Imprisoned Six Days in a Well in Oregon Mine Rescue
Two men, William Carroll and Robert Koonts, fell into an 80 foot well at Carroll's Oregon home. A rope failure left Carroll with broken legs and Koonts trapped low on the shaft. After days without food or water, Koonts made a final climb attempt and was rescued with Carroll by a passerby who summoned medical help. Koonts required amputation but later recovered.
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William Carroll
Robert Koonts
Carroll
Borris
Koontz
Carrell
Lef
Kooats
All Britons Must Do Their Bit For War Effort
British officials urge universal national service economy endures as Sir Auckland Geddes calls for men in uniform and women in essential work. Campaign stresses cutting waste, reusing clothing, and shifting domestic labor to munitions while expanding women’s employment beyond home service.
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London
England
National Service
Sir Auckland Geddes
Sir Auckland
Cooto
Follw
Suiform
France
Universal Drill Vote Shows Wide Support Here
A public poll of National Army volunteers indicates 4001 in favor of universal military training for all young men and 198 opposed. Voters cited personal benefits and national protection, with regional differences between Chicago areas and Wisconsin. A banked card note held further remarks. Firegraphite output in Alabama is set to double this year.
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Beckford
National Army
Weo
Ufe
Pacation Ad
Waa
Chicago
Wisconsin
How to Buy Poultry in Washington
Government poultry experts warn consumers lose value with wet packing. Wet packed broilers at market lose about 13 percent of value and fowls about 10 percent, while dry packed birds hold steadier. Dry packed broilers at 40 cents should not exceed 35 cents wet packed. dry fowls at 30 cents should not exceed 27 cents wet. Wet packing involves water absorption and leakage of nutritive matter into the water, plus potential contamination. Dry packing uses artificial cooling and refrigeration, avoiding water contact and preserving price and quality.
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Washington
United States Department of Agriculture
Kuman Doll Costume Promotes Relief Fund Drive
A novelty Ndman costume used as a fundraising device for relief causes gains attention. Young women across cities are urged to wear the outfit at bazaars to aid soldiers and other worthy efforts. The outfit resembles a riding habit with a distinctive cap.
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United States
Asks statues for London plea for erections of great Americans
Professor Surolschraft of Harvard spoke before the American Lunch eon club urging more statues of American figures in London. He argued that ignorance had caused misunderstandings between nations and that British pedestrians should learn about Benjamin Franklin George Washington Abraham Lincoln and others who stood for liberty and helped unite Great Britain France and the United States.
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London
Surolschraft
Harvard
Boyland
America
Benjamin Franklin
George Woshington
Abraham Lincoln
Great Britain
France
United States
Man Crosses Canyon Log With Rail Ties Task
Seward Alaska telegram describes Edward Martin a forest service permit holder who fells a spruce over Devil's Gulch to lay railroad ties. He crosses on an eight inch log spanning 90 feet wide chasm with 150 feet of empty space to rock torrent below.
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Seward
Alaska
Edward Martin
Crow Creek
Martin
Forest Service
Thither
Devil's Gulch
Stolen watch saves robber from death in Kansas City
A watch stolen minutes earlier appeared to save George Strickley from death. He was arrested for theft after a passerby found him hiding behind a store counter. Detectives arrived as the robber fired, a bullet striking the watch and deflecting, grazing his body.
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Kansas City
Kan
George Strickley
Strickley
Knitting Needle Rescues Woman From Attacker
Mrs Bostwick of Whaley Lake reported using a knitting needle to fend off a mash er who assaulted her near Warwick while she returned from a well to her sister Miss Anus Hayner. The suspect, about forty, tried fleeing to catch a train but was struck with the needle and escaped.
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New York
Mra
Bostwick
Whaley Lake
Warwick
Slater
Anus Hayner
Grace at Table Lad Faces Divorce Report in Syracuse Case
A man alleges he cursed his wife after saying grace at the table. A report recommends 4 divorce for Mrs Esther Trene Fegloy of Syracuse from Howard J Fegloy of Kutztown Pa.
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Grace
Diverse
Syracuse
Esther Trene Fegloy
Howard J. Fegloy
Kutatown
Actual cost of sheep care and pasture value
The article estimates labor value for a sheep flock and lambs, noting pasture costs and wool yield. It states summer pasture roughly 25 cents per head monthly, two lambs equal one sheep in pasture, and a fifth of wool and lamb income covers care. It also cites a lamb crop with 18% increase when 5 sixths of ewes rear twins, and that a fifth of them pays for summer pasture.
Colts Pay for Horse Work
A South Dakota farmer in Spink County replaced two geldings with two mares to raise colts, concluding that horse work cost little in 1916 as the colts paid the bill. The report, by W. A. Obrtrander of South Dakota State College, notes the favorable balance and urges farm manage ment conclusions for neighbors.
Good and Inferior Horses in Breeding Markets
The article notes a widening price gap between superior and inferior horses over the past decade. It emphasizes careful selection of sires for mares this year as only well bred, work-ready horses fetch solid prices while poorer stock plummets, affecting breeders’ profits.
Proper Exercise for Bulls in Breeding Pens
Advice warns against underfeeding and confinement for bulls. Do not let bulls run with cows. keep in a separate paddock under control. Emphasizes safe economical management to promote healthy exercise and growth.
Correct Collar for Horse Styles and Materials
The article explains varied horse collar styles created from different materials. It notes heavy duck, ticking, and leather used in construction and mentions metal collars being available but less commonly used.
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Tims
Kooots
Alohe
Carsy
Weil
Ion Wenter
Nomt
Pitts Mouth
Camp Grant
Micniapolia
Mion
Charles FL Mayo
Mia
Laurie Young
Nevads
Alabama
Kuman
S Canyon
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