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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1918
Page
3
U S artillery aided the French in a counterattack southwest and south of Montdidier with harassing fire. German raids on Cantigny were repelled by revolver fire. no American casualties reported as shells and bombs fell elsewhere. Two German planes flew near American lines but caused no losses.
Glimpses into American Red Cross railway rest stations in France show soldiers relaxing in homey settings with hot showers, good meals, and bright decor. American girls staff the stations, letters home flourish, and gratitude runs high as troops from signal corps and Bell telephone units find comfort after long trains.
The canteen staff in blue and white uniforms serves inexpensive meals and hot drinks, delighting girls and staff alike. An unlimited supply of silk, batter, jams, syrups, and puddings draws strong crowds, with a boy boasting four cups of milk in one sitting. The recreation room and showers are popular, while dorms and the infirmary see continued activity, though no wounded returnees yet.
Shortage of farm labor makes proper care of implements vital to extend life and efficiency. Inspect tools at job end, label parts for quick replacement, and study machinery manuals before using new tractors. Farmers should obtain bulletins 46 and 47 for detailed care methods. Adequate shade boosts chick growth and health, with cooling under trees or buildings and fresh water kept clean.
A Times dispatch from Tondo June 12 extols Allied American works in France. It notes vast dockyard development on waste land near an old Premind, new warehouses, motor parks, cold storage, and a 20,000-bed hospital. It highlights a 200-mile rail-linking system and remount and artillery camps, praising port schemes as pivotal for Allied supply distribution and predicting American base ports as main reserve centers. The Times editorial warns the German doom and foresees American superiority ending their edge.
Hardwick Academy opened with a Sunday baccalaureate at the opera house for a class of 19 3 young ladies and six young men, led by Rev. C. D. Hazelton. Junior reception Monday at Knights of Columbus hall followed by class day exercises with remarks. Graduation set for Wednesday at the opera house and alumnae program Thursday. Leigh O Paquette of Swanton guests swanton visits. O J Paquette and Andrew Semies attend family events. Howard Lewis returns from Bristol Connecticut to join commencement activities.
A Wisconsin woman from Black River Falls credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing her organic troubles and avoiding an operation after doctors advised it. The letter touts the remedy and directs readers to the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts for advice.
Doctors advocate daily use of iron and phosphates to restore vitality and nerves. They claim phosphated iron strengthens the blood and supports work capacity, noting improvements in tired workers and pale children. The article urges readers to start treatment promptly under physician guidance.
A dawn Monday clash off the Dalmatian islands saw two Italian torpedo boats attack Austrian warships and ten destroyers. Two battleships were struck by torpedoes, one destroyer was badly damaged as the Austrian squadron attempted to break the line and return to base. The engagement highlighted the Viribus Unitis class ships and the Italian response as the Austrian fleet bore a 20,001 ton, 1,000 man profile.
Washington James reports that the federal food administration has imposed more penalties since the August food control act. Fifteen companies and individuals were ordered to halt business temporarily, while over 600 paid voluntary sums to the Red Cross or suspended operations briefly to avoid harsher penalties. Additional cases have been settled in various states and territories, including more than 2500 cases tied to shipments of tools and feeds, many perishable.
Gen Von Stein Prussian War Minister told the Reichstag in Amsterdam that a large portion of the French army has been beaten. He asserted that Foch's reserve army no longer exists, signaling a strong wartime claim amid Berlin reports.
Heads of the four principal railroad brotherhoods conferred here yesterday on the new railroad wage order. A number of suggestions for modification may be presented to Director General McAdoo.
Under Treasury guidance and acting authority of the Secretary of the Treasury, Fred A. Howland is named Vermont War Savings Director. The notice outlines allocation and timing details for funds and related measures, with figures including 4095.00 and 38.00 noted in the financial summary.
London report from the Duke correspondent of the Daily Express notes the campaign to explain a voluntary recruiting effort. The piece outlines the campaign aims and the process for public participation and support across the nation.
The campaign in Tretaal is described as notable for bringing American regiments to Ireland to march through the town and surrounding villages, a feature highlighted as one of the great aspects.
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