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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1917
Page
1
Oct 24 report from the Verdun front says German assaults stall under French armor as heavy fighting pushes back enemy positions. French troops seize a point within ten miles and gain a tactical edge while German morale and discipline face scrutiny amid wider German internal strains.
Oct 24 report from Washington notes the spectator Loan parade planned for afternoon in Ed with over one hundred thousand expected. The event shifted to a demonstration amid safety and policy actions across the city and state. Demonstrations were urged by officials as governors coordinated amid a heavy purchase tide and public safety measures for the day.
Washington Oct 4. Allies plan extensive air raids targeting military facilities railroads bridges and munition plants amid German raids on Lowland cities. Experts predict growing fleets of heavy battle planes and armored air ships to form the core of future aerial warfare with fast scout craft and durable bombers.
New York on October 24 reports America's first wartime rationing put in place with stores limiting sugar purchases to two to five pounds per customer. Prices cited range from ten to eleven cents a pound as retailers enforce the policy amid patriotic measures.
A suffrage lecture at the local library drew a small mixed audience last night with twenty six women and sixteen men among attendees. Miss Katherine Mullen and Mrs. rs Howard addressed the gathering as the group heard the suffrage message.
Atlanta report on McAdoo Liberty Day address arguing Germany’s submarine warfare endangered American farms and businesses. He ties why the United States fought to freedom of the seas, criticizes German influence, lauds Liberty bonds, and pledges war aims to protect American life and liberties.
Washington Oct 24 President Wilson subscribed to fifteen thousand dollars in Liberty bonds through a bank in Washington paying ninety percent in cash and agreeing to pay the balance in November Officials in all government departments are buying freely of the bond issue.
An Atlantic port report states a Japanese munitions ship rammed the lumber laden steamer Katahdin last night. The Me cook is the only reported missing and presumed drowned amid the sinking and swift rescue efforts.
Washington DC October 34 The federal law making Washington and the District dry after November 1st was upheld today by the District Supreme Court. Suits by Nguor interests to block the law’s effective date were dismissed after a hearing.
Petrograd dispatch reports Premier Kerensky will probably give up command of all Russian armies to General Boukhonin by week’s end. He assumed command amid turmoil but will remain premier, his energy now focused on executive duties of the government.
London dispatch reports Dr George Michaelis German imperial chancellor handed his resignation to Emperor William. His tenure was brief and tumultuous with a collapse linked to political turmoil and military pressure. The Amsterdam wires described his fall as dramatic and decisive in the German empire.
Liberty Bond Day was celebrated in Americus with a school parade from 11:30 as children marched to the courthouse. Hon Edgar Watkins of Atlanta urged support for the bond issue, recounting German atrocities and urging subscriptions while defending pacifists as cowards when challenged.
Washington reports from Secretary Baker that winter will not halt the allied push against Germany in Flanders. He notes trained troops in top condition and says German plans in the east only lengthen supply lines, while U S railroads have moved 914 195 troops since mobilization with no serious accidents.
Dr. R. EH. Viver, food conservator for Georgia, will address the public at Carnegie Library Friday at 10 30 in the morning. He will appeal to club women of the city to attend.
Berlin October 25 official report says German troops along a wide front from the Gulf of Riga to the Dring River were withdrawn without interruption by the enemy during Sunday night. The terse notice confirms a retreat at the agreed line as German positions along the coast shift.
Prof M W Reddick of Americus Institute is appointed to conduct a food conservation campaign among county Negro citizens. He is organizing forces and will begin active outreach Monday morning aiming to reach every Negro household in the county.
War office reports a major Austro German offensive on the Italian front has begun with heavy fighting reported. Allied lines say the first positions have fallen and Austrian troops push forward amid strong resistance. Reports indicate several days of prior preparation and continued engagement along the front.
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