Portland Boy Recalls Chateau Thierry Time
Cor poral Edward McDonald of Portland writes from France under July 24 noting participation in the Chateau Thierry battle. He reports being gassed, hospitalized, and quickly recovering, with plans to rejoin his Company GC of the 102nd U.S. Infantry. McDonald served as acting sergeant and praises American troops.
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Portland
Chateau Hlerry
Edward McDonald
Uncle Sam
Hartford
France
Chateau Thierry
U. S
102Nd
U. S. Infantry
McKenzie and Reed Amendments Drive War Draft Legislation
Congress debates drafting rules as McKenzie and Reed-Thomas amendments shape who serves and who may avoid service. Senators forecast possible conference talks to resolve differences, with actions tied to class divisions, arbitration, civil employment, and cross border work allowances. Authorities weigh timing and form of passage, noting administration plans not yet aligned.
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Senate
House
Canada
Mexico
McKenzie
Reed-Thomas
Conditions in Austria Amid Famine and Unrest
London reports from the Pall Mall Gazette citing Polish editor W. Czerniewski that Austria is beset by famine crime and disorganization. Authorities cannot guarantee public safety prisoners are released food shortages sour rationing and deserters fill Lomburg as soldiers warn of a looming Austro-German war.
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London
Austria
W. Czerniewski
Pall Mall Gazett
Czerniewski
Cracow Council
Lemberg
Germany
Registration Day Urges 21 Year Olds to Register
Washington reports remind all men who turned 21 since June 5 to appear before local boards and register under the selective service law on Saturday. Orthodox Jewish men may delay until Monday, others abroad must register within five days of arrival or via agent if ill.
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Washington
Warent
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Happenings In This Era 25 Years Ago Near Mee 28
Weather at Camp Niantic is unseasonably warm with cheap abundant street foods like sweet potatoes and watermelons. Bishop Williams consecrated St. Alban's Church at Danielsonville yesterday. Captain Kelsey sent a four foot three inch rattlesnake from Portland. River schooner captains call this the dullest season yet. Portland Gun Club owns over ten acres growing buckwheat for birds. Three steamboat excursions to Niantic Camp planned from the city plus railroad trips. Six marriage licenses issued this month by town clerk George W. Burke. Colonel Joseph Elliott returns from Niantic camp after three days. Ira L. Gardiner vacationed two weeks at Block Island and reports good bluefishing. First carload of oyster shells received by M. & B. Douglas to prevent clinker formation in their cupola. Dredger removes mud from Mouse Island hindering navigation. Grange excursion from Wethersfield on City of Richmond filled to capacity. Fairchild Camp families annual reunion at Durham set for August 30.
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Camp Morris
Niantic
Abun- Bishop Williams
St. Alban’s
Danielsonville
William Kelsey
Portland
Portland Gun Club
George W. Burke
Joseph T. Elliotts
Ira L. Gardiner
Block Island
M. & B. Douglas
Mouse Island
Grange
Wethersfield
Richmond
Fairchild
Durham
Hoover Food Administrator Arrives From England
Herbert Hoover United States food administrator arrived at Atlantic port aboard a large British liner. A staff of government experts accompanied him as he appeared in fine spirits and hinted at an optimistic statement on the food situation in Europe before leaving for Washington. Also on board were Louis Strauss Alexander Smith Dr Alonzo Taylor and Sir Robert L Borden Canadian premier with a large Canadian official staff.
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Atlantic Port
Herbert Hoover
United States
Eng
Hoover
Washington
Europe
Louis Strauss
Alexander Smith
Alonzo Taylor
Robert L. Borden
Canada
Eckman Alterative Lungs Tonic Upbuilder Ad
An advertising note touts Eckman Alterative as a tonic and upbuilder for weakened systems and lung health. Claims include no alcohol or habit forming drugs, twenty years of use, and availability in 80 cent and 1.50 dollar bottles from Eckman Laboratory in Philadelphia.
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Eckman
Mrs Mellen Starts Counter Offensive
Mrs Katherine L Livington Mellen wife of former New Haven president files for divorce in Berkshire County Court seeking custody of four minor children and $500000 alimony She alleges her husband struck beat kicked and bruised her on multiple occasions and defamed her The case parallels her husband’s separation suit Meanwhile Frank C Munson resigns from the Shipping Board post to return as president of Munson Steamship Co and lead neutral shipping efforts
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Pittsfield
Mass
Charles S. Mellen
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Berkshire County Superior Court
Mellen
Katherine L. Livington Mellen
Mr. Mellen
Berkshire
Amory
Candace K
Raymond
Priscilla
Katherine L. Mellen
Shipping Board
Washington
Frank C. Munson
New York
United States Shipping Board
War Trade Board
Munson Steamship Co
Munson
Early to Bed and Rise Lifts Energetic Mood in Corner Notes
A quirky column rhapsodizes about strict routines and fitness, claiming early rising keeps a man ready for action against the Kaiser. It then pivots to a local advertisement praising a self-made Salad Dressing and mayonnaise sold at 20 cents a half pint, urging readers to buy.
Normanma Fish Products Price List and Wartime Verse
An old newspaper clipping advertises Normanna Fish Products with herring in tomato sauce and various sardines in pure olive oil priced between 13 and 35 cents. It also features a wartime verse and a bakery ad for Sunburst Sponge Cake and coffee cakes, rolls, buns, biscuits, and cookies from The Kelly Kind.
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Normanna
Maine
California
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England
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
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Head
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Reseda
Copenhagen
Weer
the Brew Co
Pianarriage Shop
Center St
J. Mittelman
Kelly
The
Kelly Busy Corner Co
Pearl St
Main 8&T
Louis M. Schmidt
A. P. French
Lee Tnice Stinwata
Lyman D. Mills Co
Court Street
Connecticut
Seth Thomas
Main
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