War News and Sporting Notes From The Era
A late dispatch summarizes global WWI actions with Allied advances in Mesopotamia and the Cambrai sector, American roles in Byng’s drive, and new subs in the Atlantic. It notes Belgian forces ready for Flanders, Italian defense at Piave, and general war aims discussions in Paris. Also reports a Thanksgiving dinner for troops, cargo theft losses in Chicago, and various civilian and political updates across the United States and Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byng
Cambrai
Jensurand
Flanders
Wilson
Austria-l Hungary
Pershing
Verdun
Aisne
Mesopotamia
Russia
Bababoyo
Los Rios
Leander Start
Jameson
Transvaal
London
Germany
Japan
Amsterdam
Lady MacKenzie
Wikliam MacKenzie
Canadian Northern Railway
Toronto
Maparanda
Swedposite
Finland
Narvik
Tally
France
Paris
Dill
Reichstag
Berlin
Teuton
Albania
Adriatic
Aviona
Tallan
Rowe
Petrograd
London Times
Arizona State News Highlights War, Politics and Industry
Arizona stories report recruiting drives for World War I, food administration gains, political moves in Yuma and Verde, port of utilities debate, postmaster appointments, ported liquor cases, and law actions. Notable items include cattle shipments for army use, pension grants, draft law advisory boards, and copper mining resumes. Governor Campbell and state officials figure in multiple events across Phoenix, Globe, Tombstone, and Florence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caton News
Winkleman
Rebekahs
Yuma
Red Cros
Ussher
Miami
San Pedro
Ashurst
Que Lilioukaian
Hawaii
Verde
Yavapai County
Jesse M Foster, Jr
Yura
Board of Supervisors
Food Administration
Arizona
Globe-Miami
United States Army
Campbell
Woodrow Wilson
Capitol Grounds
Nellie L. Bartlett
Elgin
Rebecca J Peoples
Phoenix
Maricopa
Pima
Naylor
Tucson
el Paso
Colin Cameron
M. Roberts
Willcox
Eaton
Sut
Phownis
United States Marshal
Department of Justice
Washington
Fort Huachuca
T. H. Hrandt
Tombstone
Texas
New Mexico
McBride
Graham County
Civil Service Commission
Cochise
R. Robbins
Mascot Copper Company of
Dos Cabezas
Francisco Coralla
Jesus Olivarias
Douglas
Pew
George B. Marsh
Nogales
Record U S Farm Values Hit New Thanksgiving Peak
The farm sector reports a gross farm product value of 21 billion dollars for the year, up sharply from 1915 and surpassing prior war years. Corn leads with about 4 65 billion, followed by cotton and hay as major contributors. Prices and production are based on Nov 1 Department of Agriculture estimates. Pork rises to 50 dollars per barrel at Chicago. Vatican denies papal moves affecting morale in Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Paris
von Hertwig
Reichstag
Piave
Asiago
Lafayette Escadrille
Michael Kelly
Rose Lake
Idaho
Park
Chicago
Adams Express Company
Olinois
State Board of Equalization
Springfield
Ohington
Washington
London
Petrograd
Lenine
United States
Germany
Fort Douglas
Max Linder
Randolph Dankort
Harry Warstok
University of Denver
Colorado College
Union Park
Denver
Pennsylvania
Cornell
Philadelphia
Benny Leonard
Frankie Kirk
Stockyards Stadium
McAdoo
Belgium
Marion Cleveland
Cleveland
Princeton
N. J
William Stanley Dell
Morristown
Oliver H. Payne
Tobacco Millonaire
New York
New York Cotton Exchange
Henry G. Freeman, Jr
Seatein
Vain
America
Horn of Plenty
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Crop
Harley
Late Market and Price List Across Commodities
A dense market listing shows bid and asking prices for hay, grains, beans, vegetables, meats, and dairy across several states. Items include upland hay at various per ton rates, corn and oats, bean varieties such as navy and Lima, potatoes, tomatoes, and general farm produce. Prices extend to hides, wool, butter, and poultry with regional quotes from Chicago Kansas City Boston and New York markets.
Christmas Boudoir Caps and Jackets Show Frill and Ribbon
Fashion notes describe festive boudoir caps and jackets, some for bedroom wear and others suitable for breakfast table appearances. A pink ribbon and lace jacket slips over nightdress, while the cap features a wide ribbon band with lace frills and a taney braid accent.
Soldier's Portfolio for the Service Man
A neat brown denim writing case helps a soldier carry sta pens and paper. The 10 by 16 inch portfolio includes blotters, compartments for paper envelopes and stamps, and a denim Barrow strap. It fastens with snap fasteners and can be embroidered with initials for personalization. Ink tablets dissolve to water for use in field conditions.
Paper rope work basket a cherished handmade gift
A decorative paper rope basket in gray with rose silk lining is shown as a warm thoughtful present. It features small side pockets lined with rose silk to hold sewing tools, highlighting the craft and care of the giver.
Patriotic Christmas Toys Delight Baby with Rubber Ball
A newspaper note describes home made Christmas dolls with a rubber ball as a feature. Uncle Sam appears among the dolls which have stuffed bodies, cotton fillings, and are clothed in various fabrics. The ball forms the head or body and causes a squeal when punched, pleasing the baby reader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Wishbone Thimble Case Crochet Lace Design
A delicate thimble case made from a wishbone rescued from Thanksgiving turkey wreck. Heavy silk or mercerized cotton crochet lace forms a wide border around the wishbone. The piece is beaded and threaded with a baby ribbon, tied into three small bows as shown.
Homemade Character Dolls Spark Christmas Inquiry
Carl and Pat with Gretchen and Hortense star in a new order of beloved dolls. They are crafted from discarded rocks or stockings and tied with cotton. White sock heads, colored bodies, fancy stitching, and two toned silk socks complete the cheerful figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl
Pat
Gretchen
Hortense
Also Mentioned on This Page
Villa
Malian
Great Coal District
Czarin
Vienna
Austria
Mancheawr Guardian
M. Philips Price
Hussia
China
Sporting News
Earl Puryear
Joe King Leopold
Lakeside A.C
Wyoming University
Teachers’ College
Carence Shockley
Casper
Wyo
Arizona State News
Rudolph Kuckler
State Tax Commission
Holbrook
W. M. Harper
Globe
Florence
Vatican
Kemapaper
Uelan News Service
Denvien Maummets
May and Ghain Market
F.C.B
Carioad
Upland
Colo
Urate
Welling
Panini Ee
Team Commission
Navy
Beane
Lima
Ofree Des
Bancines
Mves
Felt
Pricen Queted
Metate
St Lowe —Speiler
Soulderso Tunestea
Eh Greney
Iibb
Michigan
Kaas Chy Produce
Kansas City
Cresmery
Barket
Boston
Tor
Anaes
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