Administration War Effort Praised by Defense Society
Washington June 28 The American Defense Society lauds the administrations war work since October 1917 praising troop deployment stricter anti alien and enemy property laws and the war against Austria The group notes ten proposals now in force including universal training and public information drives and says it has grown to a national organization with branches in over 100 cities and territories ready to aid in informing the public.
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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 Upset Over Yellow Peril In Peru
Lima reports growing concern over the yellow peril as Japanese and Chinese migrants increase in Peru. Authorities note many Peruvians with mixed Asian blood, westerners dominate barber shops and small trades, and top officials like Dr. Pardo have Japanese staff in rise. Newspapers debate protecting native workers from Asian competition.
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Lima
Peru
Asiatica
Pardo
Republic
el Tiempo
Wool Clip Surges Amid War Demand in Northeast State
Reports show an unusually fine wool clip in the northeast with grade sheep yielding up to 17 pounds and thoroughbred Cotswolves around 14 pounds per animal. Prices range from 50 to 60 cents per pound, signaling strong earnings for flock masters during wartime.
Western Canada Livestock Trade Grows With Mixed Farming Rise
The article notes rising livestock production in Western Canada as farmers expand into mixed farming. Pure bred stock from Aberdeens, Jerseys, Herefords, and other breeds arrive from Eastern Canada, England, and Europe, boosting Western provinces toward prominence as cattle producers.
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Canada
Staten
England
Scotland
Europe
Army boxing rules aim to seat aggressive fighting style
The War Department adopts official boxing rules for the U S Army emphasizing offense over defense to train 1.5 million soldiers in bayonet and hand combat. Rules call for two judges, strict fouls, a 16 to 20 foot ring, padded floors, 10 to 8 ounce gloves, and two non coaching seconds per contestant.
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Washinton
D. C
Army
War Department Commission
Aave
Joseph E. Baycroft
Commission
Hoxing
Mable
Championship Weights Set For Upcoming Boxing Meet
The competition lists rival weights for the coming championships, covering Bantam 115, Feather 125, Lightweight 135, Welter 145, Middle 160, Light Heavy 75, Heavy over 175 pounds, with events closing in on these divisions.
Less Deviltry, More Wheat from Mexicans
A recent American visitor reports northern Mexican farmers shifting from cotton to wheat. In Laguna basin near Torreon wheat replaces cotton after pink boll weevil damage. Wheat yields rise in Santa Rosalia Jimines Pilar de Concho valleys. Ojinaga district sees bustling harvests and prosperity along Rio Grande. Hacienda Dolores mill at Jimenez resumes grinding. Water mills near Santa Rosalia operate after years idle.
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Rio Grande
Conechos Rivera
Ojinaga
Jimenez
Mule Drivers Wanted for Government Positions
The war department seeks men skilled in mule care and driving. Qualified applicants may fill three key roles involving mule handling, packing, and browes use, with government employment available at the local army recruiting station.
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War Department
War Départment
Near- Pot
Relief From Eczema Advertises Ocrema
An advertisement from The B. W. Ress Co. of Cleveland promotes Ocrema as a remedy for eczema and related skin issues promising clear, healthy skin. The copy emphasizes relief from eczema and echoes of irritation.
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B. W. Ress Co
Gevelend
War bond drive and labor draft call to action
An exhortation urges all citizens to support the war effort through bonds and work for victory over the Hun. It insists no one is exempt from service or duty, and that noncompliance will be punished by jail. The piece stresses universal sacrifice and strict enforcement of the ordinance.
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Verhaus
Red Cross
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Chichester
Citizens Bank
High Aia Srsnciee
Cana
West
Hereford
Hore’ Horn
Calgery Stock Yards
State Council of Defense
Leader
of Business
Businese
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