Soldier Writes of France Life and War Efforts
John Van der Ham, a U S Army member from Platte South Dakota, recalls daily life in France including rest camps fuel shortages women doing farm work early in the war and the march from Brest to Bordeaux He notes French life the wine culture rationing and the endurance of American troops and nurses amid battles influenza and the return home processes.
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France
John van der Ham
Platte
South Dakota
United States Army
Ile
Jones County
Onslow
Brest
Red Cross
Boston
Bordeaux
Gernoble
Alas Mountains
Mt. Blanc
Paris
Italy
Wilson
United States
Two Red Cross Nurses Return Home From France
Mrs. Albert W. Ghoreyeb nee Hazel Titus and Miss Blanche Titus, daughters of Clarence Titus of Spencer Iowa, recently returned from France after over a year of service with the American Red Cross. Both were former residents of Monticello and nieces of Bert and Elmer Hubbard. The article provides a synopsis of their experiences in France.
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Red Cross
Albert W. Ghoreyeb
Hazel Titus
Blanche Titus
Clarence Titus
Spencer
Iowa
France
American Red Cross
Monticello
Messrs
Bert
Elmer Hubbard
Ray Sanford Still in France
In March 1919 in France Ray Sanford works at a Y M C A desk recording German aeroplanes turned over to the United States. He notes 60 aeroplane motors arriving for the plant and says the job is steady. Earl has gone to a French university for a four month course, and Pershing reviewed troops in the camp.
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Germany
Arthur
Ray Sanford
France
United States
Earl
Montpelier
General Pershing
Morris Healing Remedy Ad Promises Home Cures
An advertisement hawks Morris Healing Oil at 50 cents per bottle, suggesting mixing with linseed oil to make a pint of remedy that cures old sores wounds cuts and scratches. George Stuhler's Sons Co. sells it.
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George Stuhler’s Sons Co
Napoleons Maxims and Fochs Timing in War
A London Answers piece notes Napoleon's pattern of maxims and praises Fohr for seizing favorable moments. It states Focher acted with energy, concentrated troops, and used strategy learned from campaigns of great captains.
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Napoleon
London
Foch
Foeh
Night air safe but mosquitoes pose risk at night
The text argues night air is not dangerous and often purer than day air. It notes prejudice leads some to close windows. It adds that in malaria areas the danger comes from mosquitoes, not the air, since the bites occur at night.
Potatoes Repatriated After Hampden Garden Stunt
A Bangor newspaper man returning from Hampden with a suitcase full of garden potatoes was halted by a deputy sheriff who ordered the case opened. Potatoes spilled onto the sidewalk and the crowd forced the deputy to collect and repack them.
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Bangor
Hampden
Vain Pursuit of Fortune Cited in Story Fragments
In this Birmingham Age-Herald excerpt a conversation recalls Niblitz who died leaving little wealth. A commentator notes his habit of chasing fortune always just around the corner, failing to overtake it as it shifts location.
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Niblitz
Fortune
Birmingham Age-Herald
Father and son reunited at Indianapolis station
A distressed father, who had traveled to Indianapolis to meet his army son, followed Red Cross canteen volunteers and military police into a citywide search. Hours later the pair appeared arm in arm at the station, the reunion sparked by a corner rendezvous and the boy’s relieved smile.
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Dad
Gineinnath
Indianapolis
Union Station
Red Cross
Son
Indianapolis News
Back to His Old Freedom seagull returns to Stow Lake
A park police sergeant notes a stormy petrel leaving the mudhens and a seagull arriving to linger with pelicans Anthony and Cleopatra at Stow Lake. The piece jokes about rival birds and possible predation as the new wild bird adapts to city waters.
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Stormy Petrel
Sergeant McGee
Park Police
Stow Lake
Terra
Anthony
Cleopatra
Nile
San Francisco Bulletin
War glimpses recalled in the Yorkshire Post tale
The piece notes the Boer War memories echoed by a Yorkshire Post writer and praises Private Eric Wis chusen of the Duke of Cambridge's Middlesex Regiment for bravery near Voormezeele in June 1920. Despite artillery fire he cleared enemy trenches and aided a raid withdrawal, sustaining a leg wound and currently hospitalised at Lowestoft. His Hornsey home is listed.
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Yorkshire Post
Wischusen
Eric Wischusen
Duke of Cambridge
Middlesex Regiment
Voormezeele
Lowestoft
Hornsey
Oil Near Indian Cemeteries Stirs Osage County Interest
Geologists cannot explain why oil wells drilled next to Indian cemeteries in Osage county produce well. Burial sites have been invaded by drillers with crude oil spurts reported, including a large Pawhuska area producer atop a high rocky hill overlooking the town.
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Osage County
Pawhuska
Seed Tester That Records Germination by Squares
A. F. Esslinger of Michigan patents a seed tester using folded cloth over a pad sewn into small square sections. Seeds sit in each square and moisture retention allows germination, with numbers on squares providing records and identification of good seeds.
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A. F. Esslinger
Michigan
More Uses for Electricity Expand Heating Devices
Electric resistance fabrics offer varied heating applications beyond the hot water bottle. Electrically heated robes, heating bags, rugs, foot warmers, car warmers, motorman’s gloves, and even an electric blanket for the elderly and rheumatic horses are described. Power may come from lighting circuits or specialized batteries.
Unwise Giving Reflections on Charity and Love
Henry Drummond argues that giving to beggars on the street is a tempting but shallow response. He contends true compassion requires more than a copper handout and urges deeper action or restraint driven by genuine love.
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Henry Drummond
Pizarro's Fifth Voyage Anniversary Noted
The piece recalls the December 28 anniversary of Pizarro's fifth start in 1480 from Panama toward Peru. It recounts his stubborn pursuit of Inca gold and notes the venture's financial success and global astonishment at the conquest of the Incas.
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Pizarro
Panama
Peru
Old Rivers and New
Henry contrasts an old river with a new one noting old rivers move slowly and steadily while new rivers rush in torrents. The observation implies that what happens in one part reflects broader patterns and highlights compensations, resources, and reserve funds.
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Henry
lMimerson
Canals Could Boost Britain Trade, Says Report
The article argues Britain has 400 miles of navigable waterways but few boats per mile. It notes Germany’s efficient transport system and 700 industrial centers linked by water roads. Goods moved by canal routes are cheaper than rail freight.
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Britain
Germany
Twuck
Ter
Proper Gate of Cellar Odor Removal and Disinfection
The article advises that closed cellars develop a musty odor and suggests sprinkling chloride of lime on the floor to disinfect. After applying the chemical, seal the cellar for several days, then open windows to air out until the odor dissipates and the cellar is ready for storing vegetables.
Tit for Tat between cousins in a playful quarrel
Robbie asks Stevie to tell his faults but Stevie is brought to explain his own. Robbie’s mother questions the request as the boys play together, highlighting a lighthearted disagreement and family humor.
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Stevie
Robbie
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Army of Occupation
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State of
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Said County
A. D
H. J. Hines, Co. Auditor
Mostanes
F.o.b
Detroit
Paig Ie
Motor Car CO
Drtroit, Michigan
Burrichter
Reichart
Orod FF
Reynolds Tobacco Co
Prince Albert
P. A
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston-Salem, N. C
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