War Nursing Rules and Health Standards for Recruits
The article outlines wartime nursing roles and criteria, noting one graduate nurse per 200 soldiers, a typical base hospital ratio of ten patients per nurse, and a $50 monthly pay for American Red Cross nurses. It contrasts front-line limitations, training rigor, and the need for fit applicants amid heart and vision screening, suggesting improvements in training, habits, and nutrition to raise acceptable enlistment numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ington
Urse
Hed Cross
Flotda
United States
Sam
France
Causes of Rejection for Men in Army
The Physical Culture Magazine lists five main rejection causes: flat feet poor teeth defective eyesight lack of chest development and underweight. Many defects are preventable through proper training and healthy living, with flat feet responsible for about 1 percent of enlistment rejections, blamed on poor footwear and inadequate foot care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Marine Corps
Marine Service
The
Physical Culture Magazine
Frank E. Evans
Hoosier Briefs report on Terra Haute speaker incident
A brief Hoosier news item notes that Terra Haute speaker John Knowles faced issues after an electric shock endured at the Vein Coal Company works in Brazil-Pugils. The shock allegedly damaged his speech, with the incident tied to school term savings and local actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terra Hauty
John Knowli
Dee
Singing in Camp Soldiers at Work or Play
Soldiers at work or at play in camp entertainments with songs for every occasion. The group performs varied tunes reflecting daily life and morale boosting music during service.
Battle Song of Liberty and Soldier Song Traditions
Fr Benjamin Harrison reports on official and informal regimental songs across states. Soldiers sing while digging trenches and marching, with formal anthems and casual chants shaping camp life. The piece notes the role of music in boosting morale and patriotism during service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Benjamin Harrison
Ind
Battle Song of Liberty Verse Fragments in Soldier Lyrics
Fragmentary lines echo a wartime march song with improvised cadence. The verses mention army units, artillery, and airborne phrases as soldiers express duty and preparation for deployment to Germany. The text preserves era tone and martial imagery.
Pointer on Canning and Salt in Vegetables
A damaged clipping discusses canning with Pardee Beant and Home Heomomlest ideas. It notes salt as a preservative can affect flavor and safety, mentioning vegetable processing and risks if over salted or misprepared.
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Palm Beach
Kool- Kroth
the Bell Clothing Store
Boyce
Stewart
Mazda
Havoline Motor Oil
Marvel Jr
Lily White
Keith Auto CO
Gregory & Mattingly
Lindeman’s
Harrison Township
Glendale
Bernard Gillooly
D&wts
Reeve Township
Alfordsville
Jackmian
Propor
Eithe Navy Hospital
Sy United Press
Hoosier Briefs
Brazil
Pugils
Lownie
Germany
Deeb Bebe Beee
Pardee Beant
Home Heomomlest
Cabel & Kauffman
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