War Chest: Plan unites war charities across communities
The article promotes a centralized war chest funded by city and county subscriptions to support national war charities. It notes adoption in many cities, proposes incorporation, bonded officers, and audited affairs. It cites Nutley New Jersey as a model with a $2,500 monthly income from 4,000 contributors and a 300-member Home Guard for collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thas
National War Charities
Lucia B. Harrison
Nutley
N. J
United ‘States
Winchester
Nutlay Patriotic Fund
Home Guard
Town Backs Nation in War Mobilization
The passage emphasizes communal sacrifice with no special overhead for fundraising. It argues the entire town shares burdens, resisting hype and campaigns, uniting as a unit in support of the national war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fia
Nysteria
Talia Wright Readies Return Home From Hospital
Miss Talia Wright, ill at Winchester Memorial Hospital, is expected to leave for home on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talia Wright
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Drafted Men Offered Opportunity for Army Jobs
The draft board announces calls for registrants to join the military labor force. White men are invited as railroad brakemen, flagmen, conductors at Camp Meade Maryland and Camp Joseph Johnson Florida six wheelwrights at Jacksonville Florida and three to report to the Veterinary Corps at Camp Lee Virginia. Twenty colored bricklayers are sought for the Signal Corps at Aviation Mobilization Camp Fort Wayne Michigan. The opportunity closes May 20 and applies to men subject to call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sihe
Camp Meade
Camp Lee
Joseph
Signal Corps
Aviation
Fort Wayne
Mich
Heavies support French raid near Appremont forest
American artillery and French guns prepared a raid in the Appremont forest. The bombardment lasted two hours and was heard 17 miles away in Toul. An American patrol entered Appremont and found no Germans, then retired after German reinforcements approached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Appremont
Toul
Americame
Heal Skin Diseases with Semo from E W Rose Co
Advertises Sem o as quick relief for eczema, blotches, ringworm, and rashes. Claims inexpensive price 35c or 1.00 for extra large bottle and easy to apply. Mentions Cleveland based E W Rose Co as vendor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland, O
Use of Tractors in Saving Labor in Farming
United States Department of Agriculture notes that increased use of labor-saving implements and tractors will boost 1918 acreage, reduce farm labor, and enable more work per man. It favors larger plows, planters, harvesters, corn binders, and machinery to replace hand labor, with emphasis on machinery for planting, replanting, thinning, harvesting, husking, and crib loading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
U-Boat Wanes as Allied Losses Drop in April
Official French statistics show total allied and neutral ship losses in April fell to 382,631 gross tons from 634,685 the previous year. Submarine attacks costlier for the enemy as torpedoes replace guns amid armed merchant ships. The note links increased submarine activity with land offensives and a mid April reduction due to Allied counter efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Value of Stable Manure
A ton of stable manure of good quality may contain about six pounds of ammonia, six pounds of phosphoric acid, and ten pounds of potash. This reflects the nutrient content valuable for soil fertility and crop production.
Gravel Road Mileage Question Raises Road Totals
A fragment notes gravel road mileage ranking alongside earth roads and hints at advertising by The Gta. The garbled text provides no clear figures or dates but highlights road mileage comparisons and possible inquiry.
Aircraft Plot Tied to Wilson Circle and Borglum
Officials disclosed a scheme involving silent partners in a proposed new corporation with aircraft magnate Borglum and Hugh C. Gibson of the British War Ministry. Documents show talks with Dodge Manufacturing’s Kenyon Mix and names including Vice President Marshall and Howard J. Coffin. President Wilson was not then informed, but a fuller story may reveal German influence and army intelligence involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Borglum
Hugh C. Gibson
Ministry of Munitions of War i
United States
New York
Thomas
Colorado
Senate Military Committee
Marshall
Howard J. Coffin
Aircraft Board
Bors Glum
Army Intelligence Service
Mrs. Dawson Dies in Martinsburg After Brief Illness
Ella Dawson longtime Martinsburg resident died at her West Race street home at 4 am after a short heart illness. A Gainesboro Virginia native, daughter of Richard Timmons, she lived in Martinsburg since childhood and was active in St. Joseph's Church. Survived by four brothers C C, John E, D C Timmons of Martinsburg, F L Timmons of Washington, and sister Miss Pannie Timmons at home.
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Ella Dawson
Martinsburg
West Race Street
Dawson
Richard Timmons
Gainesboro
Frederick County
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
C. C. Timmons
John E. Timmons
Bishop Randolph’s Granddaughter Weds in Virginia Church
The ceremony unites Dorothea Winstow and a Randolph relative at St James Church. Bishop coadjutor Rt Rev W Brown presided in front of family and a few friends. date of the wedding was announced as to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothea ~ Winstow
Fred Magill Randolph
Urne Berkeley
Ovine We Tainty
Berk Ver
Cronkhite
St. James’ Church
W Brown
Virginia
Cure Headaches Often From Stomach Trouble
Article promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a simple remedy for headaches caused by stomach disorders or constipation. Claims many obtain relief, noting tablets are easy to take and mild in effect. Sold by AE dealers.
Bunker Family Holds Court In New Elis Parker Serial
In The Washington Sunday Star May 12 Elis Parker unveils More Jabex Bunker Yarns featuring Gran'pa Ms Bunker and 7 steerings in bra ons tales presented with vintage newspaper voice and local color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gran'pa
Ms Bunker
Elis Parker Tier
Wichington
Miller's Drug Store Offers Free Sample of German Syrup
An ad invites adults with cold or bronchitis to Miller's Drug Store for a free sample bottle of J ehees German Syrup. Described as a soothing healing remedy for lung troubles, it promises a night's rest and relief from coughing. Available for sale in civilized countries.
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Miller’s Drug Store
Jehee
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Pennsylvania
John S. Solenberger & Co
Racine Tires
Goodyear Tires Neel Motor Company
Graham Bros
Neel Motor Company
Hansbrough & Carter Insurance Real Estate Investments
Liberty Bonds
Red Cross
Tos Conrraneng
Hun Hent
Roches
Pershing
Aircraft Investigator
Kenyon. W. Mix
Dodge Manufacturing Company
Indiana
Ryan & Orndoff “Style
Paul
Bishop Randolph
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