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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
6
American and French forces hold the line along the Marne and Aisne fronts, repelling four German assaults and scoring counterattacks. The German push near Reims and on the right bank of the Marne shows strain, with heavy losses and strategic aims shifting toward occupation east of Reims.
A U boat raid off the Maryland coast left the American schooner Edward R. Baird Jr sinking and added to a list of eleven known victims. Survivors from the Carolina and other ships were brought ashore at Atlantic City Lewes and beach towns as warships and hydroplanes scour the coast. No transports attacked. authorities say measures are in place to counter the submarine threat.
Instructions advise saturating ink stains on cotton silk or wool with spirits of turpentine and letting it stand for hours then rubbing the spot between the hands until it disappears without injuring the fabric.
A playful exchange features Milly asserting men are more conceited than women. Billy retorts that every man at some point tells a woman he isn’t worthy of her. Juder captures a witty moment on gender and self worth.
In court the judge notes the husband used the pen name Glycerin George. The unusual alias is cited along with his legal actions, revealing a curious literary identifier linked to the defendant's persona.
A fragmented interview excerpt features a centenarian recalling longevity and health and expressing uncertainty about the reasons that kept them alive, with a skeptical tone and colloquial phrasing. The text preserves a rural or regional speech pattern and hints at reflections on life and survival.
The Navy reports the German submarines sank the Norwegian steamer Eidsvold forty miles off the Virginia Capes, with all crew rescued. Mines were picked up near the Delaware Capes and the Maryland coast tanker Pratt struck a mine. U boats avoid armed ships and the motive remains unclear.
About 1500 Stock Handlers Union members struck at Chicago yards causing disruption. J W Johnson, chair of the Stock Yards Labor Council, warns of walkouts elsewhere. The union blames General Manager Leonard for refusing wage concessions and arbitration after Judge Alschuler’s interim ruling.
Secretary Baker, via the Red Cross, urged the general public civilian hospitals and nursing schools to cooperate actively to ensure an ample nurse supply for the army and navy. He called it the greatest humanitarian duty owed to armed and sheltered troops.
The Federal Farm Loan Board withdraws further offerings of farm loan notes as market activity closes a two week intensive campaign with 60 million dollars sold.
Washington reports orders issued for mobilization of forty thousand Black draftees qualified for general military service. Registrants are to entrain between the 20th and 25th of June.
A Des Moines corporal calls a Camp Hostess, asking a chaplain to arrange marriage with a girl. Mrs Dunshee explains licenses and the girl are needed, and the caller ends the call. The exchange appears in a Y M C A Work Bulletin.
After a long day of play, Giles returns to the house with unknown casualties. The anxious host asks if he shot anything, and Giles answers he does not know. They will call roll once the others arrive.
Wife questions how families raise funds for new cars as she notes homes were mortgaged long ago. John answers with wary humor about money and purchases.
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