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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
1
Readers aged twenty one to thirty must register on June 6 with no exceptions. The notice outlines how to complete the registration card, including personal details, birth date, citizenship, birthplace, employment, dependents, marital status, race, and prior military service. It explains exemptions, proof, and how to answer questions, stressing accuracy and honesty.
The article notes the Enfield rifle will be adopted for use with American ammunition. United States factories and factories in operation will quickly turn out quantities for the British army. The government will continue Springfields, with ammunition adjusted to fit the Enfield.
Munitions chief Frank A. Scott testified that rifles and ammunition are ample to equip any force. He said the country is ready to arm Americas troops as fast as needed and for foreign service. More than enough rifles exist for a large army, with plans to expand for a bigger force and reserves after modern war conditions.
The War Department orders 80 percent output and designates MIT, Cornell, Ohio State, Illinois, Texas, and California as schools to conduct elementary aviation instruction. Army officers will supervise, preparing students to become reserve lieutenants in the signal corps.
In a week of rapid shifts Austria-Hungary ousted Prime Minister Meza and cabinet amid reports of Empress Zia’s peace hints. Russia's front amid shortages, army discipline, and peace talks with no annexations dominate headlines as France and Italy push offensives toward Trieste and Laon. The U S House passes a vast war tax bill, food control plans unfold, and Liberty Loan bonds surge.
Enormous crowds greeted the French mission arriving in the United States with cheers at the station. Premier Ribot, Interior Minister Malvy, and cabinet members were met by Marshal Joffre and officials. Viviani said President Wilson expressed deep appreciation, noting “We are brothers in the same chase.”
Brazil regards itself a belligerent in the world war though no formal declaration exists. Foreign Minister Pecantia says a declaration is unnecessary, noting Brazil has revoked neutrality with the United States and Germany and will align with America. He shows documents of cooperation with the United States and outlines warlike unity in the South Atlantic. The government asks Congress to decide the next move.
Washington reports German espionage reached the U S navy confirming advance knowledge of the destroyer fleet departure and port, with mines at the entrance to the harbor. Officials plan tighter censorship as Brazil considers neutrality revocation while a Brazil dispatch notes potential South Atlantic police actions. A joke exchanges about a doctor visit closes the item.
Dialogue reflects stern critics and cautious artists as heated exchange questions what counts as acceptable in creative work. Two speakers argue that evolving standards may curb genuine expression while seeking respectful portrayal and responsible messaging.
Meeker argues a man should tell his wife daily he loves her while Enpeck calls such sentiment unnecessary and dishonest. Hazel notes attendance at the Smythe Tones wedding and Almec reveals the bride married for money with no one giving her away.
State and federal officials approve expanded fire and liquor inspections as 200 inspectors prepare to visit warehouses storage houses and industrial plants. Gov Cox Capt Conway and the National Board of Fire Underwriters urge unified action to prevent fires waste and illegal liquor sales to soldiers during the war.
A Hebron fire sparked by a passing engine nearly wiped out two blocks in Licking county. Trimmer and Baugher grain elevator and warehouse burned, Charles A Pence elevator and warehouse destroyed, part of Smith lumber yard burned, several homes lost. Columbus and Newark sent fire crews and equipment. Loss estimated at 100000 dollars with about 90000 dollars insured.
Ruling states only the General Assembly may transfer state land rights and no public official can sign away such rights. The opinion was given to Adjt. Gen. George H. Wood regarding Lieut. Col. Lincoln P. Mitchells proposal in Cincinnati.
Springfield conductors and motormen on the Springfield Railway Co were granted a 2 cent per hour increase effective June 1. Dayton heard Rev Dr Newell Dwight Hills of Plymouth Church NY deliver a patriotic address. Middleport reports a banner by bankers and manufacturers. Minersville tragedy: Mrs Jos Betzing and six children burned to death. neighbors recall a loud explosion. Toledo notes draft bill affecting grocers. plan to urge homemakers to shop direct. Cleveland plans for million dollar temple chain backed by national groups. Portsmouth auto crash kills two year old Sarah Selby. family driving a pressure drive. Bakers boost bread prices. Columbus sees prices rise and some sizes reduced. Xenia reports a German in local school abolition by board. later notes crossing incident injures Deem and stepparent. Columbus bank changes: Citizens National Bank authorized with 2 million capital. Lebanon National Bank charter extended to 1937. Mt Gilead bank bonds paid. firms listed with small payments. Hamilton magistrate O’Dell arraigned for altering records. Zanesville superintendent Kirkendall chosen successor in GreenvilleSchools.
Gov Cox and labor leaders reach accord to add a labor member to three member draft boards in populous counties four member boards with one labor representative. State Defense Council to include four industry capital and four labor reps. June 5 declared a statewide holiday with schools banks and businesses closed.
The Ohio Tax Commission will consider input from public utility and manufacturing owners and study whether coal properties are listed on the tax duplicate at true value. Hearings show utilities cite higher coal costs raising production costs, while public charges remain largely unchanged aside from freight-rate shifts.
Columbus reports the State Department of Health warns that firms importing laborers from Southern states and housing them in camps and lodging houses will be held responsible for any epidemics. They must cover costs of care and quarantine expenses for victims under the law.
Discusses skim milk as a profitable substitute for meat in hen feed, warns against artificial heating as costly, notes geese mate in February for new stock, highlights poultry as a quick-return industry, estimates Leghorn pullet feeding at just over $1 per year, and suggests humane, attentive care for hens.
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