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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1917
Page
2
The 200 foot steel reinforced concrete campanile at the University of California in Key, California, is finished and touted as earthquake resistant. Construction faced data gaps and prior experience challenges, but the tower stands 303 feet high and 34 feet wide at the base.
An argument promotes feeding kitchen waste to pigs to recover protein and energy, arguing pigs mature quickly and can replace incineration. It urges municipal repeal of anti pig ordinances until after the war and calls for sanitary pig pastures, proper controls, and inspectors to ensure safe implementation.
An article links Bright's disease to bad habits, infection, and diet, noting that heavy meat consumption strains kidneys and that changing eating, drinking, and sleep habits can improve outcomes. It also ties cirrhosis to alcohol use and claims tobacco and mental habits contribute to insanity and insomnia.
The piece discusses human tolerance to tobacco and caffeinated drinks, noting wide individual, age, sex, race, and family variation. It cites limits such as the Pedapest Eye Clinic toping at five sixths of an ounce daily for tobacco and Jackson’s four ounces a week guideline, with cases where even small doses impaired vision.
The Chicago Tribune reports a German high command stance that aims for a purely platonic war with the United States. It notes a belief that America will gain needed military strength but should not be a springboard for German aims. The piece also cites German efforts to keep friction with Japan and Latin America muted while pursuing influence in the Americas.
The capital press reports growing scorn in Japan toward Germany amid the Zimmermann intrigue. Editorials label the German appeal as bait and note public doubt over German promises, signaling a shift in Japanese sentiment during the month.
The piece argues that even as warfare becomes more technical, human fighters will seek direct close combat. It recalls Jutland and historic captains, noting cutlasses and boarding actions would still arise if crews clash. The writer rejects a purely skyward defense and favors traditional courage in battle.
A fragmented note discusses temper and satire in a wartime setting. It references temperate zones, the idea of quieting satire, and locating war within a temperate frame, suggesting a critique of wartime rhetoric and emotional restraint.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a poetic fragment with archaic diction about spring and prophecy. Likely incomplete lines reference wind, springtide calm, and a Mary Corry.
The Wisconsin extension division promotes baby week as a malleable campaign. It highlights low baby death rates in cities like Marinette Neenah Baraboo Sturgeon Bay and Madison and outlines activities such as free medical exams baby shows surveys of milk supply and home visits to ensure proper baby care across urban and rural areas. It urges communities to measure local death rates and adopt campaign methods.
Washington Herald recounts a tale tied to Representative Cooper of Ohio inviting Uncle Joe Cannon to visit his home. The story recalls a young Marshall Field anecdote about honesty, responsibility, and a moral dilemma over purchases and keeping a promise to a wife with scarce funds.
In Hutchinson News story from Keno county residents reveal a lawless vibe with no active court cases. Judge F B Hamlin, longtime justice and head of local groups, says he has held court for 16 years with one jury that amounted to nothing. Citizens instead seek advice from a harness maker when civil disputes arise.
From Counciil Nonpariel and Equitable Life Insurance New York monthly bulletin for April notes 10 000 000 unmarried men ages 18 to 44 in the United States versus 12 000 000 married men and 5 000 000 unmarried women in the same class It asks why a civilized nation has so many single men and how they will support families noting many are financially able while remaining unattached.
A fragment from Youths Companion recalls William M Chase and a Japan lecture. An anecdote on a railway platform describes a bemused traveler blocking a view and a polite apology accepted, with reflections on trains and travel.
Uncle Wiggily the rabbit helps Jacko Kinkytail crack a hard cocoanut after trying stones and climbing. The auto accident breaks the shell, yielding white meat for Jumpo and Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy. The story closes with plans for future adventures.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger warns coal operators and dealers against wage hikes and price increases to consumers. It argues price rises reflect a close-knit industry’s power rather than real costs and calls for restraint amid widespread, often exaggerated, increases.
Uncle Wiggily pretends to sleep on a log to lure a swarm of mosquitos to bite his cornstalk rheumatism crutch. The insects drill holes seeking molasses inside and reveal the trick leads to a harmless prank and a lesson about cleverness.
U S tobacco output and prices show gains with Lane pounds per acre and higher returns. W G Garner notes tobacco leads in value while last year’s crop yielded 1 9 million more than average. Rice also rose to about 16 1/2 cents per pound compared with prior year.
Uncle Wiggily uses his pince-nez to help Lulu the duck girl whose tooth aches. Jimmie Wibblewobble and Dr. Possum join the plan to pull the tooth, first pretending with a rubber comb. The final tooth is removed by Dr. Possum, and Lulu is relieved without pain.
In a historic move twenty Sheffield breweries unite with a capital of about £200 to form a new center for brewing innovation. Seventeen plants will close as production concentrates under a single management to stabilize trade and wartime needs amid shifting state controls.
A report from the rail board chair William seeks to cut passenger loads and free 4,000 cars for essential wartime use. The plan aims to relieve congestion and shift trains toward freight, affecting schedules and seating allocations across major lines.
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