Women Messengers Embrace Roller Skates at Arsenal
Washington reports that women messengers at the Hock Island Arsenal use roller skates to speed deliveries. The War Department’s program reduces delays and labor shortages, with women entering roles across fatigue duties, painting, switching, watchkeeping, and other tasks. The note highlights broader female emancipation in wartime labor and growing demand for women in skilled and varied jobs.
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Federal Arsenal
Washington, D. C
Hock Island Arsenal
Rock Island
War Department
Washington clerks drive department stores to hire women
High wages in government service in Washington have pushed department store owners here to fill vacancies. A leading store in the capital ran a large advertisement urging women of all stations in life to take clerical positions during the emergency.
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Ers
Washington
First Policewoman in England Succeeds in War Era
London reports that the first policewoman, now appointed as wartime morale guards, faces skepticism but earns respect. She enforces propriety among soldiers and camps, with selection emphasizing tact and authority. The initiative aims to curb inappropriate flirtations and maintain discipline.
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London
England
Knights Dedicate Brooks Field Hall On Tuesday Night
The field station at Brooks Field by the Knights of Columbus War Activities board will be dedicated Tuesday night with local and camp talent and music by the Brooks Field Orchestra. The new building hosts a women’s entertaining room and a Jewish Welfare Board room, with a program prepared by Jay Kilmer Fox and H. G. Uertich. The dedication features vocal solos, an address on War Activities, and performances by Brooks Field Orchestra and Jewish Welfare Board members.
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Knights of Columbus War Activities Board
Brooks Field Orchestra
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Jewish Welfare Board
Jay Kilmer Fox
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H. G. Uertich
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H. CG. Pratt
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Juce van le’ Stelle
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John Otto Patsen
Yo M. G. A
Chu Chin Chow
Norton Brooks
William Messer
Field
Jewish Welfare Woard
Corneliat
Lavinia de Witt
Liberty
Madame D'Anton
Mary Frances McCuskle
Eihanese Mills
Reading
Angelina Johnson
Lorayne- Miller
Pasternacki
Narcissus
Hengien Brooks
San Antonio Schools to Open With Big Attendance Outsiders
San Antonio high schools expect the largest opening attendance Monday September 9 due to 600 students from other towns coming for military training and Red Cross work alongside academics. War effort expands commercial studies while German is deemphasized. linotype operation added and Liberty Bond drive targets $5000.
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Red Cross
Particulum
University of
Dickenson
Brackenridge High School
Marshall Johnson
Maine Avenue
Heackenridge High Schools
Banks in Corpus Christi See Deposits Exceed 4 Million
Corpus Christi banks report deposits topping 4 million after August close driven by strong cotton and food shipments. First State, City National, and Corpus Christi National Bank show over a million more in 60 days, with Robstown and Bishop banks also doubling deposits amid rising business activity.
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Robstown
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Lemon Juice Scented Freckle Lotion Preview
Lime juice mix with Orchard White promises a gentle, fragrant skin lotion. Two lemons yield a tonic sold at low cost, aimed at lightening freckles and sunburn while smoothing the neck arms and hands for a clearer, softer complexion.
American Railroad Plans Rich Field in Szeehwan China
Toklo August 10 report outlines an American railroad project to open Szeehwan, a 70 million population province, linking Chengtu to Pekin Hankow line. Leonard, Campbell Far Eastern manager, cites raw materials, labor, water power, and coal as advantages, with freight speeds proposed at up to 15 miles per hour and costs estimated at 150 million gold. Construction could take 10 to 15 years, potentially 4 to 5 with modern machinery, contingent on labor conditions and post war stability.
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Szeehwan
Chengtu
Yellow River
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Szechwan
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Kyle
Purcell
New York
American International Corporation
Leonard
Tokio
H. Cairnero
Campbell
New England
Old England
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Man
Yangtze
Changsha
Yale-in-Ching
Saechwan
Conlic
Railroad project details and Chinese labor force plan
A historic report outlines a railway construction schedule of about two and a half years with one year and four months for rails, using the latest machinery. It states more than 160,000 Chinese workers will be employed at each construction stage under the Selems-Carey Company, a subsidiary of the American International Corporation, during and after completion.
King Visits American Red Cross Ambulance Driver
King of Italy made an unannounced visit to Colus B. Seley, an American Red Cross ambulance driver wounded by a grenade near an Italian front station. He spoke in English for about 30 minutes, ensuring Seley’s comfort and warning against a handshake as he inquired about recovery and morale.
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Italy
Red Cross
Colus
B. Seley
American Red Cross
AJSC
Seeley
Hughsh
Open Club For Troops In Brownsville Fort Brown
Brownsville War Camp Community Service opens a modern Old Vivier Theater club for Fort Brown troops with reading writing space a canteen a ballroom stage restrooms showers and lounges. Weekly schedule includes open house entertainment dancing instruction and post hops with NCOs organizing. Only eligible men and women with carts admitted to the club.
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Wex
Brownsville War Camp
Fort Brown
Bilkey
War Department Commission On
Brownsville
Vivier
Rilkey
Red Cross
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Gitia
Dai Am
Japan Expands Korea Under Japanese Guidance
Washington reports data from 1915 and 1910 showing Korea’s political, commercial, industrial, educational, and social growth under Japanese protectorate. Japan claims progress in agriculture, infrastructure, health, and education, with rising fiscal aid from Tokyo and growing industrial output including a major airplane factory where women perform many tasks.
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Sept. T
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Japan
China Sea
Ailetia
Manchuria
Foren
Proteeston
Jaenan
al Norea Ahil
Tokio
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