Miles of Movie Films For Soldiers
More than 1 480 miles of moving picture films about 8 000 000 feet are used weekly in army Y M C A screen entertainments for soldiers at home and abroad One theater per unit of 4 000 to 5 000 men Programs average five reels Some circuits run thirteen weeks Y M C A huts camp theaters censor every reel and organize a western front chain of theaters Musicals and theatricals supplement entertainments A large force of operators is being recruited for overseas service Draft age men unable to enter combat may serve near the front lines with proof of qualifications
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Army
National War Work Council
M.C. A
Central Military Department
Great Lakes Training Station
Community Motion Picture Bureau
Ypres
Lorraine
Red Cross Worker Lillian Purdy Leads Canada Club
Mrs Lillian Houser Purdy chairs the Red Cross section of the American Woman's club in Canada and during the club months her unit produced 1600 garments and countless socks for the Royal Canadian regiment made up largely of Americans settled in western Canada.
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Lillian Houser Purdy
Red Cross
American Woman's Club
Canada
Confused Ticket Sees Woman Misdirected Between Coaledo and Toledo
A woman mistook Coaledo for Toledo after a ticket misdirection causing her to arrive in the wrong city. She asked locals, confused about Yaquina Bay and Cosledo, and planned to confront the agent who sold the ticket on her return.
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Coaledo
Toledo
Cosledo
Coos Bay
Yaquina Bay
Poultry Plan Urges Hens in Backyards to Aid Troops
R H Wilkins poultry husbandman of the United States department of agriculture appeals to St. Louis residents to raise hens in their back yards to conserve red meat and aid the fighting men. He says the measure will greatly help the troops.
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R. H. Wilkins
United States Department of Agriculture
St. Louis
Lonesome Man in Poem from Richmond Times Dispatch
A reflective verse titled The lonesome man depicts a solitary bachelor who wanders life unseen and unloved. The speaker notes the man’s poverty and isolation yet suggests he may appear fatter than his state implies, ending with a wry reversal about loneliness.
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Richmond Times-Dispatch
Fruits Market News Ends Guesswork in Shipping
The market news service of the Bureau of Markets eliminates guesswork in fruit and vegetable marketing by tracking shipments to major markets. A 40 car strawberry flow to Chicago was diverted to balance supply, raising profits for some growers. The system uses leased wires to provide daily market conditions to over 50,000 readers in 32 states with reports covering 21 commodities.
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Bureau of Markets
Highland
Chicago
Henry
Washington
Market News
Market News Service
Agencies Invite Applications for Bureau of Markets Post
Officials at the Department of Agriculture in Washington DC seek applicants for a Bureau of Markets position. The notice outlines qualification expectations, application procedures, and deadlines for candidates across relevant market disciplines.
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Bureau of Markets
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Better 70 Drill Than Check Weak Seed Corn
Specialists of the United States department of agriculture advise drilling seed corn rather than checking weak seed. Plant the extra amount at first to avoid replanting, which causes late planting and uneven maturity. Drilled corn is easily thinned with harvesters or cultivators while growing.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Make Sweet Potato Flour
The United States Department of Agriculture notes home made sweet potato flour from dried potatoes is practical in abundant regions. It describes drying methods, storage, and uses in cakes or as a thickener, plus guidance on marketing canned goods and surplus for next year.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Canning Club
Bureau of Markets
Army
Navy
Apple Growers’ Drastic Spray Method Debated
A Farmers’ Institute speaker described spraying apple trees under rough bark to target scale. He joked about rough bark and asked for a show of hands, then revealed one farmer’s solution to achieve smooth bark by cutting trees down.
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Xxxx
Mam'selle Promenade? Tommy MP Gaffes on Tramfront
Two French girls ride a tram in France and ask a British colonial soldier what MP on his armband means. He smiles and answers that it stands for Mam'selle Promenade, then invites them to follow. The anecdote comes from Pearson's Weekly.
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France
M. P
Brassard
Tommy
Dangerous Airplane Work in Early Aerial Photography
The piece explains why aerial photography is perilous as cameras operate in a vast sky battleground. Even at modest speeds the photo machines are slow targets while pilots must maneuver under threat of hostile aircraft and anti air craft guns, keeping discipline to finish the mission.
Bravest Sailors Commended for Shipboard Fire Duty
Floyd McCurdy and two sailors are commended for bravery after venturing through a steam filled room to save their ship. A boiler valve failure caused dense smoke, but their quick actions and fire hauling prevented serious damage. McCurdy joined the navy in 1912 in Philadelphia.
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Floyd McCurdy
McCurdy
Navy
Philadelphia
Chicago News
Food for Fighters Prompts Wheat Price Debate
A farmer argues that price is not the sole concern this season. He questions the broader impact of wheat shortages and the potential gains from preserving grain.
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Corntessel
Dodger Widow Marriage Sparks Unexpected Regret
A sharp remark reveals Dodger's widow remained in mourning until her new husband, the man who married Dodger's widow, expressed sorrow at his death. The exchange hints at lingering tensions and unresolved feelings within the community.
Essential Exemption Question Stirs Family Dependence
A man seeks exemption citing his wife who relies on him to bring home wash. The exchange shows a formal inquiry about dependents and eligibility. The dialogue reflects a procedural tone with respect to support obligations and compliance.
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Yaas
Quip on Water Convenience For Household Tasks
A brief exchange asks if a home has both hot and cold water. The response notes cold water for suggested actions and hot water for the rest of the time, highlighting a humorous take on practical living.
Paradoxical Proposals Stir Rural Debate
A farmer quips about teaching hens to lay in the letter box to aid carrier collection. A pun about the street-paving question follows, noting it seems simple in principle yet remains a practical puzzle.
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Parte
TD Acares
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