Artillery main battle factor at front reports water and copper issues
An eye witness account from British headquarters describes heavy shelling and flooding in trenches, German attempts to pump water, and the German scavenging for copper to make fuses. It notes Allied artillery superiority rising and its moral impact on prisoners and combat readiness.
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London
Scheidt
Lys
Chanel
Pethiape
Port Arthur
Mercy Buvelteur Dataluet Isitimient Furfifcations
Aguinat
Bean famine in Boston threatens farms and prices
In Boston a bean famine looms as shipments of beans for war aid are sold to meet national needs. Prices rise to 12 cents per pound amid shortages and widespread concern for farmers like Baton and Reese facing reduced yields and uncertain markets.
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Boston
Baton
Reese
Innocent Man Hanged in Punter Case Details
A Chicago letter writer seeks to clear painter Baxter from prison as he faces execution for the 1801 murder of Alice Martin. The condemned man pleaded innocence on the scaffold, urging investigators to find the real killer and signaling a plea for divine justice as Rev. Moordyke offered a final prayer. Baxter’s supporters promised to locate painters relatives to convey the petition.
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Chic
Chicago
Ching Padtay
Che Miner
Alice Martin
Ulenwun
W. Boster
Soigenton County
Maliter
A. P. Moordyke
Jesus Christ
Gleason
Baxter
Town gold find on Main Street sparks chaotic scene
In a crowded main street scene residents report a pan of gold found during a disruption. An onlooker described a hurried, noisy moment as two officials evaluated the gold and a government valuation followed. The period chaos centered around a claim filed by a local individual with authorities.
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Wiel
Dea
Kelly
Aldewall
Rolly & Dare Crocery
Kelly Thes
Th & K
Betel
Airinet
Etriky
Gare
Amine
Deseripen
Audi
Foun
Strester
Oviera
Gened
Mayor Seeks Single City Church in San Bernardino
In San Bernardino mayor J. W rath proposed abolishing all churches in the city and appointing a municipal minister to oversee spiritual needs for 2,500 seats. The plan would require a single minister to conduct all rites, with municipal oversight and enforcement of attendance.
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San Bernardino Cal
J. Wrath
Npunietstl
San Bernardino Medien
Canerns
Canerns Trev
Okerecatona
Joffre Reaches for Silence Amid War News Paria
General Joffre the French commander reportedly has not read a newspaper since the war began. The only letters attributed to him were brief notes to his wife and sister.
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Joffre
Paria
Foch Named By King George For Royal War Service
The British press struggled with censorship as General Foch, once a relative unknown, was honored with the grand cross of the Bath by King George for his wartime service. Foch led the Marne and Yser battles and rose to command major French formations, becoming Joffre’s trusted right hand and “vice general” of the French army.
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George
Foch
The
Batha
Joffre
1Land
England
Marne
Yser
Lkely
Joffre Joffre
Ferdinand
Lorton
Gers
Zoist
Cather
Geties
Neen Crna
Hinas Magtien
Ord
Porh
Wily Pest
Bonrzes
Nancy
Lord Roberts
Englind
Loffre
la Fore Chantenotee
Pooh
Joutre
Jan Hid KK
Interior Damage in Belgrade Homes Shown
Paris report notes many Belgrade houses have damaged exteriors but interiors are wrecked by shells. The text describes shells falling through the roof and exploding inside, leaving interiors destroyed.
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Paris
Belgrade
Octogenarian Cuts Teeth In Bedrocked Humble Tale
Greenwood Delaware Janes Morris, thirty four years old, endures a long illness tale with bolls rheumatism and dyspepsia. He endures tooth eruption in bed with Job, two teeth in upper and lower jaw now emerge after years with only two teeth. He complains of pain as two more begin to cut through this week and longs for rest and care. His odd, humorous claim mirrors his wish to be rocked and sung to for sleep.
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Greenwood
Del
Janes Morris
Job
Mr. Morris
Mr. Mortis
Girl Kills Deer Near Home in New Hampshire
Miss Ruth Gilman of Penacook, fifteen, is believed the youngest woman in New England to kill a deer this season. The 150 pound doe was shot within a mile of her home, marking her first deer and a rare feat in a life of small game hunting around central New Hampshire.
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New Hampshire
Concord
N. H
Ftuth Gliman
Penacook
N H
New England
Nod
New Hamshire
Spelling Wisconsin Name Through Territorial Evidence
A Wisconsin archival note discusses varied spellings of the state name in early records. It highlights a 1844 certificate for Pant D. Hayward, signed by territorial governor Dodge, as evidence of an official spelling form from the era. The piece reflects on linguistic traces left by Indigenous, French, and Anglo Saxon inhabitants and notes regional place names like Winnebago and Winnebago history.
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Fond du Lag
Wisconsin
W. FF
Asien
Winnebaan
Pune
Winnipeg
Typhoid Costs in Kansas Estimated at 3 Million
Kansas health official Dr Crumbine cites Typhoid costs at 3 million with 250 deaths and 4.14 cases per year. He notes 1200 Agricultural College students inoculated and three typhoid districts in Kawershow. Economic loss valued at 5 million, plus medical and funeral costs around 300. Emphasizes impact on state finances and time lost.
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Kansas
Wopeka
Chad Crumblee
Kawershow
The
Agricultural College
Crumbine
Local social notes from Alma and area during the week
The column records visits and stays by many residents of Alma and nearby towns. George Webb and family hosted guests, Howard Holmes filled mail routes while a carrier recovered, and several others visited relatives in St Louis Ithaca and Sumner. Local illness and recoveries are noted as well as a farm rental move by Henry Crum and family.
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George Webb
Alma
Ates
Wiljing Snell
H. B
George Abbott
Dr. Bagley
A. Moffat
Kathryn Day
Ti. B. Carrence
Milton Veeder
Samuel Veeder
Sumnerton
Frank Handly
Ithaca
Mary Thomas
Arthur van Hors
Ann Arbor
Henry Crum
Alme
Frances Vibber
Local Moves and Community Notes
Mr and Mrs Rolly Wright have left their home and moved to Lansing. Chad Wiley and family depart Elwell for Edward Adams farm two miles west of Alma. Alton Wiley bought the farm recently. Miss Cora Isham attended the B F W of the Baptist church at Miss Rera Mack's Alma home last Saturday. Friends of C A Sawkine, a well known piano dealer, rejoice at his improved condition enabling return home from the Park House in St Louis.
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Chad Wiley
Elwell
Edward Adam
Alma
Alton Wiley
Cora Isham
FF. W. of the Baptist Church
Rera Mack
C. A. Sawkine
Park House
St. Louis
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