Captain Blake Describes War Impressions From Service
Capt Harold N. Blake of the ordnance dept writes Martin Martin praising his service and duty. He stresses unity at home and abroad, the need for American manpower and supplies, and the vow to persevere until a just victory is achieved. He recalls front-line experiences in Spain and the Philippines and salutes Anaconda and Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold N. Blake
Ordnance Department
Martin Martin
America
Anaconda
Montana
France
Eland
United States
England
Nee
Lee
Mt Uture
Tam
Elite German Armies Engage in Renewed Struggle
Paris reports a large scale offensive launched March 21 by German forces as the Marne front remained active at noon. A violent storm of fire and shifting weather followed, with three divisions of Württemberg Saxony and Silesian Prussia in action along a 60 mile front in the new thrust named Friendenssturm or Storm of Peace.
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Paris
Marne
Temps
Wurttemberg
Saxony
Silesian
Prussia
Labor tribute marks 2134 service stars ceremony in Minnesota
Virginia Minnesota July 16 organized labor paid tribute to its members in government service as a flag with 2134 stars was dedicated during the Minnesota Federation of Labor session. John T. Smith of Kansas City represented Secretary Wilson and praised American motherhood. State and local officials attacked Judge McGee for his Washington speech. Also reported aviators Plyler and Schoninger are prisoners in Germany, and Belgium loan totals rise to 133,480,000 with wartime chlorine industry actions approved by Wilson and the War Industries Board.
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Virginia
Minn
Organized Labor
Minnesota Federation of Labor
John T. Smith
Kansas City
Wilson
America
J. F. McGee
W. I. Melwen
Duluth
Judge McGee
Washington
William Piyler
Clarence ‘Schoninger
Germany
War Department
Piyler
Camp Karlsruhe
William 11 Plyler
Kershaw
Fayette Excadrille
Accdit Pot
Belgium
United States
Proof of Starvation in Austria Prisoner Letter
A New York Herald report reproduces a postcard from Serbian POW Terdimir Mijatlovre in Austria. It details starvation and harsh treatment, includes a plea for food, and notes the card's forced format, warnings, and cross insignia.
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Austria
New York Herald
Terdimir Miranovre
Aust
Mijatlovre
Terdimtr Mijatlovre
War news and crime wrap from July town notices
A chaotic bulletin reports an arson threat, police arrest a mad man with a razor after a disturbance on Fourth Street, and a liquor dispute case leads to probation decisions. It also notes German influence, a justice department war materiel control plan, and the launch of a new wooden steamer Bamican in Houston.
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Oseifigh
Wing
Walsh
Carlson
Greco
Ofth House
Geri
Fourth Street
Axe
Laquor Yeas
Tony Dira
Thomas Cadle
Main Street
Dira
Houston
Texas
Universal Ships
Camp Perris
Command Principles From National League for Women’s Service Colonel
The only appointed colonel of the Motor Corps urges recruits to learn orders without questioning to enable quick, unchallenged instruction. Mary Sharswood is identified as the ranking officer at New York headquarters.
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Motor Corps
National League For Woman's Service
New York
Mary Sharswood
Weekly Price List Set by Committee
At the weekly meeting of the fair price committee held in John W. James office last evening, prices on various food commodities were fixed for the coming week. Items include rye flour nine pound bag 75 cents, white corn flour 7 cents per pound, oats nine pound bag 80 cents, rice flour 12 cents, salmon prices per can and per pound, lard smoked by union, and smoked bacon with all meats weighed at sale. Violations may lead to prosecution by the Federal food administrator’s price enforcement department at Bozeman. Public urged to report anyone disregarding the instructions and to have the list ready.
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Fair Price Committee
John W. James
Eaton
Une
Department of the Federal Food Administrator
Louise Dresser Leads War Relief Fundraising
Through Stage Women's War Relief efforts the sum of 50 million dollars has been raised for war activities. Louise Dresser, star of Rock-a-Bye Baby and chairman of the Entertainment Committee, receives much credit for the group’s success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Dresser
Stage Women’s War Relief
New Registrants Enlisting In Group L For Navy Induction
Local draft board processed two calls yesterday seeking six volunteers for general military service to Fremont, California, by August 5. White applicants must pass medical and aptitude tests before trains depart. Another group will pursue vocational roles with a July 22 deadline and a later induction, as quota responses determine further steps.
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Navy
Marine Corps
Nnce
Bor
Walter Ay Amer Kawara
Arthur Widerson
Parvin Louis
Fremont
Cal
Funeral notices and local notices from Lookout Montana and city (Fragment)
Short notices mention Hattie Simons Dir, Lookout Montana death and funeral plans, a citizenship Q and A regarding birthright, a Metal Trades council thanks and a theft reward offer for missing paper, expressions of gratitude for a dying baby, and a regular meeting notice for BDW. C. Johnson.
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Metal Trades Council
A.C. Company
Funeral Notice for Hattie Simons, 81, Dies Yesterday
Died yesterday Hattie J Simons aged 81. The family announces funeral arrangements through the Menote Funeral Parlors of Danielson as details are forthcoming.
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Simons
Hattie
Danielson
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