Distinctions and debates over silver chevron decoration during war
The article discusses military honors including a proposed silver chevron for wartime service, debates about its meaning and fairness, and officer attitudes. It notes a war veterans’ correspondence, opinions about decoration equity, and mentions officers’ club events and enlistments in 1918 at Nutley.
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Nine
Ware Journal
Fay
United States
Opty Hayee
France
A.pf
Iain Libby
K. O
Applegate
State Militiaman Circular Inspires Duty and Steadiness
A clipped notice discusses Circular No. 20 A. G. O. urging state duty, recalling Washington and War study, and praising militia reliability under oath. It notes reluctance for parade, modesty, and dedicated service, with many young members called away to duties.
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Life of
Washington
Rialto Passaic Presents Week of Clean Comedy and Peppy Stars
The Rialto at Passaic runs three days of wholesome shows featuring Ray with String Beans and Enid Bennett in Fuss Feathers. Thursday to Saturday stars Bessie Barriscale in Two Quwriter?. directed by Howard Hickman with C. Shumway as a breezy Western ranch owner supported by Helen Hawley Catherine Van Buren and a risqué cast.
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Rialto
Passaic
Ray
Enid Bennett
Fuss Feathers
Bessie Barriscale
Howard Hickman
Howard
Opte
C. Shumway
Lowner
Helen Hawley
Catherine van Buren
Rapsler
Mabel Normand Sees New Film Charms Audience
The piece teases a film featuring Mabel Normand noting her appeal and accomplishments while hinting at a twist about a boy’s identity. It promotes the week’s main comic feature and references the famous Fannie Ward advertisement.
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Ieee Sere
Mabel Normand
Maabes Normand
Mabel
Playhouse Passaic Opens With Five Keith Vaudeville Acts
The Playhouse Theatre in Passaic launches a New Year program headlined by five Keith acts direct from New York. Francis X Ushman stars in The Poor Rich Man in a new motion picture feature. Other vaudeville acts include song and sketch performances and a lively variety bill.
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Keith
New York
Bill Wemenday
Playhouse Theatre
Fanny
Barr
Francis Xushman
Ae Y
Dh May
Local Nutley Man to Address New York Single Taxers
J. H. Busby of Nutley will read a paper on Economic Rightness before the Manhattan Single Tax Club at 47 W 42d Street New York City. He argues taxation of unused economic opportunity constitutes confiscation and advocates property rights.
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New York
J. H. Busby
Nutley
Manhattan
Hospitality Reflects Fielding of Graceful Hosts
A Globe-Democrat note praises the hostess for serving clotted cream with peaches as an everyday gesture, emphasizing generous hospitality and a refined household demeanor. The passage frames hospitality as blessed and central to gracious entertaining.
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Louis
Penrod Week Opens At Broad Street Theatre Newark
Penrod weeks begin at the Broad Street Theatre Newark on Monday evening featuring a new treatment visualizing the American boy. The popular character Penrod draws affection across generations, with Penrod and Hyer as favored personas amid the stage event.
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Penrod
Broad Street Theatre
Newark
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