Story of the Blue Triangle in YWCA war work
The Blue Triangle symbol of the YWCA guides women workers in France and at home. Centers aid nurses and factory workers, with Hostess Houses and canteens across Paris and the front, while Washington hosts 35 000 daily meals and 500 Ordnance Department cafeterias.
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France
Morses
Red Cross
Ymcaa Thut
Paris
Ministry of War
Henrietta Roelofs
Hotel Petrograd
America
Miss Geary
War Work Council
Salvation Army
War Department
United States Signal Corps
National City
Washington
Capitol
Ordnance Department
Habit and Self Persuasion Quip Bubbles in Tramscript
A taped quip exchange from the Boston Tramscript records a barber debating internal motives with humor. The joke centers on self debate about shampoo and the barber shaving himself, showing dry wit and local slang. The lines reference Josh Billings and a mistaken name, reflecting light era humor.
Great Economic Value of Birds
Birds benefit mankind by controlling insect pests and enhancing esthetic value. Protection and nesting sites boost populations, with vermin proof fences and tree guards deterring predators. guards 6 feet high help defend nests against squirrels and snakes.
Church Notices from Derry and First United Brethren
Presbyterian church led by Rev R H Taylor holds Sunday School at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 30 a m Christian Endeavor 6 45 p m and preaching at 7 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m with choir rehearsal. First United Brethren with Rev R R Butterwick offers Sunday School 9 15 a m preaching 10 15 a m Sr Christian Endeavor 5 45 p m and 6 30 p m preaching 7 30 p m Regular mid week prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m.
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Derry Presbyterian Church
R. H. Taylor
Christian Endeavor
First United Brethren
R. R. Butterwick
Sr. Christian Endeavor
Evangel Lutheran Church Holy Trinity Service Times
Evangel Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity announces Rev. S S Gamnes as pastor. Sunday School at 9:15, morning service at 10:30, and evening service at 7:30.
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Evangel Lutheran Church OF the Holy Trinity
Hershey Mission Mass at 9 30 A M in Harrisburg area
The Hershey Mission from the Cathedral in Harrisburg, Pa., held at the Hershey Press building, invites parishioners to Mass at 9 30 a m with confession beforehand. Rev. Father Phelan is in charge.
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Hershey Mission
Harrisburg
Hershey Press
Father Phelan
Creating Bird Friendly Nesting Sites and Safety Tips
Native birds nest in trees shrubs or ground. Plant fruit bearing shrubs, form dense thickets, and avoid frequent disturbance. Use few well placed bird houses with partial shade Martins prefer isolated boxes. Do not cut nesting grass during breeding season to protect ground nesters like bobolinks meadowlarks and bobwhites.
Poetic Evolution Paraphrases Quatrain into War Bond Lullaby
A Christian Science Monitor note praises a poetic paraphrase that transforms the line Hush little gin mill into a lullaby about thrift stamps and war bonds. It calls the piece timely and useful and credits Mr McAdoo with a happier result.
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McAdoo
Christian Science Monitor
Swiddler's New Three Act Comedy Draws Mixed Reactions
The London Opinion reports three friends read Swiddler's new three act comedy. Each critic found a different act superfluous, with all three selecting a distinct act as least essential.
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Swiddler
London
Bacchus Follower Caught Up By Gotrox Years Ago
A preacher accuses Gotrox of having a son who follows Bacchus and Gotrox retorts that his son surpassed Bacchus years ago, illustrating local wit from a Milwaukee Sentinel feature.
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Bacchus
Old Gotrox
Milwaukee Sentinel
Descendant Debate Echoes in Dinner Table Quip
A witty exchange frames a genealogical dig at a social gathering. Mrs Lowerstrat questions Pilgrim lineage while Mrs Uppercrust asserts clear descent despite possible doubts. Judge remarks underscore the comedy of lineage claims.
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