Dickinson Sons Took Part in World War
Carlisle Pa June 10 Dickinson College's share in the World War is detailed in the May bulletin. Five hundred fifty six men served abroad and 252 in the Students Army Training Corps at the college. Of those distant workers 231 held commissions 50 were non commissioned officers and 21 served in the Red Cross and Y M C A totaling 301. The bulletin notes Dickinson's active role in state affairs through crises of the nation and mentions historic ties to Carlisle's courthouse riot trial in 1847 involving McClintock and the Dred Scott decision written by Roger B Taney class of 1795 who later held top federal posts.
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Carlisle
Dickinson College
Students Army Training Corps
Red Cross
The
Bulletin
Dickingon
McClintock
Dred Scott
United States Supreme
Roger B. Taney
the Treasury
Mim
Andrew Wackson
Dickinsonians
Gaining Flesh by Drinking Water with Systoxem
A panacea claim urges drinking plenty of water and taking Systoxem after meals to rapidly add flesh and strength. It asserts nature renewal in two weeks, cites a bodybuilder writer, and notes Systoxem is sold in drug stores without prescription alongside pure local water.
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Geo. A. Gorgas
Kennedy
Taft Honored by War Veterans at Lewistown League Speech
Former President William Howard Taft lectured on The League of Nations before about 1000 people in Lewistown. He argued the United States must join the league to prevent wars, citing Article X and the league’s restraining influence. The event, hosted by the Lewistown Chamber of Commerce, included a 100-strong WWI veteran escort, a parade, and a luncheon after the talk.
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Taft
League
Lewistown
William Howard Taft
League of Nations
United States
Chamber of Commerce of
E. N. Snyder
Reid S. Dickson
Chamber of Commerce
Dickinsonians in Civil War and Service Network
Dickinson College history highlights notable alumni from 1809 to 1921 who shaped U S political and military events. The piece chronicles James Buchanan and John Inglis roles in Oregon and Texas, Willard Saulsbury and Thomas Williams in postwar politics, and a broad mobilization of Dickinsonians in wartime with ranks from major generals to enlisted soldiers. It lists class year tallies and honors earned by alumni in WW I roles and honors such as the War Cross and Distinguished Service Medal.
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James Buchanan
United States
James K. Polk
Oregon
Great Britain
Texas
Mexico
South Carolina
John A. Inglis
Senate
Willard Saulsbury
Delaware
Thomas Williams
Judiciary Committee
House of Representatives
Andrew Johnson
North Carolina
Charles Deems
Church of the Stranger
New York City
All Dancers and Athletes Need It Now
A brisk promotional note highlights a tonic promised to ease tired muscles and aching feet, reduce joint stiffness, neuritis and rheumatic pains, aid neuralgia, and relieve head cold symptoms. It targets dancers and athletes with broad relief claims.
Firemen's Committees Named by Col. Demming
Committees to supervise various phases of the Dauphin County Volunteer Firemen's Association annual session were named by President Colonel Henry C. Demming. Sessions set for Friday and Saturday at Eagle's Hall, Sixth and Cumberland streets. Members include C. H. Berkstresser, Lloyd M. Glatacker, H. P. Fleck on Credentials. Charles F. Ripper, William Habbyshall, J. E. Pacey on Auditing. C. W. Cless, Edwin L. Rowe, Charles S. Boughter on Exhibits. A. L. Patton, W. H. Rupp, John S. Werner on Topics.
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Dauphin County Volunteer Firemen's Association
Henry C. Demming
Eagle's
Charles F. Ripper
Washington
Harrisburg
William Habbyshall
Hummelstown Fire Company
Hummelstown
J. E. Pacey
Goodwill Company
Enhant
C. W. Cless
Camp Curtin
Edwin L. Rowe
Liberty Company
Lykens
Charles S. Boughter
West Side Hose Company
Steelton
A. L. Patton
Reily
W. HH. Rupp
Union Company
Middletown
John S. Werner
Citizens’ Fire Company
Highspire
Mustache on Ainu Women Shown on Yeddo Island
Ainu women on Yeddo Island are described with black soot mustaches tattooed on lips and cheeks, affecting marriage prospects. They are noted as finely formed with olive complexions, dark brown eyes, and hair, weaving garments from elm bark fiber.
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Yeddo
Tokio
Japan
Middletown Sees Overseas Soldiers Return Home
Over eighteenth months overseas ends for Neal Yingst stationed at Camp Dix and Miles Swartz who arrived Newport News Va both mustered out. Frank Whitman discharged from Camp Mills and returning to parents. Stanley Simon reaches Newport News from fifteen months overseas. Abram Kramer leaves for Philadelphia to study machinist trade after war wound. Local church groups plan meetings and notices report hospital surgery and a new bank clerk appointment. Birth announced for son of Mr. and Mrs. Shott.
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Neal Yingst
Camp Dix
N. J
Frank Whitman
Camp Mills
New York
Charles
Whitman
James Simon
North Spring Street
Stanley Simon
Newport News
Abram Kramer
Samuel Proser
Lawrence Street
Philadelphia
Middletown
Mary Brown
Keystone Avenue
Miles Brandt
Center Square
Harrisburg Hospital
Lloyd Ulrich
Mechanicsburg
Citizens National Bank
Claude Yohn
Church of God Sunday School
Harry Stauffer
Nissley Street
The
Missionary Society of the First
Presbyterian Church
J. R. Geyer
Pine
Emaus Streets
H. B. Garver
Rudy
Porto Rico
Cuba
Church of God
E. A. G. Bossler
William Swartz
Slayer of Jazz Band Chief Jim Europe Gets 15 Years
A drummer in a negro military band who stabbed his leader, Jim Europe, during a conflict within the band last month, pleaded guilty as part of a case that led to a 15 year sentence. The scene involved church and community figures as the trial unfolded in Boston with local witnesses.
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Slayer of Jazz Band
Jim
Europe
United Brethren Church
Christian Longenecker
East Main Street
Boston
Herbert Wright
J. McCauley
H. Heri
Woman's Missionary Society
Man found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to prison
Wright was found guilty of manslaughter yesterday and received a ten to fifteen year term. He had been indicted for murder in the first degree and was to be tried, but court doctors reported mental deficiency, leading to acceptance of a lesser plea.
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Wright
Igg
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American & Eurospree
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Tennessee
M. Beach
Ludy
M. D
Eben Swift
Russell Fiegal
Chateau Thierry
Luther B. Wilson
Rogers Israel
M. Co. A
Stanley Dunbar Embick
Supreme War Council
Paris
Belgium
Samuel Russell Bryson, Jr
Argonne Forest
Col
James Garfield Steese
Kennedy's Drug Store
Hoover Furniture CO
Second St
W. Main St
Firemen’s Committees
Demming
Army and Navy Journal
J. B. Gautreau
Gautreau
Bonaparte
Hoche
Marceau
Hooker
Lee
Chancellorsville
Meade
Gettysburg
Sherman
Atlanta
Grant
Appomattox
McClellan
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Sheridan
Winchester
Albert Sidney Johnson
Joe Johnston
Longstreet
Stonewall Jackson
Hood
Superman
Detroit News
Pottsville
Desmond Barnhard
Greenwood Hill
Barnhard
Wilson
University of Prague
Wis
Whistle Bottling CO
North Sixth Street
Bell Phone
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart
Tin Soldier
Temple Bailey
Dives
Pomeroy & Stewart
Street Floor
Men's Store
William Morris
Sheraton
Chippendale
Adam
Madge Evans
St. Gall
Basement
Nutting
Davidson and Thompson Pictures
Banister
Dr. A. Reed
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