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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1917
Page
2
Government moves to organize farm labor nationwide with a local community system and county state oversight. Registration for men 21 to 30 accelerates as anti conscription agitation faces arrests. Wilson calls for 100000 more volunteers while Russia's turmoil tests reform efforts and industry faces a looming crisis amid wartime demands.
Washington reports naval leaders including Secretary Daniels and Admiral Sproat toured the fleet amid complaints over conditions at recruiting posts and medical care. The fleet area spans 30 miles with 40 000 sailors. Norfolk hosts the nearest hospital, the sole hospital ship, as demand grows ahead of a potential health crisis.
The Vienna Nieuw Freie Presse notes Austria-Hungary seeks no annexations after the war but aims to keep influence in Europe and secure shipping routes to the Black Sea. It cites Cattaro and Adriatic access as vital and cites Germany's Catholic outreach to Belgium receiving Cardinal Mercier's rebuff as reported by Amsterdam's Tarn Tyd.
Officials insist funds related to wartime measures should keep flowing to enemy subjects as if the conflict did not exist, while funds to central powers are restricted. The stance aims to maintain humane obligations amid strategic wartime controls.
Ohio Attorney General Joseph McGhee rendered a lengthy opinion to the Industrial Commission concerning the Workmen's Compensation Fund and its dealings with subjects tied to the German Empire and other Central Powers. He advises continuing fund administration and paying awards to enemy subjects as if war did not exist, while strongly opposing sending any funds to Central Powers, aligning with English court reasoning on avoiding aid to enemy governments.
Columbus reports that following Washington's directive all Ohio national guard reserves are asked to send to Adjutant General Woods a card with the soldier name the furloughed organization and current address. The Adjutant General stresses the need for accurate addresses so mailed identification cards can grant immunity from punishment for failure to register.
The Cleveland division closed its annual Gideons convention at First Presbyterian Church with Augustus Nash delivering the principal address at the closing session. Sam S. Williams of Cleveland was reelected president as the group concluded two days of meetings. In Columbus, oil inspectors were named for seven more positions. The appointees include Thomas Ketch em of Rockford Mercer county Thys B Adams Fostoria Matthew W Kelefeher Toledo M J Garvey Toledo Geo A Schaufell Waverly Joseph W Acker Logan and Wm Banning Mt Verdon.
Cleveland Boy Scouts campaign for Liberty Bonds as part of a nationwide drive. About a thousand scouts toured streets in automobiles, handing out folders and urging subscriptions as part of the Liberty Loan effort.
Secretary McAdoo told Columbus audiences that buying liberty bonds is essential to win the war, insisting success requires the last drop of blood and treasure. He emphasized transparency and opposed press censorship, arguing air condition facts and criticism aid victory. W P G Harding joined, aiming to boost subscriptions and counter local lag in enthusiasm.
Judge Advocate General Hubert J. Turney rules jail communities will be exempt from first call under the new draft law if enlistments meet quota based on population. Registration on June 5 remains planned. In Warren, Mrs. Harriet Taylor Upton, president of the Ohio Suffrage Association, says anti suffragists falsely claim alignment with Aquor interests despite petitions in Trumbull county.
Mrs Nuggles declares she will take up public speaking or performance, stressing that her talents demand a wider sphere than the home. Henry concedes but doubts the public will stay awake late to listen.
An Investor shouts that his funds are sunk in a scheme and cannot withdraw. a clever Promoter dismisses him noting others invested twice as much with equally good returns. A side remark about naming the baby reveals one wealthy relative of the opposite sex adjoining the dialogue.
The speaker argues trade must be reciprocal, noting a long-term shift in the U S import mix from manufactured goods to raw materials since the 1870s. He warns that Europe dominates markets for raw products, and calls for domestic development of market mechanisms to reduce reliance on European middlemen and bankers.
The article argues that wartime military training may free schools from clerical and classical shackles, swapping outdated drills for a hygienic, scientific curriculum. It envisions open air training building physical vigor, practical science aligned with children’s interests, and a shift toward real world skills in both genders.
Secretary notes immigrant education centers on English and American customs. Without language, immigrants face isolation and economic disadvantage, hindering social contact, reading signs, and understanding safety rules. The article urges proactive, practical English instruction aligned with American institutions and daily life.
The article discusses meat substitutes for laying hens noting skim tollk as a profitable option and warns artificial heat is costly. It covers mating geese in February and suggests procuring new stock beforehand. It highlights poultry as offering quick returns, estimates Lex horn pullet feeding at just over $1 per year, and ends with a note to care for hens or not keep them.
A religious lesson on the crucifixion of Jesus, detailing Pilate's role, the via dolorosa, Golgotha, and Calvary. It notes the sign reading Jesus of Nazareth King of the Jews, Jesus's words on the cross, and the significance of his suffering and death for humanity alongside reflections on witnesses and the seven last sayings.
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