The Great War Advances in American Efforts
Washington reports progress in World War I as the United States mobilizes. About 400,000 national guardsmen prepare for training, the regular army nears full quota, Pershing ramps up expeditionary plans, destroyers patrol the U boat zone, and new ships are built. The U S has registered over 10 million youths, seized 91 German ships, funded merchant shipping and airship construction, loaned Allies 3 billion, and dispatched a commission to Australia and France. Major food measures and Red Cross and YMCA support follow.
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Washington
America
Germany
John J. Pershing
Treveh
Vote &N
Aussie
France
American Red Cross
Young Men’s Christian Association
Seed Wheat Should Be Year Old For Best Germination
Professor Alfred Atkinson reports tests from the state grain laboratory showing germination of newly threshed wheat declines over time. Seed a year old germinates more promptly than freshly threshes seed, though freshly threshed seed can still establish a good stand if planted in August or early September with prepared soil.
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Alfred Atkinson
Atkinson
French Claimant Notes German War Methods
A French claimant with American recruits in training remarks to Charles H. Grasty for the New York Times. He says troops, though capable, require training to restrain bravery and learn stealth against machine guns and barrage fire, noting English lessons in striking without excessive risk.
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Charles H. Grasty
New York Times
Paris
Captor of Younger Brothers Dead at 84
Thomas L. Vought, Madeira, Minn. native and leader of the posse that captured Bob Younger and his brothers after the 1876 Northfield bank robbery, died in La Crosse Wisconsin at age 84.
Economy Pledge Gains Over a Million Signatures
In the United States more than 1,000,000 women have signed pledges to economize in the use of foodstuffs. The movement urges thrift in household consumption and resource planning during the period.
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United States
Shaft with dual sprockets found near Ben Moulton ranch
A shaft bearing two chain drive sprockets on each end was located near the Ben Moulton ranch about ten days ago. It resembles shafts used on a monaré spreader and may be part of farm equipment or machinery. No further details on origin or ownership are provided.
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Ben Moulton Ranch
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