Y M C A Service Praised For Yankee Overseas Work
Dr Maitland Alexander former moderator of the Presbyterian General Assembly lauds the Y M C A for war service to American troops overseas calling it one of the war’s finest efforts. He quotes the organization supplied baseball gear enough for 100 years and notes a single item of 2 250 000 baseballs.
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Pittsburgh
Young Men's Christian Association
Maitland Alexander
Presbyterian General Assembly
Alexander
France
Army of Occupation
Foch Prepares Big Allied Army for Berlin Push
Allied forces under Marshal Foch begin concentrating American British French and Belgian troops to ready a march into Germany if the Peace Treaty fails. The move builds toward a Berlin advance as the German National Assembly debates the treaty and plebiscite.
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Foch
Goblenz
Marshal Foch
Germany
Berlin
Copenhagen
German National Assembly
Weimar
Doctors Over Seas Unfit Says Army Surgeon
The bulk of young doctors sent to France with the American Army were medically and surgically inefficient, Colonel Pearce Bailey declares. He argues for higher medical education and standards, while critics cite overcrowded transports and shellshock relapses. Drs Eyman and Mitchell elected president and secretary treasurer of the association.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Pearce Bailey
New York
American Medico- Psychological Association
Bailey
France
Thomas W. 8. Salmon
Tom A. Williams
Washington
Army of Industry
Henry C. Eyman
Massilon
Ohio
H. W. Mitchell
Warren, Pa
Harrisburg Then and Now A City’s Sweeping Growth
A nostalgic account contrasts Harrisburg’s 1873 fires and Market Square bustle with modern Riverside Drive and a transformed riverfront. The piece recalls old markets, fire horses, and a changing mix of artisans and shoppers as the city evolves into a thriving urban center.
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Éé Arrisburg
Pennsylvania
Dauphin
Harrisburg
Susquehanna
Venice
Arsenal
Tula
Old
Mexico
United States
Cs CE
Gypsy Seer Takes Purse From Wealthy Banker in Chambersburg
In Chambersburg on June 20 a woman leading a band of gypsies entered Col. George H. Stewart's office in Shippensburg, asking him to read the future. He dismissed her but found his empty hip pocket purse missing over $100. Police and Stewart pursued the group. the woman surrendered $55 and was released.
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Chambersburg
George H. Stewart
Shippensburg
The
Valley National Bank
Col. Stewart
New York Guard Mobilizes To Shield City In Drill
Ten NY State Guard regiments conducted a test mobilization protecting public buildings utilities and homes of prominent citizens. Armories barred reporters as about 10 000 guardsmen and armored trucks simulated rapid response to several danger sites downtown and at power houses.
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New York
New York State Guard
Exquisite three piece walnut suite offered on liberal credit
This furniture suite, advertised on liberal credit terms, emphasizes exceptional quality and artistic design. It highlights a well crafted cabinet work on the dresser, cuff orobe and dressing table with smooth drawers, dustproof construction and doweled corners.
Armory Order Keeps Men In City Until July Fourth
A report notes a directive that no soldier may depart the city before July 4 without special permission from his commanding officer. The measure aims to control movements amid mounting duties.
Airborne Army Band Performs First Aerial Concert
At Camp Dix New Jersey Colonel Simonds Fiftieth Infantry gave the first aerial concert by an Army band. Chester Baldwin piloted at a thousand feet above the camp as the band played There Is Music in the Air and other numbers. Plans to tour a full sixty piece cloud concert are proposed pending more planes.
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Camp Via
N. J
Simonds
Fiftieth Infantry
Camp Dix
Air Service
Coe
Chester Baldwin
Iowa
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Y.M.C. A
Presbyterian Assembly
Firestone Tires
If Stores
W. VA
Dept
Market Street
Harrisburg, Pa
Cravenette
Mary Jane
Ok's Shoes
Pennsylvania Station
Buck Brigade
Third Street
Chestnut Street
Israel
Tocsin
Market Square
Alfresco
Florida
Texas
NEW York Guard
Jess Willard
Philadelphia Press
Wm. Strouse & Co
Victor
Vogue
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