Canadians Take Hill 70 and Enter Lens in Western Front Drive
In the western front theater Canadians storm Hill 70 east of Loos and north of Lens, gaining control of the city center amid desperate close fighting. They advance from the northwest, seize suburbs, and inflict heavy German losses while taking nearly 300 prisoners with minimal casualties. South in Flanders artillery duels continue and French raids progress along the Dixmude Road. In the Putna Valley German advances under von Mackensen are reported, with 3000 prisoners and arms captured in the Moldavian theater. Tsar Nicholas II and family are reported moved from Tsarskoe Selo toward Tobolsk. British merchant vessel Jesse shows slight decline in losses.
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Siberia
Jesse
Government to Take Over 1917 Wheat Crop
Washington Aug 19 1917 the food administration forms a 50 million dollar government controlled wheat corporation to buy and sell wheat at terminals to stabilize bread prices. Hoover chairs the new body with Julius Barnes as president and a price fixing committee led by Garfield of Williams College will set this years wheat price.
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Washington, D. C
Food Administration
Wheat Corporation
Grain Division
Herbert C Hoover
Julius Barnes
Duluth
Garfield
Williams College
Deutschland Now Sea Fighter Under German Submarines
Copenhagen reports that the German commerce submarine Deutschland has been converted into a war submarine with six torpedo tubes and a large patrol radius. It may depart for the Pacific to disrupt traffic from San Francisco after an onboard explosion delayed its activities. Germany claims about 300 submarines exist, with newer sea-going boats armed with six-inch guns. The fleet’s personnel were not aware of American war participation plans and were told the U.S. declared war mainly to deter Japan.
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Deutschland
United States
Associated Press
Pacific
San Francisco
Mediterranean
Germany
America
Japan
Europe
Tiny Orange Grove Baby Weighs Eighteen Ounces
A Mexican woman in Orange Grove Texas gave birth to a girl baby weighing eighteen ounces and nine inches long. The newborn is reported to be fully developed and progressing well, attracting many visitors as locals claim her as the smallest living child.
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Orange Grove
Tex
Mexican Bank Robbery Arrests Linked to Nogales Theft
In Tucson Antonio Rojas and Ernest Mittales were arrested today, with a Nogales message saying Juan Palma also arrested. The $60,000 in currency was stolen yesterday from a Mexican bank at Nogales and reportedly consigned from the Mexican Customs House. Palma was in charge of the establishment.
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Ariz
Antonio Rojas
Ernest Mittales
Nogales
Juan Palma
Sonora
For Sale Jersey Cows Fresh In Milk In Fredericksburg
For sale several Jersey cows coming fresh in milk. Contact Wm. Kiehne or Ad. Lucas at R. 1 Fredericksburg. Also a large shipment of Cotton Seed Cake due in a few days. Place orders now for prompt delivery. Mose Bros. Produce Co.
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Jersey
Wm. Kiehne
Fredericksburg
Ad. Lucas
R. 1
Mose Bros. Produce Co
Holland Faces Crisis Over Grain After US Policy
Amsterdam officials warn failure to secure continued American grain shipments would bring misery and economic ruin to Holland. The Dutch mission, led by Joost Van Vollenhoven, says neutrality limits reducing exports to Germany and the Entente, and suggests possible partial chartering of its mercantile fleet while seeking coal and food concessions from adversaries.
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Amsterdam
Holland
United States
Associated Press
Germany
Joost van Vollenhoeven
Netherlands Overseas Trust
Netherlands Bank
Netherlands
Herr van Vollen‘hoven
England
Fine Angora Buck Sales at Fredericksburg Fair
Fine graded Angora Bucks aged one to two years, big and thirsty, in good condition. Prices range from 15 to 85 dollars. Visit the Fredericksburg Fair to see my South African Angora Buck bought for 250 dollars. Martin, 52 H. E. Crofts, Marble Falls, Texas. Subscribe to the Standard.
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Fredericksburg
Martin
H. E. Crofts
Marble Falls
Texas
Will Deal Sternly With I W W Activities
The Department of Justice announced it will swiftly and severely act against Industrial Workers of the World actions in the Northwest and beyond that disrupt war essential production. Prosecutions on charges of conspiracy may follow against those responsible for the movement if they hinder harvesting crops, spruce production, airplane construction labor, or mineral supplies crucial to the war effort.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Justice
Northwest
Qualifications to Consider for National Army Duty
Washington officials plan to organize national army divisions from draftees across life walks. Highly trained specialists and skilled mechanics will be utilized by matching their exact qualifications with duties. Descriptive life history abstracts will be prepared for each draftee upon arrival at training camps.
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Washington, D. C
National Army
Sugar Speculation Halted by New York Exchange
Acting on Herbert Hoover's suggestion the New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange suspended all trading of sugar futures until further notice. The move halts most speculative sugar deals on the exchange as daily volumes had been running high recently.
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New York
Herbert Hoover
New York Coffee and Sy Exchange
Calhoun County approves $75,000 bond issue
Port Lavaga Texas voters in Calhoun County approved a bond issue worth 75 000 to finance road works. The move aims to improve the region’s already noted road network, enhancing South Texas road quality and sure to bolster the county’s reputation.
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Port Lavaga
Tex
Anglia
Calhoun County
Port Lavage
Calhoun A
Texas
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