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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
3
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A Moscow Petrograd counterrevolution plot is described as spreading through Russia, with mutinies and arrests of counterrevolutionaries. The report notes tensions in Petrograd Moscow Kuban and Don regions, government actions to ration supplies, and foreign powers weighing intervention. Germany Italy Sweden and Japan are cited as responses or interests in the crisis.
The United States and Britain prepare their first class battleships for a potential high seas clash with the German fleet. Rear Admiral Gleaves notes the British heads expect German battleships to come out soon for an anticipated engagement.
The official correspondent says American troops, praised for enthusiasm and fitness, are arriving in large numbers with Australians in France. He notes the widespread quartering behind the lines as evidence of growing U S forces and a fresh French and British outlook on the war.
Oregon state items cover political notes from the Nominate McNary committee to speeches by Governor Withycombe and Dr. Kerr. Pending trials include bridge toll relief for soldiers and a possible penitentiary deficiency request. Other items mention flour shortages, Port of Astoria land purchase for industry, and Eugene city work programs amid wartime measures.
The article analyzes 1920 census projections for major cities led by New York, Chicago and Philadelphia, with Baltimore contending for fourth place against Boston, St. Louis, Detroit and Cleveland. It notes Detroit’s rapid growth, St. Louis’s possible shrinkage, and the uncertainty over Baltimore’s annexed population shaping its final ranking.
Dialogue excerpts reveal humorous exchanges about love, marriage, and self-image. The snippets feature playful banter among characters including Pogey and Senator Sorghum, mixing personal vows with public personas and a light take on relationships and proposals.
A humorous dialogue features a wife questioning her husband about lion taming lessons. A sister notes the lack of a business, while a friend praises devotion, and the wife contemplates how a widower could remarry after her death.
The passage compares large forces across history noting 100000 plus troops as a guard like corps. It cites Pershing and Foeh, references to Grant Meade Army of the Potomac, Gettysburg, Sherman from Atlanta, Napoleon at Waterloo, and British numbers, framing military sizes in past conflicts.
A National Geographic excerpt outlines flag handling rules: raise quickly with the flag free. never touch the ground or trail in dust. avoid draping over tables or arches. use bunting for decoration. do not hoist upside down except as a distress signal. display two or more nations flags on separate staffs. place the flag with honor to the right when other flags are present. destroy worn flags privately and burn if possible. half mast requires raising to top first.
A Cohoes machinist named Mike Hogan attracted John McGraw by his strong name and secured a spring training tryout with the New York Giants. Hogan had never played pro ball, but McGraw liked the Hogan surname and offered him a chance in Marlin.
The Shea or butter tree is gaining commercial attention for its nuts and butter. It is shipped to Europe for use by artificial butter makers and could aid chocolate makers, candies, and soap. The tree bears at fifteen and peaks at twenty-five years.
A vintage collection of recipes covers potato dishes including muffins and stuffing for fish or poultry. Instructions detail mashed potato doughs, baking times, and improvised fillings with onions parsley celery and pork stock. The guide also notes methods for boiling potatoes to achieve mealy texture and preventing curdling when adding egg.
A collection of aphorisms about jealousy self love courtship and risk. It links envy to self regard and notes how boldness or talent affects fortune and fame in relationships and careers. The tone is wry and observational.
Excessive loads on wagons with narrow tires damage roads. Tractors and any tool that can cut or gouge the surface should be kept off country roads. When needed, move implements on a drag or haul them on a wagon to field to prevent road disintegration.
Illinois highway engineer B H Plepmeler outlines three major costs in road projects the initial construction cost the interest on invested funds and ongoing upkeep. He argues for selecting road types with low maintenance needs and stresses the impact of neglectful maintenance on long term service and costs.
An Atlanta accessory dealer notes that Southern roads are rapidly improving as vehicles move from Northern manufacturing centers to southern distributors. He observes widespread local interest in road upgrades driven by the influx of cars and trucks, and attributes much prosperity to the high cotton prices.
The text notes the long-standing push for improved roads and better vehicle transportation since the advent of the wheel. It highlights individual and cooperative efforts to ease movement between places, focusing on road quality and transport efficiency.
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