Forest regiments in France face vast timber task
The 20th engineers forest regiment, the world’s largest with about 17 000 planned personnel, will supply timbers for trenches and construction in France. Led by Col. W. A. Mitchell, the unit includes ten battalions of foresters and nine service battalions, with oversight by U S Forester L S Graves and Maj. W B Greeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
20Th Engineers
W. A. Mitchell
West Point
Georgia
United States
France
10Th Engineers
Forestry Magazine
Washington, D. C
Henry 8. Graves
United States Forester
American Expeditionary Forces
William B. Greeley
R. H. Downman
Council of National Defense
Downman
New Orleans
National Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Johnson to Stand Trial as Fugitive From Justice
Boston reports John Johnson, a West Virginia indicted Mann Act fugitive, will face trial before a federal commissioner. The government, led by United States Attorney I H Kelly, presents Edith Godbey as principal witness, while defense seeks another continuance after government rests.
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Boston
John Johnson
West Virginia
United States
I. H. Kelly
Edith Godbey
Johnson
Strangler Lewis Defeats Roller in International Wrestling Match
Ed Strangler Lewis of Lexington Ky defeated Dr B F Roller of Seattle in 33 minutes and 1 second in the international catch as catch can tournament in New York. Wiladek Zbyszko of Poland defeated Joe Rogers of America in 47 minutes 10 seconds with a side body hold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ed “Strangler” Lewis
Lexington
Dr. B. F. Roller
Seattle
Wiladek Zbyszko
Poland
Joe Rogers
America
Citizens urged to aid in preventing cruelty to animals
A local humane society member urges seasonal aid for animal welfare. The statement highlights Red Star relief for army horses and calls for action to relieve suffering of animals at home, asking residents to notice and curb cruelty and neglect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Star Society
Humane Society
Red Star
United States
Red Cross
France
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Constitutional Remedy
The text touts Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. and C. Cheney Co., Toledo, as a constitutional treatment for catarrh claimed to be incurable by local means. It promises blood action and offers a $100 reward if the cure fails, urging readers to request circulars and testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Hall
I. J. Cheney & CO
Mrs J R Jolley Dies in West Albemarle
Albemarle reports the death of Mrs J R Jolley at age 59 after a year of illness. She leaves a husband a daughter Miss Jessie Jolley a sister Mrs J F Miller and a brother J D Lewis. Funeral at West Albemarle Methodist Protestant Church with interment in Albemarle Cemetery. Washington set January 10 for house vote on woman suffrage constitutional amendment.
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Albemarle
J. R. Jolley
West Kiloacks
J. D. Lewis
Newberry
West Albemarle Methodist
Washington
House
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Wachovia Bank & Trust Company
Christmas Savings Club
Waghovia Bank &Trust Company
Idol, Gashier
Mr. Downman
Lumber and Forests Relief Committee
American Forestry Association
Maryland
Charles Lathrop Pack
Albert F. Potter
Wiliam L. Hall
U. S. Forest Service
W. P. Brown
Berlin Mills Co
Berlin
N. H
Rigsdale
American Forestry Magazine
J. W. Toumey
Yale University School of Forestry
Bis
Europe
Hengland
China
Great Britain
Board of Trade
Maine
California
Roller IS
Strangler” Lewis
High Point
Southern Railay Company
Greensboro
Gallup
N. M
Kiaria Cuevas
Silvario Silva
West Albemarle
J. A. Hart Drug Company
Rose Theater
Francis X. Bushman
Beverly Bayne
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