Pershing's Forcefulness Elevates American Army in War
Thomas F. Logan lauds General Pershing's aggressive leadership in France. He credits Pershing with restoring Allied confidence, pushing American troops to the decisive counterattacks at Chateau Thierry and Marne, and shaping the outcome of key battles.
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Pershing
France
Germany
Marshal Foch
Marne
Cominana
Chateau Thierry
Ili
Thomas F. Logan
Leslies
Idaho Ground Squirrel Eradication Saves Crops in 1918
Idaho farmers with 22 counties and 4,025 cooperators joined a Biological Survey effort to stamp out ground squirrels. They cleared 277,751 acres, saving an estimated 5 percent of the state's total crops and boosting yields on individual farms. One farmer noted the shift from losses to full crop harvest after eradicating squirrels.
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Idaho
Biological Survey
United States Department of Agriculture
February Hog Price Agreement Reached in Washington
A February hog price framework was unanimously agreed upon today by the hog committee of the Food Administration in Washington. The plan sets a base price of 7,504 hundred pounds for hogs for February, establishing a clear price floor for the month.
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Washington, D. C
The
Food Administration
Railways Lose Money Under Government Control in 1918
Washington reports 1918 railroad earnings at about 718 million dollars, down 259.9 million from 1917 and 370.0 million from 1916. Freight and passenger reports totaled 4.873 billion, up 832 million from 1917, while operating expenses rose to 3.971 billion, up 1.119 billion. Payroll rose 37 percent over the year, with 2 million railway workers paid and wages ending the year slightly higher by about 4 percent.
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Washington
Montana Banks Have Good Year
Montana state banks closed 1918 with record resources of 123 million dollars and 105 million in deposits, boosted by a two month rise. Deposits jumped over 10 million, reserves averaged 31 percent, reflecting a strong finish despite drought and war-related capital shifts.
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Helera
Montana
H. S Mavre
Pe Teerd
Value of Montana Products
Helena February 1 Guy Fitzpatrick field agent for the U S department of agriculture reports 1918 Montana values for wheat about 50 000 000 hay 29 000 000 oats 16 000 000 and livestock 164 000 000. Combined livestock and crop production about 282 000 000. Charles D Greenfield state commissioner of agriculture estimated 1917 production at 162 000 000.
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Helena
Guy Fitzpatrick
Montana
United States Department of Agriculture
Charles D. Greenfield
Lansing Will Help Determine Fate of the Kaiser
Robert Lansing secretary of state will be one of two members of the American committee formed by the peace conference to handle the question of responsibility for the war. The issue carries life or death implications for the former German emperor and several generals admirals and civilian officials.
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Robert Lansing
That Terrible Headache Prompts Pain Relief Tablets Ad
An advertisement claims periodic headaches with nausea and a sallow complexion can be relieved quickly by taking Chamberlain's Tablets as directed for biliousness. It suggests following package directions to possibly avoid future attacks.
Indigestion remedy hinted in casual ad tone
A jokey ad style line urges readers to take doses of Chamberlain's T blots for indigestion and promises quick relief, ending with a playful tease that readers will soon forget their stomach trouble.
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Chamberlain
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