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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1917
Page
1
An early 20th century editorial argues the United States needs a limited central government role, criticizing the Food Bill for autocratic powers. It warns against exploiting wartime conditions for partisan gain and stresses trustworthiness over ambition. The piece references Prince Rupprecht and German actions in France, plus U S troop movements in London and a German honors note.
Army authorities form a commission of scientists led by Dr. Mortimer W. Raynor to study cowardice and shell shock. The effort traces the history of cowardice from literary depictions to modern psychology, notes past rough remedies, and questions new methods to diagnose and treat the fear that grips soldiers. The piece examines how psychology, psychoanalysis, and religious views influence fear and courage in war.
Discussion on the tariff question expected to rise after the war as economies adjust. The article recounts a medieval pirate named Tariff in the Strait of Gibraltar who levied a share of cargo, giving rise to the modern term for duties on imports and exports.
The author traces how colonial unions formed a federal Constitution, distinguishing powers between national and state governments. He contrasts State Rights with Federal Rights, noting the evolution of party stances from Democratic and Whig origins to the Republican and Democratic parties centered on federal versus state authority. The piece discusses debates over prerogatives, wars, taxes, and treaties shaping early American governance.
A columnist argues that whether a girl should drive depends on her, praising safe, competent female drivers and warning against ultra daring behavior. The piece notes calm nerves, good judgment, and mother’s presence as factors in safer operation, while critiquing reckless youths. It endorses modest speeds and sensible planning to reduce accidents and fuel waste.
The Frankfurter Zeitung reports that since unrestricted torpedoing began in February, about 900,000 tons of shipping are destroyed monthly. The document also lists numerous names linked to towns such as Arcadia, Clymer, Heilwood, Marion Center, Rossiter, Dixonville, and Rochester Mills, reflecting a wide regional impact and potential enlistment or casualty records.
A list of land transfers and property dealings including William Dol to Perry Mack in West Wheatilald for 300 dollars and E G C George to Ignacio Zulat in South Mahopings for 1200 dollars. Other transfers involve Luther Bence, WH W. Weisa in Arcadia, and Charles Johnston as trustee with various acres and amounts noted, reflecting a busy real estate transfer period.
Joseph C. Macro, a member of the New York Court of Appeals, applies for admission to the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and the Courts of Indiana County. The advertisement notes eligibility criteria for attorneys who have practiced five years in another state and seeks public notice of the application.
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