Maude Chooses Frugal Dress for Lawn Party
Maude pleads for a new lawn party dress while mother worries over costs. Father agrees to raise funds. Helen Bates models a $6.75 self-made muslin dress and donates almost all its cost to the Red Cross, inspiring Maude to craft a cheaper gown and give to war aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude
Georgette Crepe
Mamma
Mamie
Helen Bates
Mr. Pope
Maudep
Mince
Helen
Mother
Red Cross
Tara
Dor
Ostrich Meat Hits War Time Market in Arizona
The federal food administrator in Arizona allows slaughter of 800 ostriches near Phoenix to meet meat shortages. Officials expect low prices around 15 cents a pound and anticipate the birds yielding about 25,000 pounds of dressed meat. Ostrich day may become a national observance as the war prompts alternative sources.
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Washington
Arizona
Federal
America
Phenix
Will-Washington Star
Solace in Nature’s Quiet Twilight by the Lake
A meditation on finding peace and transcendence in a secluded woodland by a calm lake. The prose describes whispering leaves, breeze and water, and how solitude restores humanity, unity, and a sense of brotherhood amid nature’s gentle chorus. The passage closes with a dreamlike vision of heaven in a tranquil, lonely nook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humain
New York appoints women police officers for city service
The New York police commissioner announces six new women cops receive full police equipment and blue uniforms, with shields, guns, handcuffs, and summons hooks. He seeks funds for 20 more, saying women officers will guard against temptations and handle misconduct while preserving authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Board of Estimite
York Sun
Spirit of Allies Amid French American Offensive
Reported anecdotes by Army Sergeant Eliaz abeth Shepley praise the French American offensive near Chateau-Thierry. An armored general questioned American infantry stamina as they halted German forces, then pushed them back after clashes along the Metz Paris road with reinforcements at Bouresches and Belleau Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliazabeth Shepley
Artiela
Chateau- Thierry
Metz
Paris
Bouvesehies
Chatoau-Thierry
Boils de Tellew
Fair Exchange Between U S Troops and French Pals
United States troops in France report two easy paths to local friendship with French soldiers. They trade staple flour for bran bread and exchange U S tobacco, noted for its honey scent, for French tobacco, which both sides find worthwhile exchanges in camp life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
France
Paily
Chile Builds Two Large Shipyards in South
Two major shipbuilding plants rise in southern Chile at Linnao. Ready to operate in September, the wooden ships begin immediately. The first 10000 ton vessel is scheduled for March 1919, with a second of equal size to follow. Wood is native Chilean oak and spruce, engines likely bought in the United States or from Antofagasta if unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
Linnao
United States
Antofugusta
Why Turks Are Confident Amid the Shining Stone
An analysis describes the Ottoman sultan's reliance on the Shining Stone at St Sophia, a Persian marble slab said to emit light in times of prosperity and stay dark during calamities. It claims Moslems view the stone as proof that true victory remains with Islam despite defeats and crises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
St Sophia
Persia
Ishim
During Summer Vacation Matt Chooses Quiet Town
In a Boston Evening Transcript style quip, a speaker notes that most bores leave town for summer, allowing a restful, undisturbed period. The exchange contrasts two voices, one asking why someone stays away and the other answering they do not need to.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Matt
Dboston Evening Transcript
Tin Plate Production to Boost Australia’s Steel Trade
Australia plans a tin plate works to meet antipodal demand 12 million dollars yearly from Britain and America. A leading steel producer will supply tin plate and steel, addressing shipping shortages. The company has already shipped munitions steel to Britain and opened trade with South Africa.
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Australia
Australasia
Great Britain
America
Austral
Kind Smith Praises Entertaining Style in Public Remarks
The Kind speaks with pride about her habit of providing suitable entertainments. She asks what she is doing now and notes she is giving tens to wolf players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Lerself
Wolf Phiyers
Fragmented Quote Sparks Debate on Race and Morality
A garbled exchange discusses black viewpoints in life and moral implications. The fragment suggests contrasting attitudes and references a failed coal content concept, reflecting a contemporary racial discourse with unclear context.
Rare Books Sale Realizes High Prices in New York
The Winston collection sale in New York drew strong biddings with multiple items selling for premium prices. Records indicate high demand for rare volumes, with total receipts reflecting a healthy market for postwar rare books and collectibles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dobbs Brake
Feriven
Robert J Burdette The Rise and Fall of the Mustache
The late Robert J Burdette known as Bob Burdette for nearly 80 years on the lyceum stage shared wit and humor that aged with him. He penned lines from Byentide Cliffton by the Sea and spoke of his burned boilers and a lightning struck switchboard in playful self depictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Burdette
Bob” Burdette
Lyceum
Liberty Loan committee lists members and beneficiaries
The article lists Armn strong Liberty Loan committee members including J. Wiggins TW Garnanan C Devinney A W Rolinson TM George J O Calnahan Be Boxer W KR Thomas Cyrus J Myers Toba J Anthony Rupert Wain Con igh OC Walker Samuel Mi er AJ G Miller J Prank ileaming John Blakley Jesse Thomas Henry Rainer 1 J Blakley. Wills filed notice details Jennie Ada Groft Rayne township will to A J Groft and Marian F Groft dated May 26 1918. Valentine Brown Brushiialley township leaves property to wife Susanna Brown for life then son John A Brown with joint executors J A Brown and Cineolh Overdorff.
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Ariston
Humbert
Cte
George
J. O. Calnahan
Boxer
KR. Thomas
Cyrus J. Myers
Toba J. Anthony
Rupert
Wain
Conigh
Oc. Walker
Samuel Mier
AJ G. Miller
J. Prank Ileaming
John Blakley
Jesse Thomas
Henry Rainer
J. Blakley
Jennie Ada Groft
Rayne Township
A. J. Groft
Marian F. Groft
Valentine Brown
Brushiialley Township
Beaneaths
Susanna Brown
John A. Brown
J. A. Brown
Cineolh
Socials and sales notes in Chambersville district aid Red Cross
A string of community events and auctions appears from Chambersville and surrounding townships. Pie and box socials, pro social gatherings, and multiple public sales are planned at Creekside Lawgship, White Township flood school, Allison School in South Mahoning, and other locales with proceeds supporting the Red Cross and local charities.
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Chambersville
Red Cross
Creekside Lawgship
Washington Townalil
Adios
Flood
White Township
Middiay Avenue
Allison
South Mahoning Township
Art in the Home and Walter Bayes Underworld
A circulating tale about Walter Bayes painting The Underworld being bought by imperial war committees. Bayes, a severe critic of his work, once gave a canvass to a charwoman who, while inspecting it, approvingly remarked it would do for the front part and called it a fine piece with plenty of paint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Bayes
Pearson's Weekly
Hay Fever Association Originates as a Joke
Thousands suffer from hay fever, and 45 years ago the United States Hay Payer Association began as a joke. The group aims to share information to relieve sufferers and support mutual benefit and comfort. Members include hay fever sufferers, townspeople, hotel proprietors, manufacturers, and physicians with varied study levels.
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United States
Hay Payer Association
Private Funeral Services Restriction Amid Influenza Spread
The State Board of Health enforces private funeral service bans to curb influenza spread though some counties report resistance. Officials stress the order applies nationwide unless state authorities lift it.
Through White Township Boy Reaches Overseas Return
Ray received word that Arthur Ud, iodine son Stephen, arrived safely overseas. He was among selectors who left Indiana on August 20 for Minnesota. By October he had completed training and recovered from influenza and was granted sea passage as a member of Company Sth dif, Replaces ment Daltahton.
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Mia
T. d. Ray
Areh
Stephen
Lay
Maedl
Indiana
Mino Lae
Obituary Notes From Mitchell Mills District
Dora Patterson aged 15 daughter of Thad Patterson of Mitchell Mills died last week. Her aunt Miss Avia Jodkey died four days earlier at the Patterson home.
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Wid Nivea
Dora Patterson
Thad Patterson
Mitchelly Mills
Avia Jodkey
Patterson
Inside a vast ammunitions factory blasting out cartridges
An eye opening account details a sprawling complex where rows of massive automatic machines churn out 60 caliber cartridges at 76 per second. The text describes a tour of multiple buildings filled with equipment, highlights the scale of production, and lists raw materials like copper, nickel, powder, and lead needed daily.
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Ibad
Wwe
United States
Heath “Coe
Coren
Marhans
Belforg
Arlithmetle
Eadlier
Buried Garment Factory Output Sparks Regulation Talk
A muddled report discusses daily production at a Kemnington company and estimates packaging needs. It cites M Matileg and Vyron mentioning a sube fee, then calculates that twenty five ton trucks would be required for daily output. A hypothetical bandolier and cartridge rate leads to a tale of regiment-sized supply capabilities and marching pace impracticalities.
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New York
M. Matileg
Ivory
Kemnington WG Company
Ayelve
Gantam Mittico
Local visitors and residents mingle at area schools
Elders Ridge Nis and cousin Mary of Avonmore visited the Vaanton school midday. Charles Mehaiphila of Midian was here Wednesday. W O W Eiving family spent Saturday with Mrs. Re Y. Hitler of Salisbury. Rosensteel attended a vaulter event Sabbath afternoon. Ross Wilson called at Houk's nines on Wednesday. Blanche George of the Vocalian school was called home at West Lebanon due to her brother's accident. Mr. and Mrs. Cline of Craftons spent the weekend with Mrs. J. Manners. George Ewing of Salina attended on Monday. Tonsia Shaffer of Apollo visited the dormitory Thursday and Friday. Manners and Wark Manners were Salina visitors Sabbath. S. V. Reeves of Pittsburgh spent the weekend with his sister, Mrs. M. D. Ramaley. Alyle Martin and George Lockard of Miyaville spent Sunday evening at the gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nis Shatter
Mary
Avonmore
Vaanton
Charles Mehaiphila
Midian
W.ow. Eiving
Re Y. Hitler
Salisbury
Rosensteel
Ross Wilson
Houk
Blanche George
Vocalian
West Lebanon
Blair
Cline
Craftons
Manners
George Ewing
Salina
Trusiness Miller
Tonsia Shaffer
Apollo
Mwihig
Wark Manners
S. V. Reeves
Pittsburgh
Swent
M. D. Ramaley
Alyle Martin
George Lockard
Miyaville
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McClure Newspaper Syndicate
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Huvg
Mare Oel
Seine
Mrance
D. Wiscus
West Philadelphia
Niles
Goahport
Nowilay
Areedianeer
Mabeay
Black
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Piya Points
Washington Township
Yellichas
Hebi
Hopal Touring Car
Rai Amy
Des
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Root
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Melntyre
Clawson
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Tueaday
Welock
Advance
Artieles
Wilijay
Puso Geloek
Aduauien
Phamville
Willet
Ina
AL Adamson
Oelock
Prairie State
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Seria
Rarotngten
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Z . Wey
Arunge
Borders
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Shy Hwe 'Phe Bon Bon
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