Second Line of Defense in War Work Women at Munition Plants
The article highlights women workers in munitions during World War I, their crucial role in making shells, and the need for recreation and support. It describes government plans to house, feed, and provide facilities through the YWCA, Blue Triangle program, and military supervision to keep workers healthy and productive. It notes drama, sports, and clubs fostering loyalty to the war effort and the notion of women as the second line of defense.
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Mississippi Valley
Flanders
Paris
Atlantic Ocean
Somme
Middle West
Java
United States
Mikexi
Eure
War Service Club
War Department
Ordnance Department
Young Women’s Christian Association Gory
Eadd House
Wade
Nodico
Severa
Y. W
Loiz
Blue Triangle
Military and Signal Corps
Washington
Westness Women's Council
Eiil
Induswal
Ting
Letter From Clement Miller Describes Aberdeen Proving Grounds Life
Clement Miller writes from Aberdeen Proving Grounds Maryland describing the woods bay and boats near the camp. He notes clothing supplies bedding comforts and a sugar shortage and lists 17 Jefferson County soldiers including D F L Anderson and Roy Alverson. He praises camaraderie and the chronograph job.
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Jefferson County
Aberdeen
D. F. L. Anderson
Roy Alverson
Chas
Bartz
Bruders
Cleas
Fred G. Elder
James #. Hoskins
A. R. Martin
Maiken M. Miller
Fred D. Oliver
John Potter
Elmer Pickering
Elmer L. Smith
Wm. R. Tomkins
Glen Wilson
Gilbert Wikoff
U.S. A
Condemned Soldier Saved? Court-Martial Fate Revealed
War department reports Sander Makt of the One Hundred and Sixty-third depot brigade was sentenced by a military court martial to twenty years hard labor for disobeying orders and refusing to wear a uniform.
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Wishington
Sander Makt
War Department
Maki
For Sale Items and Trade Offer
For sale three burner oil stove with high back and 50 gallon steel oil drum glass front oven. Also a baby buggy and contact number 3778. Address 213 7 Grimes. Sorghum for sale call 8510 J. O. Danielson. Trade equity in 100 acres near Fairfield for a dwelling or other property. Address box 28 Fairfield Ta. 104-tf
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J. O. Danielson
Fairfield
For Rent Notices with Various 3 and 7 Room Dwellings
Multiple rental ads offer a 3 room cottage at 609 West Van Buren Street with contact options 1214 or 107 East Hempstead Street. Also listed are a 3 room unit at 411 North B Street and a seven room house with barn, gas and electric lighting, with phones 1757 and 1157 for inquiries.
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West van Buren St
E. Hempstead St
Wanted help and government clerk openings in October
Classified notes seek a housekeeper for children at 610 W Kirkwood and a farm houseworker for a three person family. Also a middle aged lady seeking a quiet placement. Government hires 12 000 clerks with October exams no experience needed. Write J C Leonard 275 Kenois Building Washington ae.
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Fairfield
J. C. Leonard
Civil Service
Kenois Building
Washington
Strayed Or Stolen Teens Sought In R I Yards
Estrayed or stolen youths are reported by residents near the R I yards with a contact via phone 411 or through Harry Ball at 2121. A Jersey sow pig weighing 160 pounds is missing from W A Stallman’s pasture, finder urged to call 1551. Also lost Tuesday is a garnet pin engraved N M R Dec 265 90, valued as a gift, to be returned to Mrs H C Rainey.
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R. I
Harry Ball
Jersey
H. C. Rainey
Packers and Food Administration Set Hog Prices for October
Washington reports the packers and the food administration agreed to keep hog prices at about 18.50 per hundred for October following a producer committee recommendation. No November price was fixed, but the policy supports a minimum of 15.50.
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Washington
Food Administration
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Clement Miller
Clement. Miller
Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Aberdeen, Maryland
Maryland
Chesapeake Bay
Jack Frost
Tribune
VALE
West Wash
Square
Sam Culler
Hempstead
Bessie Clarke
J. M. Hunter
N. B St
W. Kirkwood
H. F. Keltner
Aean
Holland Rusk
Holland Rusk Co
Holland, Mich
Packers
U. K
John Vogelsang
John Z. Davies
Jefferson County Livestock and Farm Pro
Fair Grounds
Iowa
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