TERROR OF TANKS CAPTURE PRISONERS IN FLANDERS DRIVE
Reports describe British tanks crossing the Ypres canal and breaking through Pommern redoubt and castle defenses in Flanders. Multiple tanks cleared positions, prisoners surrendered, and infantry advances followed as crews logged astonishing feats amid shellfire and gas clouds. Names given to tanks include Gog Ariadne Beelzebub Bloodstone and Crusader.
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Pomimern
Pommern Castle
Ypres
Gog
Beelzebub
Bloodstone
Black Arrow
Ballyhuckle
Coquette
Crusader
Bird blamed for blaze that destroyed Huff farm barn
Middle River Minnesota. Fire razed William Huff's barn nine miles south of town. Huff said a bird carried a twig with a glow into the hayloft, sparking the flame as brush nearby burned. Two valuable horses perished in the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle River
Minn
William Huff
Hunff
Huff
Cork Leg Bars Recruit Defies Odds in War Call
In Muskogee Oklahoma John Frainktin travels over fifty miles from a Willirton farm to enlist in the U S Army amid a cork leg. A Montana eagle mascot named Uncle Sam accompanies troops as a symbol of defiance against German forces with a eagle’s scream during the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Muskogee
Okla
John Frainktin
Willirton
Eagls
Heletin
Widowhood repeats for Mrs Beach in eight years
Laurel Delaware widow Mrs William H Beach, 44, has become a widow three times in eight years. Her first husband drowned. The second, FL Collins Marvis, died in Cambridge hospital eighteen months ago, and the third died in Mardella Maryland a few days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel
Del
William H. Beach
FL Collins Marvis
Cambridge
Mardella
Osu
Alaska to Supply Platinum Amid War Demand
Discovery of platinum in Alaska by Dr. Herschel C. Parker and colleagues triggers government study. Four experts assess whether Alaska can replenish the cut global supply after the Urals downturn. Prices have surged from 45 to 105 dollars per ounce, with large U.S. production versus prewar Russian output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alaska
Herschel C. Parker
New York
Ural Mountain
United States
Russia
Older man returns to Owensboro after 43 years in prison
Joseph F. Jones leaves the Arkansas penitentiary after a life sentence for murder and, after a gubernatorial pardon, walks to Owensboro. He finds no one who recognizes him, as the woman he once loved is dead and he is a stranger in his own hometown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owensboro
Arkansas
Little Rock
Joseph F. Jones
Jones
Naval Reserve Formed Under Admiral Cowles Plan
Rear Admiral William O. Cowles, retired, to organize a naval reserve of boys not yet draft age and registered young men not yet called in the first army quota. Trained recruits will be taught navigation piloting signaling and other sailor skills in Connecticut sea ports. Cowles leads the Connecticut Council of Defense naval aid on Governor Holcomb’s staff.
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Cowles
Bridgeport
Conn
William OC. Cowles
National Army
United States Navy
Connecticut
America
Connecticut Council of Defense and
Naval Aid
Holcomb
Hints for the Citizen Soldier from the War Department
The notice urges simple rules of eating and living for soldiers. It promotes regular meals, plenty of water, avoiding soda, and avoiding late night splurges. It stresses regular sleep and nutrition to stay fit for upcoming duties and camp life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Pela
Aily Teayel
Cieohyang
Nurses in Demand Reach 200000 Across Nation
A national census of nurses is under way to map trained and untrained personnel and those with administrative, teaching, or public health experience. The Red Cross and leading hospitals plan to recruit college graduates for specialized nursing roles, expanding training and credit for science majors.
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New York
Rel Cress
Finchtiy
Johie
Sofitires
Johns Enieine Togpitas
Cschieul
Wicertor
Nursii
Ant Genii Wi Teachers College
Jane A. Delano
National Committee On Red Cross
Nursing Service
Julia C
Risk of Fighting Man Not As Great As Imagined
Washington reports from marine corps officials show deadly risk of combat is lower than expected. Estimates indicate one killed in fifteen and one in five hundred losing a limb. French and British hospitals suggest about 95 percent recover from wounds and roughly 90 percent return to the firing line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Marine Corps
LokuBbia
Bearded Deputy Becomes Center of War Debate in Rome
In Rome crowds watch a screen show of celebrities including Sonnino and Joffre. Maffle the bearded deputy argues for peace while Tordelli a carpenter supports war. Tordelli cuts off Maffle’s beard on a tram. the beard becomes court evidence and Tordelli gains wartime fame.
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Rome
Corso Umberto
Sonnino
Joffre
Wilson
Lloyd George
Maffle
Tordelli
Italy
Scout Leaders Cite Boy Scout Romance Behind Delinquency Drop
Waite district judge Waite notes the Boy Scout organization and its outdoor life as key to reducing delinquency among boys. He observes population growth but fewer reported cases, attributing the trend to the Scouts and their activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ile
Waite
Eiey
Ole
Orgah
Walks to Enlist After Mistrustful Ride
McAlester Okla man John F Dunham walked thirty five miles to reach another railroad line to enlist. He traveled three days and arrived seckless and coatless, determined to join the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAlester
Okla
John F. Dunham
Dunham
Travels of the Senorita with Her Household Trappings
A New York report describes a traveling dignitary with sixteen servants and ninety six trunks. The entourage includes eight staterooms confirmed, twenty four suitcases, thirty grips, ten house servants, one chauffeur, one tutor, one valet, and one automobile.
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Senorita
New York
M. Dia
Serita
Rancisea
Stomach Turns Museum After Gallstone Operation
Hospital report details Quintin's gallbladder filled with nails screws safety pins and other items. Surgeon Dr B L Eliason notes patient likely to survive after removing 255 gallstones and numerous artifacts from stomach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epic Quinn
Delphia Hospital
B. L. Eliason
Quintin
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Ypres Canal
Flanders
Bird Burns
Cork
Naval Reserve
Julia C. Lathrop
Federal Children’s Bureau
Lite
Clem H. Strickland
Houston
Texas
Tate
Oscar
Otho
Clem
Claude
Maucourt
France
Mme. Pellequer
Baugie
Boches
Uxnetween
Renato Leonhardt
Holland
Netherlands
Leonhardt
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