America ahead of England in daily war savings
A wartime notice discusses US leadership in the daily war savings campaign, comparing American and British totals. It notes Americans’ drive to conserve food, support troops, and fund government war efforts, with figures showing growing weekly receipts and a push for subsistence and Red Cross drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
England
Washington
Treasury
National War Savings Committee
Treasury War Chest
Wek
Needs of Battle Plane Highlight Air War Struggles
The article discusses wartime aircraft logistics detailing that only about 2,500 planes can be airborne on both fronts, with each require ing 46 crew, ground replacements, and training planes. It notes two months plane life, frequent engine overhauls, and the urgent need for skilled mechanics as American planes go overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Front
France
Special license issued for personal wartime shipments
The War Trade Board announces a special license allowing personal shipments by United States Army and Navy personnel and American Red Cross workers abroad. The license covers small items for personal use and does not permit shipments to prisoners of war. Mail shipments must follow Post Office regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War ‘Trade Board
United States
United States Army
Navy
Training in Gas Defense Proves Critical For Troops
Captured German documents show lack of gas defense training left German divisions exposed to a British gas attack. The Gas Defense Service emphasizes drilling soldiers in gas tasks and ensuring confidence in protective measures against various weapons and gases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gas Defense Service
Payette County Council of Defense Solves Car Shortage
A five member committee of Payette County Council of Defense organized to speed unloading of railroad cars as they arrive. Cars are secured by the railroad agent with receiver name and commodity, then promptly unloaded to free cars for further service. If the pace continues, Payette station could gain about 200 days of car availability per month, reducing congestion at Idaho shippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payette
Payntte
Idaho
County Councy of
Defense
Early Sunday Beginnings in Heligoland Sabbath
In Heligoland the Sabbath begins at nine o'clock on Saturday evening when church bells ring and ceases the following day at the same hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heligoland
Portia Club Boosts Payette County Efforts and Memorial Plans
Portia Club reports strong member dues and expands booster committees to aid Payette County and city. A quarter million dollar contribution for the Putleugh Hour Memorial in the south of Prince is being organized with two million five hundred Chilean women aimed to fund via the Biennial in May. Various officers and new members are elected as the club prepares to host the State Federation next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portia Club
Payette County
City
Tiwoe
Commercial Club
Interl General Federation
Cheb War Marine
Raymend D_ Pesdick
Prince
Chile
Ieho
Payette
Whilen
Woods
Bert Moss
Mra
Fred Moss
Russell
Grayford
Portia
Crump
Springston
Gen. Pershing
Harlan
Wi Wells
Evergreen Highway
Memorial Mile
Ervin
California
Empress Marie of Russet Moved Royal Train Across Continent
The London Observer notes a river Maxacious royal train owned by Empress Marie of Russet. During her visit to our shores the train waited at Boulogne and could be mobilized within hours to ferry her across the continent after her Mugland visit.
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Marie of
Russet
Ezur
Alexandia
London Observer
Ait Boulogne
Abel
Mugland
Grandmas Not So Old in Esther’s Reading Lesson
Esther studies a portrait of an older woman named Miss Brown during a reading lesson. She muses that grandmothers aren’t as old nowadays as they used to be, surprising herself with the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory
Esther
How It Looked to Jimmie and Minnie’s Hen Bond
Jimmie, Timnie’s sister, notes a bet involving a touring car. One day Timmie plays in the yard as a beau arrives in a roadster instead of the touring car. Jimmie rushes inside shouting Minnie that Mr. Parker has come and only the front seat was brought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie
Timnie
Timmie
Beau
Minnie
Woodchuck Problem Raised By Gardener Question
A reader asks how to trap woodchucks in order to spray young grape vines to prevent damage. The note suggests using a humane trapping method before applying a green spray.
Hindu Baby Naming Tradition Starts At Twelve Days
Hindu naming customs mark a baby's name within twelve days after birth often guided by the mother or elders. The practice reflects cultural rituals and family involvement in selecting a meaningful given name.
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Plang
Nour
Food Administration
American Library Association
Army
Red Cros
Wra
National Treasury
Flag OF
Avery Fortress
Federal
Federal Farm Loan Board
Lad Banksy
Maryland
Cuba
Post Offices Department
Egeential Food Products
Moot “Administration
Portia Club News
Amical Sprayer
F. A. Frierm
Denney & Co
Banch Payette
W.S.S
Ania CL A Sr Hee
Garde
Sudan
Alsike
Conkey’s Remedies International Stock Foods
Deering
McCormick
Acme
Equity Exchange
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