Social Birthday Party and Weddings in Williston
Local notes report Little Jack Bangs hosting a birthday party with games and refreshments. Numerous gatherings include knitting parties at Mrs. Gifford and Mrs. Erick, plus two weddings nearby with luncheon receptions and family roles detailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Jack Bangs
Banga
Percy Gifford
Erick Rather
Kather
George McIntosh
2Nd Ave
U. S. Army
Red Cross
M. Arthur
Glass of Salts Eases Kidneys and Bladder Irritation
Advertisment explains that a mixture called Salts, made from citric acid lemon juice and lithia, neutralizes acids and flushes waste. It claims four ounces in water before breakfast for several days will relieve twinges, cloudy urine, and bladder irritation, promoting healthier kidneys.
National Move for Physical Regeneration
The National Security League launches a nationwide campaign to improve youth physical welfare after 20 percent of draftees are rejected for disability. Walter Camp chairs the Committee on Physical Reserve with 200 committees in 30 states, backed by Yale and War Department figures. Mayors in Scranton, Fairport Harbor, Pinckneyville, and Altus endorse the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Security League
Walter Camp
League
Security League
Connell
Scranton
Rasmussen
Fairport Harbor
United States
Hincke
Pinckneyville
Mayor Hickman
Altus
Okta
England and America Unite in War Efforts and Sacrifices
The article praises the allied war effort highlighting strict English food laws and rationing, British grit, and generosity. It notes America's rapid mobilization, large-scale production, and strong home support, while acknowledging France's depleted manpower and the need for additional American troops to push toward final victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
England
London
Hyde Park
Britain
France
Great Britain
Lusitania
Allied Forces Drive Germans Across Picardy Front
Forward movement across central Picardy reports large numbers of prisoners and captured guns. British and French troops advance toward St. Quentin with Mount Kemmel and Lens falling to Allied forces. Australians and British claim gains around Peronne, Bullecourt, and La Transloy as official totals record 128,302 prisoners since July 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Picardy
Somme
Bapaume
St. Quentin
Gastel
Avre
Bethencourt
Berlin
Coblenz
Rhine
Luneville
Alsace
Peronne
Hindenburg
Flamicourt
St. Denis
Mont St. Quentin
Combles
Bullecourt
Hendecourt
la Transloy
Paris
London
Lens
Queant
France
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Frank Fisk
Fourth Ave
Fisk
Methodist Tee Eae
Clara Emma Taves
Fargo
N. D
Asa Ross Babcock
Williston
Hitchcock
Ruth Babcock
E. C. Halvesen
Mr. Babcock
Cupid
Sveen
Peter Henry Oie
Zahl
Quartermasters Dept
Battle Creek
Mich
Olga Cadella Berg
Johansen
Edna Hovind
Axel Syeen
Williams County State Bank
Camp Custer
Mr. Die
Salta
E.G. Pipp
Lnto
Nore
New Coats
Headquarters For
Plush
Coats
War Review
Mount Kemmel
Kemmel
Lys Salient
Flanders
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