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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1918
Page
2
The piece argues that delays are inevitable in war mobilization but stresses faster progress is needed. It cites Secretary Baker on bureau workload, notes Britain and France faced equipment gaps, contrasts Germany’s preparedness, and lauds the food administration for rationing sugar to three pounds per person monthly amid hoarding and profiteering.
The Alliance Herald excerpt discusses John Burroughs praising President Wilson for uniting the nation and spurring enlistment with powerful addresses. It links Wilson to Lincoln and St Paul in delivering compelling words that mobilize public resolve for war and ethical international leadership.
The piece describes two opposing forces in nature growth and decay. It argues growth progresses while decay slowly undermines it, illustrated with plant life through early summer and autumn, implying perpetual conflict between advancement and decline.
Testimony before the senate committee on military affairs cites delays in testing rifles selecting a model and in manufacturing the chosen type for the National Army. It also notes that arrangements with Great Britain and France have ensured abroad troops are well supplied with machine guns and ammunition.
A Bailey's Magazine contributor questions whether reason, mesmeric influence, or instinct explains a horse's behavior from saving a fallen rider to running away. The piece argues horses show affection and emotion, with variable brain power and civil intellect, linking horse sense to ancient symbolisms and the Trojan Horse metaphor.
Claud Spreckels targets the food administration amid sugar price controls. Sugar barons resist when profits are constrained while European allies rely on sugar supply. Publicnarrative notes prices in Europe and America and rejects sensational famine claims.
The 1917 fish season boosted supplies and lowered costs as Alaska salmon values reached 40 million dollars, double 1916, with northern Pacific production exceeding domestic needs. The Bureau of Fisheries expanded hatchery output beyond 5 billion, aiding widespread utilization of species like sable fish and bowfin, while shark products emerged as profitable. Waste reduction efforts among fishermen also improved yields.
President Wilson labels German power as a menace described as a cruel thing lacking conscience or honor. He calls for crushing this threat and argues peace with Germany is possible only after its defeat and isolation from international intercourse.
The first issue Liberty Loan Bonds of 2 billion dollars paid its initial interest on December 15, about 35 million dollars at 1.75 percent per hundred. Coupon bondholders collect from banks or post offices. registered holders receive treasury checks. The plan aims to reach ten to fifteen million citizens every six months, deepening ties to the government.
The Liberty Bond program is hailed as valuable for citizens to engage with government and exercise duties and rights. It is described as a national force bonding bondholders to the country and inspiring wiser, more economical legislation and administration.
The writer recalls a stay at Farmer Dick Kenner’s northwest of Hemiegford, enjoying country chores and winter farm work. They urge desk workers to seek rural life, caution against pro German propaganda and advocate optimism, resolve, and practical effort in war times.
The piece notes German propagandists claim England and France seek conquest, while the United States supposedly aims to annex Switzerland. It emphasizes German editorial writers struggle to craft a convincing anti U.S. narrative despite allied rhetoric and the president's statements.
A cryptic wartime note references Ssirey Gamp likening Mrs Harris to a mythic informer while German agents fabricated the phantom Anna Haltems and staged her shooting in the United States as a spy.
President Wilson and Colonel House discussed the Paris conference late into the night. Despite published speculations many details remain unclear, but participants view the talks as a success and depart with enthusiasm.
The author denounces Lenine and Trotzky for covering up Russia’s early steps against German hostility and accuses the country of betraying allies in a common cause. The remark links political deception to enduring historical disgrace.
The reply frames Austrian independence over its governance as Emperor Charles asserts Austria will govern its own affairs despite America’s war declaration. The Kaiser is implied to have allowed the phrasing as prudent policy.
A New York public school German teacher defends his pro German views saying he is German by heritage and unofficially naturalized. The remark is cited as evidence of excessive German influence in and around New York schools.
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