American Patriotism and Army Life Across the Atlantic
An English observer recalls American zeal during wartime visits to San Antonio and Camp Travis. Patriotic display, war relief, and social glue shape civilian and trainee life as American recruits train with British and French officers guiding artillery and rifle work. The piece contrasts American camp openness with Britain’s more cloistered approach and notes morale, housing, and industry in the American ranks.
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Beith
United States
San Antonio
Weily Fick
Camp Travis
Bist Mamed
Aingland
America
God
América
Ureb
Obrs
Ach
Bramshott
Salisbury Plain
England
To the Wife of One Who Drinks
An advertisement offers a confidential three day plan to conquer liquor and restore home happiness. It promises a wonderful safe lasting method described as inexpensive and guaranteed, and directs readers to write to a mail address in New York for further information.
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Woolf
New York
N. Y
California orange crop may be short this season
California will ship about 27 000 cars of oranges to the East this season, down from 50 000 cars last year, due to a summer heat wave that shriveled green fruit. J W McAlymonds Pacific Fruit Express general agent cites the date span from November 1 1917 to the same date this year for the comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
California
J. W. McAlymonds
Pacific Fruit Xpress
New Yale to Second West Point in War Plan
President Paterson of National Cash Register proposes making Yale University a second West Point for the war period. He opposes Yale keeping even two or three of the so called curriculum studies and says practical study strengthens college self respect in wartime. He urges eastern colleges to emphasize practical courses in peace too.
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New Haven
Yale University
West Point
Paterson
National Cash Register Company
Ile
Yale
East
World War Spurs Child Welfare Drive in America
The United States and state health bodies push a nationwide “children's year” campaign to save 100000 lives by improving prenatal care, nutrition, housing, and inoculation. The effort highlights prenatal protection, nurse home visits, and better diet as war-time moral boosts.
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America
Woods Hutchinson
A. M
United States Children’s Bureau
Councils of Defense
Massachusetts State Department of Health
Taet
France
England
Belgium
Germany
Coal theft in cold snap prompts Tiffin settlements
About 50 residents of Tiffin, Ohio, who seized coal from the Pennsylvania Railroad during a cold spell were required to settle with affidavits filed against them after police provided evidence. One man chose jail over settlement, while others paid. The Big Four railway case notes mail letters demanding 25 cents per stolen coal and references a 95 year old resident, James G. Cameron of Tangor Men.
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Higger
Tiffin, O
Tiffin
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania
Big Four
Fat Free Vetal Treatment Promoted by Doctor Newman
Letters condemn dieting while praising a fat reduction program by Dr. R. Newman at 286 Fifth Avenue New York. Mrs Anna Schmidt reports losing pounds daily and endorses the treatment as safe and effective. Other testimonials claim rapid weight loss and urge readers to request more proof at the doctor’s desk K-324.
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Satema
Anna Schmidt
Yote
R. Newman
Avtone
New York
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Public Ledger Company
Texas
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San Atoio Drug Co
I. A. Chapa
Tex
Warner Drug Co
Peso
Shelby Wherlot
Laredo
M. Kapinozw
Bog
Chicago
Harald
Algy
Charlotts
Cipal
Department of Health
New York City
Ife
Mia
Mary Mannins
Pridgeport
Drouggine Xekmap Laboratory
Philadelphia
James G. Cameron
Tangor
Wy Gud Pam Gimindson
John
Cameron
Pwhan
Miicen
Noa Spears Co
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