Influenza Death Toll Exceeds War Losses in U S
Census Bureau bulletin estimates influenza and pneumonia deaths across 46 cities from September 4 to November 9. Philadelphia shows highest mortality per capita, followed by Baltimore and Baltimore. The report compares civilian and expeditionary force deaths, suggesting the epidemic claimed tens of thousands in American cities and military units.
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United States
Bureau of the Census
Bureau of Public
Tureau
Philadelphia
Baltimare
Enya
Bulletin
Washington
New Haven
New York
Pittsburg
Rochester
Baltimore
Buffalo
Christmas Spirit Across The North And South
A prose piece extols Christmas as a northern, hearty spirit of simple love, praising honest warmth and generosity over luxury. It contrasts cold, traditional northern scenes with tropical locales, urging readers to embrace genuine Christmas feeling regardless of place or wealth.
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Florida
California
South Sea Islands
Manly
Ioridh
It iS NOT ALWays EASY To Admit Error
A reflective note on choices and character urging accountability and learning. It argues that honest self correction, charity, and perseverance lead to genuine growth and eventual payoff in life.
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Toy
Short Course For Butter Cheese Making At Oregon A C
Oregon Agricultural College dairy department offers a four week course for buttermakers and cheesemakers January 6 to February 1. War conditions cancel standard programs. course opens to both men and women due to skilled labor shortages. Practical training covers all butter and cheese making aspects with split sessions for beginners and experienced helpers. Programs encourage dairies to arrange staff attendance.
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Dr. Chappell
Oregon
Lieutenant Fitzgerald Earns Promotion for Bravery in Action
Lieut A Fitzgerald of Independence Oregon received a battlefield bravery promotion. He enlisted 1917 in the Oregon National Guard, served in France, survived gas and shell shock, and earned a commission for charging a German sniper nest after using his last bomb. Born January 28 1898 in New Sharon Iowa, he will turn 21 in 1919.
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A. PiteGerald
Independence
Oregon
Fitzgerald
Lary FitzGerwa
Farmers’ State Bank
Oregvon National Guard
France
No Man's Land
Leonard Arnold FitzGerald
New Sharon
Iowa
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Perth
Airymen
Oregon Agricultural College
Dragon
A. C
Eddy & Carbray
A. Fitzgerald
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