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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1917
Page
16
A disjointed dialogue shows suspicion about a figure named Diagenes and rumors of someone’s intentions. Sydney returns home from school amid warnings from his mother about associating with a peer, then brings Stanley home, prompting a tense discussion about choosing friends and responsibility.
A Cincinnati authority touts Freezone as a painless method to lift any corn by applying a few drops. The ad claims it dries instantly, does not irritate surrounding skin, and can rid feet of all corns. Readers are urged to ask their druggist to stock a small bottle if unavailable.
In a clipped exchange Mary requests an hour off to see her sister's newborn, while a displeased interlocutor notes the string of recent funerals for relatives and insists on continuing the conversation about restraint and sanity.
In a fragmentary report the oil inavuncture from Mreh bark appears tied to the southern states industry surge. Business leaders were cautious about further expansion while investors debated feasibility, and analysts questioned whether the main manufacturers would permit broader production or export.
War Department issues detailed guidance to state governors sheriffs and city officials on registration procedures for the draft. Governors head registration in each state with sheriffs city clerks and designated boards handling precinct level registrars, absentee and sick registrants, and training by the fifth to sixth day after the proclamation.
Washington Secretary McAdoo telegraphed 27 513 national and state banks and trust companies asking them to receive subscriptions for a 2 000 000 000 bond issue and to estimate bond capacity for their districts. He urged banks to cooperate with the Federal Reserve Bank, stressing patriotic service. Subscriptions poured in from cities and states, with large volumes by wire to the treasury. The first loan announcement drew a deluge of subscriptions, signaling strong nationwide support and readiness to deploy funds as needed. The report also notes negotiations to lend 100 000 000 to Italy and the 100 000 000 loan to that country was promptly delivered, while treasury certificates for a second offering moved through federal banks. Indications point to funds being called and used within a week, as the United States plans further loans to allied nations.
Washington forecast a central purchasing committee in the United States to supply all allied governments. Sir Harimaan Lever, British war mission finance expert, said Germany would be nearly bankrupt in credit markets after the war and that the Allies would bear large permanent debts. He claimed Teutonic nations face heavy interest, requiring repudiation or massive reconstruction spending. Also reported: the American vessel Willard Abrahams was sunk off the coast with six rescued adults.
Washington reports a proposed bill to place food fuel clothing and other necessities under presidential control. The measure would coordinate production prevent waste regulate distribution curb hoarding and stop speculation. The president could direct shipments requisition factories and mines and prevent market flooding by imports.
A village show drew scrutiny as an exhibitor named Jamie defended roses. An official challenged whether the roses were grown within the allowed radius. Jamie replied they were grown in the open air the old-fashioned way.
Purporting to cleanse, purify, soothe, and heal itching and burning skin conditions, Cuticura offers both soap and ointment for daily use. The brief advertisement claims prevention of serious skin troubles and mentions ordering via mail from Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston with long distance phone service.
A brief reflection notes the average man's sense of duty and the average woman's sense of humor as enduring social traits. It comments on everyday behavior, social expectations, and the balance of responsibility with lighthearted wit in daily life.
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