80 Hours Aboard Seaplane Rescue in English Channel
Ensign E. A. Stone and Sub-Lieut Eric Moore survived 80 hours on a wrecked seaplane in the English Channel without food or water. After engine failure and a torpedoed surface, they sent carrier pigeons, endured thirst and heavy seas, and were rescued by a trawler. Moore lost six toes. Stone’s feet blackened but did not decay. Stone, a Norfolk native born July 10 1891, returned to London after hospitalization.
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E. A. Stone
U. S. Naval Reserve Force
English Channel
Committee On Public Information
London
Ensign Stone
Eric Moore
Royal Naval Air Service
Avis Whiti
Moore
Norfolk
Clara Stone
Red
German-alien High-Tire Finger Grinding Arrest
Carl Henrich Low an enemy alien arrested at Montpelier was sent to internment in Georgia for wartime duration after making pro German utterances to a draft exemption board. He was paroled after arrest but later retaken when found to have ground fingertip tips on an emery wheel to dodge fingerprinting. Washington authorities ordered his government handling.
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Carl Henrich Low
Montpelier
Ves
Lmcal
Tarta
Washington
New Slant on Work of Y M C A in France
The Rev. Robert Freeman of Pasadena says Y M C A religious work in France invites many opinions. A quiet incident shows the effort bridging creeds, as an American soldier, Catholic, confesses in a Y M C A hut with help from a Protestant woman and a Catholic priest, aided by language help.
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Robert Freeman
D. D
Pasadena
Cal
France
Y. M
YM. G. A
McCormick Seeks Seat in U S Senate
Representative and Mrs. Medill McCormick of Chicago announce his candidacy for the Republican nomination to succeed Senator J Ham Lewis whose term ends March 4 1918. Mrs McCormick Ruth Hanna daughter of the late Senator Mark Hanna is among teachers in the girl scout movement.
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Medill McCormick
Chicago
McCormick
Th Nois
United States
J. Ham Lewis
Ruth Hanna
Mark Hanna
Girl Scout Movement
London sausage sold out amid materials shortage
The London state sausage factory faces a shortage of raw materials though demand remains strong and shipments go to east end. Officials deny plans to open other factories soon, citing lack of supplies as the reason for limited production.
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London
Ministry of Food
Remove Teutonic Eagles From Utah Capitol Stairs
Four eagle ornaments at the foot of true stand stairways in the State Capitol at Salt Lake City have been removed after Governor Bamberger noted their resemblance to Prussian emblem and ordered replacements with real American eagle figures.
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Salt Lake City
Bamberger
Elk Tooth Coat With Om Necklace Sparks Interest
A Steubenville curio dealer lists a Manitoba made elk tooth coat weighing 28 pounds valued at 10 000 dollars. The wearer, an Elk member, uses the coat at conventions and pairs it with a necklace of the largest elk teeth in his collection.
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Steubenville
Manitoba
Canada
Order of Elks
How autos are stolen highlights thieve networks
A July Farm and Fireside writer outlines a car theft system with spotters tracking owners, noting device presence, ignition defenses, and potential alterations. Thieves may deface engine numbers view garages, and steal cars when owners leave them, advising owners to use reliable anti theft measures.
Selling Yourself to Others Editorial Note
The American Magazine editor argues in August that many fail at selling themselves, provoking antagonism and hot water. Selling yourself is vital, requiring tact to win loyalty, as one must influence and gain support rather than force it.
Can Fruit With Sugarless Method Stressed by Growers
The Door County Fruit Growers union launches an educational drive for preserving fruit without sugar. A Sturgeon Bay canning firm produced 36 000 cases of Door County cherries in 1917 using no sugar, advising thorough cooking, filling cans, sealing tightly, and storing in a dark place to prevent spoilage.
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Door County Fruit Growers’ Union
Sturgeon Bay
Door County
Bonds of the Fourth Liberty Loan Issued for Immediate Delivery
The Treasury’s Bureau of Engraving and Printing churns out bonds of the Fourth Liberty Loan daily. The bonds match the Third Loan in form and design with space for bond terms. Officials anticipate sufficient bonds to meet immediate delivery as purchases occur.
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Treasury
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Quentin Roosevelt Killed in France During War Service
Quentin Roosevelt, youngest son of Theodore Roosevelt, died in France after his aircraft fell behind German lines enveloped in flames. He was 22, commissioned as a lieutenant in the first area squadron on July 14, 1917, and was among four Roosevelt brothers serving in the war effort.
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Quentin Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
France
First Area
Loans to Our Allies Support Allied War Efforts
The United States has lent about 6.091 billion dollars to allies with monthly advances around 400 million. The loans bolster nations aiding in defense, funding armies and fleets fighting alongside American forces in shared oceans.
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United States
Baker Rules Baseball Under Work or Fight Order
Secretary Baker announced that baseball, while Washington, D. C. based, is included in the work or fight regulations. The decision places professional baseball under the army work or fight order, deeming it non essential in wartime.
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Washington, D. C
Baker
Local News From Auburndale and Surrounding Areas
Auburndale residents welcome Louise Grobe r home from Minneapolis with her sister in law and daughter Norma. Merrill Wisconsin visitors Mr and Mrs Theodore Weber visit daughter Mrs George Grob. Mrs Nestler and son from Farley North Dakota visit longtime local settlers. Alfred Franz returns from visiting relatives in Lowell and Beaver Dam. St Paul resident L Joosten and daughter Janet visit Clara Markee. Kraus of Marshfield completes inventory at R Connor Co store. Red Cross meetings weekly seek greater local attendance and participation.
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Auburndale
Louise Grobe R
Minneapolis
Fred Grobe
Norma
Theodore Weber
Merrill
Wis
George Grob
E. Nestler
Farley
N. D
Alfred Franz
Lowell
Beaver Dam
L. Joosten
Janet
St. Paul
Bakerville Social Roundup and Visiting Families
In Bakerville on July 22 Mrs. Kohn Marx of Milwaukee visits with her mother Mrs. Ludwig Binder. The Gesserts and Woltmans make an auto trip to Grand Rapids. Oshkosh guests Gerald Wi and Mrs. John Wi stay with the Will Gesserts. Hartford relatives visit, barn dance at Fred Bauer’s, and several local families host or visit at Wartner Rock, Bell, Gleichsner, and Goldbach households.
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Bakerville
Kohn‘ Marx
Milwaukee
Ludwig Binder
George Gessert
Arthur Woltman
Juanita
Grand Rapids
John Wi
Gerald
Oshkosh
Will Gessert
John Kupfer
Hartford
Fred Bauer
Frank Sudmeier
Wartner
Rock
John Bell
Joseph Nuber
Jos. Gleichsner
William Goldbach
Elinor
Louis Kusberger
Frank Goldbach
Berry Season Draws Crowds at Hewitt Last Sunday
At Hewitt last Sunday the berry season began and a sizable turnout gathered for picking, with many families enjoying the fresh harvest and pleasant weather accompanying the event.
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Hewitt
Protein and Its Value for Human Diets
The article explains nitrogen and protein as essential for body tissues, listing rich sources such as milk cheese eggs meat poultry fish dried legumes and some nuts plus cereals. It notes a moderate worker needs about 3 1 4 ounces of protein daily and a family of five about 12 ounces, stressing smart combinations to meet needs affordably.
SOME HINTS ON CANNING FROM JULY FARM AND FIRESIDE
The July Farm and Fireside urges a continuous boiling rage and never letting the fire dip during canning. Keep the canner covered at all times and note steam drives the cooking process. Greens and green vegetables require careful handling.
Preserving Canned Fruits and Jars in Summer
Guidance on blanching in steam rather than hot water, using steam cookers or double boiler setups, and covering jars tightly. Wrap jars in paper to prevent bleaching or darkening. Inspect jars and cans periodically in summer for signs of fermentation, leaks, or swelling. Do not let peeled fruit stand before cooking to avoid flavor loss.
Global Oil Output Shifts Amid War Demand
United States yielded 41,800,000 barrels of crude oil last year, about 6 percent of world consumption, with 1916 at roughly 65 percent. Mexico supplied fuel oil to Britain and produced 60,000,000 barrels, 20,000,000 more than the prior year. Russia produced 70,000,000 barrels in 1917, down 2,000,000 from 1916, while Dutch East Indies output fell to 14,000,000 and 17,000,000 the year before. Roumania produced 11,000,000 in 1917, up from 10,000,000, with most Roumanian fields under German control.
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United States
Mexico
Russia
Dutch East Indies
Roumania
Germany
Wisconsin to test state labor control bureaus plan
Wisconsin will pioneer a new system of government labor control by disposing of private labor agencies and establishing state labor bureaus under the supervision of the state industrial commission to regulate work and employment.
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Wisconsin
Statenndustrial Commission
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Anti-Saloon League
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