Treat Wounded in Face of Foe
Red Cross workers stand firm amid danger refusing to retreat while there is work to do. The article highlights frontline aid amid combat, noting volunteers maintain care for wounded under fire and continue relief efforts despite threats.
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Americans In Hero Role At An Evacuation Hospital
A small band of American Red Cross workers and army surgeons stay at a British evacuation hospital behind the Somme front as German offensives press. They transport wounded and refugees, dig graves, and continue major operations while near constant shelling endangers all.
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Salt Packed Ships Preserve Wood in Seattle Plant
In Seattle the Elliotbay Shipbuilding plant stores 120 tons of rock salt used in wooden ship construction. C O Morrow explains salt is tamped between frames above the water line so any seepage turns into brine, preserving the wood rather than damaging it. Prominent visitors are surprised by this shipbuilding practice.
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Pittsburgh Sauerkraut Renamed Pickled Cabbage for Patriotism
The local food administration in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania removes the German hyphen from sauerkraut and places the item on a patriotic foods list naming it pickled cabbage to boost consumption.
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Fremers Work Fatality Report Sparks Worker Safety Talk
A fragment notes a fatal incident involving Fremers workers and raises concerns over safety measures. Details are unclear but imply calls for better protections and urgent review of procedures.
Days of the Week Names From Saxon and Roman Roots
The article explains how English weekday names derive from Saxon and Roman terms. It links Sunday to Sonnan-doeg Dies Solis, Monday to Monan-doeg Dies Lunae, Tuesday to Tuesdaey from Tuesco the warlike leader, and Wednesday to Woden’s dag honoring the war god Woden.
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Foggy Morning At Camp Grant Reveals Sleeping Soldier
An unusually foggy morning at Camp Grant leaves a soldier mistaken for a post during drill. The sergeant calls, receives no response, and approaches to discover the man has fallen asleep standing in line.
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Clock’s Lifetime Question Stirs Public Debate
A Brooklyn public schools debate centers on the longevity of a clock and the claim its hours are numbered. The humorous exchange questions durability while highlighting civic discourse about rights and public investments.