Vienna Citizens Urged to Fast and Pray for Ally Success
In line with a Congress backed resolution the President designates May 30 as a national day of fasting and prayer for Allied victory. Vienna’s mayor J W Lytle respectfully urges all residents to participate for humanity's sake. A National Highway bridge near Cordele is torn up for repairs and impedes passage briefly. A four month old Hampshire pig strayed. notify Mrs W W Jordan if found.
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Congress
United States
City of
Vienna
J. W. Lytle
Here
Cordele
Hampshire
Mra
W. W. Jordan
Weekly War News Digest highlights American airmen in Europe
A London Public Information representative lauds allied airmen and American aviators in Europe for fair play. Magoun of the Royal Air Force recounts German observers escaping balloons and American squadron feats, including five planes shot down and a bullet wound. Also notes a 1000 foot escape, a prisoner taken after a bombing raid, and plans to boost American troops welfare in England. The War Department lists 137 occupation needs across arms, with shortages in blacksmiths, cooks, interpreters, and dentists, plus demand for mechanics and chaplains. Browning machine guns and overseas equipment are being distributed to training camps and divisions.
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Committee On Public Information
London
Europe
F. P. Magoun
Harvard
Royal Air Force
Magoun
England
Sammy’s ‘Blighty League
War Department
Army
Department of Justice cites charges over selections service act violations
A Justice Department statement says individuals who left the country to avoid service can be charged upon return, outlining that lists can be prepared of all deserters. The source mentions a Cheney matter and a Toledo firm, with a legal affidavit and ads for Hall's Catarrh Medicine and Hall's Family Pills as context.
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Department of Justice
Department
Ohio
Toledo
Cheney
Hall
M. J. Cheney
Georgia Must Do Her Part For Liberty War Bond Drive
Georgia must toil to rise among leading states as it oversubscribes Third Liberty Loan quotas and rises over top in Red Cross drive. The two billion dollar War Savings plan requires similar public support, with Army to handle expeditionary mail after US ports while Post Office serves mail at ports of embarkation and in France. Domestic money orders to troops remain under Post Office control for now.
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Georgia
Red Cross
United States
Post Office Department
France
Sugar users warned to quit if noncompliant with law
Atlanta, Georgia, sugar users outside home use face loss of business for the war period if they fail to report to the U S Food Administration or to comply with the May 15 order. Applies to manufacturers using sugar, syrup makers, soft drink bottlers, and soda fountains. Licenses may be revoked or supply cut off.
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Atlanta
U. S. Food Administration
Georgia
Food Administration
Andrew M. Soule
Leper Stamp Drive Highlights World War Support
The Jepers at Molokai in the Hawaiian Islands have purchased 3000 dollars worth of Thrift and War Savings Stamps to aid the war effort. Their sacrifice contrasts with the distant battlefront and underscores the broad reach of home front patriotism.
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Molokai
Hawaiian Islands
Georgiene
United States
Production of honey to rise in 1918 in many places
The Department culture reports a substantial honey production rise for 1918 in numerous locations. Colorado expects a likely increase around 100.1 percent, signaling a strong seasonal boost for beekeepers.
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Colorado
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