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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1918
Page
7
A vivid account describes a nighttime raid on a city where American troops and workers aid civilians during a blackout. Explosions, machine guns, and fires disrupt streets as archies bombard, civilians shelter in bunkers, and responders race to move survivors toward aid spaces amid dangerous conditions.
A fragment from a Metropolitan Y M C A in Pittsburgh recounts the Oransa steamship disaster. The number thirteen features prominently with crew and passengers aboard vessel 13 and the escorting warships. Passengers boarded as the torpedo struck at 1 08 a m.
Evansville Indiana reports William Estanbet experimenting with a shell for submarines. He claims the shell will not churn on impact and will shoot at an angle to end underwater threat by U boats.
A Commerce Department study shows the average American city in solid financial shape with total revenues of 1 000 587 142 and expenditures of 821 401 675. Public utilities and water systems dominate city revenue while New York City debt stands at 1987 347 010. Chicago and St Louis show substantial per capita indebtedness.
In the Rue Sacre Coeur a bureau gathers the belongings of men killed or missing in battle including papers watches and keepsakes. Relatives visit to claim items but complaints arise over delays and officials vow to speed up the process.
In Florence the American Red Cross distributed clothing to more than 40 000 refugees and impoverished Tallalin ki, with parcels containing underwear and infant wear. Food orders provided five lira vouchers for rice meat or milk. The Red Cross deposited 20 000 lire with the city assessor to fund municipal provisions, praised as the greatest postwar gift to an Italian city.
In Trenton New Jersey despondent saloon keepers face commitment to the work house by Magistrate Geraghty if they attempt to harm themselves. Michael Curley, former city bar proprietor, was sent to the institution for three months after trying to drown himself in a creek. He claimed grief after a funeral and said he had nothing to live for.
Olympia Mrs. Ernest Lister wife of Washington's governor accepts invitation to be godmother to the first gun in a French battery noted for Verdun Somme and Manders service in the present drive inscription planned for the gun’s name in her honor
Myra and her family see the impact of war on everyday life as she learns that Albert Blake, once a classmate teased for his shy nature, has died serving his country. The tale contrasts Myra’s party plans and fashion dreams with the sobering news of casualties and patriotism voiced by her brother.
In memory memory reveals a boy Bert crushed a venomous snake to protect younger children, a deed later tied to his WWI enlistment. Myra and Rob discuss Bert joining Uncle Sam’s ranks, Myra agreeing to support the effort as their mother notices the household preparing for the casualty list and sewing a red cross.
Pliny, the Roman naturalist, noted in Belgium that the ocean floods the coast twice daily creating a mixed continental sea border. He described villagers living on sand hills and stakes, surviving on sea fish and rain water, with turf as fuel, while praising their endurance under Roman rule.
Charles M. Schwab recalls a single political speech from Braddock thirty years ago in the June Forum article The Shipbuilder's Job. He says he urged the Republican ticket and believes the town voted Democratic for the first time since the Civil War as a result.
United States Department of Agriculture summarizes that successful pork production relies on permanent pastures with forage crops and grain feeding. It outlines regional pasture schemes using Bermuda and clovers in the cotton belt, blue grass in the Mid-Atlantic, blue grass or redtop in the North and East, and alfalfa with corn in the West, with hogged down corn for winter grazing.
Instructions to reduce hog losses in transit during hot weather. Do not overload cars, dampen bedding with sand, use cooled air from ice sacks, avoid overfeeding corn, and prefer oats when feeding during shipment. Night shipments suffer fewer deaths. ensure ice lasts to destination and maintain proper car maintenance.
The piece argues for higher meat and wool production to meet rising demand and values, urging sheep raising as a renewed appeal for traditional farming regions.
In dairy farming, maintaining cleanliness in calf feeding yields strong health returns. Proper sanitation reduces disease risk and promotes faster growth. Clean environments for calves support better digestion and overall vitality, benefiting herd productivity.
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