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Newspaper
Grand Forks Herald
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
5
Evening and Sunday delivery changes announced for Grand Forks and surrounding area. Details include carrier names, routes, and monthly fees with schedule adjustments effective Friday evening June 2, 1917.
A self described socialist spokesman at Stockholm charged American Socialists were not neutral in the war. He insisted the United States must crush German military power or face jeopardy to its own existence, declaring any dissenting stance loyalty or treason.
The article outlines publishers objections to proposed postal rate increases for newspapers and periodicals. It argues higher charges would crush small publishers, shift costs to the press, and reflect a government wartime objective to alter postal practices. Publishers insist current rates reflect true carriage costs and that proper accounting would remove the need for higher charges.
The article argues that newspapers should not be scapegoats for post office reform and revenue measures. Publishers support equal taxation with other businesses but oppose using revenue pleas to unfairly target them. The piece condemns punitive and unfair policies tied to funding changes.
The Republican district convention nominated C. B. Burtness for Congress and declared commitment to wartime principles. It warned the nation will face postwar problems requiring earnest attention and fiscal resolve, while upholding upright Americanism and party unity.
The text argues that adding endorsements to ballots undermines election integrity. It questions the secretary of state's authority to print endorsements for John Baer and contends that ballot content should be limited to candidate name and party. It asserts endorsements should be printed only with proper certification and broad implications for all candidates.
Pomeroy Burton, American newspaper man turned adviser, argues the United States must act boldly in wartime. He warns of submarine shipping dangers, civilian hardship, and the need for united effort as the war lingers and global tensions rise. He stresses the pivotal role of public spirit and collaboration between nations in shaping victory.
A historical discussion argues the constitution grants Congress power to raise and support armies, asserting the conscription act uses that power without unlawful appropriation. It contends Congress must prescribe the method to raise armies, not leave it to states or individuals, and urges a definitive federal role.
An article explains trench warfare in France and Belgium, detailing infantry primacy, division structure, and supporting units. It covers regiments, artillery, siege and heavy guns, engineers, signal and sanitary corps, and aviators, plus the role of cavalry as infantry in trenches. It outlines moving up through lines, 24 hour frontline tours, entanglements, and no mans land patrols with emphasis on discipline and coordinated artillery support.
Fragmented OCR text presents a satirical or philosophical piece on exemption boards and conscription, invoking Novellat and poets. It references loyalty, factory output, and duty, with dialogue flashes about a dinner scene featuring Mr. Bimpleton and a vivacious lady. The passage is garbled but centers on civic duty and anti lax attitudes during war.
The argument contrasts taxation and bonds for war funding. It attacks the slogan conscription of income as unfair, arguing all taxation touches income and would squeeze business, raise prices, and harm employment. The piece cites railroads and industry, warning universal income conscription could paralyze national effort. It ends with a call from Theodosia Garrixon challenging fashion dictates.
A historical analysis outlines Germany's wartime finance shift including war loans and tax hikes. It notes coal and tobacco taxes, expanded levies on coal tonnage, and a 20 percent rise on war profits, signaling mounting economic pressure and potential rent impacts as authorities seek postwar funding. The piece reflects on U.S. entry and looming austerity under government messaging.
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