15 Jun 1917
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Perth Amboy Evening News
Location
Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1917
Page
1
A United Press report from May 14 describes British Army soldiers, including a Scot and a young sub-lieutenant, expressing fierce desire for revenge against Germany. The piece notes Tommy’s disdain for war politics and his focus on defeating the foe, with civilians observing frontline dangers and soldiers awaiting American involvement.
Amid shelling workers resume digging while refugees flee to a convoy. An escort orders immediate retreat to a dugout as soil and smoke fill the area. A road builder quips that refugees should not return until the war ends, despite their cheerful faces.
Quote from Samuel Johnson notes the value of maintaining a hopeful outlook. The saying emphasizes optimism as a substantial daily advantage, comparing it to wealth in its lasting benefit and influence.
Cincinnati author warns against cutting corns and promotes a drug called Freezone. A few drops relieve soreness and lift the corn root and all, drying instantly and not irritating surrounding skin. A small amount costs little and should rid feet of hard or soft corns or calluses.
Column observes a wool craze on Fifth Avenue as women knit for soldiers and sailors. Readers see cretonne bags, yarn tassels, and wool embroidery shaping hats, lingerie, and swimwear with a satirical nod to fashion trends of the era.
United States Detective Agency proposed patrol duty to guard against robberies but police chief Burke today discouraged the effort. He said such patrols are not sanctioned by authorities and should be undertaken at the volunteers own risk while police maintain responsibility for city protection.
The Right Rev James A McFaul bishop of the diocese of Trenton is critically ill at the episcopal residence on North Warren street He has been in failing health for a year and was unable to attend his fortieth ordination anniversary The bishop helped reunite factions of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the American Federation of Catholic Societies nationwide
Fred Tritt of 14 Lexington Avenue Passaic says Tanlac relieved 25 years of constipation and associated ailments. He reports weight, headaches, gas and nervous spells improved after using the medicine and endorses it. Tanlac explained at several local drug stores in Perth Amboy Woodbridge and South Amboy.
A cynic quips about local youth returning home in the early morning. The remark contrasts night owls with larks to capture the town’s late night and dawn arrivals and the then prevailing social rhythms.
New Haven June 15. The supreme board of directors of the Knights of Columbus has appropriated one million dollars to care for the welfare of soldiers in concentration camps. A nationwide appeal to the 400 000-strong order is issued to fund recreation centers at principal camps in the United States and Europe. Supreme Secretary William J. McGinley notes 80 to 40 percent of soon-to-be-concentrated men will be Catholics, though centers will welcome all creeds.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.