United States Plans Eighty Divisions to Press Germans
Washington reports Secretary Baker and Gen March told the House Military Committee that the U S will raise eighty divisions facing Germany on the western front by mid 1919 with all men ages 18 to 45 available. Intensive four month training is needed before shipment abroad and 18 to 19 year olds will not be kept in deferred status. Baker hinted at modifications for marriage and work or fight amendments, while March warned against delaying calls for 18 to 19 year olds. The hearing set the stage for Senate action later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
House Military Committee
Baker
Gen
March
France
Gen. Crowder
Iast
Clase
Sommites Uat Tt
Amr
Committatien
Marth
House
Lavo
Senate” Military “Committee
Thomas
Dol
Rent
Marriagra
Uaker
Bator
Gen March
Provo
Crowder
Senate
Nore Tan
Chamber
Uest
Candies From Human Fat Across Continental Europe
A garbled report notes the use of human fat in soap making across Europe, with claims of it serving as a superior emollient. The text mentions cadaver-derived fat from hospital and morgue sources, described as applied like ordinary tallow, and hints at perilous uses and controversial practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Washingtonville First Aid class formed by late August
Aug 20 report shows Dr Roy Tippincott of Campbell Hall to head a volunteer first aid course for injuries in Washingtonville. Tuition free with two lessons per week for a class of 16 to 20. notify Mrs James Burnett to join. Community notes include local visits, rentals, and Cross urging socks and sweaters for boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingtonville
Roy Tippincott
Campbell Hall
Lipypincott
James Burnett
Red Cross
Alpha Brooks
Monroe
Charles Brooks
H. J. Little Hag
Newburgh
Olin Giles
Frank Conkling
Goshen Savenue
Alice’Lowridge
Newark
N. JH
EB. J. McLaughin
Ivam Smith and Family
Sumratt
N. J
Miseos Levers
Jadiliee Irving
James
Purnbull
Michael Voss
North Street
Isaac
Alfred Nicoll
Sunaday
Sally McIlroy
MicLaughlin, Jr
Dwbots
Davis
Chester
Elson Miller
Highland Mills
Ilttla Huth
J. W. Chasey
Pang
Five Men Hurt In Auto Accident Near Bridgeville
Five men sustained painful injuries when a Ford touring car left the state road near Bridgeville Sullivan County Tuesday around 11 AM. Driver Herman Glaser of Hurleyville lost control on sharp curves and the car overturned into a ditch. Injured: Herman Glaser, David Stein, Lorda Weinstein, Samuel Davis, Theodore Lickle, all of Hurleyville. They were en route from Morningside Hotel to Monticello for the day. Dr. J M Rosenthal treated them at his Monticello office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeville
Sullivan County
Henman Qlazer
Hurleyville
Houd
Lege
Morningside Hotel
Montiaello
Iridgevilly
J. M. Rosenthal
Donlicole
Monticallo
Herman Ginser
A. B
Norton
Anblid Hall
Pigasant
Véeadda
Mary E. Casey
Anne K. Casey
Freehold
Greene County
Catalnfa
Bergt
E. M
Britt
Anetonio
Tex
West Virginian
Lloyd W. Furman
Grand Central Station
France
Alfred
Mancot
Furman
America Avenue
New York
F. E. Gurtis
Marie
Frederick
Clifford
Benjamin Harrison Firman
Woodbourne
Spartanburg
Lois Furman
Clevelart
Clayton van ‘Sant
Harch
Delaware
Ohio
Oss
Wellington
West Shore
Albany
Charles H. Lane
Stewar
U.S. Marine Corps
Ray W. Stone
Monhagen Avenue
Hinchey
North Street
Terbush’s
Camp Mesia Et Devereau
D. Davis
U. S Army
Otlaville
Phain
Dace Hospital
Respect for Fallen Foe in Tam o' the Scoota Tale
A World War I vignette describes Tam o’ the Scoota, Ridgar Wallace’s Tam, an Intrepid Scotchman, delivering a funeral wreath to a German aviator, Von Zetdlits. Tam’s parachuted wreath arrives, an enemy squadron yields, and a ground salute follows as a white handkerchief waves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mementy
Ridgar Wallace
Tam
von Zetdlits
Royal Flying Corps
Walla
Chone
Anmeone
Oh too, Hive Elsie Warn Theo of a Broken Man
The line reads a frantic exchange where Hive Elsie shouts to Theo to look out the window as a man, described as broken with whinkers, appears. The fragment captures urgent street chatter and a tense moment on the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hive Elsie
Theo
Weighing and measuring 100000 babies in national test
The Children Year campaign urges parents to enroll their children in a nationwide weigh and measure test begun April 6. More than two million bibles in towns and country stand ready to aid the effort. The program inventories child welfare and mirrors the wartime draft which found fewer than two thirds of men fit for service, with preventable defects traceable to childhood care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children's Bureau
U. S. Department of Labor
Woman's Committee
Council of National Defense
France
Governor's Stake Brings Unrivaled Turf Showcase at State Fair
The State Fair 1918 promises a brilliant Grand Circuit with famed entrants led by Peter Mack and Ima Jay. Officials anticipate new records on the Syracuse track as Empire State and Ka-Noo-No stakes attract top trotters, including 28 entries in Ka-Noo-No and 34 in the Juvenile, with amateur racing as a crowd-pleasing feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Trotter and
Pacer
Prevent Lands
Blake
Peter Mack
Zomrect
Esperanza
Busy
Leasle
Peter Chenault
Ima Jay
Transylvania
Lexington
Baciill
Royal Mac
Syracuse
Ime Jay
Lonington
State Fair Covnate
Empire Statn
Stako
Horeemen
Peter’ Mack
Mignetin
Alten Watts
G Ditely
Attrac Uve
Taat
Mart Dom Potitern
Poston
Clevalond
Cittabute
New York
Goshen
Ink stain removal tips from a dated guide
A brief old fashioned stain removal note suggests rinsing ink stains with cold water then treating with soda, letting the area sit for about ten hours. If the stain fades, rinse again and the fabric should not leave a mark.
Casualty List Totals 275 Names for Soldiers
Tuesday's casualty list names 275 men with emergency addresses from Pennsylvania towns. One resident, Bark J. Chevetall of 53 Harvard Place Buffalo, reported killed in action. The total army and Marine Corps casualties since entry into the war rises to 22,182. The list divides into sections for killed, missing, wounded, died of wounds, and prisoners, with varied disease and accident categories.
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Vartonsa
Pennsylvania
New York State
Laout
Bark J. Chevetall
Harvard Place
Buffalo
Army
Marine Corps
U. S
Pine Bush Red Cross Party Nets 73 Dollars
Pine Bush Aug 20 a misty evening drew many to the Burkenshaw home for a lawn party to aid the Pine Bush Red Cross Auxiliary. The event featured dancing games and music. receipts totaled 73.25 dollars with thanks to organizers and the Pine Bush orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Pine Bush
Andrew Burkenshaw
Fine Bush
Berkenshaw
Pine Bush Orchestra
Pine Bush Red Croga
A. Emily Whitten
Barker
Emily
Crawford
Justice of the Peace
Clyde W. Morris
Main Street
Pine Hush
New Prospect
Shawangunk
Council of National Defense
Thompson Ridge
Searsville
Bullville
Pulliibrary
Sheldon
Highland
AL Vanamburg
Coon
M. FE
Hin
Elle
Misa Brink
Mra Woolas
Og Newburch
AL Amily Whitten
Mra DS
Decker
Liberty
Mieses
Mra
George Randires
Winener Janeen
Simon Vernooy
Augustine Gieanin
New York
Helle Amt
Bathor M. G. Erene Aisin McKaty
Taontha
Aviation Stattes
Ponancola
Florida
Ben
Defense of Khartoum: Gordorly Persheer in nine-day siege
Fragmentary notes describe Khartoum defense led by Gordorly Persheer. The siege lasted around nine days, shorter than Sebastopol’s. Relief forces arrived later to restore order and carry forward recovery efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Khartum Persheer Dtarathin
Gordon
Khartoum
Teodern Sewes
Sebastopol
Army of Relief
Aj Pitira
Controlling Grasshopper Ravages in Orange County Farms
The Orange County Farm Bureau warns of abundant grasshopper swarms endangering crops. It promotes Kansag bait made from bran, green arsenic, oranges, molasses, and water, spread thinly on fields. Apply early morning or late afternoon, reapply after rain, and keep away children and livestock. For more details contact the Orange County Farm Bureau in Middletown, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange County Farm Bureau
Paris
Middletown
N. Y
James C. Anderson Returns to Sussex Farm Life
Sussex New Jersey August 20 James C Anderson former traffic manager for the Ontario and Western Railroad retires to a Massachusetts farm with a Boston wife son of a late judge He sends a letter to John recalling his boyhood in Sussex and Berkshire County urging a visit and reminiscing about farming and mortgages and choosing to slow down after a life of railroading
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Sussex
N. J
Sussex County
James C. Anderson
Lfe Og
Ontario & Western Railroad
Anderson
Massachusetts
Deatons
Orange County
Newton
Daniel Anderson
Old Sussex
Orange
Jim
John
The
Independent
Berkshire
Great Barrington
Mayn
Clare Valley
Joseph J. Cho
Ale
Tee
Prospect of a man seeking happiness and glory in the west
A fragment from a Chicago Tribune style item recalls a man pursuing his greatest good in the west. The prose hints at inner intimacies and radiance softening as he seeks deeper fulfillment on a radiant journey toward fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tian
West
Chicago
Dolphin Speed Claim Inaccurate Roundup
A terse note questions the claim that dolphins are the fastest swimmers, noting an asserted top speed of 25 miles per hour and suggesting the comparison may be exaggerated or misrepresented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Canova
Dr Swift quotes poets in sermon at city on hill
Rev Dr Orville B Swift of First Congregational Church led a city sermon on Greatness of Soul with Emerson Browning and Lowell allusions. The service featured choral and solo numbers from Misses Marguerite Krennich Frances Treuper and Madge Robert Sor with Edward Hater on piano and Miss Ruth Sheppard. Other hospital staff and residents appeared in attendance or were mentioned in brief notes on campus life and local events.
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Emerson
State Hospital Chapel
Orwile B. Swift
First
Congregational Church
Robert Browning
Lowell
Jesus
Anbumanity
Marguerite Krenrich
Frances Treuper
Madge Robert
Sor
Edward Hater
Lng
Huth Sheppard
Krennich
Bloomfield
N. J
Judge Wiggins Resigns From the Red Cross
Hon Yassell Wiggins resigns from the Red Cross Finance Committee to run for public office. Executive Committee accepts with regret, praising his valued service and judgment. They note he remains a resource for service and advice and expect his future responses to be cordial and competent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yassell Wiggins
Red Cross
Wiggins
Inspector Praises Local Draft Board Headed by A C N Thompson
Major Frederic C. Woodward of the Provost Marshal General's office inspected the local draft board headquarters Monday afternoon and lauded Chairman A. C. N. Thompson and others for handling affairs well. He plans a four day visit and compliment is noted amid comments on efficiency. accompanying remarks mention antiquated ceremonial notions and unrelated curios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic C. Woodward
Washington, D. C
Draft Board
A. C. N. Thompson
Maude J. Smith
Caives
Woolward Ia
Shortestived people and beetle diet claim stir world talk
An apologist asserts that natives of New Gunes are the world’s shortest people because they eat beetles and drink seawater. The claim, printed in the Losville Dowllen Journal, appears as a curious, possibly biased note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuler Merry
New Gunes
Dowllen Journal
Young Women of Circleville Camp Out at Pine Bush
Circleville notes report Miss Mildred Wallace and Miss Dorothy Brome among campers at Pine Bush. Local events mention a second baseball loss to Searsville, shifts in farm work, and a United Church Workers festival and bazaar. Community members travel, visit, and attend family gatherings as autumn tasks loom. The weigh and measure drive for children under six ages is urged to comply with state law by September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circleville
Pine Bush
Mildred Wallace
Dorothy
Brome
Co. Bir
Cheater Pinkel
Sussex
N. J
Searsville
F. E. Bennett
Wartaboro
Frank Aliller
Frank Martin
Ballville
Harry Winfield
William 4
Winfeld
Farris Tice
U. S. Army
Hattie Beers
William Bers
Mias Bartsra
Tae
Creamery
Montgomery
United Church Workers
Thordar
Learned Fiddle Debates Doctor of Divinity Title
A humorous snippet from the Daily News reflects on Young Fiddle and his learned friends reacting to his rejection of a Doctor of Divinity degree. The exchange mentions Yeagnes and a quip about greatness needing a devoted wife, highlighting period newspaper tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiddle
Rhdenge
Daily News
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Gen. March
Rad
Firat
Setion
Welion
Theodore Jefferson Truex
Jim”’ Anderson
DR. Swift
City
On-Hill
State Hospital
R.€. Woodman
Woodman
Philadelphia
Wm. E. Kelly
A. S. Moore
Catherine Moore
Hospital
K. W. Moody
Camp Ix
Ida J. Mintzer
Eisie L. Greene
Wilfred of
Barnes
Hay
Mildred H. Hurley
Laura McVillian
Bureau of Social Services
Kingston
Estella HE Mattison
Thrall Hospital
Lake Avenue
Suissa
Ivor
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