Commandant Kuhn Teaches Washington Rookie Military Drills
The district youths at Camp Meade receive personal instruction from General Kuhn as he demonstrates a drill with patience. Officers note the general’s kindness and leadership qualities while observing a rookie’s struggle and improvement during basic military movements.
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Ashington
Camp Meade
Kulm
Cain Mente
Namat
Wong
Washington
Natlovel
Kuhn
Tan
Napoleon
Conflicting Witnesses Describe Gas Leak Explosion Crowd Reaction
A bystander crowd gathers as a rumored blast sparks fear and curiosity. An onlooker asks for details and learns from a man that a gas leak caused a car explosion. The scene shifts from panic to cautious explanation as people seek factual info.
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Faw
Bureau of Information
Apies
Nurses Answer Call of Country for War Service
The article notes a record register of trained American nurses ready to serve behind battle lines and in U S public health roles. Nurses may be sent to France. many are training in cities and private hospitals for hospital work and welfare aid while physicians serve at the front.
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Washington
America
Pranklin K. Murhead
Committee of Medicine
Council of National Defense
United States
France
la Bose
Historic Stone for Pennsy Place Likely for Treasury Annex
Government considers moving a 15 year old stone block opposite Lafayette statue in Park to Potomac Park or another public reserve. The inscription notes the Stonecutters' Union presented it for the memorial bridge linking Washington and Arlington, dedicated October 8. The stone’s value lies in its perfect condition and mathematical proportions.
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Pennsy
Taitenne
Madiston
Congress
Treasury Department
Lafayette
Treasury
Potomac Park
Ribbon Bordered Wrap Inspires Jazzed Winter Fashions
A vivid description of a women's wrap featuring wide ribbons used as the dominant design. The piece notes the influence of Chinese inspiration in its color and pattern, with a white cape collar and ribbon flare extending over the arms. It highlights ribboned gowns for dinners weddings and dance frocks as a key seasonal trend.
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Titolo
Latest Boudoir Caps Inspire Ribbon Hat Trends
The piece notes a pink ribbon cap with silk wire supports, lace trimming, and a central peak, praising its novelty for home wear. It mentions other hats like sunbonnets and Russian caps, highlighting handmade ribbon designs and simple fasteners as fashionable for the season.
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China
Seoamish Heaiagh
Spring Fashion Forecast Emphasizes Dark Simple Styles
A trade forecast notes designers favor darker palettes with simple lines for spring. Manufacturers expect plain silhouettes, broad array trim, and blue brown fades. Black underwear returns with subtle floral touches. A gown features marquisette with gold floral frame, ribbon yoke, and bow details.
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Mmipufacturer
Evacuation of Batn sizza Plateau Reported in War Update
British and Austro German forces drive on the Lenco front as 300,000 plus troops push toward contested high ground. Officials claim the Balnsiga plateau may be abandoned while Alpine peaks Monte Santo and Monte San Gabriel are cited as key western boundary gains. Unclear if entire plateau or only sectors near Aue fell to the Austro German advance.
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Berlin
Get
Hithin
Eiday
Balnsiga
Iidorna
Monte Santo
Monte San Gabriel
Kuk
Aue
Allies Advance on Flanders Front Amid Weather Hazards
British and French forces report progress on the Flanders front with heavy air battles limited by weather. Prisoners and guns captured rise as units push to secure positions in the opening phase of the operation. The conflict extends to the Trinies front with river crossings and actions along the lines as reported by Paris and London dispatches.
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London
Flanders
Planders
War Office
Tolids
Draistbank
Pape
Mle Wrench
Wantaick
Trinhies
Pisos
Brazil Declares War on Germany in Unanimous Vote
The chamber of deputies in Brazil voted 140 to 1 to declare a state of war with Germany. President Brazil immediately sanctioned the proclamation and authorized the republic to take steps for national defense and public security per the diplomatic commission’s wording.
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Hippanelre
Brazil
Chamber of Deputies
Ina Atimest
Syue
Breall
Braz
Diplomatic Commission
Germany
Republi
Know the Grim Truth War Cry to Feed Allies
The message urges mass vigilance over rationed supplies to sustain the war effort. It emphasizes that without allies fed through wheat meat fats and sugar, sacrifice of blood and money will fail and the cause will suffer unless every home guards the national food supply daily.
Farmers Urge Suffrage Prohibition At Four Day Session
Springfield Mo Oct 29 farmers national congress elected a four day session urging national suffrage and prohibition. members pledged support to the government in the conduct of the war.
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Springfield
Farmers’ National Congress
Nelson Back and Registers in Madison Draft Case
Byron Nelson son of Congressman Nelson volunteers returning from Canada registers under the draft law and pleads not guilty for a March case in Madison Wisconsin.
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Nelson
Madison
Wis
Byron Nelsson
Canada
Remodeling makes homes fit individual tastes and needs
An article extols remodeling a house as a virtual rebuilding that harmonizes space with family needs. It notes two main motives comfort and aesthetics, arguing remodeling can transform a dwelling to reflect owner tastes without moving to a new home.
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Nauble Wester Hoggsos
Harmony between land value and house cost in real estate
The article urges proportionate building costs to land value, warns against expensive homes on cheap sites and cheap houses on costly sites. It advocates buying as much land as affordable, recommending 50 to 100 foot frontages with lawn potential, and cites a broker pamphlet on natural growth and value stability.
Native Trees Desirable for Widest Regions
The article argues that native trees are preferable and affordable options beyond common expensive evergreens. It notes many areas offer pines birches maples via transplanting and that well cared-for groups of white birches are particularly beautiful and graceful.
Fall Best Time to Paint Exterior House
Fall is the best season to paint a house exterior as paint dries slowly in cool weather and lasts longer. Summer sun harms spring paint, while fall painting is seasoned before the next summer. insects and small pests are active in spring painting.
Where He Was Bound For
A fragment from a historical story shows a farmer quoting advice to his son Josh before he leaves for the army. The dialogue touches on habit and memory as the boy heads into military service.
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Josh
Farmer Cornfosgel
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