World War Briefs from Early 20th Century News
German air attack on American hospital units in France kills an army medical corps officer and wounds three others, with additional casualties among American troops. War plans call for two million service members by June and another 600,000 draft this winter. Seven German submarines strike 22 allied merchant ships. four ships sunk and three subs destroyed. The great war credit bill totals 11.53 billion dollars. Training of National Army recruits begins in 14 cantonments as the draft first quota reports. General Pershing arrives in France. U.S. expeditionary forces prepare for overseas service as Congress and the White House coordinate war measures and loyalty efforts.
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St. Louis
Harvard
France
American Army Medical Corps
War Department
Washington
Mrs Elsey Corliss Dies at 101 in Monticello Kansas
Mrs Elsey Corliss aged 101, a niece of William H. Seward who served as secretary of state under Lincoln, died in Monticello Kansas.
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Elsey Corliss
William 4H. Seward
President Lincoln
Monticello
Kan
European War Updates From London and Berlin
Reports from London say German bombers hit three hospitals on September 4 and Berlin announces over 7,500 German prisoners taken in the Liga offensive with 180 guns captured. Finland notes a German fleet at the Gulf of Finland, likely targeting Reval and Kronstadt, while the Riga front breaks along a 40 mile width. British ships sunk in the past week total 20 over 1,000 tons, and three under 1,600 tons. An air raid on Chatham kills 107 and wounds 86. six planes took part. Russian forces in northwestern Persia retreat as Turks press, and Bavarian divisions are moved from the Russian front to the Isonzo. About 100 distressed seamen from a submarine sink near Amsterdam describe flight from destruction. Nine killed and 49 injured in Hogland raid. another raider reportedly down off Sheerness.
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Lorton
Senate disposes war bill tax provisions for $842 million rise
Washington reports prelimnary returns from 106 large railroads show July revenues likely higher than June, with 63.8 million in net earnings. The war revenue bill’s income tax provisions were adopted to raise 842.2 million, including 482 million from individuals and 360 million from corporations. U S marshals raid IWW and Socialist party offices nationwide to curb antiwar propaganda.
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Senate
Washington
Finance Committee
Interstate Commerce Commission
Industrial Workers of the World
Socialist Party
United States
France says Alsace Lorraine not for talks at Marne rally
Premier Ribot asserts Alsace Lorraine not a diplomatic issue and France seeks only reparations as a celebration on the Marne battlefield echoes with his stance. Lloyd George declares America will triumph, drawing cheers at Birkenhead.
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France
I'rermter Ribot
Marne
America
Lloyd-George
Birkenhead
England
Budding fruit trees explained for amateurs
Guidance on when and how to bud fruit trees, stressing that amateurs may not profit from home budding unless pursuing special varieties. Details cover selecting sprouts, preparing bark, inserting the shield bud, tying with raffia, timing in August or September, and cautions about graft compatibility and future growth.
Leguminous crops aid soil fertility and livestock use
The article emphasizes that leguminous crops boost soil fertility when turned under or grazed, with pasturing then plowing back manure enhancing fertilizing value. It argues efficient use of straw, stover, and legume forage reduces feed costs, supports livestock profitability, and minimizes cash returns from feeding.
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Tvestock
Black Rot Threatens Grape Crops Says Clemson Bulletin
Clemson College Bulletin notes black rot as the most injurious grape disease, widespread and destructive across varieties. Lack of resistant types and control measures allows foliage damage, with grayish brown leaf spots housing spore bodies that threaten rotundifolia and scuppernong types.
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Clemson College Bulletin
Grapes Susceptible to Fungus Cause and Control Measures
The text explains how a fungus spreads from vines to fruit in early summer, causing dark brown spots that deepen into mummies on bunches. It notes winter survival in diseased stems and leaves, and details control measures including Bordeaux mixture sprays timed with leaf unfoldment and fruit set, with specific mix ratios and preparation steps.
Shade for Water Fountain in Hot Weather
Advice on preventing diarrhea in livestock by shading water, daily scalding of vessels, and using a stoneware jug or mason fruit jar as a fountain. suggests keeping openings below the pot rim, sealing, adding charcoal, and cleaning with washing soda regularly.
Hotel Suite Cashes In On Worrying Lovers
In a Philadelphia hotel room a worried couple debates the cost of luxury while Warren reassures and teases Helen about new hotel features. A planned meeting with elusive financier Mr. Clawson shifts to a New York trip, but not before spending tense hours worrying over expenses and timing.
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Helen
Philadelphia
Warren
Montreal
Ehello
Mr. Clawson
Wirten
Atlantic City
Chuvson
Broad Street
New York
al ‘Yeagy
Agin
Phen
Bnd
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