Allies urged as six month clash narrows the line
London reports General Sir O Moore Creagh urges continued Allied effort in 1917. He praises Italian general Cadorna and Italian forces, says summer front months are crucial, and expects a final phase within reach if resources and resolve hold. He predicts continued hammering of the enemy across France Russia Italy Palestine Macedonia and Mesopotamia to force surrender.
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Chinese Interned at Camp Wilson for War Effort
Chinese detainees brought from Columbus New Mexico originally from Mexico during the Persian expedition are held at Camp Wilson under War Department orders to support the more food campaign. They await conditions for return to Mexico or China.
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Preserving Fish for Domestic Use in Hard Times
The Bureau of Fisheries urges housewives to preserve fish for home consumption to save costs and aid food supply. It details canning and salting methods, fish preparation steps, and brining for long term storage, emphasizing freshness, careful salting, tight barrels, and strong brine for winter use.
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Bureau of Fisheries
Bite Mystery at Doctor’s Clinic
A physician treats a woman with a severely bitten arm. He debates the culprit as the wound seems too small for a horse and too large for a dog. The patient cryptically reveals it was not an animal but another Weill ar mary Mae am.
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Mary Mae Am
Italian Nationalist fury over England's Mesopotamia moves
Rome June 9 Italian Nationalists denounce England's occupation of Alexandretta and push toward Jerusalem as provocation. L'Idea Nazionale urged naval action to claim Turkish coasts. Sonnino faces sharp attacks as censor blocks harsher rebuke.
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Commons May Open Galleries 10 Women
London June 9. The House of Commons may remove the grille before the Ladies Gallery after Sir Alfred Mond announced a majority favoring removal. A Commons member recounted that in 1778 ladies crowded seats, prompting an order to exclude all strangers and a two hour suspension.
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W. H. Dickinson
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Made Her Anxious In Front Of The Parson
Jack Tar and Sally faced the clergyman during the ceremony. When asked to answer I will Sally intervened and insisted Jack would not speak, until the portion resumed after her outburst.
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Sal
Jack
Sally
Use of wood ashes for garden soil enrichment
The guidance urges gathering wood ashes and fire refuse from vacant lots, sifting through a half inch mesh, and applying to gardens. It notes unbleached hardwood ashes contain lime, potash, and charcoal that benefit all soil and crops such as trees and grass.
Palestine outrages explained by Turk ruler Djemal Pasha
New York report say Djemal Pasha justifies evacuations of Jews from Jaffa and colonies as humane relief from British fleet bombardment. He invites consuls and Jerusalem’s chief rabbi to verify, while German authorities assist in safe return. Evacuated Jews and Arab residents faced transport and food shortages as relief efforts mobilize.
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Provisional
Zionist Committee of
Palestine
Djemal Pasha
Jaffa
Jerusalem
Jrews
Tel Aviv
Zionist Committee
Gallilee
Herzl High School
Sichorn Jacob
Bust of Shakespeare Misattributed to Scott on Pedestal
A librarian remarks the bust on the pedestal bears the name Scott, while a cleaner notes the base is in error and should credit Shakespeare, as reported by the Boston Transcript.
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Scott
Boston Transcript
Courtroom Exchange Sparks Debate Over Service
A terse dialogue shows a Mistress and New Girl discussing how to serve company with a Judge present. The exchange hints at whether guests will return, reflecting a courtroom or establishment setting and a cautionary, period tone.
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