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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1917
Page
1
Tonfou reports a widespread shift in German morale with soldiers despising officers and civilians suffering shortages. The text notes discontent across fronts, fuel scarcities, bread and textile shortages, and a weakened discipline as Hindenburg’s leadership and wartime policy face pressure.
A Marysville Pennsylvania letter describes twelve years of ferrite cramps and monthly setbacks eased after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The testimonial fits a general pitch urging women with faint or irregular periods to seek the remedy and contact Lydia Pinkham Medicine Co. for advice.
Police raid at Steele's subdivision in College Hill leads to a violent brawl. Peter Pochard and two accomplices clash with officers while attempting a liquor bootlegging scheme. Winters is wounded. several officers and suspects are injured in a chaotic pursuit. One suspect dies. others are hospitalized as investigators gather evidence.
Druggists report strong demand for a new hair remover named Phelactine. The method claims roots and surface hair removal without pain or side effects, praised as non toxic and easy to use with simple instructions. Availability is widespread through local druggists at modest prices.
Copentgen Aiuy 22 Dr Guang Michwelis reports Imperial German chancellor says Pope Benedict's peace proposals issued with Center powers' wish. Reichstag division on note noted as conservatives liberals and nationalist groups reserve, while other factions split over supporting the Pope's plan.
Indianapolis leaders plan a memorial for poet James Whitcomb Riley to fund a children’s hospital endowment near 2 million dollars. Businessmen and community groups in Indianapolis and across the state back the effort, with a committee chaired by Lilly and Bobbs and officials like James A. Allivon and Ly C. Boye pursuing donations and long term funds for construction and patient care.
Unclear orders halt all rubber hose commerce for gas shoves following extensive investigations. Authorities plan swift changes against commercial and industrial sectors, citing widespread fines and authority to enact measures before severe weather. Executive committee meeting of the Humiltan Society slated. Matson drops dead at 47 while hurrying to a Toledo farm. widow and three children survive.
In Cairo Egypt Miss Carrie Buchanan, president of the Girls College at Western College for Women, Cairo, receives the conferring of a degree at the inaugural commencement. Buchannan has served with notable dedication in advancing the institution and its students.
Washington August 22 estimates elude specific figures as Hurley and McAdoo present a plan for a 18 month building program to Congress. Aimed at rescuing shipyards, the proposal calls for 500 million for ship trace, 30 million for private yard contracts, 20 million for other vessels, and nearly 290 million for a wartime fleet. Negotiations with emergency boards include potential government ownership of certain yards and major shipbuilders.
War toll in Britain tallies 2873 soldiers killed and 1248 missing or wounded across the conflict. The report notes detailed losses by date and theater, including Italian and Swiss connections, with families bearing heavy grief as communities mourn.
Parthen A Keen? of Montana Mines writes about enjoying onions cabbage cake and pie despite nervousness and indigestion. She notes reliance on Nerve Worth aid from local stores, with claims of long meals and reduced discomfort.
Columbus Ohio August 22 background on a Perry county brick plant employing penitentiary prisoners. Officials including Governor Cox and highway board members discuss future production capacity for state highway needs. Plant can produce 24 006 bricks daily equating to enough bricks for a mile of road monthly. current stock includes 1 300 000 bricks with 320 000 allocated to Ovid State university. The output will be used on the New Lexington VA MenS highway.
The article describes President Wilson facing pressure to regulate coal prices and appoint officials to oversee production. It notes anticipated moves to place control under a single administrator, with the wheat committee likely dissolved by September, and lists current coal price figures across states, indicating broad government intervention. It also mentions Japan's mission to Washington led by Vincourt Lablpi to meet officials at Union Station.
Government officials say war situation updates will be released gradually over ten days. The statements will avoid revealing sensitive military plans while describing progress and future disclosures to the public and press.
Report from Paria August 22 notes a cabinet agreement between Rome and Paris to redraw the railway corridor affecting nearby territories. The plan would transfer several square miles toward Molieress and redefine control between Malian and Halycedea regions, shifting allegiance and border status.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Mrs Davis winning something named Mane on a stage before her marriage. Other lines mention Mrs Kivderel Havriting and Bessie McCay with unclear context. The text is garbled and many proper names are uncertain.
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