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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1917
Page
4
A wartime column discusses mothers aiding soldiers by sending tobacco to the front. Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Jones debate tobacco's comfort for troops, with one forming a tobacco fund and planning to contribute pennies for cigarettes and cigars. The piece blends home front advice with health warnings for children returning to school.
The piece discusses rising costs outpacing wages and the role of children in supporting families through work. It notes many women enter stenography despite market demand, and that married couples often rely on multiple earners, small spaces, backyards, and inexpensive bicycles for mobility. It also highlights Mme Charlotte Maitre a French Red Cross nurse honored with the Legion of Honor for bravery and service on the Alsatian front, Croix de Guerre and fever camp medals.
Elmer Utterback, champion trombone player of the Claremont band, is husking corn for J. O. Shafer Olneyville Advocate in Illinois. The lighthearted note contrasts musical prowess with farm work.
Mrs Gowland aids after a large golden eagle alights in a Beach tree near Bedlands California. Mrs Howland bravely dives for the bird neck and seizes a leg, fighting the creature until she secures it in a pigeon corral. The eagle, about six feet tip to tip, injures her but the wound is nearly healed.
Fort Bliss Texas on September 14 headquarters for the army board of inquiry were established here and the riot investigation expected to resume this morning. The stockade held 164 men of the 24th infantry awaiting proceedings.
In eeada Michigan Bill Biggerstaff’s pet Sewer dog vanished last December after a fox. The dog reappeared in a baggage car with a note from a man near Grand Marais 250 miles away who sent the dog there two weeks ago starving. Bill plans to chase the same fox again this winter.
Farm hands in Harrisburg receive 35 cents an hour plus board and lodging, reported to the bureau of employment. The rate is described as a record for farm labor, with previous offers ranging from 20 to 30 cents.
Fort Sam Houston and nearby border posts will receive large shipments of potatoes and onions for September and October. Total bids call for 4,395,000 pounds of potatoes and 549,500 pounds of onions, allocated mainly to Fort Sam Houston and Brownsville Corpus Christi Del Rio Eagle Pass McAllen Mercedes Sam Fordyce and San Benito.
Washington officials and diplomats view Premier Keremsky’s push for stronger army discipline as uplifting news. They believe Korniloff’s failed coup could prove beneficial by reinforcing order and cooperation among civilians whose support sustains the war effort.
In a string of satirical notes, writers lampoon Georg Mason and Polk Daniels, calling Daniels a great talker who talks more than he hears. The column teases readiness for marchers, noting one will be called An soon as a playful jab at political rhetoric.
Mount Olive officials plan a new guard house following a Saturday incident. Mayor Andrew Har seeks to station the local maliceman on duty to improve public safety in Woordland area, as reported by the Woordland cor. in the Mount Olive Tribune.
A June 25 party honored Wesley W. Zimerman with a brief program and refreshments. Friends presented a rocking chair as a gift from many well wishers, with remarks by Samuel Adams. His father gave a sum of gold for a chocolate box from Wolff Brothers Bank. The evening ended pleasantly.
Henry Tupper plans marriage to Miss Percival of Coatsville, as reported by Mercyville Louisiana Banner. The item notes the bridal pairing and local nuptial anticipation.
London Spectator notes a jest about men with stem winders and soldiers in the field. It suggests using a watch key to remove a sting from a wasp or bee. The remark reflects wartime humor and practical tips in a light tone.
The roof of a famous New York hotel will become a shooting range next winter. A mixed club of men women and youths will practice shooting under Miss Marta Maynard and world famous shooter Miss June Haughton supervising. An architect will adapt the roof into an English style shooting ground with safety provisions for stray shots.
Lucius Palmer Taylor of Pike township near Wauseon celebrated his 100th birthday with family and friends. Born August 18, 1817 in Buckland Massachusetts he moved to Fulton county seventy four years ago and helped found the first Fulton county fair. Two of his sons served in the Civil War.
Hubert Farmer rose to preaching Saturday night and walked nearly home before thinking of his horse. The horse’s name is unknown. Middleton Mo Chins notes the curious moment and missing detail.
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