Pittsburgh to host six week military training camp
A six week training camp for 18 to 35 year old men will run at Schenley Park Pittsburgh ending August 10. Colonel John C W Brooka commands with Major Hillard Lyle assisting. The program includes army discipline lectures athletics and field tactics with certificates on completion and War Department records.
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Kilty the Rookie Details Army Examinations At Camp Lee
Kilty the Rookie recalls army exam day at Camp Lee with cross questioning fingerprinting then medicals. He describes deaf rookie tricked by a doctor, a mental specialist questioning a born year, and the fear of injections before papers are stamped rejected or passed.
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Warren Conservatory Class of 1918 Graduation Night
A large audience attended the Warren Conservatory graduation for 1918. Graduates from tech class include Florence Shearer Olive Carlson Alice Wheeler Joseph Papavere and William G Ritchie with two in the Progressive Series Teacher's Course Frances Klepfer and Agnes Bijera. Esther Anderson played violin. Rev William E Staub gave an inspiring address on music in war and peace.
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Jamestown
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Rushville
Joseph Papavere
Sheffield
William G. Ritchie
Clarendon
Frances Klepfer
Agnes Bijera
Esther Anderson
William E. Staub
Overworked Man Gets Help From Vinci Tonic
A testimonial from Isaac W. Bradford describes long hours and fatigue. He says Vinci strengthened him and helped him sleep, with druggist urging others to try it. The ad notes Vinci owes its effects to beef and cod liver peptones iron manganese peptonates and glycerophosphates and promotes Bor sales at Siegfrieds Pharmacy and other druggists.
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Use of Women on Farms Statement by Agriculture Dept
The department recognizes women can perform certain minor farm tasks but believes releasing men for city work and substituting women temporarily will meet farmers needs. This would reduce demand for women on farms to lighter tasks only, says Clarence Cusley Assistant Secretary of Agriculture.
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Estate of Katherine Fisher Letters Testamentary Granted
Letters testamentary on the estate of Katherine Fisher late of Warren Borough Warren County Pa deceased granted to John Fisher executor. Creditors must pay promptly and those with claims present them for settlement. May 7 1918 F L Hampson attorney.
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Harrisburg News Roundup From June 12
The Harrisburg area reports passport approvals for Dr. Robert Burnell of the Grace Methodist Church to study war conditions in England and France with Red Cross and Liberty Loan work noted. Red Cross motor messenger truck donated for home delivery and collection. State Board of Pardons schedules 19 June session with 48 new cases and 12 hold-overs including two murders. Fire Chief Kindler advocates gas mask readiness using current smoke-fighter gear. Recruiting efforts urge enlistment with parade posters on elephants by Ringling Brothers Circus. Indiana County Endeavor Union holds 30th annual convention in Tunnelton with delegates. J O McCoy shoots a 40 lb cat mount after it battles dogs near Claysville. St Marys hosts a prayer march for peace and soldiers’ safe return. Pittsburg discusses ice supply and possible government aid due to labor shortages. Bell Telephone restricts time announcements, prompting public calls for time from various institutions. Times notes Warren County circulation remains daily.
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