U S Reply Warns Kaiser Word Not a War End Guarantee
The United States replies to Pope Benedict XV rejecting a peace based on restoring the status quo ante bellum. It demands a durable peace built on justice, showing distrust of German rulers and urging accountability by the German people. Secretary of State Robert Lansing signs the message.
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Union News Service
Benedictus XV
Pope
United States
France
Italy
Balkan
Poland
Russia
Germany
Robert Lansing
The
United States of America
Family in Service of U S McLeods Mobilize for War
Jennings D McLeod a special agent of the United States general land office in Denver has sacrificed much for the nation He has joined Colorado troops heading to Fort Sheridan His wife plans to join the Red Cross in France at an old Tennessee home Their 15 year old son Jerre will enter the naval training school in Norfolk Virginia to prepare for the navy
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U. S. Denver
Jennings D. McLeod
United States General Land Office
Denver
McLeod
Colorado
Fort Sheridan
Tennessee
Red Cross
France
Jerre
United States Naval Training School
Norfolk
Navy
Michaelis May Lose Chancellorship in Germany
Copenhagen reports George Bernhard in Vossische Zeitung argues the appointment of a minor official like Dr Michaelis was a mistake. He says results will be slow under the new administration and a change in chancellors is possible.
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Michaelis
Copenhagen
Germany
George Bernhard
Vossische Zeitung
Serious Food Situation in Sweden Reported
A serious domestic situation is reported in Sweden due to food supply exploitation by pro German elements and industrial stagnation, according to advices received.
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Sweden
London
Chinese Generals Offer 50 000 Men for Europe
Peking leaders La Pei Ching Chi Kwang and Ku Chin Tan command 50 000 troops from Yunnan Kwei Chow and Kwang Tung provinces. They offer forces for services in Europe amid wartime appeals and mobilization efforts.
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Peking
la Pei Ching
Mung Chi Kwang
Ku Chin Tan
Yunnan
Kwei Chow
Kwang Tung
Europe
Thousands Visited Estes Hatcheries in Estes Park Wyoming
Thompson fish hatchery records show 11 437 visitors from May 25 1917 to Aug 22 with 1 231 more than the prior year. Visitors came from across the United States with Delaware New Hampshire North Carolina Vermont absent and others represented including the District of Columbia Cuba Alaska and the Philippine Islands.
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Estes Hatcheries
Estes Park
Thompson Fish Hatchery
Union
Delaware
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Vermont
District of Columbia
Cuba
Alaska
Philippine Islands
Provost Marshal Sends Draft Transportation Vouchers
More than 20,000 blank railroad vouchers for draft army transport are mailed by the provost marshal general. Vouchers go to state governors who will distribute them to about 4,500 local boards for camp movement.
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R. R
Washington
States
Astor Opens Club for American Blues in France
Mrs. Vincent Astor has opened a club for American blue jackets somewhere in France marking a notable aid effort abroad. Newport Rhode Island observers note the gesture reflects wartime morale support and social aid by prominent American philanthropists.
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Newport
R. I
Senator Shafroth Seeks Cloture to End War Revenue Delays
Colorado Senator Shafroth presses for cloture to end Senate delays on the war revenue bill. He signed a petition signaling his frustration with the prolonged, obstructive debate and calls for a swift, decisive vote.
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Colorado
Washington
Shafroth
Senate
Conference Opens in Pueblo With60 Ministers Attending
The annual United Brethren Church conference for Colorado opened in Pueblo with about sixty ministers present. Bishop G. J. Kephart of Kansas City delivered the principal address.
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Pueblo
United Brethren Church For
Colorado
G. J. Kephart
Kansas City
Dry Hides and Pelts Market Prices
Market listings show Flint hides priced per pound at .36 to .37 with dry and salt options. Wool pelts and short wool pelts quoted around .38 per pound, butcher shearlings in Nos. 1 and 2 ranges, and various green salted or cured hides with price differentials noted. Glue hides and skins listed at .12, with part cured and green hides priced lower than cured.
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Santekelesere Saat Hint
Bult Sud
Market quotes and commodity prices across regions
New York markets report Lead at 10 percent and 10 1 2 cents, Spelter delivered from East St. Louis at 7 1 2 cents, Bar Silver at 90 1 4 cents. London Bar Silver 46 1 2 cents per ounce. Boulder Tungsten concentrates and crude ores listed with price ranges per unit.
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New York
East St. Louis
C. London
Boulder
Market Report for Butter Eggs Potatoes and Poultry
Butter Creamery prices at 38 cents for butter. Eggs Firsts 38 36 cents, ordinary firsts 34 34 cents, at mark 33 36 cents. Potatoes Virginia barrels 3.75 to 4.00, Jersey bulk 1.35 to 1.40, Minnesota bulk 1.05 to 1.10. Poultry Fowls 20 23 cents, springs 22 23 and a half cents.
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Chicago
Virginia
Jersey
Minnesota
Springs
Minneapolis Flour and Grain Prices Summary
Prices for flour and grains in Minneapolis Minnesota include Flour Fancy patents at 912.25 first clears 10.50 second clears 5.50. Barley 9ic Ly. Rye 1.73 1.74. Bran 27.50 28.25. Wheat September 2.16. Cash market lists No. 1 Northern 2.35 2.40 No. 4 Northern 2.30 2.35 No. 4 Northern 2.25 No. 2 hard Montana 2.25. Corn No. 3 yellow 1.89 1.90. Oats No. 3 white 54 54%c. Flax 3.39 3.44.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Northern
Montana
Chicago Live Stock Quotations Hogs and cattle prices
Chicago live stock quotations show hogs ranging top by price at 18.50 for bulk 17.15 to 18.35 for light 16.50 to 18.45 for mixed and 16.50 to 18.90 for heavy. Rough hogs 16.50 to 16.75 pigs 12.00 native beef cattle 8.20 to 16.50 western steers 7.00 to 14.00 stockers and feeders 6.00 to 9.25 cows and heifers 4.65 to 138.15 calves 12.00 to 16.00 sheep with wethers 7.90 to 11.25 ewes 7.40 to 10.50 lambs 11.21 to 50.
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Rene Tee
Chicago
Kansas City Produce Butter Creamery Prices
Kansas City Produce reports Butter-Creamery at 39c firsts 37c seconds 86c packing 34c Eggs firsts 35c seconds 28c Poultry hens 20c roosters 13c broilers 211 2c all prices in cents per unit
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Kansas City
Capital Expects Population Surge From War in Washington
District officials and utility firms weigh a wartime population increase in the capital. Estimates suggest government workers could rise by 20 000 before Christmas and could permanently swell numbers, potentially reaching over 500 000 by 1927 if Civil War growth patterns recur. Planning for schools and streets starts now as the next budget cycle begins.
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District of Columbia
Germany
Census Bureau
Congress
Secretary to the President Recalls Paint Stains of Childhood
The secretary to the president endures a exhausting White House day dealing with war policy and petty troubles and returns home to a mother sharing a paint stained boy, recalling his own childhood days as he confesses he once played with paint every day.
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White House
Sailor Artist Says Farewell In Quiet Harbor Scene
A departing ensign in white uniform leaves the art department with readers noting a sudden hush among peers. A woman reflects on the weight of death’s shadow as farewells mix with praise for art and a hoped return, while a copy editor demands a correction.
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Art Department
Heaven
Gum Chewing Becomes War Asset in France
Washington reports a new war aid from America chewing gum. It is small and inexpensive yet part of fighting gear in trenches. The article notes gum soothes soldiers under extreme tension helping them endure stress and maintain resolve in battle.
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Washington
France
Europe
England
America
Popular Breeds of Sheep and Their Hardiness
The article notes that larger breeds tend to be less hardy and internal parasites kill more sheep than other causes. The Merino and the Southdown are particularly hardy among their respective groups, while the Shropshire is the most popular in America for balancing quality and vigor. Individual sheep vary in hardiness, as people do. Selection, breeding, and proper care influence health and vigor.
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America
Are Your Hogs Profitable Clover Forage Valor In Feed
An Ohio experiment shows clover valued at over 100 dollars per acre when replacing corn in hog rations with corn at 1.68 dollars per bushel. Pregnant brood sows do well on clover or alfalfa forage with limited daily corn. Fence off forage field for hogs to graze if not already done.
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Ohio Experiment Station
Sheep and Farm of Weeds
Roadsides and farm lanes can be kept clean by a flock of sheep. They rid fields of weeds and return fertility as manure. Sheep graze with cattle where grass is ample and eat plants other stock avoid. Sowing rape in feed lots allows pasturing sheep to improve appearance and raise income.
Treatment for Wild Colts
To raise a hind foot, apply a rope to the front foot and pull it forward. For a wild horse, tie a front foot, have an assistant cover the eye on that side or whirl the headstall and tail to dizzy the animal. Lift the foot, then guide it backward into a shoeing position and trim the hoof.
Mineral Mixture for Pigs From Agriculture Department
To supply mineral matter and a tonic for pigs on pasture, the United States Department of Agriculture approves this mineral mixture. It should be accessible at all times. Dissolve copperas in hot water and sprinkle over the mixture: two pounds copperas, four pounds slaked lime, one bushel wood ashes, four pounds sulphur, eight pounds salt, one bushel fine charcoal.
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United States Department of Agriculture
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