Army Blanket Critique Promotes Practical Hospital Gear
In a health column by Samuel G Dixon the U S army blanket is challenged as impractical for private or permanent hospital use. He argues softer woven blankets retain heat better, reducing the need for multiple heavy army blankets, with specifications for state health department blankets and a pointed critique of idealism versus practical means.
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Samuel G. Dixon
United States Army
Commonwealth of Perpleylvania
State Department of Health
Tas
Philadelphia
Peace without victory debated by Wilson critics abroad
The New York Herald summarises European reactions to President Wilson's peace notes. Berlin cheers a Copperhead peace without victory, while Allied powers seek a peace with victory. The piece notes Americans doubt Wilson can deliver or enforce such terms, given the realities of the war and national interest.
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Wilson
Berlin
Mr. Wilson
United States
League of Nations
New York Herald
Public Service Commission Hearings Shape Railway Debate
The railroads advocate prompt action while coal shippers form an association to protect interests. Attorney C. Greer of Johnstown will counsel the group, which met at Fort Stanwix Hotel Johnstown. Officers elected include President G. L. Anderson of Clearfield and Vice President Hermann J. Widdowson of Johnstown.
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Public Service Commission
Co. C .Greer
Johnstown
Harrisburg
Fort Stanwix
G. L. Anderson
Clearfield
Hermann J. Widdowson
Lee Sproat
Windber
Joseph Rankin
Clymer
Women cleaners on Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh line
Due to labor scarcity the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway has employed women to perform jobs previously done by men. Women coach cleaners for interior cleaning are in use at several line points and will be used at all terminals. Special facilities support this move and company officials report the work by women is generally superior to that of men.
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Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh Railway
Europe
Benefit Social for the Hospital in Indiana County
A benefit social to aid Indiana County General Hospital will be held at Mrs. E B Campbell's home at 234 South Seventh Street on Thursday evening February 1 starting at 7 30. All interested including husbands of the Ladies Auxiliary are cordially invited to attend.
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Indiana County General Hospital
E. B. Campbell
South Seventh Street
Looking for the Bright Side in a Clouded Day
A vignette about two office girls who find sunshine behind opaque glass and learn to seek the silver lining in every cloud. It urges patience, resilience, and gratitude for trials as a path to brighter outcomes, noting that troubles arrive to all and a hopeful outlook makes hardships easier to bear.
Resolution of Sen Lewis clarifies Monroe Doctrine stance
Washington January 30. Senator Lewis Democratic whip introduced a resolution to interpret the President’s January 22, 1917 address. It states the address does not aim to abolish or limit the Monroe Doctrine nor deploy US armed forces abroad except to preserve peace or protect American rights. The measure is viewed as admin approved and a counter to the Borah resolution.
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Washington
Lewis
Senate
United States Senate
United States
America
Memorial deed filed for Clark homestead Soldiers' Memorial
The deed filing transfers the Clark homestead to the County Commissioners for remodeling into a Soldiers' Memorial. Other deeds include R. Smith to Kiskimineta Coal Co for 424 acres in Hast Wheatfield at 1500, Joseph N. Smith to Margaret Was sim for a Montgomery lot at 100, and O M Widdowson to Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corp for a lot in Clymer at 1600.
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D. Wood Clark
Clark
R. Smith
Kiskimineta Coal Co
Hast Wheatfield
Joseph N. Smith
Margaret Wassim
Montgomery
O. M. Widdowson
Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation
Clymer
Horse Meat Shop Opens With Board Sanction in New York
A New York storefront selling horse flesh has opened with Board of Stealth approval. Sign reads Horseflesh for sale here. Round and sirloin steaks go for 12 cents a pound, inferior cuts 6 cents, and horse meat frankfurters 10 cents a dozen.
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New York
Board of Stealth
Nimhi
Seismic Shocks Reported From Distant Quake
The most serious earthquake shocks in two years were recorded on Georgetown University seismographs early this morning. The quake is estimated to have occurred at 2 a.m. about 500 miles distant from Washington.
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Washington
Georgetown University
Four Cent Meals For Children In St Louis
In St Louis on January 8 the Children’s Lunch Association run by local prominent women offers a perfect four cent meal at city schools. Specimen menu includes vegetable soup one cent ham sandwich one cent rice pudding one cent graham crackers one cent. Any part of the menu may be ordered.
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St. Louis Mo
Childen
Sad Death of Carl V Barr in Philadelphia Hospital
Carl V Barr aged 24 a Taylorsville figure died after brain tumor surgery in a Philadelphia hospital. Body returned to Indiana on the 7 86 train for services expected Thursday at 2 pm in Taylorsville led by Rev. William J Sproat. He married Nellie Hancock three years ago and leaves twins Carlton and Winifred aged one month a widow and parents Prof and Mrs S T Barr plus sisters Mrs S Paul Miller Eva Mabel and Tiolen Garr.
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Carl V. Barr
Taylorsville
Philadelphia
Indiana
William J. Sproat
Penn Run
Nellie Hancock
Richard Hancock
Clymer
Hoe
Carlton
Winifred
S. Ts, Earr
Paul Miller
Lof Vanderygrift
Eva
Mabel
Tiolen Garr
Millionaire's Sob and the Shop Girl at the Auditorium
A melodramatic new play titled The Millionaire's Sob and the Shop Girl opens Thursday at the Auditorium. The four act production promises wholesome entertainment with strong stagecraft and elaborate scenery.
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Eben
Allerine
Falls Montana papooses ride in empty coach
Ten papooses from Titian reservation rode in an empty passenger coach on the line to Falls. They placed their beads and moccasins on the couch, traded wares for food, and the infant on board caused distress. The coach was returned after a detour, babies hungry but safe aboard a makeshift train ride. Melvin Rein, A T Grocery, visiting Jamestown for a serious illness.
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Creat Falls
Mont
Dan
Titian Reservation
Lewiston
C. L. Whiting
Whiting
Penn State Forestry Seniors Begin Inspection Tour
State College forestry seniors leave for a three week inspection tour of logging operations and wood using industries in northern Michigan and Wisconsin. Governor Green leads in charge with visits to mills, tanneries, paper plants, and timber tracts, plus Detroit and Toledo stops. The party plans a return visit from the University of Michigan by Ann Arbor hosts.
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State College
Pennsylvania State College
Iargodt
Michigan
Wisconsin
Gev. R. Green
Detroit
Toledo
Ohio
University of Midiwin
Penn State
Ann Arbor
Delegates Leave for Christian Convocation on Pittsburgh Train
Misses Martha Nichol and Alice Gailey Mrs Mary J Stewart Messrs Walter Malcolm Charles Nichol Kilmer Dickie and Mr and Mrs John A Miller depart on the 12 01 train this afternoon for Pittsburgh as delegates to the Christian Convocation opening at the Community House of the Viret United Presbyterian church North Side.
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Martha Nichol
Alice Gailey
Mary J. Stewart
Walter Malcolm
Charles Nichol
Kilmer Dickie
John A. Miller Dett
Pittsburgh
Viret United Presbyterian Church
North Side
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Barr
Ms Hod
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Perley
Olivier Threy
Robin Taut
Leo
Breatte
Pitestorthes Tata Ete Ivatavitteal
DR. Barnes
Epee
Prag Home Office
New Castle
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Borough of
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W. B. Carr
Ligioner
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Tatrobe
Myers
Myers & Lille
Central Hotel
Erecta
Imperial Motel
Reynoldsville
Lloux
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Mid Pictures
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Tor Salhe
H. A. Boggs
Tix
11Th Street
Hetrick, Wilson & Co. Mill
Bath
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Geilroad Avenue
John M. Daughery
Tiree
Ford
Wildebrand’s
Melvin Rein
Jamestown
George Klimt
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France
Colonial Theatre Today
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