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Newspaper
Grabill Review
Location
Grabill, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1913
Page
4
A eclectic page from The Grabill Review comments on war rhetoric and home front views. It critiques alcohol, patriotism, conscription, and leadership with satirical lines about America’s entry to war and the home front observers. It weaves aphorisms, local commentary, and wry jokes about public life and politics.
Lord Davenport warns England’s food stocks cover twelve weeks at current use but admit shortages could fall to seven weeks causing scarcity near famine. Rules to conserve include meatless days, restricted pastry and light items, and bread sale bans unless twelve hours notice.
A fragmented wartime message speaks of home burdens and peace needs. The text urges citizens to see that poverty and hardship will grow if deception continues, warning that war aims to protect homes and temper public fears during hard times.
A correspondent claims German armies in Roumania received advance plans from Roumanian leaders. The Roumanian General Staff chief accuses Russia of engineering the allied defeat. The narrative suggests Roumania planned to enter the war in 1917 with Britain and France supporting with arms, while Russia and Germany allegedly plotted to divide Roumania and delay supplies via the Sereth corridor.
Hobson urges a billion dollar navy and supports British ship purchases to counter a growing global fleet. He warns of Britain using vast tonnage to pressure the United States at peace talks. Indiana reports Governor Goodrich backfirework bans with 48 cities enacting ordinances to protect lives and property.
A Home Circle column warns the Fourth of July endangers children with explosive toys and firecrackers, urges safer celebrations, and advocates better education. It urges mothers to take a real vacation, noting how mothers labor unseen while teaching courtesy and care at home.
Wool received any day. Albert Roth of Grabill Indiana advertises he will pay the highest market price. Call 5 Blue for prices.
A Iowa merchant recounts a talk with a farmer during corn at 90 cents a bushel. The dealer offers a wagon valued at 9865 with added goods in exchange for 300 bushels of corn, then adds clothing, coffee, tea, sugar, gasoline, and tires, claiming the barter mirrors a past deal and warning against calling him a robber.
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