Western Front fighting and world war updates flash across fronts
Reports of renewed battles from the Ailette to Laon show German attacks repelled with losses. British gains north of the Scarpe. Italian resistance against Austrian pressure near Gorizia. advances by French and Canadian artillery, air, and raiding actions throughout France and Belgium. Mesopotamian and Balkan clashes noted. economic and political tensions rise with spy warnings and militia actions across the United States and Europe.
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First Military Census Nationwide Registers Ten Million Men
Ten million young Americans enrolled for war service as the first United States military census closed. Governors reported quiet everywhere, with full turnout and smooth processing of cards as officials work to finalize state tallies for General Crowder.
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Chicago Aviation Camp Opens With 100 Student Aviators
Chicago on the southwest side prepares for flight training at the government aviation field. Capt A R Christie leads the aviation school with more than one hundred student pilots eager to begin by Thursday.
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A. R. Christie
Peace Meeting Set for July 8 Date
The Workmen's and Soldiers' Council named July 8 as the date for a peace meeting. Russian-called discussions are tied to the event and participants are expected to gather on that day.
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German destroyer sunk in long range fleet action
German destroyer 8-20 has been sunk and another damaged in a long range running fight between six German destroyers and Allied forces near London. The engagement ended with Allied ships claiming the victory and confirming the losses of the German vessel.
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Tyrwhitt
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London
Com
Berlin Appeals to Desertera Color Return Decree
Berlin issues decree urging deserters to return colors as reported from Amsterdam via Central News dispatch. The plea asks soldiers to come forward and restore unit insignia and flags to authorities.
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British Drive Captures Messines Ridge and Oosttaverne
British forces opened a large offensive on a 10 mile front in Belgium capturing Messines Ridge and Oosttaverne while taking over five thousand prisoners and seizing artillery. Berlin reports continued heavy fighting as Germans admit losses in the Wytschaete salient.
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Jupiter Crosses In Safety With Wheat For France
The naval collier Jupiter arrived in France laden with 10 500 tons of wheat and other supplies. Sailed from an American port without advance notice and now anchors in a French port. Built at Mare Island Navy Yard she was the first electrically propelled steamer and helped spur electric drive in U S naval ships. Secretary Daniels did not specify other cargo beyond wheat.
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Plot in Wisconsin and Washington on German intrigue
Milwaukee Journal editor L. W. Nie man and Senator Husting told the President there is evidence of German intrigue in Wisconsin. Sympathizers are said to be trying to undermine war spirit, according to men on the report.
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Kronstadt Seizure Crisis Ends in Petrograd
June 8 report says the Kronstadt incident is closed as the local commission of workers' delegates yields authority, ending a period of labor unrest and contest over control in Petrograd.
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Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Receives Rave Letters
A 1916 testimonial from L. A. Richardson, a Marine Illinois druggist, praises Swamp Root for kidney and liver relief after other doctors failed. Case of a near fatal patient spurred demand, with Kilmer Co. offering samples for ten cents and noting available bottle sizes in drug stores.
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Bragging Men Show Off What Surprises None
A remark notes that men who boast often tout topics that fail to engage or interest others, highlighting the gap between bragging and real relevance.
Cure skin troubles with quick safe emollient cream
Heil itching skins ad offers free sample by mail from Cuticura Dept. L Boston. Daily use helps prevent minor skin troubles from becoming serious. Promotes social perks of knowing neighbors and friends.
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Red Cross Ball Blue Advertisement
Red Cross Ball Blue promises unequaled service for housewives with a large five cent package that makes clothes whiter than snow and outmerits other blues. Sold at all good grocers.
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Red Cross Ball
Home From the Lake Chalk on My Shoulder
A classroom scene shows a student noticing chalk on a shoulder and a roommate confirming it is not chalk. The brief exchange captures a light campus moment.
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Stude
Heroes of the Home Medal Not Withheld Says Tribune
Minneapolis Tribune lauds the man who brings down attic screens and endures sweat and gore to fit them, arguing he deserves hero medals for home service and perseverance.
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Knowledge of Trees Expands with Gentle Daily Lessons
Children grow to love nature by learning one tree per walk and noticing the countryside’s wonders. Starting now builds a lasting store of knowledge and inspiring interest in trees.
Young Boy Pins Flag to Pants to Avoid Lashing
A ten year old Muncie boy pinned an American flag to his trousers at noon after his father asked why. The boy said he expected a school whip after an incident with paper wads and believed the flag would deter the principal from striking the flag of his country.
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