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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1917
Page
3
A long, fragmentary chronicle lists key World War I developments from Aug 1 to July 21, including battles near Verdun and the Somme, Romanians entering Transylvania, Italy and Russia advances, Allied and German offensives, U boats, mutterings of peace talks, political changes in Germany Italy and Russia, and the U S moving toward wartime mobilization.
A condensed timeline from June 28 1914 to September 15 covers the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, Austria Hungary's ultimatum to Serbia, declarations of war, major battles like the Marne and Ypres, naval actions, and key shifts such as Italy entering the conflict, German U boat activity, and Russian command changes. The list traces pivotal moments shaping World War I through 1915.
Canadian Private Man of Alberta recalls near death when a German sniper bullet deflected by his Spurgeon's Sermons kept him alive. His comrade Private G mocks fate with a mock sermon about the saved brother, while war’s talk shifts to plain farm staples and a joking take on Wagner.
Ohio township eyes tree lined roads to improve travel comfort and curb dust. The committee argues trees will shelter travelers, reduce erosion, beautify land, and raise property values, reflecting public service despite long timelines.
The article explains hillside bricks with grooves to grip horse shoes and vehicle tires on grades, plus a asphalt-filled broken stone bed developed by the Massachusetts state highway commission. The method uses a three inch thick bed topped with hot asphalt to bind stones and provide traction on hills.
The article notes road value rising as faster routes improve farm access. It cites California highway leadership by the Automobile Club of Southern California with 10202 members and claims rural motorists now profit from serving travelers, altering rural attitudes toward motoring.
The text discusses road mileage in Spain and ongoing construction, claiming roads measure a community’s value and that a settled country needs good roads. It also contains an advertisement urging buyers to choose the best beet separator as the long term cheapest option.
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