Relief Work in Syria from Aleppo Diary Update
A relief worker in Aleppo records daily life and efforts creating four industries: a weaving factory, a sewing home, a knitting shop, and a clothes wash unit. He recounts a deadly auto accident in Beirut involving Dr Armstrong and two American girls, and notes health conditions, danger, and hope of returning home after a year of service.
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Aleppo
Syria
Beirut
Dr. Armstrong
Red Cross
Armstrong
America
Chicago
Paul Snyder
Europe
Near East
Hat Off to Him as He Builds a Life After War
A Scottish veteran at Washington’s Vocational Board for Vocational Education seeks a home farm and wife after injury in the Marne. He plans general farming with emphasis on animal husbandry, aiming for college success and a bright future with the aid secured by the board. His triumphant spirit and a shrapnel watch charm signal his resolve.
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Washington
Marne
Federal Board For Vocational Education
Federal Board
The
Armenia in Grave Peril as Turks and Tartars Advancing
Dispatches from Major Joseph C. Green directing American relief from Tiflis warn that Turks and Tartars are moving on Armenian zones from three sides. Relief depots are blocked. calls go to Britain to deploy force and clear Russian Armenia.
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Paris
Joseph C. Green
Cincinnati
American Relief Administration
Tiflis
Herbert Floover
Green
Peace Conference
Tartars
Armenia
Caucasus
Karabagh
Alaghez
Khalil Bey
Azerbaijan
Kara- Dbagh
Never Too Old To Learn At University Of Pennsylvania
A 45 year old civil engineer with long army service, crippled by a broken leg neuritis and reliance on crutches, starts a business methods course at the University of Pennsylvania to prepare for executive work. The Federal Board for Vocational Education funds many similar students through its program. Letters reach the Board at 200 New Jersey avenue.
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Washington
University of Pennsylvania
Federal Board For Vocational Education
New Jersey Avenue
Woman's Red Cross Report Highlights War Efforts by 8 Million Volunteers
The American Red Cross notes 8,000,000 volunteer women produced 364,868,555 articles worth 81,449,997 in 18 months ending Jan 1 1919. They logged nearly 300,000,000 hours and repaired 3,000,000 clothing items.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross
United States
America
Army
Europe
Asia
France
Italy
England
Siberias
Russia
Serbia
Greece
Palestine
Manila
Denmark
You Understand This
A reflective line notes how perception shapes happiness and prospects, contrasting inner needs with outward radiance. The author highlights a quest for meaning in the west and the deep purple, suggesting an illusory pursuit that tempers sorrow with softened glory.
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Chicago Tribune
Cure Rheumatism by a Blood Cleanser Remedy
Aimed at sufferers of rheumatism the notice claims a germ in the blood causes the ailment and promises a remedy that eliminates the pain by cleansing the blood. It urges readers to seek the advertised treatment.
Dorothy Phillips Shines as Heart of Humanity Star
Dorothy Phillips moves from actress to star as she headlines The Heart of Humanity at the Graham Theatre. The stirring romance screens this week for a two day run attracting strong crowd attention.
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Dorothy Phillips
Miss Phillips
Graham Theatre
Plan hospital memorial plan for soldiers in Keokuk county
Aug 1 Sigourney Iowa citizens meet at courthouse to discuss memorials for soldiers and sailors. The group favors building a county hospital and forms committees to prepare for a board of supervisors vote and a possible special election. The plan includes all servicemen and others who served in the unit.
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Sigourney
Court House
Keokuk County
Board of Supervisors
Service in this hospital opens to war free recipients
Readable text notes that individuals in the United States during wartime are offered free services at a hospital facility. The fragment implies a policy or program providing medical care to service members or civilians involved in the war effort.
Favor Permanent Rank for Pershing and March
Washington Aug 1 The house military committee ordered favorable reports on bills granting permanent general rank to Generals John J Pershing and Peyton C March The Pershing recommendation passed unanimously while the March measure was approved by an 8 to 7 vote
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Washington, D. C
John J. Pershing
Peyton C. March
House Military Committee
General Pershing
General March
Committee votes down motion to grant permanent rank
The committee rejected an 8 to 7 vote to confer the permanent rank of lieutenant colonel on General March.
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Leutenant
Oldest British MP valued life with carefree habits
Obituary notes the ninety six year old Parliament member lived without secret longevity plans. He smoked ate and drank what pleased him and never worried about health, appearing to be an honorary member of the Don't Worry club per the Evening Journal.
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Club
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Company of American People
J. F. Duffy
Binters University
S. S
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta, Ga
Carter
Carters Lule Iver
Pershing
Evening Journal
Washington, IA
T. C. Kyle
J. ¥. Duffy
H. D. Smith
Swails & Littrel
Haskins
Brumbach & Dayton
West Chester
J. A. Marsh
Ainsworth van Gabby
Rubio Rubio Motor CO
Rubio
Usca
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