Americans in Chantilly Convalescent Hut for Wounded Troops
In Chantilly France American wounded are cared for at a convalescent hut run by Mrs Eleanor Shepard and partners. The operation supports American ambulance drivers and aviation crews with meals, supplies, and recovery space near the race course and golf links. Marcel Cuny earns the War Cross for singlehandedly scattering a German hive and rescuing six prisoners in No Man’s Land.
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Chantilly
Chateau
Chantilly Race Course
Chanly
Chally Gulf
Shepard Han
Richard M. Atwater
Averione Feld Service
James Nerwan Bi
Cobbs
Lafayette Eevadrilio
Lend
Hae Juet
Agate
C. Wyman Stole
Baathariptos
J. L
Sevral
Shuparde
Hiscacen
Hearing Hospital
Lester BR. Schelde
Hartford
Conn
Russell Nichola
Branford
Cobh
Verdun Weeter
Marcel Cuny
Gmerl
Chenin Des Dames
Cuny
No Man’s Land
Barlestatte
Atx
Canyas
Chun- Oly
Carrie Tubb Delivers Stirring Battle Hymn in London Concert
An American surprise greeted London’s annual popular concerts as Carrie Tubb, a leading English prima donna, performed The Battle Hymn of the Republic with dramatic fervor. The plane accompaniment sparked smiles, but her intense rendition silenced the house and drew enthusiastic applause.
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London
Carrie Tubb
The
Republic
Salvation Army
Robbed Apartment on Park Avenue Shocks Family
A fifth floor Park Avenue apartment was ransacked by burglars returning home to find clothing, jewelry, and silverware valued at 5000 dollars stolen. Detectives watched entrances as police investigated the New York break in linked to a broader case involving Mrs Maude King near Concord North Carolina. An elderly man 105 seeks to enlist in the U S Army with a long history of military service and daily walks of miles.
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New York
Leon Laswnaky
Howe
Park Avenue
Gaston Means
Connectton
Maude A. King
Concord
N. C
Lasunsky
Mr. Losinsky
Portland
Gre
John Dowd
Williamina
United States Army
France
Dowd
Military Salute A Relic Of Knighthood
Washington. The military salute has curious origin if the tradition brought to light by United States Marine Corps officers at their headquarters here may be believed. The navy feelers say that the salute was rooted in the days of the tournament where a queen of beauty presided. Knights and their squires and all who bent before the queen raised a brow as though in homage to her presence. Although its significance had been forgotten, the salute remained as a sign among military men recognizing a superior rank. Me marine officers say.
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Juffro
Eleanor ‘Shepard
Eek
Armertcot
Aviation
Red Cross
Bluewale Hae
Alztern
Sticlin
Betog
Shepard
Dor Sivter
Mercedes Terraieli
Chantilly
Sdutute
Mee
Washington
Marice Wleers
Plank Strike Fatal Plunge at New Kensington Span
Structural Iron Worker Philip Chomenis of Kensington died after being knocked from a trestle 150 feet above the Allegheny River near New Kensington. The accident also injured Clemente as a guard board broke away. Clemente fell 50 feet and was struck twice during his descent. Internal injuries and crushing were reported.
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Pitteburgh
Philip Chomenis
Kensington
Alinghiny Generat Brespitat
Ab Weheny River
New Kensington
Clements
Clemente
Old Men Have Gay Club Formed in Monroe County Pa
In Monroe County Pennsylvania twenty four men formed a local club noting a combined total of 1906 years lived and an average of 79.4 years. Officers include President H R Bleserker aged ninety and in office three years, Vice President Lewis Waters aged seventy five, Secretary Treasurer Charter ter aged fifty five. The group calls itself elite and discusses pensions and papers amid lively community debates.
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Monroe County
Elit
Prentent
Lewis Waters
Aaron Reimer
Charter Ter
H. KR. Bleserker
Ten Rules For Disloyalists Propaganda Tactics
A condensed list of ten methods used by pro German and antiwar propagandists to undermine U S support. The tactics urge attacking Wall Street motives, avoiding direct U S denouncement, twisting history to fault the Allies, supporting embargoes, condemning presidential power, spreading betrayal rumors, restricting conscription, portraying the Allies as invincible, guarding against entangling alliances, and finally signaling loyalty while shifting topic when pressed.
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Ure Independent
Wall Street
Germany
United States
Europe
League of Nations
Mrs Russell Sage Celebrates Ninety Birthday Quietly
Mrs Russell Sage marked her eighty ninth birthday in a quiet observance. Despite advancing age she remains healthier than might be expected for her years and her condition is described as good for someone of her age.
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Russell Sage
Thrift House to Offer Trades Training for Wives in Denver
Denver's Thrift House will host classes for wives of soldiers enlisted in the National Army. The program, run by the local branch of the National Langue for Women's Service, will teach Morse telegraphy, wire form, typewriting, stenography, and general office work. An employment bureau will place graduates in jobs once they are competent, linking with the venture network.
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Denver
Colo
National ‘Langue For
Pencil Explodes in Refill Pencil Incident
A daugh ter of John Roslyn pulled a refillable pencil and a venomous device exploded, narrowly escaping injury. Federal agents investigate distribution by peddlers claiming a German weapon link. In Lynn Massachusetts a man was pecked by an eagle, then saved by a fellow countryman and held for law.
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John Roslyn
Boston
Vetor Kaltunix
Tremont Street
Lynn
Tremont
Mar
Peter
Peter Chageris
Cave of Pure Lead Near Baxter Springs
The Hledel mine south of Baxter Springs yielded a cave of pure lead measuring five feet long eight feet wide and four feet high. Tons of lead were removed with pieces from two to ten inches thick. The mine has produced a substantial amount of pure cube lead. The report notes a separate line about Japan's telephone system struggling to meet demand.
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Baxter Springs
Kay
Hledel
The Valuable Leaf Mold by W R Gilgert
Leaf mold is a highly valued manure formed from thoroughly decayed leaves. It improves heavy soils, aids seedlings and cuttings, and speeds root growth, with quality depending on leaf type and preparation and regular turning to prevent overheating and fungal growth.
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W. R. Gilgert
Composting Dead Leaves for Spring Use
The leaf composting method calls for square heaps four to five feet high built under shelter with perpendicular sides. Mix with stable or fowl manure and lime, and pile in four or five heaps to aid turning. Do not include diseased vine matter as it spoils the entire heap.
Ground Squirrels and Curious Sayings Span Multiple Tales
A collage of light anecdotes and quotes touches on ground squirrels in North America, bicycle face debate, curiosity payments, a patented car accessory signaling unauthorized use, and a child’s mischief about Virginia’s candy sack. The snippets hint at newspaper humor and witty observations from various sources.
The Optimistic Papa and the Curious Son
A child asks about holy orders after reading a line about Coleridge. The father guides with a playful, brisk walk through a literary misunderstanding while urging focus on the book.
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Coleridge
Help to Save Nation's Food Supply
An assortment of notices and anecdotes urging wartime style thrift, waste reduction, and pest control. Includes tips on exterminating rats with Stearns paste, a joke about a preacher and a child, product ads, and short quips about manners and reliability in news.
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