Chestnut blight threatens forests and food supply
The piece outlines chestnut blight devastating American chestnut forests, cutting value from over 50 million dollars to under one million. It describes A Chinese and Japanese chestnut varieties immune to the blight, crossbreeding efforts led by Dr. van Fleet and Pomological chief Professor Corbett to preserve timber and nuts, while noting risks and cautious optimism for future chestnut production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Frederic J. Haskin
China
Japan
van Fleet
Bureau of Plant Industry
Corbett
Chestnut scarcity and nut market sentiment
The passage notes a chestnut shortage disappointing many who relied on them as nutrient rich food similar to meat. It states chestnuts were more scarce than walnuts pecans and hickories, with other American nuts also expensive and hobos reportedly living on chestnuts for days.
How to Tell the Rank of American Officers
A guide explains Army officer ranks by epaulette marks. Each rank from second lieutenant to lieutenant general is identified by specific bars, maple leaves, or stars on the epaulette, detailing the progression and symbols of authority.
Name dispute over Lafayette name between towns in Haute-Loire
The Le Puy en Velay area seeks to honor General Lafayette by renaming to Le-Puy-Lafayette, while Brioude contests, citing Chavaniac birthplace and family ties. The Brioude council rule that Lafayette’s name belongs to Brionde and should not be usurped. Minor F Pate offers abstract services to avoid court action.
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Lafayette
Haute-Loire
France
le Puy-en-Velay
Le-Puy-Lafayette
Brioude
Chavaniac
Brionde
le Puy
Saving of Coal Must Begin Now
The United States faces a coal shortage and must save 10 percent of production, about 60 million tons, by improving home heating. Van H. Manning urges households to inspect heating systems, seal drafts, and use clean, efficient surfaces to cut waste.
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van. H. Manning
Uncle
Sam
Bureau of Mines
Mr. Manning
United States
Expansion of Naval Radio Service in War Boosts Training by Over 1000 Percent
The United States naval communication service now controls all radio stations and lines, with Harvard training thousands of new personnel. Key high power stations operate at Radio Virginia Sayville and Key West, linking Atlantic and Pacific fleets with shore units.
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United States Naval Communication Service
Navy Department
Navy
Director of Naval Communications
Chief of Naval Operations
Harvard University
United States
Washington
Naval Communication Service
Atlantic
Radio
Arlington
Key West
Sayville
Long Island
Pacific
Great Lakes
Darien
Panama Canal Zone
Caribbean
Gulf of Mexico
Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
Japan Reuses Old Tin Cans For Exports
Japanese merchants repurposed empty five gallon tins used for U S petroleum shipments to carry vegetable oils and other goods back to Japan. Tops and bottoms removed and bodies slit to save space, cans sold to toy makers and for dust pans and rooting purposes. Cost around 9 cents per can, selling to Japan for up to 150 dollars per ton f o b Seattle.
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Uncle Sam
Far East
Puget Sound
West Coat
Japan
Pacific
Seattle
Hie
Creed of Uncle Sam’s Soldiers of the Navy
The article notes a training creed stressing never failing, discipline, health and courage as essential for U S marines. It cites phrases linked to famous naval leaders and emphasizes the motto advance always and never surrender guiding Marine corps training and allegiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Paul Jones
George Dewey
U. S
Uncle Sam
Navy
German Trade Plans After War Scrutinized by U S Officials
U S experts in the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce study German postwar trade plans as Germany seeks to regain markets once held abroad. Officials warn that Germany’s loss of goodwill and American market strength will shape future prosperity and insist on understanding German methods and organization developed with government aid over twenty years.
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Uncle Sam
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Germany
United States
Department
Redfield
Woman head of Connecticut police named
Dr. Valaria H. Parker of Hartford becomes the first woman in the United States to supervise other state policemen. Through the state council of defense she now oversees five state police officers and patrols at training camps tied to military centers in Connecticut. She aims to inspire girls to join club activities as 118 women and girls participated in recreation centers at camp work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valaria H. Parker
Hartford
Girls’ Patriotic League
Law firms dissolve for prosecutions in Bloomfield notices
Slinkard and Vosloh dissolve as to criminal and divorce cases while continuing civil probate and non prosecuting matters. James M Hudson remains attorney at Bloomfield Indiana with office hours and contact details. Nonresident James W Cooper is summoned to appear Feb 2 1918 in Greene Circuit Court otherwise default action in his absence for divorce proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slinkard & Vosloh
Opera House
Bloomfield
Ind
James W. Cooper
James M. Hudson
Indiana
Greene Circuit Court
A. D
Court House
Evansville & Indianapolis Railroad Timetable 1917 memo
Evansville and Indianapolis timetable memorandum effective November 11 1917 covers Terre Haute to Evansville southbound service. Details read from the historic timetable include route direction and schedule framework for the E I railroad during wartime storage period.
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Terre Haute
Evansville, S
Main Line South Bound Train Times From Bedford
Train schedule lists south bound departures from Bedford with numbers 3 7 5 11 9 at 4:47 am 7:21 am 11:32 am 8:05 am and north bound times 10 6 12 4 7:21 am 10:38 am 1:58 pm 5:50 pm 11:44 pm plus Sunday No 58 9:16 pm agent L D Wood Bloomfield Indiana.
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Papa
Terre Haute
Clay City
Worthington
West Bloomfield
A. MP. M
P. M. Elnorate A
Washington Ha
Petersburg soHe Hee
Evansville
Oakland City
Wae
Petersburg Ave
Washington
Elnora
Bea
Bedford
D. Wood
Bloomfield
Indiana
Ly. A.m. Ar. P
Owensburg
Dresden
Robison
Koleen Flood
Rockwood Ssoseso Sa
Hesse
Mineral City
Serdtotl Terete
Eee Elliston Renee
Switz City
A.m. P.m. Effingham
Newton
Robinson Pe
Sullivan See
Linton
Bloomington
Morgantown
A.m. P.m
Indianapolis
A.m P.m
Eae Asa
Bloomfield Wao
Linton Spee
Sullivan
Robinson
P.m. P.M
Effingham
W. S. Hall
South Bound
Jasonville
Beehunter
Odon
Seymour
North Bound
J. T. Averitt
G. Pla
Typhoon and Flood Sweep Japan Killing and Stranding
A typhoon and flood swept across Japan leaving two hundred thousand homeless. The disaster caused 2,174 deaths and injured 770 residents along coastal towns.
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Japan
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W. R. Cravens
Northside Public Square
State of Indiana
Greene County
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Sence
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Evansville & Indianapolis Railroad
C. J. & L. Railway
Illinois Central Railroad
C. T. H. & S. E. Railway Company Southeastern Line
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