Sailor letter from New York encampment to family in 1918
A wartime letter from a Navy recruit describes school completion, exam prospects for chief, possible shore duty, and plans for a furlough. He recounts quarantine, orders, shipboard duties, and a Mediterranean reference, plus local New York sights, a theater stop, a massive Amboy explosion, Liberty Island visit, and Woolworth building impressions.
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New York
N. Y
Get
Rotta
Navy
Tam
Johnnie
Dutch
Otto
San Diego
Mediterranean Sea
Italy
al Jaloan
Century Theatre
Roy
Ambroy
N. J
Riverside Drive
Amboy
EL Paso
Smaith
New Jersey
Brooks
Woolworth
Woolkworth
Coney Island
Ibvauurs
Weat
McGADOO Letter Causes Committee Address Confusion
Fragmentary note shows Mrs W G McGadoo unsure of address while promising to send it to the National Woman's Literary Chairman and bidding farewell to the loan committee. Context implies a local civil or social club correspondence.
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W. G. McGadoo
National Woman's Lit
Adios
Erry Loan
Liberty Loan telegram urges oversubscription for victory
Washington telegram dated Oct 11 reports Mrs W W Galton of Carlabad New Mexico urged national Liberty Loan support. The National Loan Woman's Liberty Loan Committee thanks contributors and directs each district to personally ensure a strong subscription as a duty of every committee member.
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Washington, D. C
W. W. Galton
Carlabad
New Mexico
National Loan Woman's Liberty Loan Committee
Swift Refrigerator Cars Haul Meat Across the Nation
Gustavus F. Swift built the first ice box on wheels after railroads refused to carry dressed beef. Now 7,000 Swift refrigerator cars travel daily, preserving meat as they move from producers to consumers, showcasing Swift & Company’s commitment to service and usefulness.
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Gustavus F. Swift
Swift
Swift & Company
Death of Mrs. Inga P. Morden in Norway-born resident
Mrs. Inga P. Morden, 32, died last night at 12:30 from pneumonia after living in the area about six years with her husband. Born in Norway and resident in America since age eighteen, she left behind three children. Funeral held today at 2 PM from Thorne undertaking parlors, Rev. Lowry officiating. Community sympathy flows to the bereaved husband and motherless children.
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Inga P. Morden
Mia
Morden
Norway
America
Thorne
Lowry
Haunted House of Commons Ghosts Reported by Members
A Victorian note recalls MPs claiming spectral sightings in the House of Commons. Earl Grey and Swift McNeil reportedly saw apparitions during key moments while others describe the White Lady and the terrace ghost. Historic dates link sightings to royal deaths and notable figures like Prince Consort, Princess Alice, and the Duke of Clarence.
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House of Commons
Earl Grey
Swift MccNeil
T. P. O'Connor
Ireland
Prince Consort
Princess Alice
Duke of Clarence
Guy Fawkes
Spencer Verceval
Woman's work aids foreign born immigrants at YWCA
She is the daughter of a college professor and a graduate of Chicago University and New York School of Philanthropy. Since 1910 she has led the Young Women's Christian Association department for Americanization of foreign born women who need help when they come to this country.
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Chicago University
New York School of Philanthropy
Young Women's Christian Association
Department For Americanization
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Lepiem Pom Bari Math
Barle
A. KE. Morden
Harry M. Bremer
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