25 Jul 1918
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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1918
Page
1
A wartime meditation contrasts poets and scoffers, condemns German aims in Mexico, and argues the Allied spirit outlasts the German approach. It praises flexible Allied strategy, notes German rigidity, and predicts the Allies will prevail through adaptive action.
The piece argues that defeating the draft extension signals an odd policy course for the nation. It notes Secretary Baker reports 400,000 troops shipped monthly and questions where recruits will come from as Class 1 depletes. It favors raising the age to 45 and stresses the value of 21 to 45 year olds for strong fighting力.
The Washington group questions a letter credited to President Wilson urging James Hamilton Lewis to seek the Illinois senatorial seat. They argue that Wilson defined issues in the Davies letter and that Republicans have pressed for full enlistment of all citizens, including Roosevelt and Wood, to speed victory.
An editorial argues against price gouging and profiteering while distinguishing genuine thrift from greed. It condemns inflated costs and argues government efforts have stabilized some prices but many sectors still rise. It singles out big profiteers and the small, urging aggressive action against all who raise prices unworthily.
The Geneva Signal notes Congressman Charles H. Sloan chairs a rising path in Congress. He used a rapid ascent to secure a seat on the Ways and Means Committee and now campaigns actively for the United States Senate seat in Nebraska on the Republican ticket.
The piece lauds Mr. Sloan for his bright work on agricultural committees and debating skill on the floor, noting his rare appointment to the powerful Ways and Means Committee while still in the minority. It praises his abilities and predicts he would be a credit as a Senator, comparing him to a local congressman who later joined the same panel.
German Foreign Minister von Kuehlman argues peace must come through diplomacy. He notes the Central powers hold ultimate military advantage and suggests Allies gain several decisive victories first to strengthen negotiating position. He speaks from the Hun viewpoint, urging restraint until diplomatic talks begin.
An advertisement claims catarrhal deafness cannot be cured by local remedies and asserts a constitutional cure via Hall's Catarrh Medicine. It states the Eustachian tube inflammation causes deafness and promises one hundred dollars for any uncurable case, with circulars available from J Cheney & Co, Toledo.
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