Church Notices and Upcoming Programs
Church notices list service times for First United Brethren Trinity Lutheran and The Church of the Brethren. A children’s meeting is set for June 23 at Henry's Church east of Hershey with Elizabethtown College’s Harry Nye as speaker. Derry Presbyterian hosts a Children’s Day June 23 with a morning theme This Generation's Great Task and an evening program Christian Soldiers.
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Church of the Brethren
Henry’s Church
Hershey
Harry Nye
Elizabethtown College
Derry Presbberian
Victory Means: Means to Win War Measured
The New York Tribune editorial lists five essential means for victory: raw materials, plants to convert them, labor, uniform fighting manpower, and transportation. It calls on all to maximize production and minimize consumption while giving full financial support to the Government to fund War Savings Stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Tribune
Oil and Copper Output In War Commission Report
The report dated January 9 1918 notes that 28 percent of U S copper comes from four Arizona districts and southern California oil fields average 8 million barrels monthly about a third of U S output. Eleven companies supply about 95 percent of oil with Standard Oil largest employing about 5000 of 18000 in California. No loss in efficiency from eight hour day and labor remains English speaking and American, adjusting to wartime conditions with greatest sacrifices among lower wage workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wison
United States
Arizona
California
Standard Oil
Commission
Knitted and Silk Bathing Wear Displayed in Shop
The shop lists a full range of bathing wear including one piece and knitted suits with skirts for women and girls, men's and boys knitted suits, blue flannel trunks, white jerseys, bathing caps, shoes in white and black, and silk hose. Prices span 25c to $7.75 with multiple wool options and colorful trims.
White Shoes For Summer From IdealYmer Footwear
White footwear options dominate the selection with high mens and women’s oxfords in white, linen pumps, nubuck oxfords, and leather-soled styles. Prices range from $1.75 to $5.50, with cleaners and laces advertised to keep whites bright. The text notes leather conservation efforts amid leather shortages for civilian use.
Silks Fashioned for Summer Wear and New Satins Showed
Silks that speak coolness in weight and color. Foulards, crepes, georgette and Khaki Kool silks listed with prices from 29c to 3.00 per yard. Wash satins available from 1.00 to 2.25 per yard. New Mode satin sleeveless jacket shown with assorted satins priced 1.49 to 1.95 per yard.
Fashionable dresses and skirts on sale at special prices
The store showcases navy and geo patterned dresses with georgette sleeves, priced from 15 to 18 dollars. White Taffeta options with georgette sleeves and oil collar are highlighted. Skirts feature new wide belts, pockets, and prices from 2.98 to 5.50.
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Eason
Georgette
King
Tuscania Victims Insured Under United States Government Plan
Official notice states every American service member lost on the torpedoed transport Tuscania is covered by government insurance and compensation. Those without formal applications are included in automatic coverage paid to a wife, child, or widowed mother. The automatic policy totals $4300, about $25 monthly for 240 months.
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Tuscania
United States
Navy Adds Hospital Ships as War Casualties Remain Low
Two more hospital ships Havana and Saratoga join the fleet with full medical and lab services while Philadelphia builds the first keel up hospital ship. Navy reports 1917 death toll under 1000 for 300000 personnel, including drownings, despite a year of war.
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Havana
Saratoga
Navy
Philadelphia
World War Loan Totals From Belligerent Nations
A summary of major war loan subscriptions including British 1917 Victory Loan at 5 percent with 5 096 billion dollars, U S Second Liberty Loan at 4 percent with 4 616 billion, German eighth loan at 4 12 and 5 percent totaling 3 6 billion, French 1915 loan at 5 percent with 2 262 billion, Austrian seventh loan at 5 percent with 1 15 billion, Italian fourth loan at 5 percent with 1 billion, Hungarian seventh loan at 6 percent with 600 million, and Canadian Victory Loan of November 1917 at 512 percent with 418 million.
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United States
Hungary
Wartime costs and the need to win the war
The text argues that winning the war is cheaper than losing it, warning of immense financial and liberty losses if Germany prevails. It then states eligibility: only members of senior division ROTC units at educational institutions may attend a one month training course from June 3 to July 3 at Plattsburg Barracks New York Fort Sheridan Illinois and the Presidio San Francisco.
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United States
Division Reserve Officer’s Training Corps
Plattsburg Barracks
N. Y
Fort Sheridan
Presidio
San Francisco
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First United Brethren Church
R. R. Butterwick
J.C
C. E
Trinity Lutheran Church
S. S. Garnes
Hershey Departme Store
Hershey Park
Idealymer
Taffe
Vocas
Geo
Virginia Dare
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