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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1918
Page
9
The article notes France imports most sugar as its beet land lies mostly in Germany and German occupation has damaged French mills. Domestic sugar prices rise to 18 pounds yearly, with rationing cutting annual consumption to 600,000 tons from prewar output of about 750,000 tons.
New York hosts a surprising array of minerals and gems. The Electrical Experimenter notes 118 varieties found on the island, including aquamarines of 144 karats and a range of stones such as tourmaline, magnetite, malachite, pyrrhotite, garnet, quartz, and willemite.
In North Chicago a resident observed several Jackies stop and salute on the sidewalk. A tailor explained the bugle and drums sound signaled the time to honor the Colors, though the flag itself was not visible. The encounter reflects silent, audible recognition of the flag ceremony.
A New York magistrate warned chauffeurs against blasting horns at children in the roadway. He urged drivers to slow down and give children a chance to move, saying fewer pedestrian accidents would occur if motorists used other preventive methods besides blowing a horn.
A garbled Parisian rumor spread about Clemenceau negotiating a deal regarding traitor Boloney. The chatter mentions a death penalty, varied numbers of rifles, and a supposed plan to spare Boloney by offering only six rifles.
Fragmentary report recalls a British campaign opposing child labor and a misused charity drive that led to unintended consequences. The piece claims public discontent grew as various groups and services were misrepresented, with broader societal impact attributed to sensational tactics.
The piece surveys Jewish Christian and Mohammedan ties to the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem. It notes the rock under the dome as central in legends of Muhammad and biblical figures, debates its temple or Christ tomb associations, and mentions the Mosque of Omar and Ottoman rule amid religious reverence.
The narrative recounts John Shiwak, an Eskimo soldier from Labrador who joined Britain's forces, trained in England, and served as chief sniper in France. At Masnieres he led a charge toward a bridgehead, was fatally hit amid a deadly melee with German guns, and died praising a better hunting penny in the afterlife.
Viola Clare pleads for her father as a delusion grows. Milton Ross and Ned Danvers stage a theatrical cure using a mock Napoleon Bonaparte trial and staged violence ending with the real Napoleon fantasy collapsing and the father regaining his senses.
The article argues a settled government could unlock rapid growth in the Jordan basin by irrigation across the Huleh plain and along the Jordan and Sea of Galilee regions. It highlights potential crops, power from Jordan’s descent, and Roman and Crusader-era waterworks, while noting malaria and heat as major obstacles. It envisions tramways powered by Jordan water, with skilled labor guidance and elevated residence for supervisors.
In Los Angeles a Detroit bound witness named Misa Olive Kidder knitted 24 pairs of socks in a federal court while waiting to be called to testify. She worked with knitting needles and yarn on the stand, recalling soldiers in France.
A fragment recounts American soldiers and Red Triangle volunteers organizing and guarding chewable gum and chocolate during a drive to supply U S troops. Civilians, including French observers, sample the gum, some mistaking it for food.
In Pasadena, Louis Deschamps, a French-born patriot long shielded from the front, is drafted after a rapid examination. Officials tell him his chances depend on getting ready in thirty minutes, then he urgently charters a high powered auto to join the transport.
Carroll William Doggett, a 6 foot 11 inch mail clerk from an unnamed city, attempted enlistment at a local recruiting station. He was told he was too tall and underweight, but after perseverance and a waiver from Washington he earned the title of the Marines' tallest man.
Three factories in this state manufacture Greek cheese. They are located in Milwaukee Janesville and Shawano Rustam are confident the work has passed the silent test of age. Workers are soaking and refining the product for market.
A wartime account describes American doughboys on the western front claiming victory over the Prussian Guard. One hero wears the Croix de Guerre as he hurls praise amid grim battles and hospital scenes.
A fragmented paste of crowd noise and street talk describes a lively parade scene with cheers and scattered remarks. Shouts of threats and warnings mix with tossed phrases about police, windows, and local figures, creating a chaotic, overheard snapshot of the moment.
A patriotic tribute compares Quentin Roosevelt to fearless heroes. The speaker recalls a solemn scene with no crowd or band, praising sacrifice and memory. The verse envisions a grateful race following his footsteps and upholding right and valor.
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