My Life as a Soldier and Explorer in Wartime France
An autobiographical record tracing a restless youth born December 11 1883 in Ogden Utah. The author recounts early travels from Cheyenne Wyoming to Richmond Virginia Canada New York and finally to England joining the British Army and serving on the Western Front before being wounded and discharged.
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New Jersey
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Lusitania
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London
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Western Front
State Divided for Big Exhibits In Midwinter Show
State agriculture officials announce a new plan dividing the commonwealth into districts for a major midwinter show featuring corn apples wool vegetables and other farm items. Prizes total 300 for corn 350 for fruits and vegetables 250 for poultry and eggs 100 for wool 75 for potatoes and 50 for butter with class structures and district competitions leading to a state championship.
Corn and Potato Exhibits in 1917 Pennsylvania Show
County and state corn classes crown Yellow Dent and White Dent varieties with prizes from $1 to $10. County exhibits of ten ears compete for a Challenge Cup. boys and girls under 20 vie for best 10 ear and peck potato entries across districts. Statewide awards include champion ear and sweepstakes prizes.
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EK. Patton
Emerson - Brantingham
Harrisburg
Patton
C. F. Preston
State College
Pershing Orders Keep Sobriety Among American Troops in France
General Pershing imposes strict limits on alcohol for American expeditionary forces in France. Only light wines and beers are allowed. soldiers may not buy or accept hard liquor and will face discipline if intoxicated. Commanders coordinate with French authorities to reduce liquor venues and locate immoral establishments. officers stress ongoing patrols and moral standards.
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France
Pershing
SONS OF REST Win at Coatsville 88 to 90
The Sona of Rest defeated Coatsville 88 to 90 on their floor. Key contributors were Garber Storey and Cahill with solid scoring and steady team play.
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Army Trucks Delivered Overland to Seaboard
The first U S Army truck train powered by its own wheels left Packard's Detroit factory at 8 AM on December 14. Supply Division No 208 Truck Company No 2 includes three ton Packard chainless trucks with tank and kitchen units. Commanded by Captain Bennett Barron and Lieutenant C A Tilley, the convoy tests factory to seaboard transport coordinated by the Quartermaster Corps and the Council of National Defense. The route runs Detroit Toledo Cleveland Ravenna Pittsburgh Philadelphia to the sea, with units from Camp Sherman Ohio and Marfa Texas.
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Quartermaster's Corps
United States Army
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Chillicothe
Ohio
Marfa
Texas
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Seaboard
Heat and Health During the War Warns on Fuel Waste
Dr Samuel G Dixon State Health Commissioner urges individual responsibility for fuel conservation amid coal shortages. He cites staff at state institutions doubling up grates, collecting wood and ash piles, storing wood, and avoiding waste. He warns that heat is essential and condemns wasteful use of combustible materials. He calls for careful storage of ash and wood and for everyone to conserve heat to weather the crisis.
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Samuel G
Dixon
Bie
Santa Claus in Airplane Delights French Kiddies in Hangar
A U S Army unit staged a Christmas visit for about one hundred children in a hangar. An American corporal played Santa, arriving by plane to hand out gifts. Snow and cold led to some football game cancellations, but dinners were shared with cheer.
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