General Cadorna Celebrates 67th Birthday
General Luigi Cadorna commander of Italy's general staff marks his 67th birthday at Pallanza. Born September 4, 1850, the aristocratic officer rose through Milan and Turin military academies to lead troops and author influential tactics. His expertise on northern frontiers aided Italian military efforts.
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Peace societies warn members to avoid theaters showing Womanhood
The warning targets Emergency Peace Federation members urging them to refrain from attending the Rose theater screening of the preparedness film Womanhood. The piece sparked antiwar activists in New York after a covert promotion and private viewings for peace leaders, some allegedly influenced by outsiders.
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New York
New York Herald
Ulp
Emergency Peace Federation
Broadway
United States
Home Service Workers Meeting in Washington
The American Red Cross Civilian Relief plans Home service to aid dependent families of soldiers. Institutes will train volunteers in six week courses led by Dr. Thomas J. Riley and Porter R. Lee, with 25 students per institute, and will run with colleges nationwide.
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Department of Civilian Relief
American Red Cross
Washington
Ned Cross
Wrank Persons
Thomas J. Riley
Brooklyn Bureau of Charities
Porter R. Lee
New York School of Philanthropy
Montgomery County Registers Few Men Under Compulsory Work Law
In Rockville Maryland on September 3, records in the clerk of the circuit court show few men registered under the compulsory work law effective August 20. Only one man is noted as registered, indicating limited compliance in the county.
Man Warns Against Harboring Wife Sallie Routh
George Routh issues a prohibition against harboring boarding or employing his wife Sallie Routh warning of penalties if violated. The notice appears as a formal declaration from a private party.
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Sallie Routh
Advertising Becomes Tool For Local Merchants
A city urges local shops to advertise aggressively to capture a share of postwar consumer spending. Officials argue billions borrowed by government and abroad will circulate here, boosting wage earners who buy necessities. Merchants who skip publicity risk losing business to mail order rivals.
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