16 May 1918
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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
1
A candidate profile urges voters to evaluate Co C Pugh for Secretary of State, noting Iowa roots and farm life. The message urges participation in the June 3 primary, stresses war effort, and promotes War Savings Stamps to fund government needs.
German forces continue probing in Flanders as they press limited actions, while analysts anticipate a prolonged period of attrition and hardship for years to come.
In Singland war effort fundraisers bring activity to Nick Romanoff and family as residents focus on optimism and support. The piece notes cheerful giving as a path to helping win the war, contrasting with pessimism that hinders effort.
The piece notes Lord Lansdowne backing a negotiated peace while 500000 American troops have joined the fight. It also critiques Secretary Baker for avoiding discussion of Allied airpower setbacks and hints at hopes Germany remains under the impression of limited U.S. air strength.
Wa Savings Stamps pushes patriotic effort with posters and public appeals Encourages investment as part of a broader savings campaign and civic duty through collectible stamps and messaging.
The era of many papers merging grows as ink fuel and insurance soar. Editors face drastic cuts as the newspaper business risks worsening before improvement, while critics debate wartime bread and Creel’s public standing amid Senate attacks.
The War Department authorized contracts for 8.5 million pairs of metallic-fastened field shoes for overseas service at about $7.75 per pair. Additional contracts cover 2 million pairs of field welt shoes for U S and overseas service at an average price of $6.50 per pair.
Government sets a fixed price for rubber while leaving output at street corners unrestricted. The move signals price stability but raises questions about market supply and enforcement at retail points.
A remark contrasts two slogans amid wartime rhetoric and corporate finance discourse. Analysts note the phrase Get the money resonates more with business circles while Win the war remains a traditional patriotic refrain. Public reaction is mixed with debate over messaging.
The text notes sauerkraut becoming Liberty cabbage and jokes about Liberty cheese as a pun on limburger. It references Zee Brugge and Ostend and implies Von Tirpitz faces ridicule for misfortune.
The push to raise the draft age to forty increases nervousness across the country. Men who recently accused Secretary Baker of pacifism now watch him accelerate the war with mounting concern.
The remark notes Nicaragua becoming the twentieth nation to declare war on Germany, suggesting it could be the final blow against the German wartime effort. The comment frames the act as a pivotal moment in the wider conflict.
Report suggests a possible extended lull on the western front due to a shortage of iron crosses at the German quartermaster department. The scarcity may slow deployment and signaling of German military operations.
On May 1 Michigan enacted prohibition and a town dumped 1765 barrels of beer into the Grand River. Fish in the river may be affected as bystanders note the odd scene and its consequences.
Anita returns to the front and subscribes over ten thousand dollars beyond her quota to the W.S.S. Her total contribution boosts the Red Cross fundraising efforts.
The text notes widespread belief in Germany that Hindenburg has been dead for some time and that the Kaiser is likewise deceased, though the public has not learned of these deaths yet.
Ed Heeney of Severance recalls a tale told at the Bedna school dedication. An English soldier wounded in battle bore a tattoo of his king on his chest and the Union Jack on his back. The nurse quips the man sits on Hindenburg and the Kaiser as he proudly proclaims his loyalty.
The piece urges the people to support the government by lending money to finance the war. It states Americans back the government to spread freedom, secure peace, keep trade open, and sustain morale as the nation plans to raise funds through public support.
Charles Webster Iowa Fuel Administrator issues a chart on storing soft or bituminous coal. It advises dry cellars with cement floors, removal of all old coal, and no contact with brick chimneys or heated pipes. Writs recommended from the State House in Des Moines Iowa.
The State Fuel Administrator Charles N. Webster collects letters from major coal users across Iowa on coal storage. Respondents say Iowa Lump coal stored in spring and summer, protected from rains, not above eight feet, prevents slack coal from slackening and reduces spontaneous combustion when fine coal is stored separately.
In a case study the yellow hue of a dandelion is described as not indicating cowardice. The note contrasts symbolism with botanical facts, clarifying public misconceptions about color meanings in flowers.
The article comments that the investigation result should not justify anyone calling it the aircraft board, signaling concern over how the inquiry will be perceived.
Major Jump of the surgeon-General's staff in Washington states that every able bodied doctor who can pass the examination is needed in the government service. The call emphasizes youth and fitness as key selection criteria for medical positions.
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