Aviator Cadets Undergo High Altitude Fatigue Tests
June Fort Worth dispatch reports United States military officials testing a “breathing machine” to simulate high altitude effects on aviators. Lieutenant Hankon PF. W. Thomas and James Blair supervise the Barron aviation field experiment to classify pilots into three classes based on altitude fatigue, aiming to prevent errs of overburdened crew in overseas combat.
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Fort Worth
Tex
United States
Stara and Stripes
Barron Aviation Feld
G. IT. Hankon
PF. W.thomas
James Blair
Rains Save Texas Cattle as West Texas Drought Breaks
AP report from Dallas notes three soaking rains in May bring grass, filled water holes, and revived cattle herds across West Texas. Ranchers, who shipped cattle out and spent on feed during years of drought, credit the rains with averting near total desertion of the plains.
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Associated Press
The
Banner
Dallas
Tex
Texas
Texan
San Antonio
Cattle shipments resume as drought eases stock needs
A general influx of cattle is expected to be shipped out of Toxwain as conditions improve for indoor work. Cattlemen warn that despite the influx one gear will be required to stock ranches as before the drought hit the ranges.
Patriotic Service Invites Mt Vernon Knox County to Columby
Mayor Bair received an invitation for Mt Vernon and Knox county to attend the largest patriotic service in Columbus. The event, led by the War Chest and War Saving committees with the Patrotle league, features about 6000 marchers in June and five Pershing expeditionary force veterans as speakers in the statehouse yard.
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Mt. Vernon
Knox County
Columby
Bair
War Chest
Med Grass
War Saving Committee
Patetorle League
Columbus
Oritinal Expeditionary Force
Pershing
Statehouse Yard
American soldier earns esteem in Britain after boxing match
London dispatch notes high esteem for U S soldiers and sailors among British press. A U S Navy boxer, Pireman M, fights the British Grand Fleet champion, is praised for sportsmanship, while the American loses on points yet receives warm applause and mutual respect.
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London
Associated Press
England
Aimont
Pireman M
U.S. Navy
Alaska fishery profits far exceed territorial price
The 1917 Alaska fishery tied at 51.4 million dollars, over seven times the Alaska purchase price. Salmon accounted for 47.8 million, halibut 1.12 million, cod 0.74 million, with whaling yielding about 403 thousand. Fur products reached 1.03 million, excluding seal and fox skins. The Bureau called the output a notable national achievement amid global food needs.
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Associated Press
Washington
Alaska
United States
Bureau of Fisheries
Pribliof Islands
Den Church Meeting Sets All Day Session in June
Martinsburg gathers for an Eden church event on June 16 with Rev. I. M. Coole of Mungen delivering the day’s address. The program runs all day as congregants attend worship and discussion.
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DEN
Martinsburg
Eden
Aitireh Bunday
Barket Dinbon
I. M. Coole
Mungen
Mt Vernon Columbus Motor Parcels Post Service Feasibility
A four member team led by Inspector B D Beatty from Columbus studied a Mt Vernon to Columbus motor parcels route. If approved, one round trip daily would start at Mt Vernon early, return about four in the afternoon, following evaluation of roads and village benefits. Ohio currently has a Columbus Zanesville motor route.
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Postoffice Department
Mt. Vernon
Columbus
B.D. Beatty
Harper
Mt Vernon
Ohio
Zaneaville
Hold Grain Report Probes In Knox County
Complaints about hounding wheat trigger an investigation by the Knox county food administration chaired by A. D. Rinehart. Farmers slow to release grain report shipments to Mayor Hat and Sheriff Mossholder as the office plans a full inquiry.
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Oye
Knox County Food Adminstration
A. D. Rinehart
Knox County
Mayor Hat
Sheriff Mossholder
Food Administration
200 Slackers Sent to Camp Sherman Report
Nearly 200 alleged slackers from Ohio including Columbia, Akron, and Cleveland areashave been apprehended and turned over to the depot brigade by Department of Suspension workers. A large number of the men have been inducted into the service.
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Sherman
Ohio
Columbia
Akron
Cloverland
Department of Suation
Servier
Doctor Watson Awaiting Call to Army Veterinary Corps
Dr. KE Watson has returned to Lexington Kentucky after a three week visit with his parents Oliver and Mia Watson and friends. He expects to remain in Lexington until called into the officers reserve veterinary corps of the United States Army.
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KE. Watson
Lexington
Mia
Oliver Watson
Watson
Officers’ Reserve Veterinary Corps
United States Army
Missionary Societies Meet at Methodist Church Parlor
The Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal church met in the church parlors on a recent Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Sockman presiding. Devotions were led by Mrs. Sapp, readings included Psalm 74 and 18, prayers by several members, and a program featuring songs, readings, and a discussion on war orphans' work. The group adjourned with plans to meet again in July.
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Sockman
Ainging
Charles Sapp
Burger
Phifer
Sapp
French Severna J
Hong
Algiers
Mis. Vernon
Mary Pickett
Dawda
Diet
Dorothy Nixon
Hsther Blair
Reading
Po BL Blair
Kingdom Cumming
Mrs. Lord
Hiuitabirger
Local Family News Touches Weekend Events
Burnie Qileh of Center area and a family couple, Mr. and Mrs. Charlten Walker, celebrate a special day on Friday with a noted gathering. The fragment hints at community ties and family milestones during a local Worcester style event.
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MFA
Burnie Qileh
Cxnter
Chatlen Walker
Fynetile
Five Candidates Submit Petitions for Primary Ballot
Petitioners filed with the election board clerk to place five candidates on the primary ballot. The candidates include former county commissioners George M. Ahalter George W. Hays and Joli Rinsead Democrats seeking second terms, and W. A. Shalt Republican.
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Tharmner
Ins Ers
George M. Ahalter
George W Hays
Joli
White soldier named Sioux chief by adoption at Mandan
Captain A B Welch of Mandan becomes chief of the Sioux tribe after the death of Chief John Grass. Known as Mato Watukpe meaning Charging Bear, Welch was adopted in a dawn-to-dusk ceremony at Fort Yates in 1914. The tribe awaits his return from France to lead in tribal affairs.
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Mandan
N. D
John Grass
Fort Yates
Rork
A. B. Welch
United States Infantry
France
Hunter Liggett
John Grays
Albert Gonad
Bronx
Welch
Watt
Captain Welch
John Cross
Port Yates
Dorsey to report for service at University of Cincinnati
Earl Dorsey, recently enlisted, has received orders to report to the University of Cincinnati. His brother Charles Dorsey will take over the Willard service station on West High Street after completing training at the Willard training school in Cleveland. Kenneth M. Thurper attended Columbus School for Girls graduation. Mrs Helen Russell travels to Cleveland for a two week visit with her daughter. Margaret Davis returns to Athens after summer break. Mrs Thomas Murtaugh and daughter visit Kant Gambler Street home. Rev W G Pitkin and Miriam Pitkin visit from Cody, Wyoming.
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Earl Dorsey
University of Cincinnatii
Charles Dorsey
Willard
West High Street
Cleveland
Margaret Davis
Ehool
Athens
Thomas Murtaugh
Orrville
Patrick Murtaugh
Kant Gambler Street
W. G. Pitkin
Miriam
Cody
Wye
Len
Mya
Pitkin
Kenneth M. [Hurper
Columbus
Columbus School For Girls
Helen Russell
Raat Gambler Street
Cc, Wright
Lown Schultz
Hubert and
Wayne
Schultz
Florence Kelley
Manafield
Camp Sherman
N. R. Rast- Man
John Browning
Ethel Powell
Washington D. H
O. W. Powell
Siater
Hugh Ulery
Wester Hulse
Delaware Road
Mt. Vernon Hospital
Rudolph Jones
East High Street
George Oledventa
Caleniny
Meron Afra
MM. Matticka
Columban
Kot. Brown
Monark
Arthur Parrott
Cincinnati
Walter Ackerman
Chillicothe
William Wonderly
Mra Hartare Gore
Oalum
M. J. Mistier
V. Ll. Fister
Walter Salinbury
Mra Fisher
Portamouth
Ohio
Arthur Bragsesr
Chicago
Alphonne Mircheaix
Locals Report Busy Weekend Travel and Visits
Numerous residents visited Columbus and nearby towns on Saturday and Sunday. Names include Bert Bartlett, Mrs W Malyney, Mrs A Alberts, A W Jehnmann, Coleman Awigeart, David McGibney, Mrs Porman Popejoy, Mrs J M Caley, and many others. Several relatives and guests attended commencements, hospital stays, and family gatherings in Gambier, Columbus, and Columbus-area towns.
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Colimbiin
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Porman Popejoy
J. M. Caley
Dayton
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Gambier
W. W. Farrow
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Mansfeld Avenue
J. K. Petit
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Henry Alten
Banner M. Allen
Martha EK
Horn
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Hb, Cum and Son
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Fitean
Frank Horitinne
Prane Tieward
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JM. Pwentt
Beet
Rathaniel Marshall
Warne County
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Newark
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