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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
9
War dogs have proven immensely useful to the French since early in the war. Belgian, German, and Allied kennels train canines to locate the wounded, fetch aid, and guide helpers to the injured. Span of service includes alerting sentries, carrying messages, and aiding liaison between units under fire.
Odd fundraising tale explains use of peach stone charcoal in gas masks with a claim that a hundred stones provide enough charcoal to save a life. Also told is a Civil War era letter about two dogs Nigger and Tock faithfully following soldiers, one dying in battle and the other later found.
Washington report discusses postwar army size, noting a probable reduction from proposed 300000 to 400000 troops. Highlights include the New Hampshire senator’s representation issue, Senate discussions on state sovereignty, and mentions of navy praise, prohibition efforts, and anticipated roadbuilding and war-work wind-down.
A well-to-do woman from northern France, bereaved of her family and home, asked the Isbmirian at the Lyons W A foyer for a copy of the French Revolution to reveal certain chapters. The American Library Association assisted, and she obtained the book she sought.
Articles include a William Penn desk and a Major Long sword carved by United States engineers. Willed to a New York widow, the desk ultimately passes to Independence Hall Philadelphia. the sword went to the Smithsonian. Also notes a science inquiry on ozone's role in frost protection. A reflection on shared hardship and duty follows.
The saying contrasts three beneficial friendships with three harmful ones and cautions against insincere, smooth talkers. Uncle Eben adds a remark about gambling, noting it’s wrong to shoot craps but implying winning can ease the burden.
A wartime plea argues English will dominate as the world language, praising American slang and speech. asserts Americans advance to a global tongue while mocking foreign habits and urging pride in "American language" over the dust of traditional English.
Memorial trees along the Lincoln Highway are proposed by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs to honor soldiers who died for the United States. Julia Dickhisen Sherman leads the conservation department. Mrs Wy J Arnold of Minneapolis chairs the Lincoln Highway committee. The plan calls for roadside plantings of native trees and shrubs across states the highway traverses, with coordinated efforts by state federations and local clubs.
A historical piece touts a wireless telephone invention used by American aviators to coordinate in combat. It describes ground observers talking to pilots, warning squadrons, and transmitting orders over air noise. The article imagines civilian benefits for farmers, lovers, travelers, and homemakers, concluding with further praise of American ingenuity.
The Red Cross reports 142 factories since January 1 opened 7 298 jobs for leg cripples and 278 for arm crippled workers. It details processes, wages, and trade organization across industries such as piano, rope, rubber, paper goods, silk, cigars, drugs, candy, celluloid, opium goods, and motion pictures. A vocational officer pledges active reemployment and government provision of orthopedic appliances if needed.
A columnist mocks crowded Washington transit, praising public spirit amid packed northeast car rides from shopping district to Union Station. The conductor’s improvisational monologue urges passengers to move up, give room, and keep fares flowing, highlighting the shared tolerance in urban travel.
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