Senate Seeks Prohibition Debate As War Strains Press
Washington columnist Arthur W. Dunn notes arbitration of labor disputes intensifies due to war demands and government influence. Senator Nelson of Minnesota urges caution on restricting soldiers mail and draft age while public pressure shapes policy on prohibition and mobilization.
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Arthur W. Dunn
Washington
Iahor
Iied Wiyterferre
Nelson
Minnesota
France
Mengers
Senate
House
War Department
Marahal
Crowder
Dsusmin
Ghosts Through Time in Agnes Repplier’s Atlantic Passage
The passage reflects on ghosts and fear from ancient to modern times. It contrasts old superstitions with new reasonable misgivings and notes how modern writing alike dictates a betterment of the world without harming knowledge or intellect.
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Agnes Repplier
Atlantic
Idle Curiosity and Reflections on Wall Mottos
A storyteller recalls a wall of matte cards with phrases like Re Brief and This Is My Thesis as a gentleman with retreating hair explains one motto. The scene notes that many average people notice Latin but cannot translate it, prompting a quiet irony.
French and British Clash Near Arras Amid Frontline Disaster
Reports describe fierce fighting as Allied and German forces exchange heavy attacks around Arras and the Somme front. British troops reportedly press the offensive, reclaiming ground while German positions face mounting pressure. Wounded and captured soldiers are noted as the battle continues with shifting advances near Achiet, Thiepval, and the Hohne sector.
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Atras
Wendy
Envy
Frestt Remfir
Gee
Peicum
Hovelles
Gemiecourt
Mortiet
Albert
Achiet
Hihueous
Moremelly
Dindenburg
Gune
Women Motor Drivers to France by Red Cross Service
Washington women motorists trained for overseas service will be sent to France by the American Red Cross within six months. The movement accompanies reports of German bombing near a U S field hospital and Allied air defenses at the Vesle front. Also noted are ship contract updates listing Withington Contracts for 34 wooden cargo vessels of 3,590 tons, seven wooden cargos, and three harbor tugs remaining in the week ending August 17.
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France
American Red Cross
Americans Triumph in Lorraine Villa Capture
American forces seized the villa at Frapelle in Lorraine and broke a significant German salient along the allied front. The victory marks a notable advance by the American army in the region.
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Lorraine
Frapelle
Spain to use HU ships in port in wartime plan
The report notes Spain will utilize HU ships in port under wartime arrangements. It mentions defense coordination with the United States and references the War Department and Ordnance Department in relation to Browning type equipment and naval logistics ongoing in 1942 era documentation.
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Spain
Ted Stalee
War Department
Ordnance Department
May Hay From Leaves From Munich Parks
The Munich Post reports Zurich and Munich children were used to strip leaves from trees and bushes in public parks to make hay for fodder due to shortages for army horses. The action reflects wartime resource measures and youth labor involvement in wartime effort.
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Zurich
Munich
Munich Post
Sub Bases Bombed by American Navy
London reports the American navy began air strikes on German submarine bases with August 15 bombing of Ostend and operations targeting Planders.
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London
Planders
Ostend
Germans Seek Escape from Fort Prison Camp Attack
Seven aliens war prisoners at Fort are in the post hospital with buckshot wounds after attacking a prison guard. All seven were wounded, one in serious condition, as reported from Salt Lake City Utah.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Fort
Ford to Return All Profits From War Contract Work
Henry Ford of Detroit announced he will return to the government all profits he personally earns from war contract work. This pledge follows pressure over wartime production and profits, signaling a move to align with national effort and public-spirited criticism.
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Detroit
Henry Ford
Proper Way to Wash Butter and Remove Buttermilk
United States Department of Agriculture explains washing butter with in granules for maximum surface exposure to water. Use pure, warm wash water twice the butter’s weight and monitor temperature. overworking or cold water harms grain, texture, and keeping quality.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Turket
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