Ambitious in U S Service Lieut Haines Keeps Hope Alive
Grover W. Haines a United States Army second lieutenant writes to his mother from aboard a ship in the Atlantic. He foresees staying behind the lines in France for months but hopes for another service ribbon and bar. He notes censorship duties and two Y M C A secretaries aboard keeping men occupied and ends with a light Camp Dodger aside about watches.
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Grover Haines
United States Army
Lieut. Haines
France
22Nd Battery
Bear Mother
U.S. A
Grover W. Haines
Tells How to Get Back Old Time Ambition
Discoverer instructs drug gists everywhere not to take a cent of anyone's money unless Bio-seren doubles energy vigor and nerve force in two weeks.
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Discoverer
Bio-seven touted as seven day nervous strength booster
An advertisement promotes Bio-seven tablets claiming to reverse nervous weakness and fatigue. It advises seven days of two tablets after meals plus one at night, then continuing until supply runs out, with refund guarantees if results fail. It lists a proprietary formula and notes secrecy printed on each package.
Soldier writes from England after crossing the Atlantic
Corporal Fred Siggins of the U S Army reports from Somewhere in England that he enjoys life as a soldier after a voyage across the Atlantic. He notes land is near and describes travel, friendly locals, and learning to exchange money. He promises future letters and signs off as his loving son.
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England
Fred Siggins
U. S. Army
Atlantic
Corp
M. M. Reg. A
ELF
Red Cross Nurses Learn French At Camp Training
Red Cross nurses slated for service with the American army in France receive intensive training at base hospitals in the Department of the East. Courses cover medical technique and fitness plus French language instruction. One class taught by a YMCA instructor contains 119 nurses.
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Red Cross
France
Department of the East
Knights of Columbus follow the flag to the far flung battle line
The Knights of Columbus have grown into a national force in war relief and morale work. From 1916 to 1917 they built 15 border huts and supplied comforts for soldiers without public fundraising. They pledged loyalty to the president and secured support to erect camps and run service clubs at home and abroad. The order's war news service, led by James H. Gilmartin, will keep the public informed as they follow the flag wherever American troops go.
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Knights of Columbus
Mexcan
William J. Moriarity
Order
San Antonio
Nogales
Nene
Ariz
Germany
Supreme Board of the Directors
Raymond B. Fosdick
War Department
Secretary of War
Baker
England
K. of C
Italy
Russia
France
James H. Gilmartin
Approved List of Fair Prices for Warren County
Federal food administrator lacks price fixing authority but can set fair and reasonable cash and carry prices. Dealers charging above these cash prices may be reported to the Food Administrator by letter to file a complaint and deter future overcharging.
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Warren County
From Willie to a New York Teacher A Million Question
A teacher asks Willie how many make a million and Willie grins, replying that not many. The excerpt from Harper's Magazine records a playful exchange showing a child’s blunt view of wealth.
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Willie
New York
Harpers Magazine
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