Army Health Rate Best Ever Known Heroic Rescues Cited
A United States Army health rate for military personnel set a record, with 1.8 deaths per 1,000 in a recent two month period during heavy fighting in the Marne sector. Two soldiers, William B. Eling and Corence M. Ready, were commended for rescuing seven men from a burning Spanish steamer Hera. The article also reports on Camp and defense efforts, training expansions, and public health initiatives connected to the war effort.
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Haverteen
Han Bens Emil
Gorgas
United States
Ines Thadro
Wunmel
Pale
Marne
Pvalinida
Dantals
Wiliam B. Eling
Curence M. Ready
Imnate
Necout Cham
WK. F
Pune
Houston
Department of Agriculture
Shipping Board
T Rouvel
Brazil
Y W C A Workers Observe Shipyard Construction In Portland
Prominent YWCA figures visiting a Portland shipyard witness the trawler Albattoss under construction. Mrs John D Rockefeller Jr handles a keel bolt with skill amid noisy hammering while the squadron mascot parrot on a RAF plane denounces the Hana in in a British official photo.
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Portland
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
France
The Horrors of War and Odd Wartime Provisions
The report from Spiker France notes E Company eating ice cream and strawberries at night, a freezer bought with war rations, and the kitchen police hiding it under chateau trees. The piece also mentions old warships converted to cargo carriers as praised ideas for wartime and postwar use.
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Ponce
Spiker
France
Argentina
Fevt
Tworal
Boston
Fragmentary News Briefs From A Turbulent Era
A garbled OCR chunk mentions varied topics from strikes in Derry to private employment agencies in the United States and railways in the United Kingdom. It references a French engineer, a gyroscope driven motorcycle concept, a prize for hull digging machines, and a note on rain forecasts tied to St. Swithin’s Day. It also lists crude comments on petroleum meters, straw as fuel, and diverse manufacturing notes.
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Derry Ireland
United States
Sheerness
Eaghint
Canterbury
Gllingham
Stroud
Newfownland
Europe
Datech
United Kingdom
St. Swithin's
Say 'S
Ceylon
Seenente Alming
No Fish There In Sunday Fishing Question
A fragmentary line records a mature inquiry about fishing on Sunday and a reply referencing a restricted or forbidden Sunday activity. The dialogue appears from an archaic or dialectal source, suggesting a humorous or ironic exchange about leisure on a religious rest day.
Frock For A Girl Design Adaptable To Dresses
A smart little frock shown in sketch is designed for a young girl and may be developed in georgette with satin banding. The Russian blouse peplim features small wooden beads edging the satin bands on the peplum sleeves and neck. The same design could be used for a wash dress in voile or silk gingham with chambray or handkerchief linen. For the half grown girl with figure not fully developed to
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Paris
How to Make a Treasure Bag and Latest Dress Trends
Instructions detail materials for a treasure bag including blue and white ribbon and white satin, plus a white silk cord closure and feather stitched finish. The piece then shifts to fashion notes on Russian blouse effects, wide self fabric sashes, button trims, and embroidery trends in American design versus Paris.
Shopping Bags and Baskets in Daily Use
The piece notes increased shopping with bags and baskets, cites city ordinances against knit bags in some locations, and mentions shoplifting under large carryalls. It discusses prices for sturdy market baskets, recommends jointed handles, and contrasts baskets with knitting bags. It ends noting Devil Blue as a popular neckwear color inspired by French soldiers.
Quilting Trends Feature Elaborate Stitches and Angora Vests
The article notes quilting as a popular craft and fashion trend with evenly spaced patterns. It highlights a midnight blue taffeta frock with eight inch quilted borders, underlaid with thin wadding and faced with silk, plus quilted angora garments including cape fronts and waistcoats paired with taupe and blue ensembles.
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Beck
Navy Blue Satin Gown With Silk Embroidery
A stylish gown in navy blue satin features a loose fringed panel and silk embroidery. Cleaning tips advise camel-hair brush with spirits of wine, rubbing over embroidery without removing it from the garment, and frequent brush rinsing to remove dirt.
White Gloves Decline Shape of Belligerent Wardrobe
In bel ligerent nations white gloves fall from fashion as economy and practicality reshape evening wear. England and France shun them. America follows with tan and beige as preferred tones. Fringe trims and beads rise in popularity while pockets, furs, and calico pockets appear on frocks. Summer wardrobe emphasizes Negro care and washable ribbons for washable garments.
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England
France
America
Show Thyself a Man From Rev W W Ketchum on true manhood and Christian character
An oration urges men to prove worth by character not clothes wealth or culture. It cites Solomon as example and warns against valuing attire or riches over virtue. It stresses building life on Jesus Christ as foundation, then pursuing holy ambition and Christlike conduct.
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Belin
Judah
Saul
Israel
Absalom
Adonijah
Solomon
David
Lily
Will
Heart
Ani
Sheba
Cab Dure
God
Jesus Christ
Christ
Apostle
Cnhure
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West Point
Camps Lee, Gordon and Pike
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Jane A. Derwin
Vurse
Canada
Wilnwa
Wwe
Meme
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Vlturn
Tn Hang
Pletare
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Seattle
Pittsbwrg
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Wisconsin
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Setive
Rapa
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Aiertoun
Eteard
Bertey
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Urugway
Uruguay
Coriala
Chateau Thierry
Red Cross
Republic of Switzerland
Switzerland
London
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Chicago
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Jor Noe Grevley
Lady Jane Gray
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