Perching's Men in Training for Officers in France
George T. Bye writes from the American forces in France on October 26 that many enlisted men in England and France aim for officer commissions. He notes Pershing’s plan to build a strong war machine from the experienced expeditionary force, with selected soldiers undergoing advance training to become instructors and future officers. The piece highlights the drive, discipline, and high expectations within training, including a sharp focus on signal corps readiness and rapid improvement under British instructors.
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France
London
England
Uncle Sam
California
Gen. Pershing
First Expeditionary Force
Pershing
West
Germany
Signal Corps
Leutenant
Jews Raise Fund for Their Nation in Waterloo
During the Jewish holidays the Waterloo congregation raised 946.95 for the Jewish war relief fund. The American Jewish relief committee seeks 10 million dollars for European Jews. Local pledges run 65 to 85 dollars monthly, with the holiday total in addition to regular gifts. Relief targets Polish and Galician victims facing hunger and devastation. Plans include recreation camps at cantonments to entertain Jewish soldiers, modeled after the YMCA and Knights of Columbus. Russia is noted for vast timber resources with government-owned forests nearing two and a half million acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Jewish War Relief Fund
Europe
Poland
Galicia
America
Army
Knights of Columbus
Nan's Letter Home From London During War Leave
A correspondent writes of a wartime home leave in London. She describes theatre outings and meals with an artilleryman, his shift from front life to civilian scenes, and how front line morale affects theatre crowds. She notes women’s roles, mail’s impact on soldiers, and the mix of joy and horror in daily war life. The letter ends with reflections on farewell departures and the resilience of families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Frank
England
Sis
Nan
Pape's Diapepsin Claims Rapid Stomach Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast acting remedy for dyspepsia indigestion and upset stomach. It promises relief within five minutes, reduces acidity and gas, and urges readers to buy a fifty cent case from any drug store for quick, harmless relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Wives of Soldiers Targeted by Cabaret Raids
Chicago on October 26 reports federal authorities face the issue of shielding military wives from cabaret influences. Judge Abler notes about seventy percent of arrested women in raids are married, many wives of soldiers and galdiers. This item appears in the Want page.
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Chicago
United States
Abler
Galdiera
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New Army
George T. Bye
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Batman
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Repu
Elgin
Aurora
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Leath's Home Outfitters
Beloit
Freeport
Joliet
Kroehler
Courter
Tiome
A. Fuur
William and Mary
Neorbergy
Scare Olca
Marshall
Paul Davis Dry Goods Co
Simmons Steel
Vernis Martin
Pri F Mattrith
Mourier
Bath
East Fourth Street
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