Public lands of Hawaii eyed for postwar use by Interior official
Secretary of Interior Frank Lane, in Hawaii for a land inquiry, outlines plans to examine and potentially reform public lands in Hawaii and on Maui and to map a long term Pacific access strategy. Lane stresses afterwar ship needs and pacific commerce expansion, with accompanying aides and local officials. A separate note advertises free six week training for the Woman's Land Army in Philadelphia, Wynnewood, and Chestnut Hill branches.
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Frank Lane
Hawaii
Lang
Hometaly Bakarday
United States
Sande
Mra Lane
Bradley
Mra. Lathrop Brown
Glenn Shaffer
L. E. Pickham
C. C
Nancy Lane
Lane
Maui
Kilaves
Haleakala
Barka
England
Pacific
America
Atlantic
Qwar
Woman's Land Army
Philadelhia
National League For Woman's Bervice
Cowrd Loning
Wynnewood
United Garden Clube
Philadelphia
Chestnnut Hill
League
Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus Arrives With Advance Party
Advance men for Hagenbeck Wallace Circus arrive eight weeks before the show. The outfit, led by manager Edward Ballard, operates on American capital with yearly expenses around 3 million dollars and 7,500 dollars daily. The caravan includes 22 daytime tents and about 1,000 traveling employees. The 400 arena acts include 60 riders and a new equestrian star Miss Dalle Julian. Over 500 draft horses and 200 ponies stock the traveling show which travels by three trains each night.
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Mie
Ross Romina
Baril Vance
Wbjcountry
No Advance Cara
Hagenbeck-Wallace
American Capital
Edward Ballard
Dalle Julian
Ammunition Train A Good Outfit At Camp Kearny
June disciplined field maneuvers near Cuyamaca Lake show the 115th ammunition train’s readiness. Soldiers transport barracks bags and personal belongings, stock blankets, and warm clothing. Jazz tunes echo from the Y M C A tent as a small band performs. Canteen supplies testify to demand for candy and tobacco while sports and potato peeling prep mark the day.
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Camp Kearny
San Diego
Calif
Cuyamaca Lake
M.C. A
Issuing Of Supplies In Field At Camp Kearny
A June 27 report describes field supply operations at Camp Kearny California during maneuvers. Trucks from the quartermaster transport goods to regiments like the 144th field artillery also move to distant beaches for unloading and weigh out items by battery need.
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Kearny
San Diego
Cal
144Th Field Artillery
California
Grizzlies
Oceanside
Secrecy Rules Shipping Aid to France from California
In June Los Angeles details reveal strict secrecy over cargo ships bound for France with charitable donations for France and Belgium. The United States shipping board controls sailing dates and routes. Community groups and 100000 residents, including 150 chambers and churches, contributed clothing and toys. Harry Chandler of the Los Angeles Times helped formulate the plan adopted by the chamber of commerce to gather supplies efficiently.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Pri
France
Belgium
Europe
Sple
Harry Chandler
The
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce
Hawaii to form national guard auxiliary
Honolulu June 9. Hawaii plans a national guard auxiliary after two infantry regiments were called to federal service. Maj Will Wayne, adjutant general, says a new regiment will be organized with 1,500 recruits sought and 300 more for other branches. Two coast artillery companies and a signal corps company are planned. Class 1 draftees will be rejected. Class 2 training planned in case call comes. The unit will be mobilized only in vital emergencies.
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Honolulu
T. H
Mall
Hawaii
National Guard
Will Wayne
Territory
Guard
Coast Artillery
Signal Corps
Azsiat
Austro-German Prisoners Control Irkutsk
Harbin reports Austro-German war prisoners fully hold Irkutsk on the trans Siberian railway. Officers command the garrison while conflicting wires say Irkutsk was seized by Czecho Slovak troops under General Allzeff, former Russian commander in chief.
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Harbin
Manchuria
Irkutsk
Women Take Place In Second Line Defense In Great Numbers
Women of this vicinity lead the nation in the second line of defense taking over milking and light work on farms. Wives and daughters fill gaps left by men joining the colors, driving plows and assisting in harvests. Rustic furniture adds charm to Camp Kearny M C A terraces with pergolas and seating for soldiers to lounge in the evenings.
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Alton
Instant relief advertised for stomach and bowels
An advertisement claims a single spoonful of a product named Instant clears the whole bowel tract, relieves sour stomach and constipation, and prevents appendicitis. The copy urges readers, including a Drugaist named John H, to trust this remedy as a quick solution.
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John H
Crown Prince Wilhelm's rough handling noted in 19th century Norway incident
A Wyco county obituary notes Jonsrud, a long-time Westby resident, died after years ill. A letter from Jonsrud’s niece reveals that as a 19 year old crown prince Wilhelm struck a coach driver, beat horses, and was hurled into a snow drift during a snowbound ride from Sondreland to Odnes. The account, confirmed by relatives, recalls the prince’s violent moment and its lasting regrets.
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Lana Jaritt
Wilhelm Joie
Wis
Sisenernatty
Sereed
Wilhelm
Iter
Martha Gottlieb
Chicago
Jonsrud
Westby
Germany
Sondreland
Norway
Odnes
Stefansson Not Coming Back From Arctic Expedition
Vilhjalmur Stefansson remains in the Arctic interior near Fort Yukon with reports from Ottawa saying health delays travel until late summer. He previously planned to leave via Dawson or Nome, but officials warn travel is postponed. Meanwhile Camp Kearny in San Diego notes June flowers in gardens tended by soldiers and new flower beds built by units 160th and 159th Infantry.
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Stefansson
Vanetver
B.C
Vilhjalmur Stefansson
Ottawa
Harlor Memnages
Fort Yukon
Arctic Circle
Dawson
Nome
Alaska
Camp Kearny
San Diego
Cal
Haa
160Th (California) Infantry
159Th (California) Infantry
Mens Hall
New Jersey Women Called to Industrial Roles in War Effort
The Woman's Committee of the New Jersey Council of Defense urges women to enter new and existing industries as drafted men rise. Mrs. C. W. Brockton chairs the drive, asking each unit to appoint a Department of Women In Industry chairperson to track calls, assist workers, and monitor factory conditions to ensure safety and protection during wartime labor mobilization.
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New Jersey
Council of Defense
C. W. Brockton
Hng
Department of Women In Industry
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Boston Transcript
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Michelin
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Grand Forks
Dacotah Cleaners and Dyers
Kaiser
Grand Forks Tire & Supply
Trydahl Bros
Thoreson, Haddow
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