the Orpheum Starring Maxine Elliott
Maxine Elliott, famed beauty, stars in Fighting Odds at the Orpheum tomorrow. The story follows a loyal wife in a millionaire automobile magnate’s ventures, with Allan Dwan directing a production praised for photography and dramatic emphasis.
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Maxine Elliott
Orpheum
Miss Elliott
Allan Dwan
Red Cross Notes Warn Against Rumors and Reports
The article debunks a rumor that the American Red Cross sold sweaters and socks knitted by women for soldiers in France. It urges liberty workers to report rumor spreaders and praises the Central Division for delivering large quantities of knit goods to American troops, including 100,000 sweaters in a two day span.
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American Red Cross
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England
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Central Division
Chicago
Central Division volunteers ship knitted goods to Chicago headquarters
The five state Central Division relies on 550 chapters to ship 15000 sweaters and other surgical supplies. A large volunteer staff at Chicago inspects repacks and dispatches at ten carloads per week with no delays, ensuring items leave within two days of receipt.
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