Dyes Industry Shift in U S After War Breaks Out
The U S Tariff Commission reports a dramatic growth in American dye and coal tar chemical production since Germany cut off supply. In 1917, 190 American firms produced dyes and related chemicals, with output exceeding 54 million pounds valued around 69 million dollars. Seventeen hundred thirty three chemists and engineers supported research and control across the new industry.
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U.S
Germany
United States Tariff Commission
United States
Duty of Every American Citizen at Home and Abroad
A wartime exhortation urges all Americans to match the soldiers in France with loyalty and energy. It stresses greater production, careful consumption, and efficient use of resources to support the government and the war effort, linking civilian duty to military courage and success.
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France
Amn
Wll
Ambitious Youth Aims At College Despite Odds
A hopeful boy lacking viable prospects at college chooses to study at home and access college books, aiming to prepare for higher education despite challenges.
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Callege
Uniontown clergyman praised for valor under fire
Rev. Mandeville J. Barker of Uniontown Pennsylvania earned commendation from a brigade commander for heroism in the Aisne sector. He went ahead of machine guns to tend wounded Americans and Germans alike, tending wounds under hostile fire and guiding a wounded foe back toward his lines. Barker, a former Hobart College athlete and Episcopal priest, is described as muscular and sociable, a steady presence under fire.
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Uniontown
Scranton
Harrisburg
Tie
New York
Mandeville J. Barker
National
Barker
Hobart College
Ile
England
Hobart
Episcopal Theological Seminary
Cambridge
Boston
Pittsburgh
Chicas
Episcopalian Church
T. N. Vail
Glennes
John Fastes
Mr. Barker
Golden Age of Spinsters Embraced in America
Agnes Repplier chronicles the shift from the old view of unmarrieds as a dismal spectacle to a celebratory era where women run apple and cherry operations and gain public recognition. She contrasts colonial Virginia admonitions with modern female agricultural achievement and suggests past paternal caution may have been more flattering than current praise.
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America
Agnes Repplier
Century Magazine
Bomton
Joan Dunton
Virginia
Hartford’s Twain and Stowe Keeper of Flowers
Recalled by Dr. Joseph H. Twichell, a tale of Hartford literary figures Mark Twain and Harriet Beecher Stowe. Stowe loved flowers from Twain’s conservatory, breaking stems. gardeners balked as scissors were hidden, yet she remained unaware. Twain finally locked the door to keep her out.
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Hartford
Conn
Joseph H. Twichell
Amosing McRchant
Harrist Beecher Stowe
Maark Twain
Stowe
Clemenc
Stowes’ House
Mark Twain
Mr. Clemens
Mrs. Stows
Paar
Conquering Temptation Ends In Return To Natasha
Benson Linfield inherits Linfield Manor under a will clause while living with Natasha, a half breed. He contemplates escape but a mission-educated woman guides him to seek honor. He tears up the will, rejects Dench and Dench, and chooses Natasha and their child, reclaiming his rightful name.
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W. G. Chapman
Benson
Aldaka
Linfield
Linfield Manor
Natasha
Sussex
England
Naotasha
Baron Linfield
Denson
Mission People
Baron
Lindeld
Stylence
Aith Benson
Dench & Dench
Tila
Tle
Ivo
Liwes
Whateva Report Reflects Old Lady's Heaven Remark
A garbled quote shows a man declaring he quickened the old lady, insisting she was in Heaven. The fragment hints at a dramatic or moral moment but lacks clear context or names.
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Berty
Home Made Plaster Repair Method
Instructions describe stopping holes in plaster walls by mixing sand and plaster of Paris with water to form a paste, then covering the area with paper once it dries to match the surface.
Telpless restored Goldine did the work
An advertisement recounts a rheumatic relief testimonial for Goldine Alterac praising its effects. A woman reports rapid improvement after three bottles, claiming regained mobility and strength, plus garden work. The notice also promotes Pfolli ster's Rocky Mountain Ton with claims of digestive and kidney benefits.
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St. Clay
Walnut St
Lock Haven
N. C
Cheering Notes From the Front Remnant Letters Describe War Realities
Fragmentary letters recount sieges and movement of troops, noting injuries not serious, a commander named Ertzie used a three inch gun boldly, and multiple references to hardships, ice cream delays, and mail from Paris stores. The writer mentions moving lines and artillery actions, with late updates on comrades and travel to Germany.
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Writzie
Snine
Ertzie
Horne's
Paris
American War News From The Front And Balkans
Reports from the western front show British forces pressing Cambr ai as German troops fight a turning move west of Cambra i. In the Balkans French and Serbian troops gain ground east of Monastir against Bulgarian positions. Central Powers plan to mobilize millions from Europe and Russia while Austro German forces aim to combat Czecho slavic troops in Russia. Mutiny at Budapest leads to executions by German soldiers reported by a Hlavian official.
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Cambrai
Balkans
Monastir
Balkan Mountains
MD Bee
Rome
Msthonia
Livonia
Courtland
Ukraine
Finland
Russia
Plaga
Germany
Austria
Zurich
Carriere d'Italia
Central Powers
Ton ON
Budapest
Ans
Casualty Lists Contain Names From Pennsylvania Units
Section lists include sergeants and privates from cities like Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Danville with many wounded severely. The second part shows 126 names: 87 killed in action 9 missing in action 71 wounded severely and 1 died of wounds, with many identified by rank and hometown.
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James EL Paring
Philadelphia
Carl Asofth
Marine Corps Casualties Summary to Date
The following casualties are reported by the Commanding General of the American Expeditionary Forces. Killed in action 2, died of wounds 8, wounded in action severely 10, and missing in action 2, total 22. The only Pennsylvanian is Private Martin B. Bebb of Philadelphia, reported as severely wounded in action.
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Martin B. Bebb
Philadelphia
Lines to Be Remembered and Valor in Johnson’s Quote
A terse wartime quotation attributed to General Johnson frames courage as enduring suffering. It highlights three victors framed as tasks or lessons, and declares that enduring unworthy acts in defense is a form of valor.
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Gen Johnson
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