08 May 1917
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1917
Page
1
The page notes the Printing Publishing Co Indians Postoffice and class matter. lists advertising rates. urges readers to avoid feeding Germany and discusses neutrality and food shipments to belligerents. It includes a call for insurance minority stockholders to protest actions and a committee to approach state insurance commissioners.
W. J. Lampton urges an immediate embargo on shipments of food through neutral nations to Germany. He argues neutrals are aiding the enemy by sending home grown provisions while America remains at war, and says a firm policy is required now to conserve scarce supplies.
The War Department outlines registration plans as nationwide conscription looms. It details sworn volunteer registrars, precinct duties, and fluid guidelines for registrants including absentees and the sick. Local officials in cities over 30 000 will organize boards and coordinate with sheriffs and mayors. Volunteers are urged to offer services without pay.
London dispatch reports heavy fighting east of Arras around the village of Bullevoil as British positions hold against German attempts. Front contention narrows with Australian units reportedly tightening pressure and new British gains sustained. Paris notes German counterattacks north of the Aisne were repulsed as French forces retain ground won recently. Berne cites fears of a German crisis amid speculation the empire is cracking under pressure.
London reports Sir Arthur Lee announcing plans to bring 2,000 American tractors and 5,000 skilled farmers to Britain to boost food production. He praises American farming efficiency and notes his long U.S. ties and wartime service. The effort aims to maximize soil output amid intensified submarine warfare.
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