War Savings drive pushes county pledge effort and club campaign
The War Savings program gains momentum as the Limit Club organizes a countywide push to mail memberships and pledge a thousand dollars in W. S. stamps by year end. Leaders from Downey to Grace coordinate with national and state directors to urge large pledges and rally local solicitors.
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War Savings
Limit Club
Jesse Budge
A. C. Hinckley
J. T. Young
BE. J. Merrill
Wm. McCarty
D. R. Pingree
W. M. Laurenson
Downey
J. H. Merriam
Havenor
F. A. Vanderlip
James H. Hawley
Bannock
Hawley
T. Hawley
Washington
Vanderlip
Local Bounties and Notices From Town News
Local briefs report War Savings Stamps chair Hawley visiting Ida ho Falls and General Manager Life inspecting area affairs. Lloyd Hurst returns from Philadelphia to his Jefferson Medical School studies as others join rehearsals and naval recruiting opens. A birthday surprise for E G Houde. James W Budge enlists. Master Coffin to visit Portneuf Lodge. Overseas orders for Capt Gallagher. Knights of Pythias meeting at Ft Hall. Bates Bryan listed wounded in action. Memorial services set. Elks to Shelley. Navy branches open. Pugent Sound yard seeks laborers and tradesmen with pay and overtime details.
Corn and Oats Trade Report From Chicago
Chicago June 15 corn prices quoted at 1.45 with 70 cent bushel outs. Oats trade noted but details incomplete.
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Chicago
Great Offensive Maps Show Fronts From Ypres to Marne
The article describes a 250 mile battle front with figures detailing the Ypres arc where German drive was checked in May, the Picardy front between Arras and Amiens, the Montdidier-Soissons sector, gains of the initial days, and the Marne front where American marines halted the German advance at Chateau Thierry.
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Ypres
Picardy
Arras
Amiens
Montdidier-Soissons
Marne Front
Siorioustly
Chateau Thierry
Liberty Chorus Rehearsal Scheduled at Commercial Club
The first Liberty chorus rehearsal is set for tomorrow at 1 30 p m in the Commercial club rooms. Prof Robert T Blair of the Technical Institute organizes the effort which has drawn near a hundred volunteers and enjoys government sanction.
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Liberty Chorus
Commercial Club
Robert T. Blair
Technical Institute
Liberty
Red Cross
Pocatello
Blair
Chautauqua Opens With Civil War Veterans Fiddlers
Two Civil War veterans Colonel Pattee and Major Hamerly join Major Mamersly in the Old Soldier Fiddlers at Chautauqua opening night. The quartet, once enemies, now performs primitive fiddle tunes on improvised instruments, showcasing a novel stage pairing for the event.
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Colonel Pattee
Mamersly
Wnty
Gettysburg
Coonel Pattee
Major Hameraly
Old Soldier Fiddlers Set At Chautauqua Show
The Old Soldier Fiddlers perform a collection of traditional tunes including Arkansas Traveler and Pop Goes the Weasel. The piece features reels and folk tunes that evoke memories for many listeners as they come to Chautauqua tonight.
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Joe
Arkansas Traveler
Dixie
Captain Jinks
Horse Marines
Mocking Bird
Chautauqua
Dressed Fleas and Jumping Beans Sold Out
Juarez Mexico June 15 War in Europe ends a small neutral business Dress fleas for market no longer profitable in Mexico Curio shops along Calle Comercio display tiny dressed fleas in wedding and christening finery Mexican women labored days attaching cloth and lace to insects Jumping beans also vanish as US passport limits trim tourist travel Embargo drives curio shops to close as other wares disappear
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Juarez
Mexico
Europe
Curio
Calle Comercio
United States
O Leary on Trial in New York Court
In federal court in New York, Jeremiah A. O Leary the Sinn Fein leader under indictment for espionage plots is cited by Assistant District Attorney Barnes as having fled to St Louis on May 7 disguised as a bum The trial focuses on his brother John J O Leary and Arthur L Lyons charged with conspiring to help him escape The case follows O Leary’s publication of alleged anti conscription articles in Bull magazine and possible involvement with a German spy ring The proceedings reference Madame K de Victorica the woman named in the case
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New York
Jeremiah A. O'Leary
Sinn Wein
St. Louis
Barnes
O'Leary
John J. O'Leary
Arthur L. Lyons
Bull
Jeremiah O'Leary
Madame K. de Victorica
Phoenix
Ariz
Department of Justice
O’leary
John J
Clever thieves gang busted after big west burglary ring
A broad west burglary ring linked to William Miner and George Dunnicliff was disrupted by Revelare Secret Service and local sheriffs. The operation targeted stores in Gooding Twin Falls Wendell and nearby counties, stealing thousands in silks hardware suits and shoes. Miner was found with pass keys and an arrest follows for multiple store robberies. one member, May, is credited for leading the effort.
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William Miner
George Dunnicliff
H. M. Burditt
Wendell
West
Wee
Revelare International Secret Service
Sanders
Gooding County
Twin Falls County
Gooding
Twin Falls
Elmore
Lincoln
Bonneville
Bannock
Bear Lake County
Mr. May
Revelare Secret Service
Pocatello
Kendall
Widredge
TH. M. Burditt
Secret Service
Sheriff's Office
Burditt
May
Simmington
Cromwell
Chief May
Salt Lake
Utah
Postoffice Department
War boosts the saddlery industry in America
Chicago June 15. The war has saved the saddlery and harness industry from ruin. Next week the Wholesale Saddlery association and the National Saddlery Manufacturers association will hold their annual conventions. A year ago many firms planned to shift to auto accessories. Now demand for military harness and equipment drives vast government work and large contracts for Pershing saddlery and artillery hardware.
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Chicago
Ill
America
Wholesale Saddlery Association
National Saddlery Manufacturers’ Association
Pershing
Zigzag Tactics Help Allied Shipping Dodge U Boats
London reports British submarine commanders confirm zigzagging as effective in evading U boats. They note irregular courses paired with speed make Allied ships harder targets.
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London
Vernon Charged With Conspiring With Envoys In War Office Probe
London June 15. Charles Alfred Vernon described as employed in a key ministry of munitions post is charged at Bow Street with conspiring with Sir Arthur Jonas former lord mayor of Sheffield who was arrested for transmitting information to the enemy.
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London
Charles Alfred Vernon
Ministry of Munitions
Bow Street
Arthur Jonas
Sheffield
Translation of Ukrainian national anthem revived hope
The text from Amsterdam on June 15 presents a translation of Ukraine’s new national anthem with lines about living glory, foes melting away, mastering homes, and Cossack ancestors. Paris reports June 15 noting President Wilson, Premier Salandra, and Cardinal Mercier elected to the French Academy of Science.
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Amsterdam
Paris
Wilson
Salandra
Italy
Cardinal Mercier
Belgium
French Academy of Science
Local visitors make brief city calls
Purely personal notes show A. L. Sloat of Inkom, R. Steel of Soda Springs, Joseph Adones of Shelley, and J. M. Walker from Shoshone visiting the city today on business.
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A. L. Sloat
Inkom
R. Steel
Soda Springs
Joseph Adones
Shelley
J. M. Walker
Shoshone
Classified Ads Seek Tenants for Homes and Apartments
Readers find rental opportunities in concise classified notes listing houses and apartments available for quick occupancy. Ads emphasize fast results, returning items to owners and matching tenants with properties in the local market.
Pocatello Cold Storage Invites ICH Comparison
A brief notice from Pocatello Cold Storage Co invites comparison on ICH consumption. Contact shows phone 100. A.y for details.
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Pocatello Cold Storage CO
ICH
PHONE
A.y
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