Christmas Presents for Sammies Safe in France
Washington reports shiploads of American Christmas gifts arrived for the Sammies in France. One million seven hundred fifty thousand Red Cross items were packed and shipped by women from local chapters across the United States, funded by two volunteers' personal funds totaling 2,750,000 dollars. no relief fund money was used. Packages include tobacco, gum, candy, pencils, socks, and sweaters among other items.
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Washington
France
Red Cross
National Red Cross
Vassar Girls Engaged or Wed At Inn Gathering
One hundred ten of last year’s seniors remained, many engaged or married since June. At the Saturday gathering at the Inn, war brides and jovial chatter dominated. Several hold paid Red Cross posts, others are volunteers or employed in various roles. A notable attendee is the first woman to be asked to argue in a court, with others including students, a schoolteacher, and miscellaneous members. After supper they moved to the games and dancing, with nineteen couples dancing and socializing.
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the Red Cross
Gam
Vassar Cullany News
Hoboken Barkeeper Faces U S Police Battle
New York City December report of Hoboken barkeeper Mutchler resisting U S military police near Washington and Eleventh streets. Officers seized alcohol supplies, a fight ensued, a twenty dollar bribe attempt occurred, and Mutchler faced United States Commissioner Stanton with bail set at 5909 dollars for selling intoxicants to soldiers and bribery charges.
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New York
Bo Hononen
United States Militar Police
Mann Mutchler
Iaison Keeper
Guardio
Motthier
United States
Stanton
United States Army
Mutehier
Washington
Eleventh Streets
Hoboken
Lieuts
Wiley and Poti
Mutchler
Wwe
Liev. Wiler
Wiley
Potth
Mutehler
Pott
Muichler
Public urged to aid and protect downed army planes
Washington reports military aviation rules urging the public to stay clear of uninjured aviators and avoid touching aircraft instruments after a forced landing. Guards or police will protect wreckage, preserve accident evidence, and help stranded flyers. railroads and trains are asked to assist and stop for evacuees.
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Washington
Aircraft Board
Hamlin's Wizard Oil and Liver Whips Ad
A vintage advertisement promotes Hamlin's Wizard Oil to relieve rheumatic pains and aid sprains burns and other injuries. It highlights quick penetration and joint relief and promises a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Also invites trying Wizard Liver Whips pink pills for 30 cents with a refund offer.
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Hamlin
Cavalry Not to Go Over There in War Effort
Spartanburg S C Describes a Red Cross aid drive for the cavalry division at Camp Wadsworth with sweater distributions and ongoing relief for disaster victims. Mentions inquiry into a hospital case and death of a former 108th Infantry soldier amid war period tensions and leadership notes by General Ryan urging vigilance and recovery.
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Wadsworth
Spartanburg
S.C. Des
Red Cross
Dan Barre
Tive
Rivedte
Oryan
Sewander
OO Ryan
Ciphas, Ef Dive Har Ampa Granch of Survace
Camp Worth Transforms Cav Airmen Lose Original Status
Report notes that the Cavalry airmen transformed into machine gun battalions are unlikely to revert to their former role. A military style carryover from the process is mentioned as a sign of permanent change. A cold wave has persisted for a week, with temperatures dropping below freezing and then rising slightly.
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Campsworth
Cavairymen
Cannot Be Repaired And The Wound That Time Cannot Heal
A Southern voice laments a friend whose leg was lost and compares healing to a soggy wound. The author muses on time not restoring what was lost and reflects on permanence of injury and memory.
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Souther
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