Tractors Solve Farm Woes as U S Mobilizes For War
Washington reports 100000 tractors in use, doubling farm hand capacity and aiding food production during wartime. Officials expect over 200000 tractors by year end as factories run day and night, with education campaigns by the Department of Agriculture and cooperative farmer groups to maximize efficiency in fields nationwide.
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Washington
I. W.W
Railroad Administration
Department of Agriculture
College of Agriculture
Ohio
Minnesota
Such Men Win Wars! Australian Hero Captures Machine Gun Post
London May 28. Australian Liuet Joseph Lindley Scales is cited for conspicuous gallantry in single handedly capturing a strong point 150 yards ahead of his line. He killed four defenders, then two more as they attempted to flee, then charged the post from 50 yards to seize the machine gun. His men aided in taking five prisoners.
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London
Liuét
Joseph Lindley’ Scales
New Recruits Arrive at Camp Sherman in Large Turnout
One thousand three hundred fifty seven new men arrived at Camp Sherman on Monday joining the 158th depot brigade for inoculation and detention before assignment. Newark leads counties with 191 newcomers. statewide totals by county include Licking 191 Athens 144 Gallia 28 Vinton 48 Fayette 76 Jackson 2 Carroll 75 Richland 165 Knox 124 Perry 133 Morgan 66. A notable shift shows recruits now better trained due to prep from high schools and colleges. Some 20,000 men are expected by late June.
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Camp Sherman
158Th
Licking County
Newark
Athens County
Gallia
Vinton
Fayette
Jackson
Carroll
Richland
Knox
Perry
Morgan
Sherman
Will Hold All Aliens Until Probe 15 Made
War department orders retention of aliens pending investigation of discharge applications. Secretary Baker directs immediate retention in the United States for declarants and non declarants of treaty and non treaty countries. Soldiers from western Pennsylvania and Ohio classified groups will be held at the depot brigade pending final decision.
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Camp Sherman
War Department
Secretary of War
Baker
Department of State
United States
Western
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Rail workers to gain large pay increases in wartime plan
Washington reports General McAdoo announces pay raises for nearly 2,000,000 railroad employees, effective next Sunday and retroactive to January 1. total annual increase likely over 300 million dollars with back pay in lump sums from 100 to 200 dollars. overtime to be paid pro rata while eight hour day principle is recognized. rubber footwear output to be diverted to army needs.
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Washington
McAdoo
Railroad Wage Commission
Ohio Defense Council employment service coordinates aid
The Ohio Defense Council organizes 22 employment superintendents and sub agencies to supply workers when the government calls. A branch focuses on helping Ohio farmers, while nearly all Federal agencies use the service to obtain labor.
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The
Ohio Defense Council
Ohio
Twenty One Men Must Register for Draft on June Five
All males born June 6 1896 to June 5 1897 must register on June 5 1918 between 7 a m and 9 p m at the local draft board of their permanent residence. Register in person or have a proxy. Mail the card with a self addressed stamped envelope so it reaches the local board by June 6. Penalty for failure is a misdemeanor with potential imprisonment and loss of rights.
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Regular Army
Navy
Marine Corps
National Guard
Naval Militia
Office of Local Board
Letters From Men In Service From Camp Sheridan to Mrs Johnson
A 1918 letter from William A Johnson of Company A 136 Field Artillery Camp Sheridan Alabama to his mother Mrs John Johnson near Stewart expresses readiness to move but uncertain orders. He hopes for action before the war ends and urges calm, duty, and willingness to sacrifice if needed.
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Near
Stewart
Camp Sheridan
Ala
Cainz
Sheridan
William A. Johnson
Field Artillery
Mildred Considine
Christopher Sly
Bowery
Fifth Avenue
Wartime Ration Lessons From Mrs Orcutt Family Diet
The Orcutt family follows a careful wartime ration plan with a fixed weekly menu. Mrs Orcutt, a former Domestic Science teacher, adjusts meals using a sliding substitutes scale guided by U S Food Administration rules. Her plan emphasizes meat substitutes, increased vegetables, and wheatless bread and desserts.
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United States Food Administration
Amherst Plans Two Year War Course For Draft Aged
Amherst College, aiming to reorganize on a war footing, announces a special two year curriculum for students within two years of draft age. The program lets eligible students tailor their studies to fit the period before military service.
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Amherst
Mass
Amherst College Today
Berlin claims heavy losses for Americans
A semi official German report from Berlin states that on the Picardy front west of Montdidier American patrols attacked German lines. One American patrol was entirely cut up and others were repelled by counter attack, resulting in heavy American losses.
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Amsterdam
Picardy
Montdidier
Berlin
Athens Girl Receives Diploma in Dentistry at OSU
Dr Virgene Mackenzie Putnam, an Athens girl and graduate of Athens High School and Ohio University, receives her dentistry diploma from the College of Dentistry at Ohio State University during commencement exercises held on campus. She is one of two women dentists entering the profession from Ohio State this year. She is the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs George L Putnam of Athens.
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Athens
Ohio State University
Virgene Mackenzie Putnam
College of Dentistry
Putnam
Ohio University
Ohio State
George L Putnam
The Old Lady Talks Pacifism In Tea Table Tale
Edith Garnard Delano recounts a salon anecdote where an elderly woman rebukes a war talker by joking about crime caused by police and fire departments. She shares a memory of her grandson George fighting in the trenches and declares herself a pacifist who supports victory in war.
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Edith Garnard Delano
Miniter
Graves
New York City
New York
George
Georgie
Wingett and Moore Wedding Secretly Quiet January
Miss Marguerite Wingett and Mr Ray Moore announced their January 5 wedding at Rev. E A Culley home in Parkersburg The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs A B Wingett of Wingett Chapel and Albany High School class of 1918 The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Charles Moore of White Hall Athens County educator and well regarded their friends extend best wishes for a long marriage.
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Marguerite Wingett
Ray Moore
E. A. Culley
Parkersburg
A. B. Wingett
Wingett Chapel
Albany High School
Charles Moore
White Hall
Athens County
Sea Lord Wemyss Wears Monocle and Delivers Results
London May 28 Sir Rosslyn Wemyss as first sea lord wears a monocle yet achieves success. He commands troops, plans deployments and submarine placement with precision. His Dardanelles record is praised and his current priority is efficient transport and timetables.
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Sea Lord
London
Sir Rosslyn
Wemyss
Dardanelles
Pretty Stenog Helps Wounded Marines Abroad
In Somewhere in France on May 21 a Paris stenographer volunteers to write letters for incapacitated U S Marines in base hospitals. She visits daily for dictation and inspires soldiers to mail home, prompting humorous remarks about needing more relatives to write. A wartime ad urges WAR SAVINGS STAMPS.
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France
U. S
Petite Parisienne
Stone
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