The Flag and the Nation’s Sacred Symbol
A passionate meditation on the American flag as Old Glory, its sacred meaning, and its role in national identity. The piece links flag imagery to sacrifice, liberty, and unity, noting how the flag has survived wars and upheavals to stand for a government of the people. It discusses Luxemburg and British flags as contrasts, and praise for founders.
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Long Island
Ata
Pny
Deddin
Washington
Grand Duchy of
Luxemburg
France
Germany
Prussia
Bavaria
Wurttemburg
Saxony
New York
California
America
Belgium
Betsy Ross
Nolaod Osatuer
Massachusetts
Virginia
Serdés
Yorktown
Jackson
Sicola
Dyer
Uberty
Flanders
Great Britain
Old Glory
Ming
Lds
Royal France
Napoleon
Earth
Y M C A Men in France Need Conscience and Duty
In France the Y M C A mission expands from moral support to running clubs, food, cinema, sports, and religious services for troops. The article argues the ideal overseas Y M C A worker must be ready for war, possess integrity, and place service to soldiers above personal mission.
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France
Western Front
Teuter
Tyne
Iit
No Man's” Land
YM. C. A
National War Work Council
Madison Avenue
James A. Whitmore
Big City
Mr. Whitmore
Ned Carter
Red Triangle
Derstand
America
Inettie Mapae
Bes
Women Lead Major English Veterinary Hospital
A large English veterinary hospital is now run entirely by women. The shift marks a landmark in veterinary management as female leadership expands across sectors.
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England
Argentina
New _York
Colombia
Marvelous Grand Canyon Inspires Growing Arts Pilgrimage
The Grand Canyon moves those who live with it to deeper appreciation. It has inspired more literature and art than any other American scenic place. It stands as the centerpiece of a rising painter pilgrimage and fuels the largest expression of landscape art in America today.
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Ca«Co
France
America
United States
Herbert L. Pratt
Standard O] Company
Home
Grand Canyon
Grand Canyor
Soldiers Liked War Bread From Coarse Wheat
A Graham book recounts how during Britain’s Napoleonic wars the army used unbolted wheat bread. Soldiers initially resisted but after weeks preferred it. health and fitness improved. Parliament later restored fine flour use as supplies increased, and coarse bread faded from habit.
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Britain
Sylvester Graham
America
Surgeons Do Great Work by South Orlenne Soldier Aid Tour
Foster Debevoise reports from Fran and England on frontline hospitals and wounded veterans. He notes hundreds with severe injuries receiving reconstructive care and skilled training, praising surgeons and U S programs for enabling disabled soldiers to return to work and happiness.
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Foster Debevoise
South Orlenne
Fran
England
United States
Marlon Couthony Smith
Rubber Industry in Japan Expands in 1917 Trade
Japan's rubber manufacturing grew rapidly over the past year with broader product scope and rising exports. Imports of crude rubber reached 9,689,682 yen in 1917, signaling increased domestic production. Previously tire imports dominated, but now most needs are met domestically, and automobile tire exports have started with new rubber plants in Japan.
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Japan
Translations as photographs of art and architecture
West argues that translations are like photos capturing drawings rather than sunsets. They resemble but are not the cathedrals or pyramids, serving as the next best thing. Travelers ideas may be better, and a teacher’s interpretation varies in quality.
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Franslations
Andrew F. West
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Mr. C. A
General Pershing
Pershing
M. OC. A
Salvation Army
Knights of Columbus
Baltimore
Newark
N. J
Slam
Marvelous Grand Canyon
Saing
Wilté Foe
Randall-Dodd Auto Co
Salt Lake City
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