05 Sep 1918
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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1918
Page
1
The director general orders a temporary regulation on pass issuance over railroads with definite rules to follow later. The piece questions whether the administration will allow liberal free transportation in passenger cars comparable to its free use of the mails.
Foreigner observers note American children are self willed and poorly governed at home and in school. Military life hardens obedience, shaping youths into disciplined citizens. After the war, soldiers will respect law and order. civilians must cultivate inner discipline to support government demands and endure sacrifices.
After a congressional protest against able bodied men holding desk jobs while in uniform, a plan to clear such positions was announced. Men beyond military age or unfit for duty would be reassigned where possible, yet the count of draft age workers and those in uniform remains noticeably high in departmental offices.
A Washington summary reports shortages in common and skilled labor, munition shop work, and farm labor. Officials had warned Congress earlier, but assurances of no scarcity persisted. Now the proposed remedy is large federal hiring drives to recruit workers, depleting private ranks to fill government positions.
Complaints to the Railroad Administration rise about discourteous railway workers since government control. Director General McAdoo urges employers to treat the public as before. Private management punished rudeness. under government control laxity grows. Demotions for discourtesy may restore prior passenger service standards.
The passage argues that American liberty fosters independence and initiative, shaping a distinctive atmosphere of personal freedom. It notes that while valuable, this freedom also risks encouraging excessive self-direction and lax control.
President Wilson appointed a food bureau head to guarantee production and distribution during war. After fifteen months, shipments met allied needs as farmers expanded wheat acreage and corn prospects promise cereal and pork. The nation honors the farmer for sustaining the war effort and anticipated victory.
The government contemplates closing recruiting stations while opinions differ on saloon closures. A broad consensus exists on recruiting policy, with the view that all should be treated equally under a true democratic philosophy.
The piece argues for abolition of the recruiting system while explaining the personal incentives behind exemptions. It suggests the government will recruit Jones, Smith, and similar workers through social pressure and compulsory inquiries, noting many will be drafted unless under eighteen or over forty-five. It warns readers not to mislead Uncle Sam about their skills.
The piece contrasts wartime price hopes with postwar reality, arguing farmers deserve skilled wages for themselves and their families as essential workers. It contends farm work requires professional training, likening farmers to electricians and dentists in need of fair compensation, and warns price stability would signal the farmer’s rise.
A Kansas paper warns against sharing home newspapers after a man sends his son to fetch the neighbor’s copy. The boy, stung by bees, causes a minor accident, injuring himself and tearing his pants, while the farm cow exploits a fence gap amid the commotion.
A colorful collection of domestic mishaps and wartime reflections contrasts a chaotic household scene with war news. The piece notes American presence in France, a German commander with a pursuing tank, and a home motion camera ad while highlighting seven million letters from soldiers shipped home in a short period.
Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications as the disease reaches deep into the system. An internal remedy is recommended, Hall's Catarrh Medicine, taken to reach the blood and mucous surfaces. Prescribed by top doctors for years, it blends tonics and blood purifiers to treat catarrhal conditions. Send for testimonials, F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo. All Druggists sell Hall's Pills for constipation.
The government seized a Newark New Jersey pencil factory established in 1761 that once belonged to a Bavarian count. The item raises questions about politics, war news, and cultural shifts as readers reflect on heritage and the value of books.
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