Montdidier Rueful History In Wartime Bulletin
National Geographic Society war geography bulletin details Montdidier in the Somme as a historic town near Amiens. It notes its early medieval origins, 11th century church treasures, and the Palais de Justice with 17th century tapestries. Parmentier the potato pioneer is celebrated with a statue.
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National Geographic Society
Montdidier
Amiens
Didier
Desiderius
Charlemagne
Adrian ‘I
Alps
Ticinum
France
Don
Somme
Paris
St. Pierre
St. Sepulchre
Palais de Justice
Igvar
Brussels
Avoid Grouch and Live Long
A Minneapolis Journal note on a Seattle centenarian who lived to 103 credits a cheerful temperament and a long life. The writer claims the man never grouched at breakfast, did not complain about food, and kept a mild temper since age twenty, enjoying sunrise and kindness. He also tended oxen and was loved by all who knew him.
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Minneapolis Journal
Seattle
Nap Confusion Leads to Job Pride at Indianapolis Building
The custodian hired George, a well recommended colored man, as a house man. On his first day he took a long lunch nap, provoking a scolding. George calmly explains he is needed, smiling that he now understands his importance around the building.
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Indianapolis
George
Labor Saving Harvesters To Transform Northwest Wheat Bales
The United States Department of Agriculture estimates 1000 improved wheat harvesting machines called combines will be deployed in Washington and other Northwest states. Each machine needs two operators and can harvest 350 to 400 acres per season, replacing about 20 workers on older equipment. Separately, a romance scene describes a dialogue over an engagement as a daughter and Richard discuss his marriage proposal.
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Washington State
Northwest
United States Department of Agriculture
Baseball Classic Won by Boston
Boston, Sept 12. Taps for professional baseball during the war sounded at Fenway Park as the Boston American League pennant winners won the world championship by defeating the Chicago National League title holders in the sixth game, 2 to 1. The victory gives Boston six wins for the overlordship of the baseball world, and follows the 1914 title, giving seven world titles for the city without a blot on the escutcheon.
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Red Sox
Boston Nationals
Miss Delilah and Revia Harlee Take Government Posts
Delilah Harlee resigns from Winchester Memorial Hospital to join the Bureau of War Risk Insurance in Washington. Revia Harlee accepts a position with the Federal Fuel Administration. Lieut. George O. Ferguson returns to Camp Lee after a visit home.
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Delilah
Revia Harlee
Morter Harlee
Washington
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Federal Fuel Administration
George O. Ferguson
Camp Lee
War wounds from cold steel and artillery in early modern conflicts
An analysis of wound types from shrapnel, shell fragments, and melee blades notes shrapnel wounds resemble old musket balls, shell wounds are rarer but more lethal, and infection is common due to tissue laceration and embedded debris. Grenades reappear as a notable threat in late wars.
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New International Encyclopedia
Flanders
France
Marriage of Alonzo J. Day and Alice Virginia Johnson
Announcement from Douglas Arizona notes the September 9 wedding of First Sergeant Alonzo J. Day U S Army and Alice Virginia Johnson in Douglas. Day hails from Columbus Ohio and is stationed at Naco Arizona. Johnson, daughter of Eliza Johnson and the late George B. Johnson, teaches at Stephens City’s colored school and plans to keep her position.
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Douglas, Ariz
Alonzo J. Day
United States Army
Alice Virginia Johnson
Eliza Johnson
George B. Johnson
Colored School
Stephens City
Columbus
Ohio
Naco
Ariz
Lemon Juice Freckle and Tan Blending Lotion Claim
A vintage advertisement touts a home remedy mixing lemon juice with orchard white to create a freckle tan lotion. It promises blemish reduction and clearer skin for face neck arms and hands at very low cost.
Face Death to Aid Wounded in War England Speech
Lieutenant Harold Peat of Canada described wartime medical progress in Indianapolis noting 97 percent of wounded are saved. He credited surgeons and nurses for bravery, with forward dressing stations and field hospitals closer to the front saving many who would have died en route.
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Harold Peat
Indianapolis
Peru Plans Vigorous Malaria Campaign Across Country
The Peruvian government outlines a fourfold malaria campaign targeting treatment, at risk populations, germ-insect destruction, and swamp drainage. It will import quinine annually exempt from duties and offer it to individuals and institutions at cost for malaria treatment. Also noted is Japan's Christian literature movement, led by Doctor Wainwright, gaining influence due to Japanese appetite for knowledge.
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Peru
Christian Herald
New Mine Sweeping Device for War Zone Vessels
A new mine sweeping device is being fitted to several ships in the war zone. Mounted on the bows, it lowers a netted projection that extends many feet to each side to snag and lift mines safely away from the vessel for surface recovery.
Where They Make Anchors In Chester Pennsylvania
The up to date anchor uses ball and socket joints instead of a shank and is forged from strong cast steel. Most anchors in the United States are produced near Chester Pennsylvania. The finder, claimed to be the world’s largest, weighs ten tons.
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United States
Chester
You Can Be in the Second Line of Defense Be War Saver
The statement emphasizes readiness to serve as a defensive barrier and support during conflict. It frames protection as a communal duty and highlights resilience and preparedness as core values.
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Be & War Saver
Virginia Winchester City Directors Sworn In 1918
The document records the 1918 swearing in of state and city directors in Winchester Virginia. It names Robert F P Brill George W Kurtz and William T Barr as directors and notes the oath sworn before Mary J Brown N P with a cashier Lee Ry Gum signatory. The commission expiry is listed as June 2 1922. Total figures show project or fund totals including 443 907 dollars.
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Winchester
Frederick
Virginia
State Corporation Commission, Resources
E. A. Humsten
A. C. Sionaker
C. R Anderson
T. S. Joliffe
Howell M. Bond
State of Virginia
John J. Sloat
Alice Osburn
State of
Russell A. Shryock
George A. Samsell
N. P
State Corporation Commission
Lee Ry Gum
Mary J. Brown
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Underwood
Katherine R. Glass
Berryville
Mo.s. Russell
Mrs. Paige
Franck Baker & Sor Pharmacists
Medical Institute
Milwaukee, Wis
Thomas & Messer Co
Baltimore St
Baltimore, Md
Kutlery
Baltimore
Jordan’s
Main and Piccadilly Sts
U. S. Food Administration
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John I. Sloat
Commercial & Savings Bank
the Peoples’ Bank, Inc
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Wheneoewe
Liberty Loan
Ptimer Arpreen- Sagd
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Peppies Bank, Inc
Fred
Russell A, Shayock
James J. Gardner
C. BK. Cougill
H. A. Dinges
Miller Train Control Corpo
Fation
H. Wyand
Hagerstown
Banks
Richard
Stesew
Wien
Net Comtents
Pluid Drache
Castor
CASTO
Castoria
the Centaur Company
New York City
Boston
Fenway Park
Post
Union Bank, of
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Cassbenss
I. Lee R. Grim
Union Bank of Winchester
Prederick
of Virginia
Lee R, Cris
Robert FP. Brill
George W. Kurtz
Wm. T. Barr
Middletown State Bank, Inc
Middletown
W. J. Coffman
W.E. Coffman
R.O. Larrick, M.H. Rhodes, E. R. Sperry, “Ireeders
County of
W. E Coffman
E. A. Owings
Dey Raves
Yander
Jain
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