Thanksgiving Day Comes to the Front as American Troops Feast
General Pershing orders a Thanksgiving feast for 20,000 Americans in France as soldiers, Red Cross aid, and refugees meet hardship. France, Belgium, Serbia, and Belgian towns receive aid and shelter efforts, with hopes the holiday becomes a shared symbol of gratitude and alliance.
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Uncle Sam
France
the Bastile
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Ireland
Walter Raleigh
England
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American Red Cross
Army
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Red Cross
Belgium
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Elizabeth
Serbia
Switzerland
Austria
Paris
Bismarck
The Bible Speaks In Every Language And Land
A Christian Herald excerpt on the Bible as a universal book read in many languages. It recalls Paton printing the New Testament in Aniwan and Chief Namakei’s reaction, praising the missionary work for making the Bible speak to people and urging support for global gospel effort.
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Doctor Paton
Namakei
Paton
God
Christ
Christian Herald
Popular French Models Copied By American Fashion 1917
French gowns inspire U S copies as Jenny Ma Cherie Pershing Lanvin pieces attract buyers. Gowns feature velvet satin embroidery and Persian motifs. designers Bulwer and others mix army hues with Paris silhouettes. One piece frocks dominate, with surplice bodices and tunic skirts for street and social life.
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Paris
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Jeanne Lanvin
Maryland
Lanvin
Pershing
Arizona
Buller
Ife
Mary Garden
Millonaire
Red Cross
McClure
Trapping Moles For Pelts Profit in United States
The guide explains mole pelts offer profits in the United States similar to Europe, noting American moles have larger, finer skins especially in the Pacific Northwest. It covers trapping sites, seasonality, suitable traps, setup, and handling for fur dealers.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Europe
England
Scotland
London
Washington
Oregon
Pacific Coast
America
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Middle West
Bureau of Biological Survey
Washington, D. C
Meditative Prayers as a Spiritual Directory
The author recalls missing a conference address and using a grocery directory to find the person sought. He compares Jesus use of quiet prayer as a spiritual directory, noting how retreat to meditation saved time amid pressing needs.
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Jesus
Christian Herald
Feeling and Faith Not in Feelings But in Christ
The article warns against living by emotion and urges believers to anchor faith in Christ not in felt experiences. It cites W P Mackay on anxious inquirers who seek to feel faith, compares faith to hearing versus seeing, and urges praise based on God’s promises rather than feelings.
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W. P. Mackay
Times
Field for Music Recounted in Small Town Tale
A visiting young woman asks a local farmer for a field to start a singing school. Josh, a farmer and township committee member, directs her to a forty acre field behind the woods, noting it should disturb only rabbits and grasshoppers.
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Josh
Thalkerlate
Charity Walks Among Humble Homes in White Robes
A vivid image portrays charity in pure white robes moving through impoverished streets, highlighting compassion as it ministers to the needy. The scene contrasts grace with hardship, underscoring the benevolent mission.
Franksfort waste plant powers local dyamamog unit
In Frankfort Germany a waste collection facility burns refuse to produce steam for a dyamamog unit delivering about 1000 horsepower.
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Frankfort
Germany
Old Fashioned Berthe Returns In Modern Fashion
The berthe, revived by Lanvin, returns as a versatile accessory for evening and daytime dresses. Once mainly for evening gowns, it now outlines necklines on afternoon frocks and can be square or round, often edged with fur for a heavier look.
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Lanvin
Styles in Dresses Show Waistline Trends by Drygoods Economist
The Drygoods Economist notes misses' dresses favor normal or long waists for adults while college and high school girl outfits emphasize short waists or a created effect via white wrappings. Vivid plaid silks trim serge dresses, colors follow those in recent materials, and navy shades are fading with a few remaining suits.
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Drygoods E Economist
Totra Transpose Turns Furangy Finish Into Headtag
The report notes a transformation of the furangy finish into a Totra arrangement lacking a headtag. Details remain sparse but imply a rework of labeling or markup to remove the head indicator from the Totra sequence.
Domestic Cretonnes Supplant Foreign Imports
Before the war buyers of cretonnes favored foreign imports but dealers report domestic American cretonnes now satisfy women so completely that they no longer demand foreign goods. Import volume from Europe remains smaller, while American designs dominate with naturalistic flowers and accurate petals and veins.
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Cretannes
Europe
Deeds on Coats and New Evening Cants Analyzed
A fragment notes deeds on coats and references striking new evening cant styles with deep iwads at the back of the collar. The text hints at fashion features and tailoring details from a distant period.
Loess Enormous Rats and Mice Loss Prompt Measures
The article notes that rodent damage to food sources and buildings will rise costs to exclude rats and mice. It stresses protecting state and food supplies as prices stay high, urging action to reduce infestations.
Spraying for Chinch Bugs Fails to Meet Expectations
Spraying for chinch bugs has not proved successful overall, with results seen only on a small scale.
Curing Seed Corn Properly
Proper seed corn curing requires rapid drying to prevent souring or folding. Hang ears on strings or trees to keep them off the floor, then place in a ventilated building to promote air circulation and moisture removal. Excess moisture risking germination loss if freezing occurs.
Wrapping Up Bee Hives with Paper and Straw
Beekeepers can wrap hives with building paper or newspaper for insulation. Three or four layers of paper are as effective as a foot of straw and can be secured with binding twine for stable coverage.
Grade AN Produce Sale
Produce sale notes emphasize grading of all items including potatoes to fetch better prices. observers stress uniform sizes and quality control.
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