Red Cross Aid for Evian Repatriates Reported by Cable
A cable from Major Grayson M P Murphy to the Red Cross War Council details Red Cross support for repatriated French families. It notes two trains carrying 1,000 people, a dispensary at Evian, a hospital for children, convalescent beds near Thonon, and 120 bed facilities. American nurses and ambulances are aiding sick children. Edward T Devine is named chief of relief work.
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Red Cross Commission
France
Grayson M. P. ‘Murphy
Red Cross War Council
William P. Often
American Red Cross
Evian
Thonon
Joseph du Lac
Edward T. ‘Devine
Bia University
The
United
Red Cross
Theatre Men Shift From Stage to Prose
The piece notes how twenty years ago British theatre figures were almost all playwrights and actors while today many writers like Barrie Zangwill Hall Caine Galsworthy and Vachell have also found fame in novels. It highlights a trend from stage success to prose works by prominent names.
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Mevethet
Iba Goto
Vactien
Geewatlot
Wi Wee TP Afo
Nt. C. Carton
Ike Henry Arthur Jones
Haddon Chambers
James Barrie
Mr. Zangwill
Hall Caine
Mr. Galsworthy
Mr. Vachell
How He Get It by Drawing Straws and Sketches
A conversational fragment notes how Chumley obtained money by drawing straws and previously did illustrating for a company. The passage then touches on Ruy, Spain, claiming it leads the world in hunterbacks by population, and ends with a caution against overproducing airs as one pursues life’s currents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chumley
New York
Ruy
Spain
Nutley Boys With The Colors
A compiled roster listing Nutley area youths serving in U S forces. Entries include names, ranks, units and stations such as Earl R. Donaden first battalion Naval Militia New York John K Beaumont first N J N ospawack Harold Bellow Bensonhurst, L Bennet First Infantry Band Soho N Y Booth Richard W 1st Regiment U S Engineers in France Julius Bruskin 1st B ment U S Engineers in France and many others with assignments in New Jersey Virginia Fort Meyer Leavenworth Fort Hancock Mineola Fort Riley and Fort Oglethorpe among sites. The list aims to document local servicemen across branches including Navy Army Engineers Cavalry Aviation and Medical Corps with destinations in France Fort Meade Kearny Anniston Sea Girt Lisbon Paris Detroit and more.
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Nnoadent
Earl R
Naval Militia
New York
Beaumont
John K
N. J
Ospawack
Bellow
Harold
Naval
Bensonhurst
L. Bennet
Soho
Booth
Richard W
U. 8
France
Bruskin
Julius
U. S. Engineers
Norfolk
W. Connolly
N. N
Harrison
Connolly
Charles
U.S
Lonnolly
George W
U.S. Marine
Paris
South Na
Carey
Leon P
Navy
U. S
Arkansas
Daw
Richard C
Petersburgh
Dew
New
31St
Heinzerling
Robert
Co. H
Medina
Fort Riley
Kan
Hewett
Walter
Medical Corps
Fort Washington
New Jersey
Karpszyk
Aleksa
18Th Cavalry
Leigh Poe
New York City
Lindstrom
B Iendgain
20Th
U. Enginey
Asemaaaey
Fort
Alexander
Sqadron A
Fran
Walter G. H
Naval Training RY Reuport
Rutan
A. D
Naval Reserve
Pompton Poe
CM. M
Machine
Newport
Alexander D
Alpha Sea
Allyn
U. S. Navy
Light of the Moon Misunderstood and Mandrake Lore
The light of the moon has no intrinsic brightness. only reflected sunlight powers it. The phrase is loosely used to describe nights near full moon. Medieval herbalists linked mandrakes to crime. roots resemble human figures. The piece notes money is always in play as times shift.
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Stelifivtitietan
Detroit Free Press
Ginger Cake Recipe Note From Old Text
A rough ginger cake method is described with shortening water molasses and flour. It mentions sifting ginger with a cupful of dour and mixing, then adding more flour to form a stir friendly batter. A neater variant lists shortening boiling water molasses and sifted flour with soda and ginger.
Harmonious Help Stage Manager Says Remember Trumpet Tone
Stage manager warns actor in San Francisco Chronicle style to maintain trumpet-like tones. Interaction reflects backstage pressure for consistent delivery during performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco Chronicle
Mrs. John McAusland Returns from Princeton
Mrs. John McAusland of Pp avenue has returned from Princeton where she said life remains rich with interest and she looks forward to continuing active social pursuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McAusland
Pp. Avenue
Prin
Princeton
Critic admires new fall line of Wilton rugs at Sloane
The Critic visits W J Sloane on Fifth Avenue and Forty seventh Street and admires a fall display of reproductions of antique Orientals. He notes their lifelike color and design and praises their fidelity to ancient patterns. He also previews Wilton rug sizes and prices and lauds American craftsmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W & J. Sloane
Fifth Avenue
Forty-seventh
Treet
United States
W. & J. Sloane
Wise
WA J. Sloane
Aisen
Pricen
Pagoda
Dame Fashion and Furniture at John Wanamaker Store
A lively promotion of home furnishings at John Wanamaker Store Astor Place. The piece highlights English and American designs for dining room and living room, including Japanese inspired caned chairs, Gothic walnut pieces, and a Daybed with hidden drawers. It extols Wanamaker as a leader in modern stylish interiors.
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John Wanamaker
Astor Place
Wana
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New York Times
Farmer Corntensel
Washington Star
Memphis
Nutley Boys
Adrian J. C. van Leeuwen Carpenter and Builder
Brookfield Avenue
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Sherman St
Passaic, N. J
Jesan
Chas. Greeme & Son
Main Avenue
Washington Place
Erie Railroad
Nutley
Tober
A. L. van Winkle CO
Franklin Avenue
Milady
Dame Fashion and Furniture
Market Street
Newark
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