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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
2
London reports dramatic aerial combat amid Arras fronts as Allied and German pilots chase each other through skies filled with Lewis guns and shrapnel. Young aviators risk death behind cloud banks and in close engagements, with crimson Albatross planes and brave counterattacks shaping a perilous air war.
Eskild Bagger, after failing to be enlisted due to a glass eye dropping on the door, persisted and now has been enlisted in the Marine corps reserve, class 4. Captain Evans confirmed orders assigning him to duty at the recruiting station.
New York reports shark hunting to become a large scale industry as leather from man eaters is found suitable for ordinary footwear. Fishermen plan extensive hunts if sea tigers move north this spring. Industry promised modest profits but boat owners expect enough large catches to justify efforts. Shark oil is touted as a slow drying lubricant and the oil is used in waterproof paint brands.
New York reports that many American universities are considering a four term year of 12 weeks each with only four weeks vacation. Some curricula would compress two terms to cover what three did, or the whole year, as a war expedient. Supporters concede slightly lower effectiveness but expect better results as students rush toward the army or other paths.
London reports 100 year old Thomas Weeks of Ticehurst Sussex still works an acre of ground alone to aid greater food production. The centenarian farms without assistance despite his age.
The American Junior Naval and Marine Scouts recruit Chinese boys in New York City's Chinatown, aiming to form a battalion of juvenile Orientals with strong American ties. The group trains boys for service in the U S navy and marine corps, with enrollment already in the thousands across 38 states.
Norwegian police uncovered a cache from Baron von Rosen including bombs poisons bacilli and explosive pencils. The collection also contained table salt explosive mouth wash and poisoned sugar lumps linked to plans to cripple northern Norway Finland cattle and horse transport routes.
In Alaska Eskimos under the Alaska Native School Medical and Reindeer Service are taught to conserve food supplies. They aim to produce more native foods and rely less on nonessential imports to ease national food and freight shortages. William T. Lopp emphasizes every ton of local meat helps the war effort.
Lincoln Illinois Mrs J C Thompson hears from son Captain John Thompson in France that he will be home for Christmas dinner. He says America’s entry has sealed victory and there is nothing that can stop the war.
Kansas City court of appeals overturns a $4,000 verdict won by J M Freeman's widow against Loyal Protective Insurance. Freeman died of pneumonia after an alleged throat bug lodged there. no foreign body was found, so disease not proven from accidental or violent means.
Chicago judge in domestic relations court declares he will send parents to jail instead of punishing their children to solve juvenile problems. He spoke to members of the First Lutheran church, outlining a hard line approach to family discipline.
Henry Schupp of the American Pacific Whaling Company brings another ton of whale meat to Seattle to counter high wartime living costs. The product, imported from Alaska and British Columbia stations, is described as looking tasting and resembling beef and retailed at 10 cents per pound.
The article reviews versatile net gowns suitable for day or evening use, noting their dainty charm and moderate price. It describes motor wear hats, mainly two-in-one designs with elastic backs, offered in braid and fabric blends, with colors like gray tan and blue, and emphasizes lace, taffeta girdles, and decorative crochet balls.
Bridesmaids wear leghorn hats tinted to match gowns with burnt orange hats, green gooseberries and shell pink crepe. The piece notes the hat suits a dusky blonde, then oddly offers a mothproofing tip using turpentine and white paper lining. It also gives quick home fixes for sticking drawers and doors with hard soap and sandpaper.
Cleaning Bureau drawers should be cleansed at least once in three months with detailed schedules and safety steps under the new guidelines. The memo outlines procedures, responsible personnel, and verification checks to ensure compliance and document completion.
During a recent legislative session a member attempted to throw another down a flight of stairs sparking a confrontation and calls for decorum amid the chamber. The incident prompted security involvement and reminders about conduct rules in the capitol.
A reader recounts a quartermaster suggestion to send candy to soldiers at the front for extra sugar and energy. The piece notes candy as a wholesome fuel when consumed as food and points to historical examples like Queen Victoria sending sweets to troops. It urges readers to add candy shipments to support service members.
The article weighs the roles of Plato and Socrates, noting Plato’s Apologia portrays Socrates as the supreme man of his age. It argues Plato’s humanity and philosophy extended to nations and individuals, earning enduring popularity, while some rank Aristotle second. It concludes with a caution to simply read their wisdom.
The piece traces honey as the earliest sweet known until the sixteenth century and notes biblical references to a land of milk and honey. It recalls pioneers finding bee trees and the perilous midnight trek to harvest, later replaced by modern beekeeping practices and careful apiary management.
Two young women discuss a week of reading Trollope's autobiography found with no author shown on the title page or preface. They praise the anonymous writer as charming and well acquainted with the novelist, then wonder at the rise of anonymous works. The dialogue ends with frustration at unsigned modern authors.
The article explains that spinal cartilage disks compress during daily activity, then expand when lying down. A typical tall person may lose about half an inch from morning to evening due to weight on the backbone.
The passage argues that constant comfort dulls courage, while sustained hardship strengthens the soul. It asserts pleasure fosters cowardice and fear, whereas misery and burden cultivate determination and bravery, contrasting love and endurance.
A quip from London Answers about marriage values. A husband jokes that wealth changes priorities, as his wife aims for a castle while he prefers raising chickens. The exchange highlights shifting domestic goals.
The article argues for a health conservation board akin to the general munitions board to oversee worker health in government and contracted plants. Dr. Frederick Martin is named as a likely head, with calls for minimum standards of hours wages and shop conditions in munition contracts.
A boy who angered his mother fled but stopped when she declared she would pay sixpence to catch him. He turned, demanding the money first and offering to return if paid. The humorous exchange ends with the boy offering to come back for the bribe.
A light vent joke traces a dairy quip about a cheese with many holes and its need for air. The exchange playfully contrasts stuffing and ventilation with a humorous comment on freshness.
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