19 Apr 1917
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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1917
Page
1
President Wilson urges all Americans to unite for victory in World War I focusing on food production and efficiency. He appeals especially to farmers and midmen, demands full use of ships and industry, and asks editors and pastors to spread the message nationwide.
President Wilson issues a proclamation warning all United States residents citizens and aliens that treasonous acts or aiding treason will be vigorously prosecuted. The text cites constitutional provisions criminal code penalties and misprison of treason and urges obedience to the nation’s laws.
The text records the signing of a formal document in Washington on April 16 1917 with the seal affixed and Woodrow Wilson named as President and Robert Lansing as Secretary of State. It marks the United States entering a pivotal moment in world affairs with the independence era noted.
Washington April 17 The Senate finance committee reported favorably a 7 000 000 000 bond bill to finance the war with Germany. Amendments clarified the bond purpose and allowed funds to be deposited in trust companies and non member banks. The 2 000 000 000 certificates of indebtedness would be tax exempt. In the House Ways and Means Committee McAdoo proposals to raise extra revenue faced opposition to lower income exemptions as living costs rise and a push grows to raise to 3 000 and 2 000 respectively. Discussion to continue with a draft emergency revenue bill likely today.
Washington reports tentative votes in the house military committee favoring some volunteer provision within the war army plans tied to the selective draft. The general staff and President Wilson back the staff bill while alternatives call for no draft or a 500000 volunteer call. Administration stance remains that volunteers have no role beyond regulars and National Guard.
Report from Amsterdam says a general strike started yesterday morning in Berlin with riots in the German capital. Copenhagen notes bread ration reduction in Germany took effect today and press commentary suggests worker discontent and possible retaliatory strikes.
The British commission to the United States led by Arthur J. Balfour former prime minister and foreign minister arrived in Boston. The party was met by a Washington official committee headed by Gen Leonard Wood.
Washington reports American patrol ships sweep the north Atlantic coast to locate a German submarine that fired on the U S S Smith at close range. The incident signals possible submarine raids and a looming blockade of Atlantic ports as Germany declares no armistice in sight.
In Columbus on April 18, about forty people were hurt when the left-field bleachers rail collapsed during the Louisaville Columbus game. Ball players and spectators helped tend the injured.
Fort Worth Texas saw a patriotic parade with about ten thousand marchers carrying flags last night. Cadet corps from colleges and high schools, a dozen bands and several fife and drum corps joined as an estimated 50 300 people lined the streets.
An advertisement promises light, wavy hair after using Knowlton's Danderine. It claims cleansing the scalp and stopping itching, plus new hair growth after weeks, urging readers to buy a 25 cent bottle from any store.
A genial old gentleman compliments a boy and jokes about family resemblance. The lad, Willie Hibrow, is playfully questioned about his father, with a pun on observation by eye akin to animals.
Green's August Flower offers relief for stomach troubles including indigestion nervousness and liver torpor. The ad notes success over fifty years in the US and abroad and sells at 25¢ trial bottles or 75¢ family size. Manufactured by G. G. Green Woodbury New Jersey with distribution to Australia and Toronto Canada.
A humorous exchange features a woman editor accusing a muscular reporter of fighting, only for the reporter to joke that he avoids injuries. The editor then implies the injuries may be from her husband, prompting a lighthearted misunderstanding.
Mr Robert W Ferguson of Hingham Massachusetts credits Dodd’s Kidney Pills with curing years of kidney disorder and backache after a Vancouver illness. He continues using it occasionally to keep kidneys regulated and urges readers to get DODD’S three D’s. The second fragment reports mournful funeral remarks about adages at a concert.
The advertisement promotes Cuticura remedies for facial eruptions and hand care with instructions to apply Cuticura Ointment and Soap. It offers free samples by mail with a Book and address postcard to Cuticura Dept. ly Boston. Also includes a political exchange where Senator Sorghum comments on public disagreement at home.
The dialogue contrasts wealth with frugal habits as one claims ownership of a limousine while the other downplays status by noting a daily potato habit. The exchange highlights social pretensions and ordinary生活 contrasts.
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