Railroads declare war policy prioritize troop movement
Washington policy release by Director General McAvoy lists aims in order of importance: win the war through prompt movement of troops and matériel. provide public service. foster sympathy between railroad administration, employees, and patrons. and apply sound economies. It emphasizes humanizing railroading, efficient service, and standardized equipment.
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Washington, D. C
McAvoy
Railroad Administration
United States Railroad Administration
Elso
Pelted with flowers Yanks pass through Paris to front
In Paris crowds welcomed American soldiers as they traveled through the city toward the battle front. Flowers rained down on the automobiles and the cheers from enthusiastic Parisians highlighted the warm reception for overseas troops.
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Paris
Mato
Submarine Sinkings Heralded by Weeks in Pemberton
Senator John W. Weeks announced from Pemberton Mass that since January 1 the navy has sunk 28 German submarines, credit going to sailors. Separate items note Peru senate approval of a ship sale project, limits on shipping, DC schools language ban on German, and Redfield seeking 10000 for Alaska fisheries protection.
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Pemberton
Mass
John W. Weeks
Senate Mlitary Affairs Committee
Lima
Peru
Senate
Washington, D. C
District of Columbia
Global War News From World Fronts and Home Front
An appeal to send an expeditionary force to Russia was transmitted to Washington. A Brazilian steamer captain reported an American transport fired on a German submarine off the Jersey coast. British bombing and French front actions are described as co operating in the Noyon-Montdidier area. Reports cite massive American troop movements to France and hunger for sugar amid submarine losses. Several military, political, and labor events are noted, including court cases and aviation accidents.
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United States
Russia
Central Committee
Cadet Party
State Department
Washington
Tunssian
Jersey
Noyon-Montdidier
HopkIns Named Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Relations
Secretary Baker announced Ernest M Hopkins president of Dartmouth College as assistant to the secretary of war in charge of industrial relations. Crowder issued a call for selective service men for United military service to be sent to the northwest to harvest spruce for airplane construction. Senate committee hearings opened on army appropriations. Members visited Buffalo Detroit Indianapolis and Dayton plants reporting rapid move to quantity production.
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Baker
Ernest M. Hopkins
Dartmouth College
Secretary of War
Crowder
Northwest
Senate Military Committee
Wood
Senate
Washington
Buffalo
Detroit
Almapolis
Dayton
Swedish steamship New Sweden sunk by submarine
European War News reports the 5319 ton Swedish steamship New Sweden, passenger and freight, sunk by a submarine on May 20. The British transport Ausonia torpedoed in the Atlantic with 909 crew landed on the Irish coast. Other notes include German and British ships engaging off the Dutch coast, and Italian aviators bombing camps between the Piave and Livenza with ten enemy aircraft downed.
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New Sweden
Mexico Lne
Ausonia
Cunardine
Atlantic
New York
Piave
Livenza
Caldonazzo
Rome
Iowa State News highlights of wartime Iowa events
A sweeping Iowa wartime roundup reports drownings and combat deaths, draft figures, citizenship actions, and arrests. Notable items include Otis Craig’s death at 17, Captain Alkens wounded, and Be lmond seditious utterances arrests. Also noted are Governor Lowden's address, naturalization at Camp Dodge, and bridge damage in Story County.
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Batrick Creak
Axel Rood
Langan
Otis Craig
Cedar Rapids
Jawa
State Secret Service
Belmond
Wright County
Joe Sprenzel
Louis Ludtke
Chas, Haupt
Sprenzel
Frank O. Lowden Ofllinois
State University
Lowden
U. 1
W. L Harding
Iowa
Winterset
Hic W. Walterman
Kamrar
Anton Bernatz
Decoreh
Ray Craun
Ames
Thos. Guthrie
Camp Dodge
327Th Field Artillery Regiment
Logan
Chicago Limited
Beaver Creek
Appleton
Waterloo
Verne Marshall
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Iowa National Guards
Quartermaster Corps
National Army
Story County
Skunk River
W W Ramsell
Iowa City
Stephen Casey
Edward Mahon
Ottumwa
Potato Beetles Do Much Damage Across United States
United States Department of Agriculture notes the Colorado potato beetle harms vast areas from the plains to the Atlantic, with new appearances in Washington and Oregon. It describes life stages, generations, and the heavy crop losses in 1916, recommending arsenate of lead over paris green and detailing spray concentrations and application methods for control.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Colorado
United States
Great Plains
Atlantic Coast
Gulf Region
Washington
Oregon
Civilians Urged to Share in Agricultural Duty
The Secretary of Agriculture urges civilians to take an active role in agriculture, noting soldiers and farmers eager to contribute. Many civilians likewise wish to serve but may not grasp the chance to participate fully in agricultural duties.
Larger production from dairy animals shows gains with legume hay and silage
A four year study of 6 587 cows by agricultural specialists shows legume hay and corn silage in cow feeding raises income over feed costs. Joining a cow testing association lets farmers balance rations, test production, and cut feed costs while targeting high producers.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Plan for supply of silage urged by Agriculture
The U S Department of Agriculture urges beef cattle farmers nationwide to plan early for ample silage. Plant more silage corn than usual to fill silos, ensuring winter feed and returns on the investment. Shortfalls from drought or hail at key growth may reduce yields, with limited growth in sorghum suited for the South.
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United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Abundant Sandwich Fillings and Creative Lunch Ideas
A long list of sandwich fillings and lunch ideas features dishes like French dressing dressed croque, sardines with watercress, tuna and cheese, and peanut butter with rice. Recipes include almond with maple sugar cream, minced ham and chicken curry, and cheese with tomatoes. The tone echoes a home pantry guide with practical serving suggestions.
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War Brenda
New York
A Wee Bird Learns to Play the Tuapins
A dialogue between an older robin and a youngster describes progress in learning to fly and manipulate rudimentary tools or devices, with humorous mispronunciations and playful bird slang reflecting a rural or whimsical tone.
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Redfield
Congress
Alaska
Sidhe Suet
U.S
Teutonic War News
Alles
Wilson
France
E& Speech
Blue Devils
Piner del Rio
Navy Department
Maryland
Cuba
Hoover
R. Bardwell
Major Brooks
Kansas City
Scott Field
Imola
Brent Dow Allinson
Chicago
Camp Grant
Allinson
Jack McGee
Pawtucket
East Greenwich
R. 1
Sizmen
Jeremiah O'Leary
Trish Sgitator
Bianca de Victories
Paul Rodicker
Albert Paul Ficke
W. J. Robinson
Emile Kipper
John D. Styan
Federal Resserve Board
Department of Commerce
E. A. Strouse
Berne M. Mead
Peoria
Strause
Ase
Thomas A. Edison
Germany
Philp D. Rader
San Francisco
Robert Connor
Los Angeles
Curtiss Aviation Feld
N.Y
Hader
British Flying Corps
Louisiana
Baton Rouge
American Federation of Labor
American Alliance of Labor and Democracy
St Paul Minn
Charlotteville
University of Virginia
Daniels
Saline County
Little Rock
Arkes
Star of
Chile
Bering Sea
Roosevelt
Ward
Lemuel Gompers
St. Paul
Minnee
Great Britain
Edward N. Hurley
United States Shipping Board
University of Notre Dame
America
Marise
Ufe
Dallas
Tex
Ife
O’nell
Oklahoma
Michigan
H. B. Green
Betty Green
Woodrow Wilson
Harry 8
New
Indianapolis
Indianapella Speedway
Handelskind
Iowa State News
Judge Advocate
Ft. Leavenworth
C. Platt
Service League Court
Corp
Francis H. Webster
Pershing
Francis Webster
Fleur
Frank H. Webster
Central City
Des Moines College
Will Heard
Division
Harry Lang
Des Moines
Secret Service
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