Million Letters in the Mails for the War Effort
The Y M C A distributes millions of notepaper to U S troops in training and abroad to keep them connected with home. In camps across the nation and in London, Y M C A hostels, dugouts, beds, meals, and entertainment facilities support soldiers. Notables like Harry Lauder join in, aiding soldiers through camps, with vast touring and educational programs sustaining morale and health.
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Uncle Sam
Navy
High Seas
Arsenal S
France
Usc
London
Y. M Cc, A
Camp Dix
Harry Lauder
United States
Y. M Cc. A
Y M C A in trenches keeps soldiers in touch with home
A vivid scene describes soldiers on a war front tent in Des Moines when the Y M C A provides letters, stamps, and parcels. Men read and write as the association offers books, magazines, concerts, religious meetings, and tea before going over the top. The piece hails the Y M C A as a lifeline and “the best loved trademark” amid hardship.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Y. McC. A
America
Alove
Fai
Trenc
No Man's Law
France
Y.M C. A
Do Your Bit With a Tenner Y M C A War Fund Appeal
A wartime fundraising plea urges readers to donate ten dollars to the Y M C A to support soldiers and allies. It outlines a total goal of 35 million dollars for November through next July, with about 24 million for troops and 10 dollars per man. It lists Cleveland H Dodge as treasurer and a New York City address for funds.
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Uncle Sam
Cleveland H. Dodge
Last Twenty-eighth Street
New York City
Home Coming Day at Nebraska U 1917
Alumni of the University of Nebraska gather in Lincoln on November 10 for the homecoming events. The day centers on the Missouri game and supports American Red Cross charity drives with proceeds from the gate.
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Missouri-Nebraska
University of Nebraska
Cornhusker
Lincoln
Cornhuskers
Missouri Tigers
State University
Nebraska
America
Kaltser
State University of Today At
American Red Cross
Worthiess Charity
Cornhuskers to meet Missouri Tigers in Lincoln clash
Nebraska and Missouri renew a long running football feud with a homecoming game set for Lincoln on November 10 and a return in Columbia to end the series in 1928. Both schools emphasize strong past showings and renewed title hopes in the Missouri Valley Conference race.
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Missouri
Nebraska
Lincoln
University of Nebraska
Missouri Valley League
Iowa
Kansas
Harvard
Princeton
Yale
Cornhusker
Tigers
Old Missou
Cornhuskers
Arasssement
Columbia
Wesleyan
Notre Dame
Kansas Aggies
Ames Aggies
Kansas University
Nelusk
Missouri ‘Ligers
Uln
Floers
Missouri Valley Conference
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Y.M.C.A
Hempstead Plain
Long Island
Rainbow
E Press
Porcela
Nebraska Uni
Cornhuskers VS. Tigers
A. E. Swanson
Negi Polk
Wilson
Europe
A A. Smirah
Julesburg
Peterson Mer. Co
Coloradg
Sack Lumber & Coal CO
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