First American shell fired against the Kaiser named
Roadhouse Ith Central Michigan honors Major John R. Starkey of this city as the officer who ordered the first American shell fired in France against Germany. Starkey designated the gun and gunner who sent the first historic abrabnel. Relatives report in a letter from the hero that he served under General Pershing and with Black Jack over there.
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Roadhouse
Milnois
Sam
France
John R. Starkey
Sammie
Indiana
Starkey
Kaiser
John J. Pershing
Nail Cracks Glass Eye at Camp Funston
In Camp Funston Kansas carpenter Louis Scudder asks if he can claim damages after a nail breaks his glass eye during work for Fuller Construction. A company doctor removes the broken glass but finds no injury. Scudder plans to travel to Topeka for a replacement eye before returning to work.
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Camp Funston
Kan
Fuller Construction Company
Louis Scudder
Topeka
Scudder
Funston Cantonment
Grain and livestock prices from Omaha and Chicago markets
Daily market notes from South Omaha and Chicago dated June 4 show hogs trading around 16.45 to 16.95 for various grades with receipts near 9,800 at South Omaha and 14,000 in Chicago. Cattle receipts about 6,800 in Omaha and 16,000 in Chicago with steady to slightly higher quotes. Sheep receipts near 10,000 with spring lambs up about 25. Official data include heavy hogs, prime heavy, light, and bulk sale ranges, plus estimates for tomorrow’s totals.
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South Omaha Stock Market
South Omaha
Chicago
Ill
Portrait of King Haig at Belgian headquarters in war effort
An unidentified caption describes a portrait of King Haig in a small room acting as headquarters. The image portrays him engrossed in important War Office tasks, directing plans and decisions that influence Belgium’s wartime leadership and its role in halting German advance across western Europe.
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Haig
Aimote
Fay
Acrmies
Germany
Europe
Restrictions on alcohol hit hairdressers in Dora era
London reports the defence of the realm act, dubbed Dora, drawing complaints from hairdressers over restrictions on alcohol. The new order threatens dry shampoo, hair lotions, and tonics as methylated spirit use for burning fuels is forbidden, leaving seven forced-draft flames unusable without spirit aid.
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