Expansion of Chemical Warfare Service Envisioned by War Department
War department plans to recruit 3,000 men for a broader Chemical Warfare Service at Lakehurst proving grounds. The drive follows wartime advances in chemical methods and aims to expand the corps with white enlistments, citing past Allied and German uses of gases and the need for improved wartime materials and training.
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War Department
Lakehurst Proving Grounds
Chemical Warfare Service
Sam
America
Giakelirst
Germin
Roy Jinve
Cherlent Wurture
Tutcutwost
Aies
Berlin
King Albert Makes History by Visiting Congress
King Albert of the Hidgian realm visits the U S Congress to express Belgium gratitude for American WWI aid. He attends both Senate and House sessions, receives warm applause, and is escorted by notable legislators and dignitaries, marking a historic monarch’s presence in American legislative halls.
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King Albert
Congress
Albert
Piel Homme
United States
Alert
Senate of
House of Representatives
Belgium
Leonard
Duke of
Brabant
Wie Uelsion Theone
Diizabeth
Senate
Klagenie
Lodge
Wirehenels
Topol
Champ Clark
Tio
Gilet
U S Soldiers Gain Weight In Great War Report
An article reports U S soldiers gained about ten pounds on average from mobilization to demobilization during the Great War. Doctors from Columbia University credit medical advances and hygiene, noting widespread health gains, inoculations, and better public health practices amid wartime medical progress.
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Nol Sam
Awiung Dhavmeh
Clogia
Faculty of Medicine
Columbia University
Don Darrieh
Lloyd
Seth
Iplettieriggant Hooker
Teye
Rapid rise of works councils in U S industry
A national survey shows rapid growth of works councils in American industry since 1916 with 225 known examples by January 1918 across 27 corporations. Most are east of the Mississippi, concentrated in metal trades and chip-building, with employees sharing in management decisions through elected representatives.
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America
Works Council
National Industrial Council Board
Gutenberg
Newcowers
Mississippi
Two-Thirds World Speaks English Says Clemenceau
Premier Clemenceau states two thirds of the earth’s population speak English highlighting its rise as a global language. He notes English domination grows from historic roots and national strength while dismissing artificial languages as unnecessary.
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Peue
Clemenceau
Oaeth
Germany
Twin brothers oppose centers on Yale and Princeton teams
The article highlights the Yale and Princeton football rivalry between twin brothers Tim Callahan and Mike Callahan, captains and centers for Yale and Princeton respectively. It notes family likeness, wartime service, and near All American potential, and mentions other sibling pairings at Harvard, Pennsylvania, Northwestern, and Wells.
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Mike
Callahan
Yale
Princeton
Tim Callahan
Mike Callahan
Tim
Navy
Cupid
Wells Twins
Horweens
Harvard
Ralph
Pennsylvania
Miller Brothers
Heinie
Ray
Northwestern University
Fred Plaisted Keeps Berth With Columbia Crew
Fred Plaisted returns to Columbia as general assistant at the Union Boat clubhouse overseeing barges shells screens and equipment. A renowned professional oarsman from the 1870s era, he has previously coached Bowdoin Yale and was Jim Rice's assistant at Columbia in 1913 and last season before sharing duties with Dugene Giannino.
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Fred Plaisted
Tve
Columbia University
Jim Rice
Columbia
Union Bort
Columbia Oarsmen
Ptalsted
Plaisted
Ward Brothers
Bowdoin
Yale
Tice
Ssassitant
Mom Inally
Dugene Gianninol
Peterson Named Referee for Balkline and Cushion Billiards Titles
Charles Peterson, veteran St. Louis billiard expert, accepts terms to officiate all games in balkline three cushion and pocket billiards tournaments that will decide the championships in these styles.
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Charles ©. Peterson
St. Louis
Derby winner goes to stud after Derby triumph
Grand Parade owner Lord Glanely sends the 1920 Derby winner to stud, retirement from training planned for next season. Cable Breaks Record reports Don J Cable of the Montres A A throwing the javelin 141 feet 5 inches to surpass his previous mark by 9 feet. Grant Not Enough notes the Canadian government grant of 15000 dollars for the 1920 Antwerp Olympic revival as insufficient. Boxing in Manila highlights Denclo Cabanella as a top featherweight, with four round bouts held weekly.
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Grand Parade
Lord Glanely
Orby
Grand Geraldine
Cable
Don J. Cable
Montres
A. A
Antwerp
Manila
Denclo Cabanella
Global sports mix rocks early 20th century notes
A jumble of athletic items from boxing to yacht racing, with mentions of Britain's Babe Ruth style rumors, Harvard football, a Tampico league, Hendryx pursuit, Gama the wrestler, Lincoln seeking a Western league franchise, Shamrock IV challengers, Argentines’ Gran Premio Nacional winner Miny, Kansas City veteran George Cochran’s retirement, New York bout movements, Dempsey hopes, Forest Hills tennis receipts, Rutgers to Yale switch, Canadian Olympic trials, Harvey Pulford coaching.
Jimmy Smith Lucky Ball Player with World Series Share
Jimmy Smith utility infielder for the Reds draws a share of the world series purse without playing. He earned 5207.01 for his limited involvement including running for Sherwood Magee and a brief dugout altercation with Bante Collins. In 1947 he was with the Giants and collected a significant payout although not in the White Sox series.
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Jimmy Smith
Reds
Smith
Reeds
White Sox
Sherwood Magee
Bante Collins
Jimmy
Giants
Bar on German Athletes for 1920 Olympic Games
Elwood J. Johnson of Y. athletics announced at a University pub dinner that German and Austrian athletes are barred from the 1920 Olympic Games and may face perpetual disqualification from international sports. He spoke after returning from Belgium with the Belgian Olympic committee and noted France and Belgium support ongoing ineligibility. The 1920 Games are planned for a large Antwerp stadium built by Germans during occupation and used for their training and turnverein units.
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Elwood 3. Johnson
A. E
France
Belgium
Inhnson
Antwerp
Eddie Collins Not Yet On Down Grade
Baseball writers question Eddie Collins' form after a subpar World Series showing. Despite a solid pennant race, the White Sox star struggled in the big series, prompting fans to wonder if his peak is past. At thirty two, Collins remains one of the game’s veterans with a long career since 1900.
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Eddie Collins
White Sox
Teds
Rath
Collins
J.oe Fitzgerald
Washington Post
Hin
Reds
Service Coes
Poughkeepsie Regatta Cuts Course to Three Miles
The Poughkeepsie regatta will shorten the varsity race to three miles for the first time in 22 years, moving the start about a mile below the old point and finishing where it has in the past, near the high bridge. Chairman Charles Halsted Mapes announced the change.
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Willie
Columbia
High Bridge
Charles Halsted Mapes
Harvard Aims at Universal Fitness Through Freshman Training
Harvard plans compulsory training for new students to foster lifelong fitness and interest in sport. The program seeks to strengthen future varsity teams by tapping latent talent, while showcasing earlier records such as Dudie Archdale’s 2:03 and others in track and soccer circles.
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Harvard
Mike
Barvard
Design for Farm Home That Meets Modern Requirements
Feature on a eight room rural home plan by William A. Radford detailing running water and electric light as standard modern amenities. Describes a two story 8 room frame house 23 by 40 feet with front and rear porches, a living room with fireplace, dining room, kitchen, bath, and two bedrooms on each floor. Emphasizes comfort, efficiency, and the value of a modern farm home for a family and workers.
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Svaiian
Neds
Rere
Quawhnge
Uccoipusuyle
Astracion
Peevite Tor
Iris
Hylag
Aly Nin
Bisbes
Horne Huiding
Cittes
Seetlana Nike
Lives as Simple Citizen in Belgian Summer Town
A fragmented early 20th century sketch describes King Albert of Belgium living modestly at La Panne near Antwerp, mingling with locals, enjoying photography, and viewing royal life as ordinary. The piece shifts to varied anecdotes on bees, geometry, a poultry rooftop farm, and demographic notes on hereditary traits.
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la Ermne
Albert
Belzium
Antwerp
Royal Palace
Pirk
Osten
Leopold II
Spem
la Panne
Julius
Gaul
Caesar
Europe
Caterrh Sufferer Endorses New Eye Remedies
I had years of catarrh and eye troubles and tried Goldin Medical Discovery and Lane’s Catarrhs Remedy with little relief. After using Dr. Piers medicine and Dr. Dieroe’s Dae valida, I found helpful guidance and prompt support from their staff. IOLN JOWANSON, 217 Tower Ave.
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Verne
Goldin
Lane
Lottie
Golden Medical Discovery Restores Health For Rheumatism
A Michigan run-down patient recalls years of rheumatism leaving him unable to walk. After four doctors and various patent medicines failed, he tried Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Mantle Polenta. He improves noticeably and regains strength, crediting the remedy and self care for his recovery. 1202 Braver Ave.
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Rheumansen Po
Karen Comiiion Who Had Been Eated By Taking Dr. Pieres
Je. Pierse
Easy Now to Saw Logs and Cut Down Trees
A machine called the Ottawa Wag tne Log Saw promises to cut logs quickly with a powerful gasoline engine. It claims one man or a day can out twenty-five to forty cords at under 2 cents per cord. The device operates a heavy crosscut saw and can handle dawn, trac, sive Loge, or buzzing branches while you rest. When idle, the engine can power other tasks.
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Ottawa
Powerful logging machinery described for a mobile saw setup
The document outlines a mobile log cutting camp with a wheeled machine that travels to a site. It describes saws, piling, ground clearance, and a two man output claim of forty to fifty trees per day with a simple, affordable system guaranteed to novices learning to fell and process timber.
Rheumatism Cure Claim Aimed at Regy’s Potion
The ad promotes a so called Regy’s Mnasticcine promising relief from rheumatism bronchitis and earache. It touts a speedy remedy with phrases about guaranteed pain end and a strong call to action. The text relies on sensational claims and unusual spellings to attract buyers.
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