Chevy Chase Women Prepare At National Service School
The National Service School for Women at Chevy Chase near Washington trains a thousand volunteers in Red Cross first aid signaling sema phore wireless telegra phy and nursing skills for wartime readiness. Lectures by officials and experts accompany daily drill meals and strict camp routines under army discipline as plans grow for similar schools nationwide.
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Chevy Chase
Washington
Kansas City Star
Trainig
National Service School For
Navy League
George Dewey
Admiral Dewey
Robert Lansing
Reveille
Service School
United States Army
United States Marine Corps
Mris
Red Cross
Army Ocamip
F. D Roosevelt
the Navy
Tme
Slavko Grouich
Champ Clark
Frank G. Odenheme
Maryland
United Daughters of the Confederacy
New York
America
Chevy Chase Camp
Elizabeth Elliott Poe
Vella Poe Wilson
Philadelphia
Savannah
San Diego
Cal
San Francisco
Good Times That Are Gone
Uncle Zenas recalls Arcadia in Bloomfield Center as less neighborly now. He laments codfish aristocracy and a split village, remembering apple cuttings, corn hushings, barn-raisings, and sledding dances that once united families. He longs for the romantic log cabin days and shared sustenance of the past.
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Zenas
Arcadia
New York
Bloomfield Center
Happy United Village
Eugene Wood
Wilson Urges Peace and Trade at Salesmanship Congress
President Wilson spoke at the World’s Salesmanship Congress in Detroit on July 12 urging businessmen to extend justice abroad, especially in Mexico, to earn trust and promote permanent peace. He warned against exploiting Mexico and said US sovereignty grows by respecting Mexican independence. Henry Ford sent a war opposition message, while Lafayette Young, Hugh Chalmers, and Norval Hawkins spoke at the event.
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Detroit
Mich
Wilson
Mexico
Ameren Preedabhah
America
United States
Henry Ford
Lafayette Young
Des Moines
Hugh Chalmers
Norval Hawkins
Emergency tax bill passes U S House amid war revenue plan
Washington reports the Democratic majority in the House approved the emergency revenue bill by 240 to 140. The measure would raise over 200 million dollars annually, nearly doubling income taxes, taxing inheritances and munition production, creating a tariff commission, and repealing stamp tax provisions except war revenue excises. an amendment by Representative Wood removed a banker tax.
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Washington
House
Wood
Indiana
Judge Milo Mucklestone Killed in Car Crash
Milwaukee reports Judge Milo Mucklestone of Waukesha died Monday after an interurban car struck the auto he drove. He had been presiding for Judge Dorse, captain of the Oconomowoe National Guard. Mucklestone, once a UW athlete, was a renowned jurist. Robert Thomas, who rode with him, saved himself by jumping.
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Milwaukee
Milo Mucklestone
Waukesha
Judge Dorse
Oconomowoe National Guard Company
Mucklestone
University of Wisconsin
Robert Thomas
Jane Marries Follower After Escape From Visits
A maid named Jane faces pressure from her mistress to end visits from a follower. After persistent efforts she claims victory by marrying the follower and plans to leave at month’s end, prompting the mistress to weigh the consequences.
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Jane
Tye
Hin
Free Rheumatism Book Ad by Jesse A Case Brockton Mass
An absolute free book offer on rheumatism its causes and cures promises relief for sufferers. Jesse A Case of Brockton Massachusetts invites readers to request the volume at no charge.
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Jesse A. Case
Brockton
Mass
Nice Distinction in a Family Summer Plan
A meek man refuses to send his wife and daughter away for the summer yet notes they expect to be wary all season. The exchange centers on family duties and summer arrangements with implied restraint.
Important to Mothers Examine Castoria Bottles Carefully
Important to mothers. Compare each bottle of Castoria for infants and children and check the label for safety and proper usage to ensure a safe remedy for little ones.
Waiting Reporter Fails to Break Mexican Interview
In a tense town exchange, a local figure named Secrab ly has been primed for six weeks to discuss the Mexican situation but has not secured a publishable print interview yet. The dialogue hints at thwarted ambitions and ongoing press struggles.
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Secrably
Purity and Healing Soap Ad Promotes Skin Care
Old advertisement extols Cuticura soap to cleanse and purify the skin and an ointment to soothe and heal. It promises preservations of natural beauty under irritation risks and offers free samples by mail from Cuticura Dept. L Boston with a postcard request. It notes men prefer pretty women over homely ones.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Be sure you are right then pause a moment for reflection
A brief aphorism note about caution before action suggesting prudence precedes decisive steps in financial or personal decisions. The line implies even those who seem unable to perceive can understand money's influence.
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Cutter
Stockan Heen Ice
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Berkeley
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