Daylight Raid on Paris Recalls WWI Bombing
Letter from Corporal Dick Willis in France includes a Paris Herald clipping describing a daytime bombing raid on Paris by German avions. The report notes high altitude recon over suburbs, French barrage fire, and aviations retreat after anti aircraft fire. An official note confirms reconnoitering aircraft over Paris at 9:45 a.m. and rapid pursuit by batteries and defense avions.
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W. C. Willis
Corporal Dick Willis
France
Paris
New York Herald
Big Bertha
Aubervilliers
Last Chance Bargains for Subscriptions Today
One day left to subscribe to magazines at $1.50 a year with prices rising to $2.00 on October 1. Agent Nita Belle McMoon urges readers to order now and contact Journal or 59 Red for details.
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Nita Belle McHoon
Call Journal
Nita Belle MecKoon
Journal of 59 Red
Woman's Home Companion
Everybody's
Nita Belle McMecKeon
Houdon Sculpted St Bruno statue and Washington cast
The noted French sculptor Houdon created the St Bruno statue in Rome and, at Franklin's invitation, visited America in 1785 to take casts for the Washington statue in Richmond Virginia. Lafayette praised that likeness as the best American patriot likeness. Pope Clement the Sixteenth remarked on silence when viewing the statue.
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St. Bruno
Rome
Houdon
Franklin
America
Washington
Richmond
Lafayette
Order of Trappists
Clement XVI
Not Product of Nature in Biblical Manna
The text argues that manna from Arabian deserts and other eastern regions differs from the Biblical manna fed on by the Israelites for 40 years. It contends the Scriptural manna is wholly miraculous and not a natural product.
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Arabian Deserts
Oriental
Canaan
Faults and Virtues in Moral Judgment
A reflection on how people judge others by their own virtues and faults noting that we excuse faults like our own but harshly condemn other failings. The passage contrasts self-harmony with external judgment and calls for self-application of virtue.
Apparent System Question on Homeopathic Hospital Practice
Fragment from an apparent system debate asks if a hospital operates on homeopathic methods. It cites a reader remark about a light headed patient and a blonde buree noting care paths.
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Buree
Local Shop Ads and Community Notices Mix In Regional Column
A jumble of ads from Crail's Dean's Graves Studio and The Fair list services crafts furniture and groceries. Notices report births visits trips and military training moves with names and places like Davenport Ames Mt. Vernon Rock Island and Carthage. A family birthday ceremony note and upcoming subscription changes are included.
Fleming Family Holds Annual Reunion at Lexington Iowa
The Fleming family held their second reunion on September 26 in Lexington Iowa and voted to make it an annual event. Frank Fleming was named president Everett Fleming vice president Bertha Weekley secretary Audrey Fleming treasurer.
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Fleming
Lexington
Iowa
O. J. Cullumber
Marion
America
Frank Fleming
Everett Fleming
Bertha Weekley
Audrey Fleming
Lewis Wilson
Kansas City
Clara Patterson
Howard Gardner
Win Gardner
Crawfordsville
Gardner
Libby Schauf
Quincy
Ill
Conwell Fleming
Bardolph
Minnie Barrick
Political stir on in England described in wartime context
London reports describe growing party tensions in England as Labor and Liberal factions mobilize against Lloyd George’s coalition. The piece compares him to Wilson, notes fears of pacifism gains, and discusses why a general election might occur to define war aims and domestic policy amid party divisions.
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London
England
Labor Party
Henderson
Liberal Party
Coalition
Lloyd George
Germany
Mr. Wilson
Lloyd Georges
Wilson
Britain
Labor
India
Ireland
Dr Scott Wins Overseas Commission to France
Dr W J Scott has been commissioned as First Lieutenant and ordered to report for overseas service in France. He is among the first twelve U S doctors sent abroad without prior military training, due to his special study of a new antiseptic wound treatment. He will join an evacuation hospital staff with Capt McClure as surgeon in charge.
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France
McClure
Henry Ford
Detroit
Miss Buckley Takes Overseas War Work in Convalescent Hospital
Miss Mable Buckley, who left her high school post to head to New York, reports she passed exams and has been hired for overseas duty in a convalescent hospital. Her tasks include aiding soldiers who cannot read or write, providing entertainment, and assisting nurses. She awaits orders on whether England or France will be her assignment, while substituting as a teacher in New York City schools.
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Mable Buckley
New York
New York City
Quilt auction to aid Red Cross at Dusenberry sale
The Just Us club completes a quilt to be sold at W A and H A Dusenberry's sale just north of West Chester on Monday at 11 o'clock. Proceeds go to the Washington county Red Cross chapter.
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Just Us Club
W A
H. A. Dusenberry
West Chester
Red Cross
Washington County
Auction Sale of House and Lot by Executor
Executor Charles A. Dewey announces a public auction of the Sarah J. Casaflay property on Saturday October Sth at 1 30 p m on the premises the first house north of the Baptist church near the business district ideal for a small family located in the estate settlement 28 80 02 4
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House & Lov
Sarah J. Casaflay
Charles A. Dewey
Local Fair Ads Highlight Goods and Property Sale
Carl Combs offers butter fat at 58 cents and tungsten and Mazda bulbs at The Fair. S91 Seed lists meals at Dean's, plus mixing bowls and baking ware. Dr H. Taylor notes the sale of A C White residence on Bo 2nd St to A Doran Mrs John Tollenaar and Thomas visit fromSigourney at Mrs C H Dittmars. Special price on American Magazine for soldiers and sailors at 2.00 per year via Nita Belle Mekoon.
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H. Taylor
A. C. White
Bo. 2Nd St
A. Doran
Political Gamble Shifts as Liberal Oppose Labor
The piece discusses party dynamics in Britain with Liberal and Labor tensions. It suggests pacifist factions influence Germany and notes Liberal decline under Asquith, the lure of Lloyd George, and a possible Liberal collapse, allowing Labor to assume opposition roles.
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Liberal
Labor
Germany
Liberal Party
Labor Party
Asquith
Lloyd George
German gas no longer feared by British troops
German gas does not terrify as in early war days as British masks offer near full protection. Army scientists report anti gas measures reduce gas casualties to personal safety related wounds unless proven otherwise. Latest German gases are less outwardly harmful and cause no immediate effects, leading some to delay wearing masks.
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London
American Doughboys Keep Clean in France Amid War
Paris notes the American army's obsession with bathing and soap. Doughboys use streams and rivers for washing and drinking water, while the Y M C A orders 1,800,000 bars of soap for front canteens to guard against lice and maintain hygiene.
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France
Paris
Pershing
Presbyterians License First Woman Pastor in Chemung County
Mrs. William H. Chapman was licensed to preach by the Chemung County Presbytery after a lengthy debate and opposition. The move, seen as breaking Presbyterian precedent, prompted at least one dissenter to vow an appeal. Chapman had been filling a pulpit left vacant by a YMCA war worker in France.
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Elmira
N. Y
William H. Chapman
Chemung County
Whole Nation At War Fourth Liberty Loan Rally
Public service message urges every citizen to support the Fourth Liberty Loan as a national effort. It compares democracy against autocracy and calls for unwavering devotion, selflessness, and enthusiastic participation from all, linking home front support to front line efforts.
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Sufl
Set pace for your neighbor fight loan appeal
The message urges individuals to subscribe fully to the Fighting Loan without waiting to see others' contributions. It argues a quickly oversubscribed loan will boost morale and support among Allied nations, while a weak response could embolden Germany, noting the United States is fighting with immense resources.
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Germany
United States
Extremes. A witty remark on marriage dynamics
A Richmond Times Dispatch quip notes that a wife struggles with a husband who is too wild to control or too good to be dull, highlighting contrasts in married life with irony.
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Ham
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Doll Effigies On Grave In British Columbia Cemeteries
Queer doll effigies found in Indian cemeteries of British Columbia depict buried dead. Carved from wool and painted, they represent the deceased as they appeared in life, suitably clothed, preserving memory in a peculiar craft.
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British Columbia
Mfe
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Eva
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Rock Island Arsenal
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Knoxville
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Mazda
John Tollenaar
Gon. Thomas
Sigourney
C. H. Dittmars
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Bill Hart
the Tiger Man
Mack Sennett
Ann Pennington
Nan
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