Slacker and German terms painted on businesses after War Stamp meeting
Yellow paint sprayed on the fronts of O. E. Lancaster’s cafe and G. F. Withers’ news stand in the post office lobby with the words slacker and pro German. Lancaster refused to close and sent $100 for stamps. Withers closed reluctantly and pledged $100. Both denounce the slacker label while offering to donate receipts to the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Lancaster
G. F. Withers
Withers
Red Cross
Slacker
First American troops land in Italy during WWI
The first American troops landed in Italy yesterday as announced by General March. Sanitary units lead the force with combat troops to follow from Pershing. Five divisions are brigaded with the British for training, and the New York national army division has taken a front sector. The overall Allied situation is described as extremely favorable.
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Associated Press
Washington
Italy
General March
Pershing
March
National Army
The Ostrich’s True Might and Ferocity
A historical account describes the ostrich as immensely powerful capable of disemboweling a horse and kicking through corrugated iron. It warns that an enraged ostrich is as dangerous as a lion to unprotected people and highlights the risk from ignorance of its strength speed and ferocity.
American soldiers balk at Fably tea in France
American troops billeted in Northern France before joining British forces adapt to new rations, finding tea a harsh substitute for coffee at breakfast. They will be served tea gradually with meals, bread, jam, sausage, bacon, and vegetables as options. many adjust as homesickness wanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
France
Lee
Geo Hale
Eradication Drive Aims to Break Records This Year
Washington June 29. The Bureau of Animal Industry predicts record gains in eradicating the cattle fever tick and releasing territory from Federal quarantine. Expecting larger areas freed than the 7008 square miles in 1927, South Carolina may be fully removed from quarantine by December 1. The campaign plans to push to the Atlantic coast, despite strikes delaying shipbuilding labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
South Carolina
Atlantic
Pontotoc County Gets High Compliments
C. W. Callarman district agricultural agent says Pontotoc County has the best crop prospects in Oklahoma and rural areas show greater prosperity than any other part of the state. J. B. Hill cites good seasons and county residents’ efforts to boost wartime food production for the Sammies in Europe.
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Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
C. W. Callarman
Callarman
J. B. Hill
Europe
Prisoners, Air Destroyers Reported In Latest War News
Pershing reports capture of 309 German prisoners and destruction of three German aircraft. The Senate rejects an amendment to force a 5,000,000 man army as soon as possible. Four British torpedo boat destroyers engage German forces off the Belgian coast with unclear results. Senate elevates Provost Marshal General Enoch H. Crowder to lieutenant general for the war duration.
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Associated Press
Washington
Pershing
Senate
Senate Today
London
Crowder
Enoch H. Crowder
Americans Police Panama and Colon
American troops began policing Panama and Colon under the 1904 treaty. The Panama government protested to Washington over the move.
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Panama
And
Colon
Associated Press
Washington
Japan Will Not Send Troops To Siberia
Viscount Kato, president of the Constitutional Party, said Japan should conserve national strength and avoid precipitous action. He noted opposition claims of German influence and communist spread in Russia but urged solving the issue with Japan’s own interests in mind rather than other nations’ views.
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Japan
Siberia
Associated Press
Tokio
Viscount Kato
Constitutional Party
Russia
Vladivostok
Lenine
Colorado Women Knit 224 Garments for 28 Soldiers
In Bay Colorado a small group of fewer than a dozen National League for Woman's Service members knitted 224 woolen garments in 98 hours to equip 28 soldiers. Under Mrs Elizabeth Finch they produced sweaters helmets wristlets and socks after fundraising through suppers and tag days. By 11:30 Monday all 28 had received their full quota.
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Colorado
National League For Woman’s Service
Bay
Elizabeth Finch
Ray
Colo
Youthful Germans Captured Among Prisoners in France
American forces report German 1919 class youths serving in several divisions are among recently captured prisoners. Information shows these young soldiers are used as reinforcements to retire worn veterans and are being drafted to bolster reserves ahead of a major western front offensive.
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France
Germany to Intervene in Russia to Restore Order
Exchange Telegraph dispatches report the German government preparing to intervene in Russia to restore order. The same dispatches note Austrian Emperor Charles refusing Premier Von Seydler’s resignation and summoning Parliament for July 16. They also state British forces captured 400 prisoners in an attack east of Neppewood in Flanders.
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Associated Press
London
Russia
Zurich
Charles of Austria
von Seydler
Copenhagen
Flanders
Neppewood
Government closes books on first WWI fiscal year
The government today closed its books for the first fiscal year of war. Outlay since July 1, 1917 totals more than 12.6 billion to cover the army, navy, shipbuilding, airplane construction, loans to allies and other costs. Daily war expenditure runs about 50 million.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wool consumption rises in May to record for year
Washington reports May 1924 wool consumption at 74.6 million pounds grease equivalent, the highest monthly total this year, up from April 70.7 million and March 71.9 million. February 63.7 million and January 65.1 million.
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Washington
Bureau of Markets
Terrible Plight of Romanians
London reports from Jassy describe Romania as a desolate country scarred by war. Refugees face famine amid ruined oil fields and scarce food, with harvests unlikely this year and peasants avoiding horse meat despite wartime hardships.
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London
Associated Press
Jassy
Romania
Germany
France
Warren C Kendall Named Head of Car Service Division
Warren C Kendall of Boston formerly with the Boston and Maine railroad has been appointed by Secretary McAdoo to head the car service division of the railroads of the country.
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Warren C. Kendall
Boston
The
Boston & Maine Railroad
McAdoo
Railroade
Normal pledges total over 575 in war stamp drive
At a large summer term chapel 575 pledged an average over 30 dollars for war savings stamps. County by county lists show Sellee 38 pledges 1160 dollars, Hughes 38 pledges 1480 dollars, Pontotoc 184 pledges 6295 dollars, and other counties and states contributing, including 500 dollars from Other States.
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East
Central Normal
Molloy
Rodger
Geo. W. Barnes
Ericson
Normal
Amt
Sellee
Hughes
Johnston
McClain
Murray
Okfuskee
Okmulgee
Pontotoc
Pottawatomie
Seminole
Dignified Visitor Leaves Card After Quiet Call
A refined woman called at a house one afternoon and, after a brief moment, a boy at the door said his mother was out. She left a visiting card and departed without further incident. The article notes a separate conviction of a Coney Island hotel proprietor for obstructing the sidewalk while selling coal to the poor at cost during New York’s coal shortage.
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Indy
Coney Island
New York
Large German Army Still in Russia
June 28 report from the French Front notes a powerful German Austrian field army under Prince Leopold of Bavaria from the Baltic to the Black Sea. It cites German unease over Bolshevik anti German sentiment, monarchist and anarchist movements, and setbacks in Russia Roumania.
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Baltic
Black Sea
Prince Leopold of
Bavaria
Germany
Russia
Roumania
Bessarabia
Dobrudja
Macedonia
Palestine
Women bankers prove able to guard secrets in wartime
London reports that war time bank employment for women has convinced British bankers that women can protect business secrets as well as men. Early fears of customers withdrawing accounts due to women in sensitive roles gave way to guarded optimism as practical experience grew.
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Associated Press
London
Ae Ieee
Allied Gains Across France and Italy Reported
British and French forces pushed in France capturing about 1400 prisoners with 300 more and 22 machine guns taken by British troops in Nieppe Forest area. French forces between Chateau-Thierry and Montdidier advanced up to a mile and a quarter, securing 1060 Germans. Australian units seized 43 prisoners and six machine guns near Morris. Italian troops attacked Austrian positions on the Asia go plateau, while Vienna notes Italian fire behind Austrian lines and difficulty crossing the front lines.
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France
Flanders
Chateau-Thierry
Montdidier
Nieppe
Bailleul
Bethune
Morris
Amblemy
Montgomer
Berlin
Lys
Aisne
Italy
Asiago
Vienna War Office
War Law Psalm Fragments Reflected in Message to Troops
Fragmentary OCR note hints at support for soldiers overseas and broader morale effort. The text references "the boys over there" and indicates a patriotic stance, though full context is unclear.
Let a Want Ad Get It for You
A brief want ad note prompts readers to use classified listings for finding items or services. It encourages quick results through the newspaper’s categorized section.
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Poled
Hall
Frank J. Cheney
A. D . A. W. Gleasown
Ee & Sy
Toledo
O. Hall
U. 9
American Federation of Labor
Akadente Dhee
Yors
York
Cosme, Gordon Lang
England
Rein
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