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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1919
Page
2
The Inter Mountain Globe reports a mix of wartime reflections and domestic worries. Officials fret over labor and railroad control while noting fears of socialism and government overreach. Also covered are shell shock explanations, wage figures from Bethlehem Shipbuilding, lynching reports, Paris letters, and postwar Jewish and athletic society resolutions.
A Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington sold for 21000 at a public auction in New York. It was the first sale of early American portraits in the United States under the American Art Association. The work came from the Thomas B. Clarke collection. three years earlier it fetched 3500.
The Associated Press report from Washington states that about 1 400 000 tons of food totaling around 360 million dollars must be delivered to sustain populations in central Europe and Balkan regions until the next harvest. Hoover sent a cable to the food administration detailing shortages in meats fats and milk and noting rising child mortality and a risk of cholera in cities across the area.
Field Marshal Haig's report praises Marshal Foch and American forces, noting splendid fighting qualities. It recounts British fronts under the Allied plan, with 187000 prisoners and 2860 losses, captured by 59 British divisions. The enemy’s defenses were broken before the armistice, making continued fighting disastrous for Germany.
Assignment for the early convoy home of about 10,000 American expeditionary forces was announced by the war department. It includes the 131st 139th field artillery and the 11th ammunition train of the 6th division, comprising Texas and Oklahoma troops.
Charles Lathrow Puck of the American Forestry Association urged nationwide tree planting and a great national highway named in honor of Theodore Roosevelt as memorials to the former president.
United Press reports Glenn L. Martin aviator said he would pursue new records after flying from Dayton to Cleveland in one hour 16 minutes. The trip established a world speed record with an average of 178 miles per hour.
International reports from Berlin and nearby capitals describe government forces massing to quell the Spartacan revolt. Union and military leaders clash amid street fighting with casualties reported, while Noske takes command and Ebert appeals for order.
Franklin K Lane argues that the United States should grow through hard work and education, building roads ships farms and labs while expanding schools and laboratories. He contends the nation’s true strength lies in minds, aiming for moral leadership in science literature and social thought during wartime.
The U S public health service bulletin outlines practical home nursing for influenza and related illnesses. It covers room setup, hygiene, fever monitoring, mask use, attire, diet, and when to call a doctor, emphasizing cleanliness to prevent spread and early medical input.
A reflective piece contrasts November’s dreary landscape with a changing year that ages from youth to old age, noting wind chill and barren outdoors while indoors flowers stay potted. It hints at cultural decay and soon upcoming Thanksgiving as a point of awaited respite.
A London scrubwoman in the Eagle hut endures menial work, spilled water, and a hostile exchange with a uniformed officer. She retorts that she is a duchess, asserting status in a tense moment. The vignette highlights class tension and gender roles in wartime labor.
A historic note states that among over 4 200 people dedicating their time to the Ret Crom in the United States more than half serve without salary. The text emphasizes the scale of unpaid volunteers and the breadth of contribution nationwide.
A Detroit courtroom scene shows a young lawyer defending a man charged with burglary while a woman witness under cross examination recalls a late night at her home. The exchange reveals tension as the lawyer questions visibility and light in the room amid the trial atmosphere.
Paris reports outline a general program for the peace conference including league of nations, new states, damages, and postwar treaties. Talks between Wilson and premiers in London and Paris face delays as Lloyd George and Italian Premier Orlando adjust schedules.
In Warsaw, January 0, kidnapped Polish ministers were found detained at a physical culture college and freed by dispatched officers. Guards surrendered their troops, and Premier Moracnewko met with General Pilwudsk at the Belvedere palace after consultations. Prime leader Sapte was later arrested at the botse.
Cotton production in Washington on January 1 1919 stood at 10 761 278 bales an increase of 506 009 bales from the previous year.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a Springfield report with mention of the Illinois Senate and a dry amendment. The text references the home of the Illinois assembly and a paused moment in the late session, with unclear specifics on dates or participants.
Washington January 1919 the government expects railroads under federal operation to fall about 196 million short of the standard return for 1918 Director General McAdoo told Senator Smith chairman of the Interstate Commerce Committee. He added 60 million to prior estimates noting November net revenue was 28 million less than expected due to reduced traffic and higher wages and back pay He warned that predicting outcomes for a year of wartime operation is unreliable and a clear report may not be possible before March 1.
Paris reports Senator and former premier Leon Bourgeois backs a League of Nations tied to the Versailles peace terms. He urges provisional German admission after compliance, with the league enforcing obligatory arbitration, armament limits, and four penalties including diplomatic and economic measures.
Paris reports claim French newspapers remain under heavy restrictions with paper shortages limiting daily editions to four pages and thrice weekly papers to two. Censorship hinders information flow ahead of the peace conference as readers rely on Swiss British and Italian outlets for key topics.
The state board of health plans to protect Oregon lawmakers during the 38th general assembly starting next week. If any member contracts the flu, it won’t be due to neglect, and a booklet titled The Pin And Bow To Avoid It will be distributed to all legislators.
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