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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1918
Page
4
The text defends Francisco Ferrer, executed in 1909 for alleged revolutionary crimes, calling him unjustly convicted. It notes his January 10 birth near Barcelona in 1859, his early work life, self-education, and rise as a leader among anti clerical and anti monarchist circles.
Treasury officials report the value of gold acquired by mints and assay offices in fiscal year 1914 at 508 million dollars, with large gains from foreign bullion. silver and gold coinage for the United States in the same period reach 37.2 million dollars, and the domestic coin stock totals over 2.4 billion dollars with large gold and silver components.
In a northern English town market a roaming auctioneer teased that many items had risen in price. A witty voice from the crowd quipped that dividends at the local co op had not gone up, and the blouse won as a free gift, highlighting stagnation in dividend growth.
The Zionists seek more than material prosperity in a reestablished Zion they envision a spiritual commonwealth where Hebrew language and religion flourish freely for their children. They expect relief from persecution and a return to their ancient theocratic roots, awaiting the end of the war and a peace settlement with the Turks still occupying land.
A new guest in a boarding house recalls an Arctic expedition tale at dinner. He describes the crew nearly starving and melting boots into soup, prompting hushed warnings to avoid the landlady.
Three year old Sydney, real sick with measles, tells his anxious grandmother he hurts “Wight here in bed” with a simple, candid answer reflecting a child’s perspective. The light moment emerges amid illness in a family vignette.
Report notes Pat crying at Kelly's funeral while Mike recalls an incident in which a heavy woman sat on his hat during furniture appraisal.
Allied effort emphasized by wartime reports credits women for preserving and delivering food supplies. The note acknowledges their key role in rationing and support, marking recognition of home front labor during the war.
The article notes a record wartime effort with 141,000,000 bushels of wheat and 844,600,000 pounds of meat shipped abroad and to U S forces during 1917 18 valued at 1 4 billion dollars. Food administration measures and Hoover s letter to Wilson explain the voluntary conservation program that enabled these totals.
U.S. livestock and cereal exports to Allied destinations increased in the last half of the fiscal year. Pork and hog weights were similar to or smaller than the previous year, while overall export momentum grew from conservation efforts and heavier farm stock. Allied shipments reached 2,133,100,000 pounds versus 1,266,500,000 the prior year, with cereals totaling 259,900,000 bushels in 1916-17 and 340,800,000 in 1917-18.
Government figures show 1917 18 Allied wheat and rye shipments totaling about 144 900 000 bushels with 131 000 000 of wheat and 13 900 000 of rye. A further 10 000 000 bushels of 1917 wheat are in port or en route. Net carryover and production limits reduced available supplies below normal consumption yet Americans support the war effort through farming and food distribution. Letters from Camp Devens highlight War Camp Community Service as the soldiers club providing home like support and morale for troops.
Quotes from Woodrow Wilson on how American soldiers’ morale and effectiveness abroad depend on the environment around military units. Civilian support and living conditions influence performance in Europe.
A concise notice notes that a boarder is described as someone more focused on taking his bite than giving his bit, reflecting a witty or critical view on manners and generosity in shared living spaces.
The Information Bureau at North Station Boston opened last January to aid Camp Devens men and other servicemen. It now operates daily from 10 a m to 8 p m, answering about 365 inquiries each day. A Joy Book with a Boston map and directions has been distributed, with over 40 000 copies handed to soldiers.
Jerry Hegarty writes from New York City praising War Camp Community Service. He describes hotel hospitality, city tours, guided sightseers, and social events for servicemen including meals, tickets, and theater outings amid vivid city scenes and wartime morale efforts.
War Camp Community Service has established and expanded clubs for Black troops in training camps nationwide. Ten clubs exist with twenty five towns forming dedicated committees, funded by white and colored allies, offering rest rooms, music, dances, and camp-age recreation to ease separation from home and boost morale.
The custom of dressing for dinner traces back to the Romans who wore a loose light robe before the main meal. It was kept ready for guests arriving from afar who had no chance to dress beforehand.
A quote from the Seattle Post-Intelligencer presents Selfishness noting that once he only considers his own affairs, others in the world lose interest. The wry line implies social indifference to egocentric behavior.
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