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Newspaper
Green Bay Commerce
Location
Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1917
Page
13
In the spring election Green Bay voters will decide a $20 000 bond issue to modernize the fire department. The editorial urges approval as a step toward eliminating fire insurance risk and improving protection, while noting potential future equipment needs.
A Market Week proposal calls for a Market Congress in Green Bay and De Pere with joint industry participation. Chicago plans a similar event with the Association of Commerce pushing railroad cooperation. Activities include aquatic shows, aerials, drills, parades, a style show, factory tours with lectures, and Coliseum exhibits with paid admission only for transportation.
F E Burrall elected president of the newly organized Oneida Motor Truck company based in Green Bay. The firm will operate from Webster and Willow streets until a new factory is completed, and Burrall is credited with strong local business leadership.
The Brown County Woman's Association is praised as the civic cornerstone of Green Bay and De Pere. The County Board is criticized for election politics affecting the building project, noting the association’s sacrifices and impact on the community.
An expert aeronaut says America will need at least 1000 airmen to protect battleships from submarines and to safeguard the merchant marine if war with Germany is declared.
The Dominion of Canada plans eighty million dollars for aerial protection and aeronautical development with two training schools to be established near Toronto.
Automobile makers estimate 1917 buyers at about 7,600,000 while 1917 output may total not more than 1,600,000. Three million cars are in use in the United States, half used for business. For 1918 the market is projected at six million buyers.
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