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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1918
Page
1
The Commercial Tribune announces subscription rates for Cincinnati readers and nationwide mail orders for daily and Sunday editions. It notes unsolicited submissions are accepted at owner risk with no liability for custody or return.
Branch news offices in Covington Newport London Washington and Chicago are named with street addresses and phone numbers. The paper notes Associated Press exclusive rights to AP dispatches and local news.
Washington reports show many Congress members doubt the telegraph and telephone takeover is wise yet expect an emergency passage for wartime needs. The piece argues labor unrest and enemy use claims are weak and urges against national operation as costly and unnecessary. It notes censorship already in place and questions the drive driven by the Konencamp union leader.
An expert asserts stammering stems from emotional interference, not a physical fault. The article details signs of stammering, causes such as embarrassment and panic, and teaches calmness, distraction, and simple communication to overcome it. It cites Dr. Ernest Tompkins and contrasts views across public understanding.
A Cincinnati survey recalls leases on West Sixth street at 4060 annual rent, horse trades totaling 6000, deaths in Montbechard, liquor firm moves to West Third, mayoral resignation in Ludlow, several military postings, Pendleton freight sale, Shiloh lead on a steamer, sunstroke warnings, a large security filing, a tobacco fair at Pike's Music Hall, and a surge of sunstroke cases with fatalities.
The Pittsburg Gazette Times argues that about 100,000 Czecho-Slovaks, aligned with France, could steer the Russian crisis by seizing Vladivostok and parts of the Trans-Siberian Railroad. Their march westward, aided by allied naval police, could open an eastern front and force German withdrawal, reshaping the war and pressuring Austria-Hungary and Bolsheviks.
A fragment from the Declaration of Independence is cited to argue the Fathers did not seek an eternal gulf between English speaking peoples, noting the founders’ intent to unite rather than permanently divide after listing grievances.
The piece argues false pride blocks personal savings for wartime costs and urges a national view of poverty as patriotism. It contends lifestyle luxuries undermine morale and praises restraint as essential to win the war, citing shifts in public attitudes and enduring self sacrifice.
The Richmond speech lauds refusal to back autocracy and praises freedom, declaring Hohenzollern rule immoral and urging support for war effort. It defends front line and support roles alike and condemns critics who disparage those in noncombat duties. Odd facts note China canal length and surprising agricultural contrasts.
The piece reflects on American troops in France and German leaders. It mocks German denial of American strength while praising Allied resolve. It notes high railroad rates and unexpectedly cool pleasant weather making a seaside trip unnecessary.
A political magazine writer argues the proverb “Whoever wins Russia wins the war” is flawed. The piece suggests if the Allies prevail, they will restore power to genuine Russian authorities, reversing the assumed control.
A column mocks German and allied leaders amid World War I discourse. It references Pershing with French bouquets, Hero Hobson, Kerensky, Lenine, Fritz as a “half mad German Prince,” and the Sultan of Turkey, commenting on allied strategy and propaganda with satirical tone.
In a quirky feature of an American wedding a 300 pound cake drew attention. A white sugar cathedral sat on top and opened to reveal Mendelssohn’s Wedding March and Tales of Hoffmann played by an electric musical box through the doors.
A village tale follows Peter known as Foolish Peter for his sunny nature. He finds a pan filled with gold, shares it with a beggar, and earns mixed praise as townsfolk debate his honesty and mischief. Nearby Quichua customs show birds valued for fortune and pest control, with strict rules against stealing eggs and harsh beliefs on punishment.
Peter shares half his gold with an old woman in need and returns home to find the remaining treasure replaced by bright coins. A visiting elf warns against selfishness and blesses Peter and his granny with abundance, ending their poverty and changing villagers' views of Peter.
In southern Bolivia the Quichua descendants live in highlands near Inca roots and avoid Spanish. They fear a woodpecker nest near a house because they believe the bird’s nesting brings illness to the thief of the nest.
The Boston Transcript reports on electric farming as a boost to home-grown food. Sir Oliver Lodge discusses high voltage aerial discharge over fields, noting low power needs and potential large yields. He urges careful apparatus design for continuous operation and wider adoption.
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