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Newspaper
Grand Forks Herald
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1917
Page
5
The article reflects on American foreign policy origins from Monroe Doctrine to modern global involvement. It notes the shift from isolation to international engagement across the Caribbean, the Philippines, and Panama, stressing that U S interests and influence extend worldwide and across eras.
The American commission led by Kilhu Root travels toward Petrograd, aiming to help Russia establish a strong stable government. It seeks to convey progress through American guidance and capital, stressing friendship and cooperation while avoiding direct interference in Russian affairs.
The article traces the United States evolving from isolation to global influence. It notes rapid change in communication and transport shrinking distances, the lingering impact of Britain, and early cross national ties. It highlights Franklin and French democratic influence shaping American ideals and relations.
In a national call to arms the United States faces registration of men of military age with possibly eight million fit to serve after excluding aliens dependents and the unfit. The piece rejects propagandist attempts to dodge the draft and urges all Americans to observe Consecration Day by soberly dedicating themselves to the war effort and the preservation of human rights worldwide.
The article argues against overreliance on experts in government, favoring leaders who reflect citizenship and public needs over narrow specialized knowledge. It cites civilian heads of war and navy departments as examples and stresses that governing bodies should be chosen for public alignment and guiding ability.
The American Red Cross urges patriotic volunteer service directed at essential relief tasks. It lists roles including medical staff, ambulance units, chauffeurs, mechanics, nurses, and supply preparation, with training and certification requirements. The organization outlines civilian and community relief, nursing support, and aid for dependents, inviting citizens to join through structured programs.
Americana are urged to persevere in building amid wartime. Government and industry should avoid suspending projects, as road and street improvements and essential materials supply are vital to prosperity and war effort. The note warns against layoffs and strikes that could cripple the economy and financing.
George H Johnston of Ward 8 S D pens a fiery open letter arguing leaders reveal party character and urging voters to judge parties by honesty. He cites Washington Lincoln Wilson Bryan and Hanna Burke Frasier, warns Non-partisan League risks bankruptcy for farmers, and urges earthbound, practical politics today.
A compact guide explains corps, divisions, brigades and regiments with command structure details. It defines battalions, companies, platoons, squads, and noncommissioned roles, plus artillery, cavalry, and infantry nomenclature.
An appeal from the company asks patrons to report any mistakes by employees rather than judge the entire firm. It encourages courtesy and consideration and invites customers to call attention to errors so they can be corrected.
The text notes how recruits are treated in camp and describes terms like rookie and new recruit. It lists officer ranks from Second Lieutenant to Full General with shoulder insignia and braid colors, and details branch symbols such as infantry blue, cavalry red, artillery red, and medical yellow.
The note argues that current prices favor exchange of farm produce for machinery and supplies, claiming wheat and corn costs have halved since last year. It urges farmers to buy tractors, Liberty Bonds, and building materials now, to stimulate prosperity, sustain jobs, and support national defense. It also mentions forest nurseries in Washington and Oregon and reforestation efforts after fires.
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