Reorganization of Army and universal training urged
Secretary Baker calls for permanent emergency army setup, a General Staff, and universal training to mix civil life service with military skill. He warns against peacetime conscription and champions voluntary service with educational benefits and social opportunities for soldiers returning to civilian life. He notes the Allied war council and Pershing plans, commends large troop movements, and opposes a separate air department to avoid fragmenting the military.
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General Staff
Air Department
Washington
Army
War Department
Baker
Pershing
Allied War Council
Germany
United States
France
Great Britain
Italy
Russia
Europe
Department of the Air
Sepa
Enda
Danderine Promises Hair Health For Little Cost
An old advertisement claims Danderine stops hair loss and dandruff after several applications. It promotes applying a small amount to the scalp to grow hair stronger thicker longer and leave it glossy and twice as beautiful.
Piles and Rupture Treatment Ad by Philadelphia Specialist
An advertisement touts a Philadelphia specialist offering treatment for piles and rupture through a method claimed to cure with two sessions. Testimonial from John Rehman of Steelton Pa cites relief without time lost from work after traveling to the Hotel Bolton for the procedure on December 3.
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Bolton
IWW Activities in Arizona and Coalfield Movements
A digest notes IWW activities in Arizona and recent movements in the coalfields. The report ends with appreciation for General Peyton C. March, chief of staff, acknowledging his services.
Y M C A Hut Planned on Guam for Troops and Natives
New York dispatch reports a Y M C A hut to open in Guam at Sumay near the cable station and main marine barracks. The post will serve Malays and American troops, with Guam as a permanent naval station under naval control. Before the war few Americans were on Guam. now dozens of service members are stationed there.
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New York
Guam
Pacific Ocean
San Francisco
Manila
Sumay
Guar
Juniata Light and Service extends power to upper Liverpool
The Juniata Light and Service Company enlarges its pole and wire system to the upper end of the borough providing light service to uptown residents and adding more street illumination.
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Liverpool
Juniata Light and Service Company
Kick in British liquors shown at Brewers Exhibition
London reports reveal a wave of producers shifting from soft drinks to alcoholic beverages amid a postwar boom. At the Brewers Exhibition a firm known in mineral waters displayed wines cordials and tawny drinks touted for a strong punch like effect.
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London
America
First Aerial Pictures of City Exhibited by Liberty Air Service
The Liberty Aero Service has produced framed aerial photographs of Harrisburg and surroundings taken from a high altitude. The company hired S. W. Kunhert to handle all photographing and plans to expand with large city air pictures and aerial work for quarries buildings and estates. A Harrisburg to New York and Harrisburg to Washington air line is proposed.
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Liberty Air Service
Liberty Aero Service
Harrisburg
New York
Washington
Turkey In Sound Financial Condition, U S Experts Find
American experts evaluate the former Ottoman Empire and conclude its finances are fundamentally sound. They argue prewar bankruptcy views were partly artificial to aid foreign investors and influence, noting Turkey’s ongoing ability to secure loans despite political rivalries among powers.
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Turkey
U. S
Associated Press
Constantinople
Ottoman Empire
Close Hotels as Protest of Food System
Brunswick Germany December 1 The hotels restaurants and cafes here have notified the employees that they will close their establishments in a protest over the food system.
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Associated Press
Brunswick
Germany
Local Owner Protests Government Over Food Aid Actions
A local business owner vows to strike indefinitely starting December 1 in protest of government food aid measures. The owner argues facilities and policies harm residents and calls for immediate changes.
Distribution Faults Spark Persistent Harassment
The system of distribution remains faulty while individuals are continually harassed by Espoinage agents and house searches for illicitly procured goods.
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H. G. Brinkerher
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Lisle
Tion
John Rehman
S. Front St
Steelton, Pa
JKR
Saday
DR. W
Yoder
Island of
Beecham’s
Paris
Franklin
Franklin Sales and Service
Fourth and
Chestnut Streets
Bell Phone
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