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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1917
Page
9
The article argues for expanded chemical research and new laboratories to unlock metals like aluminum and other minerals, highlighting fuel, transport, and painting uses. It notes President Herty and Cornell urging investment, comparing to the Forest Products Laboratory and stressing national conservation through scientific effort.
Washington reports detail Red Cross and army measures for soldier welfare in France. Major Murphy says no need will be left uncovered as 13000 nurses enlist for base hospitals. infirmaries and rest stations, canteens with baths, and trained nurse oversight set along troop routes. Dr Devine sails to study rehabilitation. Red Cross institute to be funded in New York with 50000 from Jeremiah Milbank.
The second of July riot in East St. Louis revealed race hatred as the driving force behind the violent mob. The piece argues against blaming unions or politics alone, notes militia failures, and warns that such massacres threaten national harmony. It urges federal intervention and greater unity among Americans to curb race-driven brutality. It also highlights wartime economic pressures drawing colored labor north and calls attention to upcoming school openings and local shop ads.
The concurrent resolution urges peace without annexations or coercive terms. It cites Allied and German statements from 1917, the need to know terms of secret treaties, and Congressional power to shape war aims, opposing territorial gain and demands for indemnities while proposing a common restoration fund and an international commission.
A large shipment of alfalfa Johnson grass prairie hay oats bran corn chops and cotton seed cake is available. Customers can call phone number 75 for any quantity. Located in Cameron with a note to subscribe to the Standard.
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