Soldiers on furlough plight overcharged meals on trains
A Cheyenne reader recounts soldiers traveling from Washington to Idaho on furlough facing inflated prices for coffee and snacks aboard troop trains. He notes ginger snaps bought for lunch, chipped coffee in a granite cup charged 15 cents, chocolate sold at 15 cents each, with meals far above normal value. The piece urges patriotic groups to aid hungry soldiers by providing modest refreshments at depots.
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Washington
Idaho
Sidney
Cheyenne
Italian War Leadership Debates Reflect on Cadorna
The article discusses critiques of General Cadorna amid Austrian pressure, contrasting his tactics with Diaghilev era mentions and noting persistent calls for accountability. It argues Austrian advances in 1917 were not solely his fault but partly due to allied support gaps.
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Cadorna
Diag
Cadorna praised as a strategic figure despite retreat
The article argues that Cadorna, blamed for last year’s retreat, was a skilled strategist who faced equipment shortages and enemy intrigue. It credits him with stopping the Austrians at Place and shaping a victory, while criticizing allied disunity and premature judgments by some military "experts."
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Cadorna
Foch
Joffre
Marne
Belgium
The Evening Star Quote on Faith and the Star
A fragment from Harold Seton in McClure's recalls a child’s expiation and a mother’s retort about God’s service. The passage contrasts the night sky’s star with the star of divine sacrifice, ending with a line about God giving His only Son.
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Harold Seton
McClure
Submarine Listening Devices And Underwater Sound
An article explains how U boats use underwater listening devices to detect ships while submerged. It covers sound propagation in water, diaphragm receivers, low frequency needs for submarine detection, and methods to filter extraneous noise and determine direction.
Caribou Wintering Group Tells Harsh Lake Tale
Report from Tune 28 describes Alank lodieus and companions at Crow Lake wintering beside caribou skins. They endured cold and hunger while a letter from home arrived. Their eerie survival includes soaking in water and sheltering near the animals as they cope with severe winter conditions.
Substituted Migration During Winter Period
A fragment notes subsistence support and seasonal movement as people migrated to another section during the winter. The text preserves the basic action but lacks full context or clear identities.
Alaskans Join Summer Whistling Along Yukon River
In Ruby Alaska on June 29 locals recount howling jogs and dreamboat whistles ring along the Yukon each summer since canine teams were brought north. A nearby dog farm houses the wintered packs as villagers join a river chorus when a whistle sounds.
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Ruby
Alaska
Yukon River
Northland
Unison and Quiet in Ruby I Neighborhood Noise
Residents adapt to constant noise in Ruby I while newcomers remain sensitive to the din. Local officials note ongoing sound levels and discuss mitigation options as community members weigh impact and tolerance.
Honeymoon Trip Ends With Fort Ragnell Welcome
Friends at Fort Ragnell gave Lieutenant W. M. Gannon a royal reception on his return from Salt Lake City where he had been on his honeymoon trip. The bride is Mrs. Gannon, formerly Miss Zella Ferris, and the wedding occurred a few days ago.
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Fort Ragnell
W. M. Gannon
Salt Lake City
Mra
Cannon
Mies Zella Ferris
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