Influenza curb demands clash as Denver mayor holds line
Coverage recalls a violent daytime shooting at a Denver grocery store where James Larsen, a retired Baptist minister, was killed by masked youths fleeing with cash. It also notes political moves over influenza measures and other wartime headlines from Salt Lake to New York.
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Intermountain
James Larsen
Denver
Wolfgang ‘Thiele
Fort Bliss
Fort Douglas
Tinh
Los Cerrillos
N. M
Salt Lake
Utah
Quorum of Twelve Apostles
Heber J. Grant
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Grint
Anthon H. Lund
Charles W. Tenerose
Seattle
Mave
Thomas J. Mooney
San Franco
How a Soldier Feels in Fight
An Oxford born sergeant recalls a brutal July battle from Aniston Alabama reporting on the deafening barrage, gas, shelling, and chaos of front line combat. He describes the fear, courage, injuries, and grit, noting six days of fighting, gas exposure, and relentless pursuit of the objective against German forces.
Dalton widow invests son’s insurance in bonds and stamps
Mrs. Mary E. Hardin of Dalton Georgia converted ten thousand dollars in her son Amos Hardin’s life insurance into Liberty bonds and War Savings stamps. She sought to aid the government and honor her son and husband El J Hardin who died saving a fellow worker from noxious gas in a well. She received a Carnegie hero medal and a pension for the act.
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Dalton, Ga
Amos Hardin
France
Mary E. Hardin
Fragmentary Quote Captures War Time Rhetoric
A partial wartime exchange shows a speaker asking Janet Gott why she runs and noting German soldiers respond that Americans are allied with the French. The passage reflects language and attitudes from the era, illustrating cross allied sentiment amid conflict.
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Janet
High Cost of Moving in Savannah
The high cost of moving in Savannah has upended the old rule that it is cheaper to move than pay rent. Prices now range from 10 to 20 dollars per load due to labor shortages and high upkeep costs.
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Savannah
Wounded Lieutenant Praises American Officer in WWI Skirmish
Brooklyn and Berkeley officers recount a brutal August assault against German machine guns. Lieutenant Grey is fatally wounded while Lieutenant Hodes of Brooklyn describes the clash, German counterattacks, and the use of a quirt gun by German troops.
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London
Tea J. Hodes
Brooklyn
Berkeley
Cal
Audrey Grey
Thieutenant Grey
Niver
Peart
Hodes
Money Burns Their Pocket in Paris Camps
American troops spend freely in Paris, buying Swiss watches and souvenirs as they adjust after long overseas journeys. Many paydays delayed, locals note a surge in alcohol use despite banter about a future nationwide prohibition. Condon stock exchange operations demand 25,000 daily personnel.
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Paris
Belgians Flee To Holland In Refugee Flight
A Washington dispatch reports Belgian refugees reach Wy land under relief aid. The Rotterdam office cites evacuees arriving yesterday and more scheduled today. The Dutch government assigns a central committee to manage the evacuees as housing and health problems rise.
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Washington
Commission For Relief To
Belgium
Rotterdam
Wyland
Old American silver dollar returns to Broadway
New York reports the first appearance in about fifty years of the old American silver dollar on Broadway. Many veterans view them with caution, biting and inspecting the coins as they doubt their authenticity, yet the dollars are considered good. They arrive largely in soldiers’ pockets from rural areas but will mostly stay stateside rather than be spent in France.
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Mauretania
America
New York
James Orr
Independence Hall
Philwelptyta
Yweymonth
Orr
Carl Joseph Raphael de Lamar
Roosevelt Hospital
United States
Pacific Coast
Fort Administration
Wilson
Robert Linskis
Henry White
Prance and Mary
J. M. Mouse
Tasker H. Dijike
Supreme War Council
Versailles
John B. Geifshook
Holland
Colorado
Utah
New Mexico
Washington
Netherlands
California
Thomas J Y
San Francisco
Evangeline Booth
Salvation Army
Averlen
Vieneral Pershing
Ce Bewlouing
Furry K. ‘Thaw
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Masteh
Pittsburgh
Chester M. Smilth
Cylon Pacific
Hershey
Ned
Elat
Bernard M. Barich
Tewir Industries Board
Wilsai
Shipping Board
Burleson
Congress
House
Lansine
Bo M. Buse
Pence
Me Alon Luc Jerrer
Ierresbury
England
Eliefs
Paris
Esch
Rhine
Belgium
France
Dusseldert
Rhenish
Prussia
Tiise Ussng
Brinetig
William
Germany
London
Enilly
Europe
Susles
Mia
Tiundiger
Saibors
Soefaller Democrats
Sparuens
Berlin
Witt Am Hohenzatlern
Germaine
Parke
Mehl Marshal von Mackenson
Budapest
von Mackensey
Amerongen
Spitfire
Eunds
Heetrug
Keene
Broadway
Changes German Name to Joby Vaughn in Federal Court
A man formerly known as Tom von Hadetn, described as German in origin, asks the federal court to accept a name change to Joby F L Vaughn claiming he has no German blood in his veins. The motion centers on the right to adopt a new surname and identity.
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Tom von Hadetn
Joby FL Vaughn
Vaughn
Fined for Word Count at Decatur Court
A Decatur federal court fined a man 81,000 for a ten word displayal utter. The accused claimed intoxication from wine during the incident. The record notes repeated use of the word and references biblical lines and holy scripture.
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Decatur (Hs
Mireur
Ute
Sheep on a small scale pay in war era for New England farmers
A study by the U S Department of Agriculture notes war conditions boost sheep enterprises for New England farmers. Small scale flocks fed with proper care can be more profitable than other livestock, with potential gains from better feeding, pasture, and increased wool yield.
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Bio
Chicago
Phtking
Hin
Benjamin Meteher
Witelin
War Department
United Sats
New England
Feiner
Aidouner
New
Knutland
U.S. Department of Age
Eleay
Farina
Small or Big Sheep Flocks Budget and Pasture Changes
The United States Department of Agriculture notes that labor hours are nearly the same for a dozen or twenty ewes as for a larger flock. Fencing to protect pastures and deter dogs costs are similar, making per ewe charges low in small flocks. Small flocks risk reduced attention and farm income despite potential benefits.
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United States
No Profit in Star Boarder War Talk
Patriotic farmers urged to cull unproductive livestock to save feed during wartime. Editors argue feed costs are high and every breeder must send any carcass that fails to bring satisfactory returns to the butcher to support the war effort.
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Avery
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Entent Allies Had Been Due To Conse Sens Yator
Ishin
Anniston
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Lawrence Hopkins
Oxford
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Grey
Harry Blair
Blair
Jerry
Niken
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