Americans Press Cantigny Victory In Picardy Fight
American forces attacked in Picardy and Cantigny village fell to U.S. troops after a front of about 1¾ miles. They captured Cantigny and 200 prisoners while inflicting heavy losses on German forces. Counterattacks were repulsed as Pershing reports steady progress and rising German casualties. The advance influenced allied positions near Soissons and Reims as reports noted the broader French defense and German gains elsewhere.
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Washington
Picardy
Cantigny
Pershing
War Department
France
Montdidier
Lorraine
No Man’s Land
Foe
U.S
Toul
Paris
Oise
Ailette
Bierancourt-Epagny
Soissons
Chateau Thierry
Marne
Reims
Thillois
London
Champagne
Furance
Noyon
Amiens
Channel
U. S
Chateau-Thierry
M'adoo Boosts Railroad Rates Amid Tariff Abolition
Secretary M'adoo advances freight rates by 25 percent and passenger fares by 20 percent, abolishing state tariffs to raise about 900 million dollars in revenue. The plan targets increased railway revenue and nationwide freight costs.
Record of Washington Rail Rates Increase War Time
Government order raises passenger fares 3 cents a mile and freight rates by 25 percent across rail and water lines. Commutation and suburban rates up 10 percent, safeguards for veterans and children, and redemption of pre June 10 tickets. McAdoo cites coal cost, wages, and overall national war needs with potential $800-$900 million revenue gain.
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G. A. It
Mississippi River
St. Joseph
Washington
McAdoo
Wilson
Grand Army of the Republic
Portland
Ore
United Confederate Veterans’ Reunion
Tulsa
Oklo
Veterans
Congress Urges Immediate War Tax Finances
President Wilson directly addressed Congress urging immediate passage of new war tax laws. He warned that additional revenue is essential to sustain the enlarged wartime budget and prevent inflation, stressing taxpayers must know their obligations for 1918 earnings and that financial clarity is needed before autumn bond issues.
U-Boat Seen Less Menacing Says Yale Ensign
Evanston Illinois May 27 The German submarine is more of a nuisance now than a menace says Newell C Knight son of Newell C Knight 1847 Asbury avenue Evanston Knight resigned from the naval training unit at Yale in April 1917 to enlist in the United States naval reserve He was ordered to sea with 30 other Yale men on a converted yacht and has chased submarines returning home with a commission as ensign in the US Navy He says submarines fear swift destroyers and converted yachts and avoid engagements with destroyers while aiming at troop or supply ships The US destroyers provide the best protection against the U boat
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McAdoo
Railroad Wage Commission
France
England
America
Evanston, Ill
Newell C. Knight
Asbury Avenue
Evanston
Knight
Naval
Yale
United States Naval Re
United States Navy
Ensign
United States
Belgian famine fuels dog meat and cat slaughter in wartime
Washington reports Belgian shortages driving extreme measures as food runs out. Prof. Albert J. Sarney notes scarce coffee and high prices while older and infant populations die from starvation and tuberculosis. Germany taxes and commandeers resources push substitution and animal killings.
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Washington
Belgium
Albert J. Sarney
University of Louvain
Innovations and Inventions Across the World
A survey of diverse breakthroughs and discoveries includes government bans on poppy cultivation in Tunis and fuel-saving flames for stoves, a 600-ton motor-propelled concrete boat, a sand-distributing auto device, Viking pea bread, a vacuumed horse hoof sound device, near-zero helium cooling, a compact 12-part telephone transmitter, large turkey ranches in the American West, elevated water fountains for chickens, pine needles purifying air, and boat davits resembling long cranes for ships.
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Tunis
Massachusetts
Sweden
Europe
California
Arizona
Nevada
Alabama
Talking Politics in Native Tongue Quip
Senator Sorghum quips that politics are fine in peace but he will fight to keep political talk confined to his native tongue in the future. The exchange underscores partisan rhetoric and language privileges in a satirical tone.
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Senator Sorghum
Suggestion Dance Line From Chaparral Exchange
The Victim and The Suggestion exchange a playful volley on a Chaparral stage as the woman asks about a prior dance and the man challenges her to try again. The dialogue hints at memory and potential chemistry in a club setting.
Senator Sorg Hums On Blamed Bad Boys Policy
In a wartime exchange the senator defends practical moderation saying a few blamed bad boys can serve as scapegoats when things go wrong. The remark underscores political calculus over public propriety.
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Senator Sorghum
Engagement News Lifts Slabtown Mood
A cheerful exchange reveals Mabel’s engagement to Tom and a brighter outlook for life in Slabtown. The dialogue contrasts domestic happiness with the speaker’s sense of place as Lapland is mentioned in a brisk chatter.
Wedding Trip Fears Stir Quiet Rumors
A Bride expresses concern that the upcoming wedding trip will provoke gossip among guests. A Dear Friend counsels to have the groom call her "ma" during travel to appear as his mother and ease scrutiny.
Damages Question Echoes in Assault Case Exchange
A tense exchange toys with a spectator’s memory of injuries in an assault case. The dialogue hints at unseen damage and curiosity about a cousin’s injuries, suggesting a courtroom or witness confrontation context.
Universal Acquaintance Town Elbowed in Small Talk
A prominent town citizen boasts familiarity with nearly everyone while Miss Cayenne quips about the ease of finding someone to talk to despite wrong numbers. The exchange captures local social ease and humor.
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Miss Cayenne
Household Storytelling Rule Recited at Evening Table
A family practice is described where Father requires each member to learn a new story daily and recount it at mealtime to encourage conversation over eating. The exchange frames a communal discipline aimed at increasing discussion.
Change in a Woman's Life in Fremont Ohio
A Fremont reader describes relief from menopausal symptoms at age forty six after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports heat flashes nervousness and blues improved and urges others to seek guidance from the Pinkham Medicine Co for complications with confidential letter service.
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Endorsed By Dr Kilmer
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a leading cure for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It claims broad efficacy with mild rapid relief and invites readers to mail ten cents for a sample bottle referencing the paper.
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Kilmer
Dr. Ilmer & Co
Binghamton, N
War Bride Hostess Recalled in Tasting War Bread Memory
A remark by a veteran about a hostess described as a war bride prompts memory of wartime kitchens. The line about tasting her bread signals personal connection to home and hardship during conflict.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Ad Promotes Skincare
An advertisement urges using Cuticura Soap daily to keep skin clear and to add Cuticura Ointment occasionally for softness and healing. Free samples offered via Cuticura Dept X Boston. Soap 25 cents, Ointment 25 and 60 cents.
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Dept. X
Boston
Alleviation, Proud Parent Exchange About Hearing
A brief dialogue sets a humorous contrast as a parent notes their daughter plays by ear while an unwilling guest reveals deafness, underscoring different experiences of listening and accessibility. The exchange highlights inclusivity in everyday interactions.
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M’adoo
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Mabel
Tom
Town
Lapland
Mrs. Godden
Carter
Daley Fly
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Dtprasa
Harold Somers
DE Kalb Ave
Brooklyn
N. Ye
David Roberts
Grand Avenue
Waukesha
Wie
Ady
Chicago
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