War News Roundup 1916 From Petrograd to Saloniki
European fronts shift as Russian forces resume advance along the Asiatic front and reoccupy Mush. Bulgarian actions threaten Kavala and Drains while French and Serb lines absorb losses near Doiran. A Russian submarine under Swedish flag seizes the German steamer Desterro. Navy losses mount for both sides. A British submarine torpedo attack is reported near a Nassau-class battleship. Also: a divorce suit in Virginia, a new long-distance air record at Newport News, and political moves to enable in-field voting for Illinois troops.
Mexican War News and Troop Review Near Frontier
The Twenty second battalion and Sonora infantry were nearly wiped out in an ambush by Yaquis near Batanonte. A review of 5,000 American troops in Mexico showcased punitive preparedness as infantry, cavalry, and artillery marched past Brig. Gen. Pershing after months of active service. The international commission on U S Mexico differences includes Franklin B K Lane, Tudge George Gray, and John R Mott, announced by Secretary of State Lansing in Washington.
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Sonora
Batanonte
Mexico
John J. Pershing
International Commission
United States
Franklin BK. Lane
Interior
Tudge
George Gray
Delaware
John R. Mott
New York
Washington
Lansing
Washington Railroads Seek Arbitration on Wages in Eight-Hour Plan
Washington news outlines railroad presidents proposing an eight hour day with wage arbitration, House and Senate actions on army bill revisions, and a pending presidential signature. It notes FTC vigilance against bread price rises, shipper appeals for rate cuts, new diplomatic postings, and looming battles over the shipping bill amendments.
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Washington
Wilson
House
Senate
Ad Wolgast Loses Ten Round Bout at Brooklyn Park
Sporting note: former lightweight champion Ad Wolgast was defeated by Frankie Callahan across ten rounds at Washington Park in Brooklyn. Callahan dominated the action with precision, earning a clear decision as Wolgast pressed early before fading late.
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Ad Wolgast
Frankie Callahan
Washington Park
Brooklyn
Personal Archbishop Lancaster Spalding Dies at Peoria
Personal Archbishop John Lancasters Spalding, long time prelate of the Roman Catholic Church in Illinois, resident of Peoria since 1877 after being chosen bishop of the Feorip diocese, died in Peoria Illinois after illness. Former lieutenant governor H. Ray of Illinois died in Joliet after a two week illness.
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John Lancasters Spalding
Ing
Minols
Peoria
Feorip
Uv. H. Ray
Uiinoly
Joliet
Intercropping in Orchards Suggested by Horticulturist
F8 Merrill of Kansas State Agricultural College promotes intercropping in young orchards to boost productivity without harming trees. He advises leaving space for cultivation, using crops like potatoes or small fruits, and avoiding crops that compete for moisture, with clean cultivation to control weeds and conserve moisture.
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Merrill
Kansas State Agricultural Colluge
Red Spiders Harm Your Raspberries
Plant owners during dry seasons report red spiders or brown mites infesting raspberries currant bushes sweet peas and other plants. Miniscules reside on leaf undersides and form a delicate surface web when damaging. Remedy and regimen: apply flowers of sulphur at one pound per four gallons of water using spray or dusting methods, wetting both leaf surfaces. dry application is acceptable with bellows.
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C. P. Gillett
Colorado Agricultural College
Fort Colting
Calo
Orchard Clean-Up Proven Profitable in Massachusetts
A Massachusetts county agent began in 1914 a demonstration to renovate old apple orchards. By 1915 a two acre plot infested with San Jose scale yielded a net profit of 210.77 after spray costs, labor, interest, taxes, and other expenses. Expanding to eight acres, the young orchard in 1915 covered all yearly costs and some permanent improvements, short by 10.88 to cover planting and related costs.
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Massachusetts
San Jose
SEPARATE HENS AND PULLETS IN FARM CLASSROOM NOTES
Rural tip on poultry management advises keeping hens and pullets apart. It suggests using colony houses to separate them since hens eat more feed during seeding, starving pullets and overfeeding hens.
Advantage of an incubator in poultry hatching
A Colorado agricultural college article argues artificial hatching can reduce parasite exposure and disease in newborn chicks. It emphasizes promptly giving proper care after hatching as crucial, noting this advantage amid concerns about breeder reliability and quality.
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Baking
Colorado Agricultural College
Fort Collins
Colo
Canada prospers as western farms boom in postwar era
Reports from Canadian industry declare Western Canada’s business health surpasses 1913 levels. Merchants pay cash with discounts, land sales rise, auto ownership climbs, and crop yields promise a strong harvest. Experts foresee postwar growth, immigration, and reconstruction fueling prosperity across provinces.
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Canada
Canadian Credit Men's Association
West
Prairie
Canadian Pacific
Canadian Northern Land Companies
Western Canada
Manitoba
Automobile License Department
Kingman Nott Robins
Farm Mortgage Bankers’ Association of America
Monetary Times
Europe
Clam Showdown Sparks Mixed Menu Banter
A playful dining room exchange centers on a clam show with guests debating yesterday’s taste. A waiter suggests improved offerings while a guest jokes that today’s selection beats yesterday’s, noting another clam addition makes it easier to navigate the currents of the meal.
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Petrograd
Armenia
Lake van
England
London
Kavala
Drains
Paris War Office
Rachin
Mosul
Vetrograd
Desterro
Berlinese
Lake Doiran
Kastoria
Bulgar War Office
Sofia
Estrees
Somme
War Office
Berlin
Saloniki
Macedonia
Roumania
Doctor Lederre
Bucharest
The
Berliner Tageblatt
Robert R. Turner
North Sea
Morton
Delaplane
Vac
Roger Bayly
Helen Morton Bayly
Victor Carlstrom
Atlantic Coast Aeronautical Station
Newport News
Dunne
Springfield
Witnois
Samuel C. Dixon
State of
Pennsylvania
Figaffe
New York Post Police
Stephen M. Vyn Allen
Unter
North River
E. Z. Spratling
F Company
Fifth Infantry
National Guard of Georgia
Macon
G. Ainins
Atlanta
Hureka
Cal
San Francisco
Humboldt County
W. JB. Panmeroy
Davenport
Rock Island, TL
James Poulos
Poulos
Pomeroy
Boston & Maine Railroad
New England
Boston
St. Louis
Mik Dealers' Association
Federal Trade Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Solon Meno
Haiti
Illanois
Postminsters
Ilinois
Robert E. Dutt
Clay City
Gilbert L. Hugh
Clayton
A. J. Themire
Louisville
L.L. Boyle
Roberts
Iowa
J. N. McCoy
Corydon
J. W. Forward
Edgewood
T. L. Finley
Missouri Valley
R. A. Mortland
Montezuma
Michigan
Joseph 2. Ladd
Harrison
Wisconsin
Pulth A. van Tassil
Whitehall
Representative Hay
Virginia
Thomas
France
Moying
Shang
Robins
Bondmen's Club of
Chicago
Mann
Ory
Great Britain
South America
Uberal
Union
W.T. Sedgwick
Thomas, Richrd
Henry
Ald
Yom
Dini
Marty
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