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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1917
Page
2
The article reviews Congress actions during a wartime session, noting near-unanimous approvals on major bills. It highlights vast appropriations, including national security funding, loans to allies, tax increases, and revenue measures, plus reforms in drafts, food control, and shipping, with extensive government commissions and new agencies.
Congress enacted major wartime laws including a declaration of war on Germany dated April 6, war bond issues totaling 15.638 billion dollars, war appropriations and contract authorizations of 14.39 billion, a 7 billion dollar aid lane to the allies, a selective draft to 10 million men, and laws on espionage revenue food control trading with the enemy and soldiers and sailors insurance.
The Belgian government releases a grey book denying German claims that Belgian civilians attacked German troops. It asserts 40 000 to 50 000 Belgian houses were destroyed by German actions in the war and counters the German white book of May 101%.
London reports machinist mate Perente of an American naval vessel will be liberated on bail after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the death of deck yard laborer Piommer. Piommer died from a jaw blow inflicted by Perente on September date. Perente told the court he did not intend to injure his friend.
A British white paper publicizes a Hague conference accord between Britain and Germany to care for 14 000 combatant and civilian POWs. The Netherlands will cover internment costs and provide camp, medical, food, and clothing resources, with future US Ger many talks anticipated. A provision allows former Tsingtao garrison medical personnel to return to Germany by sea if permitted by the United States.
The document outlines wide authorization for the secretary of state and treasury to regulate foreign commerce and seize enemy property within the United States. It details prosecutorial tools, disclosure requirements, and enforcement to prevent aiding the enemy or allied nations during war.
Washington reports a nationwide campaign called Food Pledge Week from October 2 to 28. The effort aims to unite Americans in voluntary food conservation as wartime needs—boosted by Herbert Hoover’s appeal—are explained through a simple pledge card and in home instruction cards titled The War Creed of the Kitchen.
A historical note reports January 15 1885 in Oymyakon Woerchojansk Siberia recording minus 93.4 F as the lowest observed by competent scientists. It also notes January monthly mean of minus 43.8 F in Jakutz beria.
A fragmentary line pledges sweeping gifts to the people and asks what could be granted if power were in hand. The phrasing hints at a political or rhetorical speech about rights and largesse.
A quotation of Theodore Roosevelt emphasizing that true happiness comes from completing worthwhile, practical work, not from promised pleasure. The statement champions disciplined effort and meaningful achievement over easy gratification.
A young girl shows a slight cut and asks for sympathy. Her older sister dismisses her pain, saying it will heal, then calls her untrue for not expressing sorrow. The exchange highlights a cold, unsympathetic family moment.
Build a simple purifier using a large flower pot with the bottom blocked by pine and sponge. Line with charcoal, add water, and let stand over a pan supported by sticks. The water will be purified for family use. replace charcoal every three days and sponge whenever worn.
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