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Newspaper
Hartford Republican
Location
Hartford, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1918
Page
7
Makers of tire fabrics report that the construction standards set for United States Tire fabrics are higher than any previously known, signaling a new era of durability and safety in tire components.
In a letter home published by the London Daily Mall, a Scottish unit’s recruits discuss church habits, sect tensions, and the role of homeland songs in wartime life. The writer reflects on how khaki culture forms its own creed, amid humor, faith, and mutual aid on the front.
Fire destroyed warehouses 23 and 24 at the United Billiton arsenal near St Louis, causing asset losses over 4 million dollars. More than 16 million yards of khaki cloth and 16,000 soldier service hats were destroyed, with several other warehouses threatened as the blaze raged until it was declared under control at 12 40.
The 160th Field Artillery Brigade of the Eighty-fourth Division, now at Camp Zachary Taylor, moves to the West Point artillery range. The 326th, N26th and 327th Artillery join to complete training, with 2700 drafted men transferred from the 158th Depot Brigade to reach war strength.
Arthur C. Hayner, vice president of a foont distilling company, advocates wearing wooden shoes at work and social events in London to conserve leather for soldiers. He praises durability and comfort, claiming a six cent per pair cost and nine month lifespan.
The article notes optimistic early export estimates of 30 to 40 million bushels, but ten months of exports and four months of supplies show the country shipped 110 million bushels. It praises American self sacrifice in foregoing white bread and the Food Board's handling of conservation and substitutes. Farm wheat price on May 1 stood at 2.03 dollars, down from 2.46 last year despite minimal stocks.
In San Antonio on June 1 a court martial sentenced forty five conscientious objectors to life terms, later reduced to 25 years each by Brig. Gen. J. T. Nell. Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, designated as the confinement site. Most are Oklahoma Mennonites who refused military service and work. trials were held Friday and Saturday with no evidence offered.
New York June 15. Actresses atop elephants to sell war saving stamps during a renewed drive. Julia Arthur Frances Starr Lillian Russell Crystal Hearn Margaret Anglin Florence Nash Minnie Dupree Bijou Fernandez Mrs Shelly Hull and Mrs Elizabeth Tyree Meteal will assist in the campaign on Fifth Avenue and Broadway.
A reader recalls a family moment about a ivory hair brush from an elephant gift and a mother admonishes thrift. The dialogue contrasts wartime buying limits with a father's birthday gift and urges investment in War Savings stamps.
An 1918 advertisement touts the Thrice-A-Week World edition as a practical daily at a low price. It promises extensive war news from Europe and claims 166 papers per year for $1.00, with Hartford Republican combo offers reducing total yearly cost to $1.66 or $2.00 for both papers.
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