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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1917
Page
3
An advertorial note extols California Syrup of Figs as the ideal laxative for children and adults, praising its pleasant taste, cleansing action, and gentle effect without griping. It urges mothers to keep a bottle and follow its directions for babies and older kids, with a 60 cent price tag.
A Cincinnati man claims a compound named Freezone can eliminate any corn, callus, or hard skin without pain. Apply drops to the area and the sore skin dries, shrivels, and the corn lifts off with no after pain. If your druggist lacks Freezone, ask them to order a bottle from the wholesale drug house.
Official returns show Missouri voters approved the state constitutional amendment for pensions for the blind at the autumn election by a 12 719 plurality. An unrelated advertisement urges Garfield Tea for digestive troubles and health claims.
Washington notes transmitted through the Spanish ambassador renews the U S demand for the immediate release of Americans held aboard the prize ship Yarrowdale after an unsatisfactory prior inquiry.
San Antonio records a military style service for Maj. Gen. Frederick Funston at Fort Sam Houston and the Alamo. President Wilson sent a letter of sympathy as the funeral train proceeds toward San Francisco with a stop in Emporia to honor his mother.
Washington February 22 President Wilson studies measures for universal military training and aims to find a plan he can support He has not endorsed the Senate military committee bill or the War Department proposal but backs the general principle He will confer with Secretary Baker later today and they agree on extending service to all men based on military service effects analysis.
Washington February 21 Secretary McAdoo announces engagement of his daughter Miss Noni Hazlehurst McAdoo to Ferdinand De Mohrenschildt second secretary at the Russian embassy The announcement states the couple will marry with plans to wed in the near future noting prominent family ties and diplomatic connections.
Captain Hradbury of the Newfoundland schooner Rose Dorothea reported the vessel was sunk by a German submarine and the crew landed at Lisbon. The mine left Lisbon with no further details. London dispatches named Dorothy as the steamer.
Vienna reports the U S inquiry into Austria Hungary’s stance amid Germany’s submarine warfare is seen as vague by officials. The cables discuss aims that would not bind Austria Hungary, but address the actual actions it courted.
Albany reports February 21 bulletins note unclear wording on a proposed wine bill amid assembly page chatter. Readers see references to a woman and a tense legislative scene but specifics are not legible due to damaged text.
Chicago leaders pressed the Interstate Commerce Commission and eastern railroads to order an immediate embargo on all freight except fuel and foodstuffs. J P Griffin warned that without action riots and anarchy could follow as grain and other foods stagnate in Chicago elevators and on cars. Grain elevators report 30 million bushels awaiting shipment and 7 million on tracks, with similar totals in tributary regions.
Two American steamships the Rochester of Kerr Steamship and the Orleana of Oriental Steamship have entered the war zone after sailing from New York for France on February 10. No news had been received from either vessel by last night.
Washington February 21 The Senate foreign relations committee decided the long pending treaty to compensate Colombia for the partition of Panama could not be ratified at this time. Chairman Stone said a formal statement would follow and the president's letter would be made public.
Boise Idaho February 21: Idaho senate reintroduced an anti alien land bill and today a measure to prohibit marriage between white persons and Mongolians was introduced after a Japanese applicant for a white woman’s license was refused. The clerk noted the Japanese man was mixed race, prompting the bill.
London reports the Frankfurter Zeitung urging the German government to promptly deny or affirm charges that former American ambassador James W. Gerard used his official position to obtain entente‑useful information, citing the Sir Roger Case and Casement episode as specifics. Count von Reventlow had alleged similar misconduct in the Berlin Tages Zeitung.
Maj. Gen John Pershing is appointed commander of the Southern Department succeeding the late Maj. Gen Frederick Funston. The appointment takes effect immediately and does not require Senate confirmation. The notice cites a message from Maj. Gen Hugh L Scott, chief of staff of the U S Army.
Washington February 21 announces the establishment of reserve units in training corps at the University of Virginia Institute and the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Kentucky Military Institute. The Idaho unit is the Seaaker infantry division.
A newly designed giant aircraft in a test flight ascends to 7000 feet carrying a crew and 20 passengers, reporting promising performance amid early flight data.
Philadelphia Feb 21 delegates at a convention discuss how adding inches to women's skirts boosts profits, citing a claimed loss of 10,000,000 if standards change. The speaker notes focus on fashion trends and industry associations.
Extraordinary earth shocks were recorded by the Georgetown University observatory. Data show shocks from 84 to 8 intensity, with epicenters at distances up to 1,800 miles, indicating widespread seismic activity.
In a House of Commons address Sir Edward Carson warned the submarine menace has become grave though not yet solved. He outlined measures adopted to mitigate the threat gradually as mayhem continues in wartime waters.
Amsterdam dispatch via London reports a Krupp works strike in Essen with about 15 000 workers demanding higher wages and more food rations. The frontier correspondent notes many strikers have been sent to the front.
Amsterdam via London Feb 21 The Berlin Vorwaerts reports a planned mass deportation of Berlin children to the countryside to ease the city’s food shortage and provide better fodder for the youngsters.
Brig. Gen. William Crozier chief of ordnance in the U S Army entered Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore today for a skin grafting procedure. He suffered burns from an X ray operation fifteen years ago and is seeking treatment after the earlier incident.
Detroit February 21 Michigan republicans at the state convention pledged to back President Wilson and Congress and to promptly accept every national mandate to establish the rights of the people and the position of the nation.
New York reports a total of 66 million dollars received this week with Canada delivering 25 million to J P Morgan & Co. Deposited at the money office today, the sum raises this week’s intake toward 190 million for the year and highlights continued large consignments from Canada.
London reports the Liritian ship Costurion has sunk with crew saved. An official note lists several vessels sunk this season including Vyno Grito, 426 lone ghost, and ships near Paria with February dates from the 12th to the 20th, detailing multiple losses.
The Senate dry amendment to the postal bill, prohibiting liquor shipments to states with prohibition laws, passed the House 421 to 72. It would effectively make 15 states bone dry by stopping cross border shipments and expand dry territory by about one third of the continental United States.
Solveig Jacobsen six year old daughter of Norwegian shipmaster traveled aboard a German submarine during its eight day cruise claiming to have sunk the Lusitania. Her father Janih Jacobsen commanded the Thor Tl which was torpedoed. The submarine towed lifeboats then headed for France. After a clash with a British destroyer the U boat headed homeward toward Helgoland for repairs.
A freight collision near Garretson, South Dakota, killed three men and seriously injured nine others, all riding in the caboose of the first train. The wreck occurred as a second freight struck the caboose while rounding a curve. An ambulance train rushed the injured to a local hospital.
Honorary pallbearers named for Maj Frederic Funston include Rear Admiral Fullam BrigGen Sibert BrigGen Long BrigGen Wiseer and Major Alvord. Mayor Rolph anticipated to attend the Presbyterian church service with the body lying in state in the city rotunda guarded by troops and police.
A switchman at Cornell Bluffs on the North Western railroad was instantly killed when he stepped onto an adjacent track and was struck by an oncoming engine. The incident occurred as the Friday morning lighting conditions described. Officials reported the collision involved a second train and the engineer was injured. Further details were not immediately available.
New York residents push Mayor Mitchel to seek a $1,000,000 city appropriation to buy food for distribution after east side housewives claim their children are starving. Police block demonstrations at city hall while Marie Gans leads a crowd. Aimed at student labor, a strike of school children is proposed to cope with rising living costs.
In Washington D C yesterday bread riots in New York loom in Senate talk on pay raises for government clerks. Senator Thomas of Colorado argues raises won t fix cost of living and hints at food price manipulation. He warns riots could rise if controls fail to curb food cornering. Boston reports inflation and varying food costs tied to currency and prosperity. The Massachusetts cost of living commission cites widespread price pressures as the main cause of higher food costs.
President Wilson will demand a 400000 dollar appropriation by Congress as part of his program before adjournment. The funds are requested for a federal trade commission inquiry into rising prices and the costs affecting consumers.
Athens reports the allied blockade is absolute with only Italian ships allowed to Greek ports but not to unload food. Bread contains two thirds bran as food supplies shrink and infant deaths rise from intestinal troubles. Hospitals are overwhelmed as December proves harsh and banks reject foreign drafts.
Gary Indiana February 21 Mayor R O Johnson Police Chief William Forbes and City Sealer C M Bendett were arrested by federal agents on election law violations. Howard Bhay a county official also arrested. Each man posted 5000 bond following grand jury indictments in Indianapolis.
The president nominates Schwiarth for postmaster in Nebraska and names John T. Ueidges in Oconto Mildred BH Graves in Valieade for South Dakota Charles HL Hew jr Walter R. Dickson Hitchoork Willis T Clough Canova Bertie Schrowler Emery for various postmaster roles in Washington and surrounding areas.
James W. Gerard former American ambassador to Germany and Mrs Gerard leave Paris for Madrid en route to Corunna with plans to proceed from there.
New York February 21: Atha Powder company announces an extra dividend of 2 percent on common stock alongside the regular quarterly dividend of 2 percent, effective immediately. This boosts total payout this quarter.
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