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Newspaper
Mobile Tribune
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1918
Page
8
A wartime drive urges Southern residents to abandon Saturday leisure and work six days a week on plantations to support the cotton harvest and allied nations. White farmers and city workers are urged to shorten weekend rest as soldiers fight on, with no Sunday off for troops.
A Theosophical view argues that national growth mirrors race energy and that Germany’s falling birth rate reflects fewer souls choosing German bodies. It suggests souls reincarnate to gain experience and predicts future dominance by nations where births indicate where souls are choosing to be born.
The American government tests decency by fitting the liner Comfort as a hospital ship between the United States and a distant naval base. Germany will be notified of its purpose and may react under international law, amid criticism of wartime conduct and calls for humane treatment of wounded sailors.
The government notes a steady annual crop of one million men aged 21 to 31 available for military service. It argues this persistent pool will sustain Britain’s war effort, outpacing Germany’s smaller influx and supporting Allied forces in France until Prussian power is defeated.
The piece explains President Hoover's plan for indirect control of prices through fair price lists. Local committees of wholesalers retailers and consumers would set target food prices and newspapers would publish them. Public pressure and customer patronage would help enforce the system nationwide with federal support.
Journal describes New York’s Turkish bath scene as a haven for criminals and influence on crime, with patrons, underworld figures, and notorious figures frequenting marble baths after hours. It notes signs of wartime shifts, luxury sightings on Broadway, and empty offices in the Woolworth building as city life adapts.
Several government cases were dropped in the recorder court today. The cases against Nick Su fulas Veggo Anderson Angélo Washington Gottloib Brunner Joe Miller and Lee Dixon were dismissed while the case against John Rettig was continued to tomorrow.
Mobile Lodge Knights of Pythias will present veteran jewels to members with 25 years of continuous membership Sigmund Haas H W Parsons F D Pepers J W Rodriguez Joe J Godard J A Stal worth and M Hines. Past Chancellor Jacob D Bloch will make the presentation. Six candidates will be initiated and a membership committee meeting precedes the 7 15 pm lodge session with refreshments afterward.
June 11 dispatch notes Paris maintaining cheerful mood despite danger. Traffic dense and people persevere in daily life. French women show high morale, dressmakers busy, gowns visible though sober. Poilus fight for country. women sustain spirits of soldiers.
Canadian forces south of Arm as keep Germans in constant alert with repeated raids on enemy posts and trenches. German morale is reported low as prisoners criticize officers and note front line absence by captains. One raided commander allegedly earned the Iron Cross for reestablishing positions after a raid.
Washington June 11 reports say General Foch saved his men and outgeneralled the Germans on the Aisne front by halting their advance without weakening Channel port defenses. Territory has been yielded with no strategic gain, as Germany must attempt to draw away allied lines in Picardy.
In the face of a blocking force comprising French British and American troops the Allied command contemplates a drastic offensive to breach the Channel ports and restore supply lines. The options hinge on mounting a massive assault or risking prolonged stalemate on the battlefield.
A Want residence is listed for rent in The Tribune. The notice notes available housing options in the Want region and invites interested tenants to contact the advertiser for further details.
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