Lavalliere the Varieties Star to Join a Cloister
Paris anoints Eva Lavalliere as she abandons theater after a vow sparked by war. She sold her home and possessions to aid the poor and plans a religious life, saying the trenches and soldiers’ suffering outshone stage vanity. Some doubt linger about the motive or a possible comeback. The public ponders whether this act mirrors Paris mourning a star stepping away.
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Tva Lavalillere
Paris
Eva Walliere
Laval- Mere
Lavalliere
Star
Carminetta
Eve Lavailiere
Gas Defense Training Turns Men Ready For Gas Attacks
At U.S. cantonments a gas defense school trains officers and soldiers in rapid mask donning within six seconds. The American mask uses a canister with layered chemicals to neutralize gas. In drills instructors release chlorine clouds in trenches, then gas is cleared and masks removed after air tests.
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United States
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Cure Claim Ad
$100 reward offered by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio for any case of catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Medicine fails to cure. Medicine taken internally, stated to cure by acting through the blood on mucous surfaces. Sent by mail with testimonials available. Sold by all druggists for 75 cents.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Bilious Attack Promises Relief With Chamberlain Tablets
An advertisement asserts a bilious attack results from liver failure and constipation. It claims Chamberlain's Tablets tonify the liver and cleanse the stomach, preventing fermentation and nausea. The message emphasizes quick recovery and a price of a quarter.
Airplane Sentry Watches for Hostile Planes in Field Scene
A lone British airplane sentry on a sunlit field watches for enemy aircraft, relying on trained sight and quick reflexes. As German planes circle, the battery scrambles, guns uncovered and shells ready, while concealment and careful detail tracking determine battlefield safety.
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London
Ilind
Treasurer's Semi Annual Report 1917 to 1918
The document certifies a true statement of funds from June 1, 1917, to January 1, 1918. Dated January 7, 1918, by J. R. Dyer County Treasurer. Marion County Board of Supervisors reviewed January 9, 1918, and confirm the report.
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J. R. Dyer
Board of Supervisors
Marion County
Iowa
Ridges
Capitol Grounds
Farmers’ Institute
Inter
Plucky plane downed amid shellfire and cheers
A World War I air scene ends with a downed enemy plane crashing near a battery. Sentries report the aircraft dove under shrapnel fire, then lost control and fell, while soldiers at the battery cheered yet expressed respect for the fallen foe as a brave opponent.
Y M C A Work In Cow Shed Near Front Lines
In Paris the American YMCA provided refreshments amusements and reading material for the first American troops in training near the front. Ira D Shaw former Columbia football player directed efforts starting in a cow shed behind the lines. Supplies grew to magazines writing paper tobacco and even a talking machine. Secretaries delivered items to huts and trenches despite danger.
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Paris
France
theAmerican Army and Navy Young Men's ‘Christian Association
Worl
Ira D. Shaw
Columbia University
Association
Dayton forms league to curb aliens and slackers
Dayton Ohio reports formation of the American Protective League to cooperate with Federal authorities in tracking seditious aliens and draft dodgers. The league includes representation from nearly all local factories and businesses with the postmaster serving as the conduit for daily tip messages from citizens.
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Dayton
American Protective League
Daytona
The Pneumonia Season Warns of Cold Dangers
The cold damp Marek weather favors pneumonia germs and early colds should be treated quickly. As soon as a cold appears take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and ask users like F D Stubonrauch about its value.
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Marek
Chamberlain
F. D. Stubonrauch
Humorous Exchange Skits Wakefield Style Dialogue
A collage of light remarks and gags traces social foibles from a minister joking about sermons to a magistrate delivering alibis for soup. A woman charms a waiter with humor about church hypocrisy and a Latin fortune slip foreshadows a doomed and hopeful fate for a conscript.
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France
Church Prayer for Her Soldiers
Poem praising fallen soldiers from church pews. It recalls youths who joined the cause, their sacrifice, and a collective prayer for their fidelity. Bossie H. H. Harris is named as author.
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Bossie H. H. Harris
Blommers Mill Secures Ford Truck for City Deliveries
The Blommers mill holds ownership of a new Ford truck to be used in city deliveries, strengthening logistics for local distribution.
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Blommers
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