Wounded nurses recall Paris hospital courage and patience
Miss Frances L Howland now serving as a nurse at a Paris hospital for wounded soldiers recounts through extracts from her letters the patient cheerfulness and bravery of men from many nations. She describes operations, amputations, and the Medal of Military Valour awarded to three men, including English Sergeant Walker and French Corporal Maree, and the emotional impact of tending them.
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Lance Hospital
Paris
Frances L. Howland
New York
Lim
Les
Jeg
Medaille Militaire
France
Walker
Charles Maree
Vertin
Ceaing
Germain
Maree
Pershing Leads Large Sham Battle in Texas Exercise
Brigadier General John J. Pershing staged a large sham battle near El Paso with 800 silhouette figures representing enemy troops and targets used for 100000 ball cartridges. Units included the Sixth Sixteenth and Twentieth infantry along with cavalry and artillery elements. The exercise revealed defects in organization and equipment and was said to be of incalculable educational value.
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Texas
John J. Pershing
Sixth Field Artillery
Signal Corps
el Paso
Radium Extraction Process Aims to Cut Costs
United States Bureau of Mines reports a new extraction method by chemists and engineers that could slash radium costs to about one third. Director Joseph A. Tolmes says the process, tested at the National Radium Institute, may be patented and dedicated to the public, lowering prices from 120000 to 40000 per gram and expanding hospital access nationwide.
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United States Bureau of Mines
Joseph A. Tolmes
Bureau
Dr. Holmes
Imretn
National Radium Institute
Bureau of Mines
Song of the Ticker Reflects On Busy Times And Change
A poem by H. 8. Haskins quoted from the New York Sun, celebrating movement from idle days to construction time. It speaks of wealth, trade, and a mission, with lively rhythmic lines and proclamations of progress and joy.
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Tara
Tarum
Kettle Drun
H. 8
Haskins
New York Sun
Santa Claus Girl Spreads Christmas Cheer in Philadelphia
Olive May Wilson, a Philadelphia girl, led a nationwide drive delivering thousands of presents to children. She secured support from prominent figures, attempted to obtain franking privileges for letters to Santa Claus, and coordinated with city authorities to ensure December deliveries despite postal hurdles.
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Olive May Wilson
Philadelphia
Miss Wilson
Santa Chius
Congress
American Magazine
Washington
Clark
Bryan
Adnattal Dewey
Oscar Chderwood
White House
Cone
Vom City
Thornton
Philadelpha
Wilson Wises
Aly. Thornto
Urges New Shell Plant For Government Projectile Factory
Daniels urges Congress to fund a federal projectile plant, arguing only government ownership can ensure competitive prices and prevent exorbitant charges. He cites past bidding failures and claims import orders inflate private manufacturers’ attitudes toward government work. He estimates projectiles at about 20 to 350 each.
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Daniels
Congress
Secretary of the Navy
Termaval
Tie
AID FOR CONVICTS FAMILIES FROM PRISON CRAFTS
Prisoners at Joliet penitentiary plan to spend spare time on crafts and deliver products to an agent for sale. Proceeds will bolster a general fund aiding the families of serving inmates. The proposal, put forth by a skilled mechanic, aims to support wives and dependents of prisoners.
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Jollet
AL Toney
FBI
Ron O
Picseners
Rhe
Otet Monit Mutual Renetit
Rsoriniou
Anli&h Eenfe
Congress Divided Over Holiday Session and Payne's Baseball Faith
Washington dispatch notes Speaker Clark pushing to stay in session through holidays to speed business, opposing the usual two week recess. It recalls Cleveland era holiday sessions and notes opposition to immigration bills, Payne’s tariff expertise, and Champ Clark’s regard for the congressman who loved baseball.
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Payne
Arthur W. Dunn
Washington
Clark
Congress
Cleveland
House
Tort Reed
Senate
Champ
Hite Congress
Bia
Dayne
Champ Clark
Ife
Layne
Oscar Tinderwood
Letters of General Grant to His Father Sold at New York Auction
Auction of letters and documents from notable figures includes General Grant’s 1861 letter to his father, notes on military service and promotions, and a Jefferson letter to the Navy secretary. The sale features a May 1770 manuscript duty record kept by Ambrose Ser tle, and rare New York city statutes printed under British rule. George D. Smith and J. W. Myers acquire several items, with prices noted for select pieces.
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Lem Seld
Anderson Galleries
New York
Gertrude Beekman
Turrytownu
General Grant
War Department
AL Springfehl
Washington
Yates
Trumbull
Gretehaat
St. Louis
Drew Jetter
Drew Jetter Not To Sirppasie
Giaris
Dette
Penethuuan
Fremont
Thotis Snyder
Jetter
Whier Jefferson
Secretary of the Navy
LE Lutre
Hfe
Madigan
Ambrose Sertile
Admiral Howe
America
Bnieland
George D. Smith
J. W. Myers
Tinghamnes
City of New York
Montgomerie
Army Rations, Freight Rates Raise War Costs
War effects raise army feeding costs by about 150,000 more next year and higher horse forage prices. Navy fed by higher freight rates may exceed appropriations, with Congress asked to authorize use of public freight funds for coal transport by marine vessels. National banks show cash gains but deposits fall since September, led by declines at some banks.
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New York
Calna
Violinist Caslova Delayed by Plane Repair at Reception
The article notes Caslova, a violinist, was slated as soloist at a reception hosted by a wealthy but gaunt patron. Over five hours before the event T phoned about the plane’s condition. Caslova asked if she could perform without it. She recalled Bach and proposed the Chaconne, but a disappointed voice urged her to play anyway.
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Caslova
Plano Beech
Her First Impression of the Ocean
A western woman visits the ocean for the first time and, while admiring the vast water, jokes that the local water prices make fish seem cheaper. The encounter with a friend highlights surprise at a new sight and a humorous remark about cost.
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Mra Jones
Versatile Lawyer Shaped Like a Carpenter on Law
A quirky description likens a lawyer to a carpenter noting he can file a bit split a hair shape Togie dovetail an argument frame an indictment empanel a jury place them in a box bore a court chisel a cement and perform similar tasks adapted to legal work.
Barley Honey Among Japan’s Ancient Foods
In ancient Japan around two thousand years ago, barley starch was used to make a honey called barley honey. It grew into a popular food, paired with rice flour to form a national sweet treat praised as healthful and delicious.
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Japan
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