Casualties and honors from World War I roll call
A long list reports US Marine Corps casualties including killed in action wounded and missing in action with names and hometowns across New England states. Also notes prisoners in German camps, two naval deaths, and scattered war-related items across dates and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Corps Lst
New England
George A. Dawson
Wnorwich, Conn
Otto Kammerer
Providence
R. I
Pawtucket
Sores Karveles
William J. Ben- Mmett
West Medford
Mass
Arnold K. Prior
Melrose
Henry Ken Boulanger
Manchester
N.H
A McCarthy
Charles Marino
Wakefield
Joseph Michaud
Waterville
Marco Mizzoni
Joseph Zachar
Bridgeport
Conn
Arthur L. Charbonneau
Hartford
Joseph M. Crowley
Fitchburg
Frank S. Coskey
Norwich
Ralph Alger
Henry Cushman
Sherman
Peter Szabol
Sherman, Conn. John Wall, Pawtucket, R. I. Marine Corps
Christopher D. Bruce
Barre
Henry E. Johnson
Morris Yerkes
Boston
Paul cC. Mhedenstad
Worcester
James C. Thomas
Brockton
Joseph Zinkswich
Terryvaile
Rporais
William T. Cammerson
A. Greer
Grafton Center
Clarence L. McGinnis
Marlboro
Benjamin M. Woods
Epping
N. H
William D. Horton
Michael Joseph Sheehan
21 Street
Taunton
Enrolment Figures Highlight WWI Draft Totals
Washington reports final returns show 12,966,504 men registered September 12, exceeding estimates by 187,836. Total registrants since the war began reach 23,456,021, with Alaska Puerto Rico and Hawaii to follow. Inflation and flu conditions push October draft calls to delay, while new designations Class A and B appear on records. Sugar sales rules now allow households to buy half monthly allotment in two separate purchases, easing grocers' burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Crowder
Texas
Alaska
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Selective Service
United States
General Staff
Red Blooded Men Fighters and Phosphated Iron Claims
An advertisement extols red blooded men as leaders in life and work, promising energy and vigor through Phosphated Iron capsules. It cites doctors praising iron and phosphates for nerve strength and success, urging those feeling drained to use capsules from Hartman Drug Co and major druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imeou
Order Fertilizers Now to Help Connecticut Farmers
Connecticut farmers must order commercial fertilizer now not later. George M. Landers, head of the food department, and County Agent I. G. Davis urge immediate action. Every county agent is ordered to obtain fertilizer prices and gather information to aid decisions on how where and what to order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
George M. Landers
Food Department
I. G. Davis
Do you think a college education helps a man
A San Francisco exchange question contrasts opinions on college education. One speaker doubts enduring value, joking that he even forgets the class yell, highlighting skepticism about long term benefits. The quip reflects casual attitudes toward schooling in everyday talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Kelly Busy Corner Brings Quick Dinners and Bargains
In a breezy shopper’s note the Kelly Busy Corner Co. promotes quick meals and pantry staples. Heinz Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce cooks in a minute, and a range of flours cereals breads and syrups are offered at low prices from two stores at 190 Pearl St and 354 Main St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Kelly Busy Corner Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
WO Army
Marine Corps
S. McCarthy
Malden
Scopel
Pall
Masonville
Stephen Jona, Jr
Richard C. White
Newport
Albert Ladouceur
Holyoke
Stanley Bagor
Chicopee
Joseph E. Barnacle
Natick
Kenan Bayko
John W. Anderson
Cushman
Andrew Cagnalary
Windsor Locks
Germany
War Department
Rastatt
Alton E. Stowell
North Dana
Henry Richard
Joseph Greeley
George E. Turner
R. L
Merseburg
George Briggs
Woodsville
Philip Fr. Fillion
Fall River
Navy Department
Roderick Plor
Orlando
Ralph H. Chris
Rio
Wis
Kansas City
New Milliner
Gary
Ind
John Barleycorn
Indiana
John A. Gross
J. P
Food Administration
Victrola
Rilwar
Kaiser
Steubenville, O
Jim Torok
la Belle Iron Works
Swift & Company
Swift
U.S. A
TECO
Aunt Jemima’s
Mascot Syrup
Pride OF the Farm
Karo
Sugar Bird
Kelly
Pearl St
the Barton Clothing Co. and
Custom Tailors
The
Middletown Liberty Loan Committee
Lyman Payne
Middletown
Sam
New England Enameling Company
Surrender Club of
CPI
Marcus H. Holcomb
Liberty Cottage
United States of America
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