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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1918

Page

3

Fire Bravely Foiled Yet Rintelens Escapes In Chapter XVI

A raging fire threatens sheds and cattle pens as fire crews battle flames and steam. Dixie Mason learns secret service agents helped curb the danger, saving most horses and cattle while Imperial Germany’s sabotage is partly thwarted. Dixon moves to safety, reports on Schleindel’s arrest and von Rintelen’s exposure, and continues her mission.

Dixie Dixie Mason Secret Service Tixie Masen Dent Tactisen Grant Imperial Germany Bennet

Imperial Germany's agent hides identity and railway yard actions

Franz von Rintelen announces to Bernstorff his name will be E W Gates and he will act as a purchasing agent while Germany's destruction work continues. Harrison Grant orders Bailey to investigate a woman named Dixie Mason tied to German intrigues. Grant suspects she meets German agents at key events including a fire.

Gates Franz von Rintelen Bernstorff E. W. Gates Germany Harrison Grant Bailey Dixie Mason Grant

Battle Report From Piave Adds to Austro Italian Struggle

Reuters reported interviews with a British army officer praising air and ground action as the Piave front saw seven bridges destroyed and 25 000 rounds fired. London papers called the offensive desperate and fatal to Austria, signaling a potential German prestige blow and increased strain on the dual monarchy amid nationalist tensions.

Beiniyoon Jane Is van Olta Noiugh Uy Reuters Corre Arny Austria Italy

Tax changes and distribution debate in publishing field

The House Ways and Means Committee resumed hearings on tax changes affecting federal taxation for publishers. Hank Read of the Shepherd Journal postponed a proposal and Hank Read approved a zone system of rates for second class mail to distribute the publishing field beyond downtown New York City.

Engtoon Jane IS Hank Read Vdeago The Shepherd Journal House Ways and Means Reid New York City

War Garden Tips for Growing Kohlrabi Quickly

For a quick growing crop that yields abundant food, kohlrabi is recommended. Plant now if you missed last month and sow several times through the summer. Harvest when the bulb is tennis ball sized for best flavor. white variety preferred over purple. Follow turnip-like cultivation and ensure timely picking.

Yetter Botts Rite in Bentley June 13

Carthage June 18 Roy Eugene Yetter and Miss Catherine Mae Botts wed at 7 30 p m in Bentley at the home of Rev L Frazee. The ceremony was small with intimate friends. Roy is a progressive farmer and sheep man. Catherine taught at Pleasant Valley school. Anxious for years of happiness, they will live with the groom’s parents. Farm Meeting Today with Dr Cynl G Hopkins to discuss crop-raising methods at the experiment farm. large crowd expected.

Carthage Roy Eugene Yetter Catherine Mae Botts L. Frazee Bentley Frazee Eugene Yetter Gladys Grace Goodrich Roy East Carthage Carthage College Academy Catherine Robert Botts Colchester Pleasant Valley Harmony Township Lloyd Cynl.g. Hopkins State University

Congressional hearing on arms bill and draft proposal

Provisions discussed by Senator Chamber and Senator Prent aimed at altering draft terms. Military committee leadership, including Mears and Mo, questions centered on the OCO 680 660 bill and its impact on Provost Marshal General powers.

Wastiington Jung Is Tee Owders Mo and Mears Chamber Han Oofirman Senate Military Committee

Deny Mistreatment Of Yankee Prisoners Abroad

Reports from Germany describe American prisoners treated as show objects with insults and stones hurled, while authorities claim calm German camp minds avoid overreaction. Food in camps is reportedly adequate relative to German conditions. In Washington, June 11, orders revoke Major General Leonard Wood’s Western Department command and reassign him to Camp Funston, Kansas.

An. Tam Goetha Bureau of Berin Germany

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