Physical exercises to train youth for military duty
The article argues that each individual must be physically fit to endure hardship and perform under minimal rest. It recommends a five mile open air walk, daily conditioning, brief sponge baths, and vigorous outdoor activity as a supplement to serious work, stressing the need for overall preparedness amid impending international war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawever
George J. Fisher
International Committee of the
Young Men's Christian Association
Eng
Citizens urged to adopt daily vigor plan for wartime duty
The article urges Americans to improve physical fitness to meet military needs. It cites low passing rates in tests, and proposes a daily program of exercises a brisk bath a quick rub and a five mile walk. It notes plans for US naval cooperation with Entente powers and possible use of Brest as a base. It outlines general lines for credit loan distribution food production transport and wartime trade cooperation with Allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
United States
Army Air
Atlantic
Caribbean
South America
British Isles
Mediterranean
Europe
Brest
Wilson
Congress
Great Britain
Germany
Senate sponsor backs compulsory military training bill
Senator George E. Chamberlain of Oregon leads the push for a compulsory training bill before Congress. The proposal calls for organizing an army of 500,000 men immediately as part of preparedness efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Chamberlain
Oregon
Congress
Chamberlain
Senate
Hoover A Self Made Man Built From Humble Start
Herbert C. Hoover known as Bert by Stanford peers rose from $2 a day miner to mining engineer in San Francisco. He profited from an abandoned Australian gold mine and later served as mining expert for the North China government before the Boxer uprising. He and Mrs. Hoover endured the siege of Tientsin and he later rebuilt fortunes in coal, London, and global mining interests. During World War I he led relief efforts and chaired the Belgian relief commission. He has since been placed in charge of conserving the nation’s food supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert C. Hoover
Bert
Stanford
Leland Stanford University
San Francisco
Australia
North China
Hoover
Tientsin
London
Burma
Mexico
China
California
Russia
American Relief Commission
Belgian Relief Commission
Admiral 72 Fights To Return To Active Duty
Rear Admiral George C. Reiter, aged seventy two and long retired, arrived in New York from Washington upset after being turned down again by the navy department. He says he feels spry and would rejoin active service if allowed, though he must obey orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Reiter
New York
Washington
Navy Department
Admiral Reiter
Department
Army training before France: a year or more needed
A military expert argues that an American army sent to Europe must be fully equipped and thoroughly trained, requiring at least a year. He warns that unprepared troops would hinder and not help the Allied front, noting veterans of the Kaiser hold the advantage.
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United States
France
Germany
Europe
England
Russia
Haye
Great Britain
Spreading Wilson's Gospel by Allied Aviators
British and French aviators drop translated German versions of President Wilson's address over German lines and territory. The plan, urged by an American citizen, aims to sow discontent and is being carried out from London to central powers areas.
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Wilson
Congress
Middle West
Gregory
Washington
London
Presient Wilson
Amazing corn removal claim from old advert
An old advertisement touts frezone for corns saying a quarter ounce costs little and removes corns quickly. It claims the remedy dries the corn root and leaves skin unharmed and urges readers to clip the note for a family member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father
L. C. Eddy Attorney-at-Law Practice Ad
L C Eddy Attorney at Law promotes general law services and collections. Eddy offers prompt attention to cases and legal matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Eddy
General Law
Increase Your Business with Warren Mail Ads
Advertisers are urged to plan 1917 promotions with Warren Mail Ads and place weekly advertisements. For contracts of one month or one year, call 36 and an Ad Taker will visit to arrange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Mail
Arange
WE DO JOB PRINTING. In the finest style of the "art pre servative."
Advertisement notes mail printing company offers job printing in the finest style of the art preservative and invites readers to call or visit samples and pricing at 229 Pennsylvania Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mail Printing CO
Pennsylvania Avenue
Ibe Penna. Es
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United States Navy
State Department
Arthur J. Balfour
Council
Balfour
Gand
Kitchener
War Council
Globe
Reiter
H. B. Wilson
E Submarine Chaser Fleet
New Stock Exchange
Kopf
Henry
Weet
D. G. Blackman
Justice of the Peace
Second St
Warren, Pa
BELL
Pulverman
Ball
Market Street
Warren
A. Theo. Parson
Leonhart’s
Harness Store
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