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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
6
War updates from U S Teutonic front outline camp reductions and plans for national guard deployment with 125 000 guardsmen to Europe before snow. Federal actions include a navy claim of sinking a German submarine by an armed American steamer and a first military census registering over 10 million youths for service.
A sequence of storms leaves one man dead by lightning and a wave of destruction across Nebraska and Iowa with $100,000 in infrastructure losses. Kansas reports multiple towns wrecked by a tornado, killing three and injuring others with extensive property damage. A separate report notes the Buffalo Bill burial near Denver and a severe Coffeyville tornado damages over 100 homes.
The Federal Shipping Board and the Commerce Department announce a campaign to recruit and train 10 000 officers for the new American merchant marine. Former Governor W R Stubbs claims railroads hold 1 000 000 004 surplus and urges spending. Training camps for officers planned August 27 to November 6 in eight locations to support 500 000 more into service via the draft. Senate Finance Committee approves exemptions for taxed theaters and a new license tax on autos. The U S Supreme Court upholds Nebraska irrigation canal bridge requirements. Federal Reserve notes steady business conditions but war economics felt. Northwest farmer representatives tell President Wilson the government will protect crop marketers with price supports and seek permanent wartime marketing reforms.
May totals report 134 178 British officers and men killed wounded or missing. Baron Devonport resigns as food controller due to health. Berlin notes say Germany can endure until harvest and a victorious peace. Admiralty cites 15 ships over 1 600 tons sunk weekly. week to June 2 shows fewer losses than prior. American navy praised for cooperation against submarines. Russian council fixes date for Stockholm conference to seek end of war and imperialism. Norwegian legation says 49 steamships sunk in May for 75 900 tons. 25 vessels gone.
British forces shattered the German grip on Messines Ridge near Ypres striking a new front from dawn. Mines and heavy artillery shattered defenses, while Plumer's army pressed forward with minimal British casualties as air superiority aided infantry advances.
London dispatch reports British Premier David Lloyd George heard the great explosions that opened the Wytschaete attack while staying at Walton Heath. He had been briefed on the hour of the assault and ordered to be roused at three, with news confirming the sounds were from the opening barrage.
Paris reports America's active aid with the Neptune delivering railroad supplies to the front. London notes Gen Pershing’s Buckingham Palace audience and busy schedule with British officials, plans for stay, and receptions. Washington says 200000 US troops may be in action by winter with rapid reinforcements for Pershing’s command.
An advertisement extolls Western Canada as fertile and inexpensive for wheat barley and oats with high long term prices. It highlights abundant land at 15 to 25 dollars per acre, easy terms from railways, and options in cattle ranges. It urges US and Canadian readers to join the food production drive and reap profits amid wartime demand.
Alaska reports that the so called atka mackerel is not a true mackerel yet remains an excellent food fish. Fisheries officials encourage canneries to salt the species and market it as atka fish for the coming winter trade.
A facetious speaker at a large meal proclaims patriotism while confessing his waistline must slacken to “do justice” to the oncoming event. The quip blends humor and civic duty in a social scene.
A curt courtroom exchange features a defense remark about a woman’s past, with a judge retorting that the issue isn’t settled. The dialogue highlights a sharp exchange over reputation and truth in a legal setting.
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