Army Surgeon Letters From the Front Hospital
A wartime diary from an army surgeon describes long operations and wound care as surgeons strive to save soldiers. He notes cheerful patients despite fear of the operating room, recounts brain injuries, limb losses, gas infections, and front-line bravery. He records daily patient intake, ward activity, and interactions with Iowa, Michigan, Alabama, and Irish soldiers, praising Allied resolve and noting German conduct and captivity stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Pershing
Hink
McGuire
Iowa
Omer
Oskaloosa
Des Moines
Grinnell
Council Bluffs
Tm Front
Alabama
Washington
Michigan
Gerard
Kaiser
Junkers
Union
Middle West
Italy
Poland
Russia
Mirror of Nature: Rees Gearhart Morrison in Lyceum
The article lauds Bess Gearhart Morrison as a dramatic interpreter who embodies fidelity to nature and simple truth. It notes her refined technique and empathetic portrayal of human flaws, predicting a notable Lyceum course appearance and urging lovers of interpretative art to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rees Gearhart Morrison
Bess Gearhart Morrison
Three Octaves Above Tetrazzini Bird Man Tales
Charles Crawford Gorst, the Bird Man, is praised by company mates for his bravery in the Chateau Thierry frontline. He endures pain and fear after surgery yet longs to rejoin action, growling at trifles while his duty remains clear. The piece reflects on war's toll, longing for peace, and upcoming arrivals as a hospital tent fills with wounded and hopes for fewer deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Crawford Gorst
Chateau Thierry
Rhine
Germany
Tetrazsini
Knights and Ladies of Security Reorganized With 27 New Members
The Knights and Ladies of Security, long a small order, re organized on Wednesday night after a canvass by District Deputy George Mackie adding 27 new members. Officers installed include President William R Galland and Vice Presidents Earl Kallen Scott Livengood with Miss Bell Shaw as prelate and Wm B Brooks as financier and secretary. The group originated in Topeka Kansas in 1892 and now numbers over 300000 with 3000 Local Councils and Newberg’s charter No 168. Mr and Mrs Mackie will remain a few days to finish work then move to Salem for winter headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the K. and L. of Security
George Mackie
L. M. Thomas
Wm. R. Galland
Earl Kallen
Scott Livengood
Miss Bell Shaw
Wm. B._ Brooks
Olga Blackburn
Wm. Barkley
Violet Warner
Topeka
Kansas
Newberg
Mackie
Salem
Community Thanksgiving Service at West Chehalem Church
West Chehalem church invites the community to a Thanksgiving day program with a 10 30 a m service led by the pastor. An old fashioned Thanksgiving dinner will be served at noon in the church basement followed by a community social in the afternoon. Everyone is invited to bring a basket and participate.
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West Chehalem
Thanksgiving Dinner Invitation in Basement Service
The text invites families to share a meal at the basement so mothers may attend services. It asks guests to bring what they can if unable to prepare dinner and emphasizes eating together getting acquainted visiting and giving thanks to Heavenly Father for blessings.
Thanksgiving Community Sing At Duncan's Hall
Citizens of Newberg and nearby areas are invited to a Thanksgiving day community sing at Duncan's hall at four o'clock. Harold F Humbert of the State Sunday School Association will lead the singing. Short speeches may accompany the program, but the focus is on singing patriotic tunes.
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Newberg
Duncan's Hall
Harold F. Humbert
State Sunday School Association
Newhberg
Thanksgiving Services Announced in Newberg
In Newberg union Thanksgiving services are planned with a 10:30 morning service at the Christian church. Rev. H. C. Faker of the Nazarene church will preach. A 4:00 afternoon community sing will be held at Duncan's hall with speaking and recitations. Similar observances are noted nationwide.
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Newberg
Christian Church
H. C. Faker
The
Nazarene Church
Duncan’s Hall
Christmas Boxes for the Soldiers Extended Mailing Date
The mailing deadline for Christmas boxes to soldiers has been extended to November 30. Those who lack the proper label can visit Red Cross headquarters in the afternoons of November 23 25 or 30, sign a provided statement, and receive a label to send boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Great Welsh Lecturer Coming to Lyceum in Newberg
Arthur Walwyn Evans nephew of David Lloyd George and son of a Welsh revivalist will lecture on the Lyceum course. The Welsh orator offers sharp comparisons of America from a Welsh viewpoint and is praised by press and public as one of the season’s lasting events. Ella Brunson spent a few days in Newberg this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Walwyn Evans
David Lloyd-George
Lyceum
America
Revered critic misreads Dunn lecture on Christian Science
A резt on the November 7 issue defends Mary Baker Eddy and Christian Science against selective quotation. It argues man is always in God's image, rejects material belief, and notes Concord letters praising Eddy as a friend to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunn
Mary Baker Eddy
God
John
Earth
Adam
Mrs. Eddy
Concord
New Hampshire
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J. F. Clark
France
Company M
Knights and Ladies OF Security
Dad Lloyd-George
Ella Brunson
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