Comrades in Service Formed by American Forces in France
A new organization named Comrades in Service is being formed in France by American expeditionary forces to replace the Grand Army of the Republic and United Confederate Veterans. It aims to promote nonpolitical, nonsectarian service to government and humanity, with chapters across units in France and plans for a national magazine and recognitions on Armistice Day and the Fourth of July.
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Forest of the Argonne
St. Mihiel
France
New Society
Chaplain’s Bureau of General
Young Men's Christian Association
Jewish Welfare Board
Knights of Columbus
Salvation Army
Comrades In Service
America
Wilson
Paris
Palace de Glace
O. D. Foster
Gary
Ind
Foster
Grand Army of the Republic
United Confederate Veterans
South
Germany
Army
Hfe
League of Nations
Army Lfe
United States
Washington
Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes Discovered in Alaska
National Geographic expedition led by Robert F. Griggs reports a new Alaska valley nicknamed the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes. Steam belches from thousands of volcanoes along the Katmai pass, creating a vast cloud and strong odor as gases escape from fissures beneath.
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Alaska
National Geographic Society
Katanal Pass
Robert F. Griggs
Griggs
National Geographic Magazine
Katmat Pass
Dove used in warfare and homing pigeons
The article notes the dove as a symbol of peace and contrasts carrier pigeons with homing pigeons. It explains carrier pigeons are kept for appearance while trained homing pigeons in the U S military are bred and trained from about three months old, achieving flight distances up to 500 miles for qualified service.
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Navy
Battery of Rat-Catchers at Front Turns Jokey
A humorous note on selecting pivotal front-line men, with one lad now in civilian clothes recalling an officer addressing his battery and asking if salute etiquette was required. The anecdote highlights morale and discipline among the units.
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Mufti
Battery of rat catchers pleads guilty
A surprised speaker learns the group at the scene consists largely of rat catchers. A Tommy clarifies they are not professional rat catchers but have gained extensive experience during their time there.
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Tommy
Doctors in Holland Try Radium Water as Medicine
Report states Dutch physicians are testing radium infused water as a medicinal beverage. The experiment aims to evaluate health effects and potential therapeutic uses under clinical observation.
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Holland
The Christian Hope in Early Christian Thought
The article explores the core object of Christian hope as the return of Christ. It cites Handley Moule and James Denney on the blessed hope, notes the early church’s longing for Jesus’ coming, and links hope to holiness, reward, and endurance. It cites scripture from I Thessalonians and Revelation, and quotes Dr. Speer on resisting sin by expecting Christ.
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Handley Moule
Christ
Thessalonians
James Denney
Jesus
Jesus Christ
God
Father
Lord Jesus Christ
Lord Jesus
Robert E. Speer
GOOD COOP FOR MOTHER HENS
United States Department of Agriculture advises poultry keepers to confine broods in a dry ventilated coop to prevent chick loss from exposure and vermin. Keep hen in coop until chicks wean, with a small yard option. Regular lice checks and grease treatment recommended.
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United States
Sole Business of Life and Focused Duty
A reflective statement urges dedicating all attention to one essential purpose. With divine encouragement, the speaker commits to perform the work providence assigns, avoiding divided efforts and embracing unwavering concentration on life's sole business.
Poultry care tips and tractor speed guidance
Hens should lay in enclosed nests and pullets fed well to maximize egg production. Leghorns need less space and feed. keep healthy year-old hens. Egg grading should begin after collection. clean nests with ample material. Green feed aids appetite. speed informs tractor plow area. Free range turkeys fare poorly in crowded areas.
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Ad Threatens Health
An early 1900s style advertisement warns kidney and bladder troubles will worsen without treatment. It urges readers to take Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules, dosage three to four daily, claiming national Dutch heritage and refund guarantees if unsatisfied. It also notes a long history and brand name on packaging.
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Haarlem
Holland
Netherlands
Aseeharter
Zene Hollenders
Haarlem Il
Little Things in France and Yukon Dog Teams
Glimpse of wartime life recalls American women's aid in France with stories of rats and mud, then shifts to Yukon relief as Indian runners with dog teams deliver anti influenza serum across 1000 miles, crossing the Rockies to Fort McPherson in under two months.
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Yukon Territory
Dawson
Fort McPherson
Mackenzie River
Rocky Mountains
The Way of the World Line Sparks Gossip
A sharp exchange about a woman’s marriages hints at her social standing. She is said to have four marriages with two widower losses and alimony obligations referenced. The comment exposes tension over reputation in the social scene.
Banana Consumption Big
According to 1914 statistics the country consumed 48 483 592 000 bananas. Jamaica supplied 15 000 000 bunches Honduras 8 000 000 Costa Rica 5 000 000 and Panama 5 000 000 with other sources including Guatemala Mexico Cuba Colombia Nicaragua British Honduras Santo Domingo and Brazil.
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Jamaica
Honduras
Costa Rica
Panama
Guatemala
Mexico
Cuba
Colombia
Nicaragua
British Honduras
Santo Domingo
Brazil
Proverbial Saying on Color and Worry
A wry medieval proverb notes a man’s character not matching his appearance and cautions against worry over unfixable issues. It reflects a wary view of judgments based on outward appearances and the futility of overmthinking solvable matters.
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New York
Joseph M. Turkey
Verandah Chemical Company
Brooklyn
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Bayer
Margaret I. Sangster
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