13 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
1
A stream of wartime and political chatter touches Jerusalem, New York juries, Alabama governors, and Prohibition. The piece comments on international allies, Canada, the Kaiser, and local towns like Sheffield and Anniston, urging constructive work and educational improvements.
The article portrays Kaiser Wilhelm II as a dreamer who once imagined a salvatorial role in Jerusalem. It argues British and French forces now control the city, delivering a symbolic blow to his ambitions and foretelling a forthcoming penalty for his actions as the war continues.
A group of pastors from several churches discuss possible winter union services to ease the coal shortage. A ministers conference in Anniston notes the plan could help during the famine, citing past summer union services as well received and urging community church leaders to decide collaboratively.
Dr Woelfkin of Fifth Avenue Baptist Church in New York urges England to reserve grain for nourishing soldiers rather than producing intoxicants. He calls for shared sacrifice as democracy seeks victory while maintaining army strength.
The Star editor introduces a discussion on blues origins and nature. The piece questions whether blues are contagious, a sympathetic condition, a mental color, or a social symptom, noting the debate was prompted by a friend’s challenge. The editor promises only a few words of wisdom.
The article discusses the psychological “blues” as a social phenomenon tied to fortune and disappointment, urging self awareness and avoidance of vanity. It then shifts to wartime ethics, urging economy in every facet of life, especially in restraint of waste and in continuing charitable giving to sustain the nation after the war.
Government urges Americans to cut expenses to support the war. Leaders stress home front effort, calling every citizen part of the battle and asking households to conserve resources to back soldiers overseas.
Mort L Smith longtime Atlanta Journal assistant managing editor dies at his Lucile Avenue home after years of illness. Born and educated in Atlanta he rose through city papers to the Journal where he mentored many peers. He leaves a wife a son two brothers and his mother.
M. C. Kiker of Anniston spent days near Cone on a seafood contract trip and landed a 200 pound alligator in the Gulf waters. The reptile, now on display at his market on Nobie street, endured cold weather prior to capture.
The American consul in Vladivostok denied reports that Japanese troops are present there. He confirmed rioting occurred and noted a need for troops. A separate message said about 300 American army engineers arrived from the Northwest to help rehabilitate the Russian railway system.
Montgomery plans call for completing the aviation camp within two months. Construction focus begins on administration buildings before flight training starts. Hangars for 48 machines will be ready, with capacity to expand if more men are sent. A downtown office solicits workers while the Central of Georgia railroad builds a spur to the camp.
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