Austrian War Bulletins and Italian Reversals Highlight Piave Front
Analyzed Italian and Austrian dispatches after June 15 clashes show Austrians suffering a major defeat with heavy losses while Italian retreats are recalled. American readers are warned against trusting war bulletins and rumors of revolts in Germany and Austria, noting persistent strikes and public unrest.
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Austria
Cadorna
Germany
Hapsburg
Piave
Prague
War Savings Stamps Drive Urges Schoolhouse Meetings
A call to all Illinois residents to support War Savings Stamps echoes across the community, urging schoolhouse gatherings to pledge funds for the war effort. Emphasizing voluntary good will over coercion, the appeal cites Nebraska’s oversubscribed campaign and asks readers to participate as part of a nationwide effort.
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Nebraska
America
John Wail
John Carroll
Adams County
Sam
What He Likes by Frank Crane on a fishing shack porch
Dr. Frank Crane reflects on simple pleasures and dislikes, listing favorites from fishing and quiet companionship to clean habits and neat tools. He notes his tastes in weather, books, and small daily comforts, while chuckling at pretensions and excessive chatter.
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Hopkins
Slow Poke the Box Turtle Hides Eggs as Peter Watches
In the tale Peter awakens to find Mrs Slow Poke missing and searches in vain. He spots her digging near a bramble and later sees her burying white eggs, urging secrecy to keep predators away. Peter promises not to reveal the location, as another story follows with Billy Possum.
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Rabbit
Slow
Peter
Slow Poke
Poke
Mra
Finis
Kerensky in London Eyes Allied Fight for Freedom
The Bloomington Bulletin-Kerensky reports Kerensky in London en route to America and predicts the Russian people will join the Allies soon. He speaks for his lodge and faces venal criticism, noting Russian nobles and officials long known as grafters. He may head a reorganized Russia, though most may not live to see a stable republic emerge.
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Bloomington
Kerensky
London
America
Russia
Fat Walters Finds Mule Duty Was Not For Him In France
In wartime reminiscence Private Fat Walters dislikes mule work in the Supply Company and laments driving skills. He is reassigned as the heavy man on a wagon, lifting heavy boxes while a mule skinner drives, facing a failed shift from horseplay to hard labor during a strategic retreat.
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Fat Wal T Ters
Sandy Splits
Sandy
Fat
Ner
Fat the Runaway Doughboy in a Muddy Battle Tale
An army wagon driver assigns Fat to hold the reins as a driver runs to smoke. Fat grabs the wrong reins and triggers a spectacular runaway, dodging gendarmes, a YMCA Ford, and a colonel’s car, ending with a wish to become a peaceful doughboy in the mud.
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Q. M
Contingent-Fees Target Tax Law Flaws in Washington
The Washington report warns that many agencies take advantage of the income tax by offering to file amended returns for a percentage of refunds. Critics say the complex revenue law should be rewritten so officials can understand it, curbing abuses by wealthy taxpayers and ensuring government revenue is protected.
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New York World
Washington
Training Tomatoes on Stakes Worth It for Small Gardens
Gardeners debate whether staking tomatoes is worth the effort. Trained plants need attention but allow two feet spacing, with side shoots pinched and flower buds kept. Late season tops can fall over to protect against frost, and stalks should be tied loosely to poles, typically weekly.
Phosphated Iron touted as nerve and blood builder
Doctors praise Phosphated Iron as a capsule tonic that strengthens nerves and builds up anaemic blood by delivering phosphates and iron. Advertisers urge consumers to insist on capsules only to ensure genuine product from Owl Drug Store and leading druggists.
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Owl Drug Store
Baker bans officials from criticizing newspapers
Washington June 28 Secretary Baker ordered government officials to refrain from criticizing any newspaper in their official duties. Dr James A B Scherer chief field agent in Pasadena resigned after reportedly criticizing Hearst papers on war policy. Baker stressed personal opinions are allowed but government representatives should not criticize newspapers.
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Baker
James A. B. Scherer
Pasadena
Cal
Gmte Council
Council of National Defense
Hearst
Scherer
American Bark James Paulo Sinks in Gale Near Harbor
The American bark James Paulo sank just outside the harbor during a heavy gale. Several lives were lost including the captain's daughter, while ten crew members were rescued with injuries.
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Rio Janerio
James Paulo
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