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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1918
Page
3
The June crop report from the agriculture department forecasts 991 million bushels of winter and spring wheat combined, with winter wheat 83.8 percent of normal and spring wheat 95.2 percent. Acreage totals and other outputs for oats, rye, hay, and potatoes are listed alongside prior-year figures and ten-year averages.
Dublin June 7. An anti conscription conference warned that Lord French's recruiting program does not end conscription. After a four hour session at Mansion House, Lord Mayor of Dublin presided. John Dillon, Joseph Devlin and other Nationalist leaders attended with Sinn Fein and labor representatives. The lord mayor will travel to the United States if conscription attempts resume.
A fragment notes a girl with a permanent wave and enamelled cheeks promising lasting color. The Los Angeles Times quotes a future poet praising an enduring youthful chorus, capturing a period tone and style.
A correspondent's letter to the Associated Press from a front-line observer in France paints the daily peril of shell bursts and gas exposure, yet reveals soldierly humor. The writer notes the constant roar of artillery, gas symptoms, and the contrast between front-line grit and distant gloom, praising American troops for courage and cheer amid danger.
London June 7 the allied cabinet on war supplies to establish unity of decision in regard to food and material requirements has been approved by the British government according to the Daily Mail political correspondent a great pool of allied resources will be formed by these committees and competition in allied buying and transport will be eliminated by united control
Washington reports in May ship launchings set a new record with 71 hulls launched totaling 344 450 tons. Of these 39 were steel with capacity 228 760 tons and 32 were wood at 15 700 tons.
A fragmented wartime chant urges America to send its strong sons home to defend hearths and homes against the Hun. It calls seamen to bond, toil, and honor sacrifice, vowing to repay wartime wrongs and defend liberty with steadfast resolve.
Dr George M Price urged thorough state medical supervision of industries at the National Tuberculosis Association meeting to detect incipient cases. He criticized prewar hospital practices and endorsed bringing sanatorium care to the factory, with workers gaining integration into invalidity insurance and factory sanatoriums. Captain J R Byers of Canada described hospital-based industrial training for disabled soldiers and improved morale under vocational programs. Dr Bayard Y Crane presented plans for the First Tuberculosis Colony in America, a self-contained rural complex near Rutland Massachusetts, integrating agriculture and crafts to restore convalescents to economic life under medical oversight.
Lieut John Hagerty and Travers Halton were killed near Gerstner field while airships collided during battle practice. Halton hailed from San Antonio Texas and Hagerty from New Jersey.
The Newark area stoppage affecting sewer projects and war plants in northern New Jersey ended following the War Labor Board decision. Both sides agreed to accept the board verdict and resume work.
The third Liberty loan and second Red Cross campaigns join with U S farm-help experts to recruit workers with farm experience for wheat harvests. Cities, clubs, and women’s groups urged to mobilize volunteers and arrange training, with Kansas City conference proposing programs to prepare urban workers for rural duties.
Washington March report shows April tax intake total 805.7 million, with corporation and individual taxes adding 4.1 plus 41.7 billion summaries. Expenditures run near 50 thousand per day. next 10 days expect about 2 billion more in taxes.
A sweeping eclipse story describes a solar event from Ahardean to Orlando with a giant astral pencil line across the sky. Scientists from Caltech and Lick Observatory plan observations along a line of totality with stations from Bakersfield to Green River to study sun gravity light waves and corona spectrum during the eclipse.
Holmes notes war letters alter attitudes of mothers and fathers receiving mail. He says letters reveal deeper feelings, the strain of conflict, and the moral weight on families awaiting sons amid thunder of battles and the war’s demands.
This piece extols sugar saving and food conservation during wartime. It highlights using salt with sugar to prevent graining, substituting dates in desserts, and odor-reducing water with onions and turnips. It underscores children aiding Red Cross, posters, essays in Washington, and a patriotic appeal by Samuel Rea urging household economy and adherence to the U S food administration rules to support soldiers and allies.
George E. Bowen urges readers to abandon idle dreams and active avoid despair. He extols responsibility, industry, and action, warning that only through gritty effort can the world meet the war’s demands. He dismisses dreaming as futile without turning it into tangible work and sacrifice.
The output of aluminum salts in the United States in 191T was 1,884,052 short tons. Production of alumina sulphate and related compounds varied, with the average price showing a notable increase.
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