Allied and Axis actions across multiple fronts in war brief
Reports describe heavy shelling along Toul as American lines hold while a major bombardment targets towns. Allied advances in Palestine and Calonne trenches are noted, with prisoners captured and German efforts thwarted. Washington to decorate returning soldiers. Wilson expands war industry control and Baruch named head. Various court rulings and casualty tallies accompany updates from Europe and Asia.
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Meuse
Calonne
French War Office
War Industries Board
Bernard M. Baruch
New York
Wilson
Farmers urged to call for help with spring labor
Missouri farmers are urged by Commissioner William H. Lewis to report labor needs for spring planting. The shortage stems from wartime demands and the drive seeks strong steady workers, with details on pay board lodging and transportation to be provided. Also reported are a demented wife stabbing her husband and a plan to boost home gardens to curb living costs.
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Missouri
William H. Lewis
Missouri Bureau of Statistics
State Capitol
Lewis
Bureau of Labor Statistics
State Free Employment Division
State Free Employment Bureau
Jefferson City
Grand Avenue
Kansas City
North Eighth Street
St. Louis
North Seventh Street
St. Joseph
Missouri farmer offers 1.6 million pounds bacon for war aid
H. P. Warden of Audrain county plans to donate over 1.6 million pounds of bacon to the U S government or to French women and children, as farmers unable to buy war bonds seek to help. He proposes sending surplus meat to soldiers or to France if not accepted domestically.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
United States
H. P. Warden
Audrain County
Missouri Council of Defense
Warden
Mexico
France
Liberty Loan Campaign Committee
New York City
Escapee John Shead Arrested in California Bank Robbery Case
John Shead, a Bates County man serving life in a Missouri prison, who escaped last October, was arrested in Los Angeles on charges of complicity in a California bank robbery.
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John Shead
Bates County
Missouri
Los Angeles
California
Missouri Board Delayed by Missing County Returns
State board of equalization cannot begin work as nine counties have not submitted valuations and the state tax commission will need several days to prepare county by county figures.
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State Board of Equalization
Missouri
State Tax Commission
No Salary For Secretary on State Highway Board
Assistant Attorney General Gose ruled to State Auditor Hackmann that A. C. McKibbin a Republican highway board member could not be paid extra salary for serving as secretary. The board had elected him secretary on Harry B. Hawes law recommendation and his salary as a board member was established.
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Gose
Hackmann
A. C. McKibbin
State Highway Board
Harry B. Hawes
McKibbin
Farmers urged to maximize grain for war effort in Kansas City
The closing session in Kansas City of the National Farmers' gathering urged farmers to raise the maximum amount of grain and foodstuffs to aid the war. Thomas Reed of Brecking liquors supported farming as the sole solution and the group adopted a price support of $2.50 a bushel for the 1918 wheat crop.
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Kansas City
National Farmers
Thomas Reed
Prison guard stabbed to death in Missouri penitentiary
Jefferson City reports 65 year old guard Hli Jenkins was killed in the new cell house Bartlett and Brewer were on duty in the prison kitchen. Jenkins released inmates and was slain. his body left on a bed. Metz notes Bishop Leonard's wife died from injuries when a smokehouse door fell during a recent storm.
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Jefferson City
Hli Jenkins
State Penitentiary
Bartlett
Brewer
Jenkins
Metz
Leonard
Cape Girardeau Police Seek Two Boys in Shoe Store Robbery
Cape Girardeau authorities seek Harry Lindy age 14 and Harry Aldridge age 9 in connection with the M. Samuel shoe store robbery. Police have not located the youths.
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Cape Girardeau
Harry Lindy
Harry Aldridge
M. Samuel
Rate Raise Effective March 16 for St Louis County Gas Co
The state public service commission orders a 10 percent charge increase for the St. Louis County Gas Co delayed until March 15 and subject to review after the commission's valuation of the company’s property is completed.
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State Public Service Commission
St. Louis County Gas Co
Thompson Brother News from Fort Riley
Chillicothe letter carrier N L Thompson reports his brother George is at Fort Riley and has undergone a medical procedure. The brief dispatch confirms a family connection and the location.
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Chillicothe
N. L
Second Draft to Call 800,000 Men in 1918 Planned
Washington reports indicate the War Department will not create new divisions this year. The second draft may summon about 800,000 men gradually to complete existing units, with announcements delayed to resolve quota-allotment methods. Harvest concerns drive a cautious timetable beginning in April or June, as replacements and front-line units mobilize.
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Washington
War Department
Crowder
Senate
House’ Military Committee
Congress
Europe
Wisconsin Assembly votes 5 to 32 to condemn La Follette
In Madison on March 7 the Wisconsin state assembly adopted a resolution condemning Senator Robert M. La Follette by a 5 to 32 vote. The resolution declares loyalty to the nation and denounces sedition and opposition to the war effort. The roll call showed 48 loyal votes earlier, with further votes totaling 47 to 39 after a long session. A committee from each side sought agreement, culminating in a compromise before noon after more than a day of debate.
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Madison, Wis
la Follette
State Assembly
Wisconsin
Robert M. la Follette
Yeas
Lenine Accused by U S of Aiding Germany in Russia
Washington reports say Nicholas Lenine the Bolshevik premier is deliberately trying to deliver revolutionary Russia to German hands. The communications are described as highly important and confidential.
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Germany
Aland Islands
Finland
Washington
Stockholm
Sweden
Nicholas Lenine
Russia
Calgarian Sunk After Cruising Bombardment
Official naval bulletin reports the British armed mercantile cruiser Calgarian torpedoed and sunk on March 1. Two officers and forty six men are missing or dead.
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London
Admiralty
Calgarian
Evacuation of Petrograd Begins Amid War Turmoil
London dispatch reports the start of Petrograd evacuation as three state ministries depart. The move signals a widening crisis as Russian leadership scrambles to reorganize amid ongoing conflict.
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Petrograd
London
Remarkable Discovery by Food Conservationist Noted
Mrs. Ben Mickel of the Soldier Clip reveals another discovery by the food conservationist. When chickens replace beef it is better to kill the non laying birds. The Kansas City Star questions what farm wives would do without food experts.
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Ben Mickel
Kansas City Star
Hair darkening tonic from Barbo Compound adv
An advertisement promotes a home remedy for gray hair using Ba Rum Barbo Compound and glycerine mixed with water to darken gray streaks. It claims no scalp coloring, no sticky finish, and easy home preparation with full directions in each Barbo Compound box.
What Was The Convention Hall Racket About
In a spirited meeting last night delegates debated party harmony in the convention hall. The discussion drew attention to unity and policy direction as attendees weighed future steps.
Cuticura Soap Ointment Ad Promotes Free Samples
An advertisement claims Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment quickly soothe itch burn and disfigurements. It offers free samples by mailing to Cuticura Dept. X Boston and lists Soap 25 cents Ointment 25 and 50 cents.
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Dept. X
Boston
Mrs Highe and Lowe discuss divorce and wartime economy
In a brief Economy column a Mrs Highe asks if a divorce is planned. Mrs Lowe replies that wartime economy requires restraint and financial prudence.
My Son Learns Rainy Day Provision
A father advises his son to prepare for hard times as a lesson in frugality. The son responds with a playful pun about a rain check. The exchange captures everyday family wisdom and humor.
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Promises Vigor
An advertisement extols a blood and nerve tonic named Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It claims to build iron nerves and stamina for wartime or hard work, cites ingredients Blood root Golden Seal root Stone root Cherry bark and promotes tablets sold in sixty cent vials by druggists for fifty years. It urges readers to start today for vim and vitality.
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Dr. Pierce
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