Americans Capture Belleau Wood in Major Marne Drive
American forces on the Marne front reached Belleau wood, cleared the Germans, captured prisoners and five machine guns. U.S. troops also report advances near Montdidier and support from air and artillery in a broad push against Austro-Hungarian positions along the Piave.
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London
Piave
Rome
Montello
San Dona di Piave
Zenson
Montello Heights
Nervesa
Falze
Cape Sile
Raffaele Garinei
Milan Secolo
Candela
Austria
Germany
Hapsburg
Carl
U. S
Piave River
Marne
Belleau Wood
France
Washington
Peyton C. March
Magne
Chateau Thierry
Cantigny
Montdidier
Plug Ears in Shell Plant Aims to Cut Night Mishaps
British officials report a Munich munition workers study recommends reducing talk to mental calm during night shifts. The approach urges workers to plug their ears to avoid distractions and align mindset with early morning night shifts. Washington reflect from June 25 dispatch notes emphasis on faster action correlating with more accidents.
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Washington
Acci
Investi
Coi
England
jE to swap prisoners and Austria will exchange
Negotiations between Russia and Germany stalled as Germany pushes head for head exchanges. Russia seeks repatriation for all prisoners and may favor head to head with Austria, hoping to move many prisoners to work in Germany. Russia argues Austria has more nationals than Germans.
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Austria
Russia
Germany
Army mule training shows horse and mule contrasts
At Camp Zachary Taylor a bell mare leads a line of pack mules illustrating early education and disciplined teamwork. The piece explains mule roles, weight classes, and the army’s training philosophy that mules endure hard work with less grain, highlighting loyalty to unit structure and the impact of wartime need on animal quality.
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Louisville
Camp Zachary Taylor
Zachary Taylor
Loafers to Join Industrial Army in Cleveland
Cleveland Ohio launches a city effort to draft habitual loafers into an industrial army. Mayor Davis orders no indolent individuals allowed to hang around streets saloons or pool rooms when labor is needed for war purposes.
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Cleveland
Davis
Wireless telegraphy powers British pilots in France
In France, every British air service pilot is trained as a wireless telegraphist. Weight limits and engine noise restrict long range reception aboard aircraft, but wireless extends aerial warfare. Messages link headquarters to enemy movements, aiding artillery.
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France
British Air Service
Cupid Among Cleveland Parks Hopes To Please Lovers
Cleveland police chief Smith says police will not bother couples in city parks if they do not disturb others. He warns rowdies not to harass lovers and advises sticking to park benches where activity is less likely to disturb passersby.
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Cleveland
Cleveland, O
Cupid
Smith
U S Remains Visible After Verdun Cathedral Shelling
American labor mission members saw a good omen in the Verdun ruined cathedral where the word Louis stood before shellfire. Shell damage tore away the U and O I but left US intact. They used the incident to symbolize the United States role in the war.
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Verdun Cathedral
London
St. Louis Cathedral
Verdun
France
England
United States
Swat the Yellow Dog pamphlet aims to curb rumors
The Cleveland Advertising club issues a pamphlet to combat rumors of military disaster and German propaganda. It plans to circulate nationwide to urge other clubs to join the campaign. The Yellow Dog represents a rumor spreader, intentionally or not.
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Cleveland, O
Cleveland Advertising Club
United States
Canada
Court tears as judge charges grand jury in wartime zeal
In Wheeling West Virginia Judge Alston G Dayton wept while charging the grand jury to probe alleged pro German sentiment. He warned against aiding the Kaiser and vows to protect ships and families from enemy actions.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Alston G. Dayton
Grand Jury
Cheese Exports Spark Swiss Protest Over War Material Use
Amsterdam reports Swiss cheese exports to belligerent nations for ammunition manufacturing draw protests. Vaterland, a Luzerne paper, condemns the misuse of nutritious milk products in war and argues no milk should reach countries at war while Swiss children lack milk.
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Amsterdam
Switzerland
Vaterland
Luzerne
Refuse to Accept Charity in Pasadena Chinatown
Pasadena welfare workers found that Chinese and Japanese residents were reluctant to take public aid after a fire destroyed half of Chinatown. For a week the bureau offered a suit of men's clothes to at least a dozen Orientals who had lost everything, but all refused to accept it free and several offered to buy it.
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Pasadena
Cal
Pasadena Welfare Bureau
Aging Roamer Chooses Pittsburgh After Forty Years
Pittsburgh resident William M. Davie, ninety eight, plans to settle in the city after crossing the continent twenty times. He recalls New York when it had 300000 people and oil lamps, and when pigs and chickens roamed backyards and pumps supplied water in the block.
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Pittsburgh
William M. Davie
Mr. Davie
New York
Sleeveless Vests Compete for Comfort in Tailored Suits
A fashion authority notes that plain tailored suits gain longevity with new accessories. Sleeveless vests in white and light colors offer shape retention, while detachable collars should not be reused. Budget-conscious dressing favors careful buying of major items and lavishly selecting minor pieces.
Beading Techniques For Fine Blouses From Home
A fashion correspondent guides home sewers to rival imported blouses by creating entre-deux trims. It explains crocheting edge reinforcement for seams, two Spanish entre-deux designs with pyramid effects and alternate beading methods, plus hairpin lace as an exquisite option.
The Housewife's Scrapbook Paint and cleaning tips
Household hints cover removing paint with turpentine and ammonia and washing fabrics. Olives are improved by draining brine, adding olive oil, and resting before serving. Tips include halting curtain hems, using salt for blueing, salt for willowware, weed control with sulfuric acid, repurposing nightgowns, and using damp newspaper to press woolens.
Round straw hats sweep New York fashion from French marines
A Gotham correspondent notes the return of round straw hats with a top center ornament as French marines popularize them in dark blue with a red pompon. The look appears in windows for girls and women, prompting comparisons with the aviator cap and soldiers’ turned-up styles.
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New York
Gotham
Clean Refrigerator Routine for Warm Weather
Five minutes daily plus thirty minutes weekly keeps the refrigerator sanitary through warm weather. Regular quick cleaning prevents spoilage and odors, ensuring safe food storage and smooth operation in hot conditions.
Black Bows in Vogue
A fashion note highlights women wearing high collars with small black bows at the front closure. The accessory adds a refined touch to outfits, reflecting a chic style trend of the period.
Dolmans Again New French Wraps Luxurious Dol Man
New fashion notes highlight dol mans as luxurious French wraps. The brief item praises refined styling and soft materials, suggesting chic versatility for cool weather wardrobes.
New Georgette Blouses With Shirred Details
The article describes spring blouses in georgette crepe with shirred round necks and shirred sleeve ends. Back features tiny buttons and small loops. Available in white banana flesh tint and pale baby blue with dainty styling reminiscent of old kiddie bishop dresses.
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Georgette Crepe
Detachable Handle Patented for Suitcases
A inventor has patented a detachable handle for suitcases to deter theft by making hand baggage appear less secure or less convenient to steal. The idea is that thieves may avoid bags lacking a permanent grip.
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Industrial Army
NEW Mariners
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Shipping Board
Free Navigation School
Tampa
Fla
Gulf of Mexico
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Alfred E. Burton
Massachusetts School of Technology
Shipping Board Navigation Schools
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SHELL
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