United States Faces War Draft As World Conflict Grows
An editorial reflects on the wartime mobilization after Congress approves conscription and frames the U S effort as measured and purposeful. It notes the need to begin drafting and training swiftly, recalls 1914 European conflicts, praises financial aid to Allies, and emphasizes moral duty and humanity over vengeance.
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United States
Congress
Department
Europe
England
France
Germany
Belgian
The
Marne
Berlin
Raemaekers Cartoon Frames U S War Message
The Dutch cartoonist Raemaekers visualizes Wilsons war message as Calvary and Crucifixion. It contrasts the traditional Cross figures with the sighted States and its critics, illustrating the moral stakes of the American fight.
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United States
Liege
Louvain
Rail costs rise as ICC plans rail valuation work for 1920
The Interstate Commerce Commission's division of valuation faces a cost surge from 1.75 million to 19.8 million with an 18 month timeline, while railroad burdens may exceed 39.6 million. Proposals consider halting the valuation effort and shifting crews to wartime work amid rising labor and material costs.
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Inter- Istate Commerce Commission
Europe
Railroads seek 16 percent freight rate hike before ICC
Public hearing soon will consider a 16 percent rise in freight rates as railroads argue prior profits were reasonable. The Adamson law has slashed earnings, while costs for material, engines, and boxcars have surged 50 to 200 percent. Railroads, vital to prosperity and national defense, deserve fair returns and reasonable depreciation.
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Inter State Commerce Commission
United States
President urges nation to curb waste in calling Congress
The President argues the country must fix its national fault of waste and cites Congress as a source of waste in time and taxes, urging reform and accountability.
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Congress
Soldiers Guarding Powder Plant Through Time
A historical note contrasts 1898 troops guarding a New Jersey powder plant with 1917 guards. It recalls canvas camps, threadbare uniforms, hardtack for meals, and harsh mornings. Today guards are housed in barracks with iron beds, electric lights, showers, and efficient kitchen ranges, reflecting improved conditions.
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Newersey
Hoover calls food speculators skunks in wartime price pressure
Herbert C Hoover labels American flour speculators as skunks while arguing for government control of food. He cites wheat at 1.50 per bushel and flour at 8 per barrel, contrasts with farmer at 1.30 per 1916 crop and flour at 14 last week, and notes wartime hardships, with France seeking war bill repayment terms and England relying on home-raised meat.
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Herbert C. Hoover
Hoover
England
FISK
In Regard to High Prices and Fashion
Abraham Hughes comments on rising costs noting that higher skirts accompany higher shoe prices. He remarks the link between fashion trends and the expense of footwear, highlighting public concern over price levels.
Why is Candy Exempt During War Tax Confusion
A reader questions why candy escapes war tax while tobacco is taxed. The letter recalls Civil War rations of candy to Confederate soldiers and ponders if the exemption pleases children and girls, or stems from sentimental considerations of home gifts.
Preparedness Echoes in Munition Output Gaps
Comparisons between private and government munition work show stark contrasts. A private factory making eight inch shells for England achieved about 200 copper rings per man per day, while a nearby United States Army arsenal producing three inch shells reached only 16 per man per day.
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Boston
England
United States
United States Army
Judgment Day Will Rally All Be There Says Priest
A parishioner questions a Sunday sermon on judgment day asking if biblical figures Cain and Abel, David and Goliath, Brian Boru, Oliver Cromwell, and the AOH and APA will be present. The priest confirms each would attend, prompting the punchline that little judging will occur on the first day.
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Cain
Abel
David
Goliath
Brian Boru
Oliver Cromwell
Penny Saved by a Man Who Feared Banks
The tale follows a man who hoards coins rather than trust banks, storing his hard earned dimes in hidden places and lamenting financial sharks. A cold winter fire consumes his shack, leaving him ruined and jailed, still cursing banks from a padded cage.
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Fiena
Jinks
Royal Neighbors Meeting Notice at Woodman Hall
Royal Neighbors call for regular meeting on Tuesday afternoon June 6 at 3 oclock at Woodman hall. All members urged to attend and bring the name of a prospective member. By order of Oracle Mrs. Emma Shaver, Recorder.
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Woodman Hall
Emma Shaver
Local notes on residents and school opening
C S Helvig traveled from the north Monday evening. James McCarty has taken to high places after buying a new Ford days ago. Robert Kane, now of Harris, visited Emmetsburg Monday to check his birth record. He wished to join the U S Army. Norwegian school will be conquered in the gravel pit, with Miss Sandvick teaching. school opened Monday.
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C. S. Helvig
James McCarty
Robert Kane
Harris
Emmetsburg
U. S. Army
Horge
Sandvick
Unclear OCR snippet on service schedule unrest
Fragmentary text shows times and initials, likely a service schedule or timetable. No clear names, places, or events are readable to identify a specific item or outcome.
Local News Roundup from Estherville area
Ed Arnette visits Estherville. Maurice and Mrs Aylward arrive from Spencer for a few days with relatives. Wilfred Cuthbert moves from Naco Arizona to Ft Russell Wyoming to train 300 horses for cavalry. Algona group attends K C initiation. Mrs Gammon hosts a social for school board and graduates. Gasoline output at peak. prices to rise. Gammon family visits Sioux City but mud delays return. Miss Barnhart returns to Emmetsburg. J P Wagner buys a Chevrolet. Branagan and Morling appointed Palo Alto reps on Iowa defense board. Flag use on merchandise deemed illegal in Iowa. Thomas Larson and Adrian Larson visit Graettinger. Adrian in Burling ton. Raymond Larson recovering from appendicitis in Algona. real estate activity noted.
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Ed Arnette
Estherville
Maurice Aylward
Spencer
Wilfred Cuthbert
Naco
Arizona
Ft. Russell
Wyoming
J. B. Lambe
W. L. O’connor
IM. Weinholzer
Frank O’connor
Algona
K. C
J. H. Gammon
James
Calvin
Miss Genevieve
Clarence Axelton
Sioux City
Iowa
Thomas Larson
Adrian
Whittemore
Burlington
Wisconsin
Sco Company
Larson
Tom
Graettinger
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