Administration War Work Praised by Defense Society
Washington June 28 An open letter to George Creel secretary of the American Defense Society lauds the administration s progress since October 1917 in war planes troop deployments and enforcement of laws against enemy aliens. The society now a national body with branches in 100 cities pledges continued aid to win the war through public information and aggressive action against disloyal elements.
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Washington, D. C
George Crea
Committee On Public Information
HW. 2D. Crate
American Defense Society
Austria
Creel Renda
Alma
Armerican Defense Society
Arma
Washington
France
Baker
Wilson
Department Ofusfice
Department of Jusice
Capas
Masses Magazine
Sinn Fein
Rose Pastor Blakes
Congress
Plone
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Peru Faces Yellow Peril as Japanese and Chinese Rise
Lima reports growing Peruvian anxiety over the yellow peril with an estimated 100000 Chinese and Japanese in Peru. They dominate trades from barber shops to small cafes while native workers are displaced. President Pardo is noted to employ thirty Japanese advisers drawing comment. Newspapers discuss protecting laborers from this immigration-driven shift.
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Lima
Peru
Asiatica
Pardo
Republic
el Tiempo
Wool Clip Strong Amid War Demand in Northeast
Reports from the northeast state indicate an unusually fine wool clip as demand rises for war needs. Grade sheep yield high amounts, with thoroughbred Cotswolfs at strong rates, and prices range from 50 to 60 cents per pound, promising substantial earnings for flock masters.
Western Canada Livestock Trade Gains with Mixed Farming Rise
Western Canada sees higher cattle trade as farmers expand mixed farming. Herd improvements draw others to diversify into grain and livestock, with purebred stock moving west daily from the U S and Europe. Rich pastures, affordable land, and growing markets attract settlers, boosting cattle prospects globally.
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Cana
West
Official Army Boxing Rules Introduced for New Army
The War Department issues the official boxing code for one and a half million training soldiers. The rules favor aggressive offense over defense and align with bayonet tactics, defining fouls and penalties, ring size, glove weights, and two seconds per bout to ensure rapid, decisive contests.
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Washinton
D. C
Army
War Department Commission
Aave
Joseph E. Baycroft
Commission
Hoxing
Mable
Boxing Championship Weights Set for Upcoming Competitions
An announced schedule lists weight classes from Bantam 115 pounds to Heavyweight over 175 pounds. Competitions will cover featherweight 125 lightweights 135 welterweight 145 middleweight 160 light heavyweight 175 and above with contests across all championships.
Less Deviltry, More Wheat From Mexicans
In northern Mexico the shift from cotton to wheat is noted by an American traveler. In Laguna basin near Torreon wheat replaces cotton due to pink boll weevil damage. Grants of harvests rise in Santa Rosalia Jimines Pilar de Concho valleys and along Rio Grande Conechos. The Hacienda Dolores mill at Jimenez resumes grinding and nearby mills restart after years idle.
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Rio Grande
Conechos Rivera
Ojinaga
Jimenez
Mule Drivers Wanted For Government Positions
The war department seeks mule drivers and handlers with knowledge of mule habits and dispositions. Three essential roles remain open: mule care, skilled mule packing, and one other specialized branch. Eligible individuals should apply at the nearest army recruiting station.
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War Department
War Départment
Near- Pot
Relief From Eczema Promised by Ocrema Sale
Ad claims clear healthy skin with Ocrema from The B. W. Ress Co., Geveland. The notice emphasizes relief from eczema and similar skin issues.
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B. W. Ress Co
Gevelend
Go To War Go To Work Go To Jail
Propaganda urging total war mobilization calls on all citizens to contribute money and labor, warns that noncompliance will be punished, and demands enforcement of wartime ordinances to end idleness and ensure broad participation in the war effort.
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Red Cross
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Hore’ Horn
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