Doughboys and Overseas Veterans Nameless in Debate
A fragmented discussion traces the origin of the term Doughboys from Mexican War era slang, noting how it spread to describe American soldiers and sailors. The piece links the label to a history of recruitment, service and postwar handling of troops, with mentions of government efforts and individual names such as Christian Strayer and Mrs Strayer among a Philadelphia party traveling aboard a train.
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Ametican
Soltench
Christian Science
Erritory
New ‘Arizona
Calfound
Crivy
Lésale
Ithur Woods
Etary
Wau
Christian Strayer
Philadelphia
Indiana
Indiana This Morning For’ With, Mrs. Strayer
Mabon
Samuel Highest
John Steetle
Additional State Detours Warn of Pennsylvania Road Closures
The State Highway Department released a list of detours across Pennsylvania, detailing long and short diversions on major routes. Notable changes include Lincoln Highway detours in York County between Hallam and Abbottstown Thomasville, plus routes in York Cumberland Mifflin Chester and several other counties. The department says residents requested information on these detours and will continue to publish updates.
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Harrisburg
State‘Highway Department
Oates
Penns
Lvania
York County
Hallam
Abbottstown
Thomasville
Pennsylvania
York
Cumberland Counties
Shepherdstown
Dillsboro
Lawrence County
Moravia
Willow Grove
Mifflin County
Newton Hamilton Lo Mount Union
Chester County
Downingtown
Dauphin County
lRife
Pennsylvania Fall Road Trips Planned by Department
Weekend trips through the mountains and resort regions of Pennsylvania are under consideration. The department expects several three day tours to be announced soon as September and October emerge as Pennsylvania's best touring months.
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Pennsylvania
Soldier Boys and the Liberty Bonds notice
Colonel J B Kemper Army Recruiting Officer posts guidance for former soldiers about Liberty Bonds. Directions name contacts for 1st and 2nd Liberty Loans, urging subscribers to resolve any collection issues. Contacts include Col Ed Clifford Archie Butt Building Washington DC and others at Munitions Building Liberty Building Washington. The notice closes with Kemper's signature.
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J. B. Kemper
Ata
Nork
Lormer
Alder
Col
Ed. Clifford
Archie Butt
17Th
New York Avenue
N. W
Washington, D
B.D. Dixey
Sts
H. Wy
Washington, D.C
Liberty Loan
Can Products and Canning Advice From State Department
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture forecast notes widespread use of canned vegetables and fruits as farmers bring abundant supplies. It urges housewives to stock pantry shelves, citing tomatoes, corn, beans, and other produce. It outlines estimated yearly consumption for a family of five and promotes canning now for long term use.
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Larrisburg
Ave
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
State G. E. Headquarters to Rise in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Christian Endeavor Union announces new state headquarters in the heart of the Keystone State to open September 10. The enrollment lists 2400 senior, 140 intermediate, and junior societies. James A. Reichel of Columbus Ohio named new Pennsylvania Union Secretary, with strong ties to the Anti Salamoon League and Columbus Federations.
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Pennsylvania
Chistian Endeavor Union
Weystone
Iames A. Reichel
Columbus
Ohio
Union
Reichel
Ohio Union
Stanley B. Vandersel
Anti-Saloon League
Columbus Federica
Chuceries
Alfiew
Presbyterian Church
Mars
Chris
China did not press claims at Versailles treaty hearing
Washington August 18 China did not press her claims against Japan at the peace conference at the request of the American government Thomas P F Millard a newsman who advised the Chinese delegation testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee during Versailles hearings. Funeral services announced for Thomas Lukehart 83 at Greensvilla and Mrs Eliza Wilden 66 at Union Chapel with burial in Greensboro cemetery Anstianay.
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Washington
China
Japan
Thomas PF. Millard
Versailles
wSnate Foreign Relations Committee
Eliza Wilden
Blixa Wilden
Har
Death at the County Home in hospital
David Steffy aged 60 of Blacklick died at the County Home Hospital Saturday morning from a long illness caused by a complication. The funeral service will be held Friday at a later time with interment to follow.
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Harrisburg
Bardens
Thomas Lukehart
Ycre
Greens Villa
Simmeny Church
David Steffy
Blacklick
Jno
County Home
Ness
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