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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1918
Page
2
The text disputes rumors of clothing shortages for troops and debunks German propaganda. It cites War Department orders before funds were appropriated and defends Hoover against profiteers, while criticizing German militarists and looted sacred objects linked to Jerusalem and the Kaiser's regime.
A fragment notes public officials are despised by a segment of the population, described as slackers, whose selfishness is portrayed as exploitable by German propaganda efforts.
A catalog of German hate songs, including the so called Song of the German Sword, is under scrutiny for promoting violence with lyrics that celebrate the murder of women and children, provoking protests and calls for removal.
The item notes Robert S. Brookings a key St. Louis merchant and defender of education as a wartime figure, while contrasting savage wartime propaganda and exhortations used to incite brutal acts against civilians. It reflects on calls from leaders to spurn pity and glorify violence, tying to documented wartime depictions and crimes.
A column contrasts patriotism with enforced duty among Britons and notes the stern presence of American troops in London. It argues that German Socialism shifts within occupied and Allied nations, while Germany uses deceitful diplomacy to undermine allies and sow discord through backstabbing and cynical tactics.
Weather and war pressures pushed coal demand in 1917 with an unusually late spring and early fall spikes. Above average winter use, three months of summer heat, and ongoing high consumption through September disrupted the expected yearly balance, challenging the notion of a stable annual climate.
Secretary Daniels announces the selection board to promote nine captains to temporary rear admirals forty six commanders to temporary captains and one hundred twelve lieutenants to temporary commanders. The article notes German plans a major west front offensive within six months and praises American troops for aiding British rail work behind the western advance. It also describes new grades for aviation officers and insignia for naval aviators.
A civil engineer recounts an incident where a mule balked as a red headed Irishman whipped it. A ventriloquist friend whispered from the mule’s lips, and Pat delivered a forceful kick. The animal head turned, the whip fell, and the Irish worker fled down the street in silence.
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