27 Sep 1918
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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1918
Page
1
Texas list honors soldiers and sailors with statuses from killed in action to missing in action, wounded and ill, including Pvt. John William Temple Center and Capt. Phil J. Keiser San Antonio. The compilation names many every day towns such as Austin Mineola Abilene and Dallas region units, noting deaths by wounds, disease, accidents or missing in action.
The War Department, with the Red Cross, will deliver Christmas packages to over 2.5 million American soldiers in France this year. To curb the gift flood, only one parcel per man will be accepted. General Pershing will forward coupons with each name and address to be given to next of kin. Coupons attach to standard 9 by 4 by 3 inch containers supplied by local Red Cross chapters. All packages must be mailed before November.
General March announces that Allied battle fronts show continuous good news as 1,750,000 American troops have now embarked for overseas service, signaling a strong U.S. mobilization and growing European commitment.
An attempt to assassinate Leon Trotsky, Bolshevik minister of war and marines, was reported from Kursk via a Leipzig Abend-Zeitung dispatch. The note cites a purported attempt and attributes it to hostile forces.
Three officers and twenty seven crew members arrived at Coruna Spain following the torpedoing of the American steamer Buena Ventura last Monday. Sixty four crewmen are reported missing with three boats overdue.
British casualties report for the week ending Saturday lists killed or died of wounds: officers 487, men 3163. Wounded or missing: officers 1916, men 17206.
A method is described to find the length of day and night for any time of year by doubling the time of the sun’s setting to obtain the day length and doubling the time of its rising to obtain the night length.
Provost Marshal General Crowder issues a national appeal to employers and industry leaders to assist draft boards by evaluating registrants for deferments. He stresses boards will thoroughly examine questionnaires, but warns employer input helps target cases that deserve special attention.
Washington releases official Public Information Committee documents showing alleged German payments to Lenine and Trotzky and claims of German plots to destabilize Russia and Britain before US entry. Reports detail how agents aided Bolsheviks, Brest-Litovsk discussions, and alleged German advisors among Bolshevik ranks.
Across states, organized efforts enlist thousands of workers to harvest crops. Business leaders, athletic clubs, and city volunteers shift to fields, while women cook and men shock wheat, aiming to avert crop losses and ensure a large food supply.
Townspeople are urged to assist farmers in harvesting cotton cane rice and other crops across the South and North. The piece notes many city and town groups have mobilized to relieve farm labor shortages and stresses wider participation including women boys and girls, within a broader wartime work ethic and labor policy.
For cabbage worms mix one part fresh Persian insect powder with four parts air slaked lime and dust the plants at regular intervals. The mixture targets pests while avoiding excessive residue. Apply evenly to leaves, avoiding water on application to maximize effectiveness.
The Daily Mail calls the Austrian invitation for confidential peace talks a German ruse. The Dundly Telegraph argues negotiations would only delay the struggle, as Kaiser and pan Germans direct Germany’s fate. The note is seen as space to breathe for the Central powers and calm their publics. It is described as part of a coordinated peace offensive.
Houston passes 6 cent street car fare ordinance and Galveston adopts same. War measures close frat houses at University of Texas and cut social life. Cotton, wool, and refinery outputs cited with county valuations and exports. Road aid approved for Harris Comal Henderson Jasper counties. Parole demand rises for labor, drought relief helps workers. Pink boll worm area remains, while Brazoria land released from quarantine. Milk container sanitation rule issued by State Food and Drug Commissioner.
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