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Newspaper
Lynden Tribune
Location
Lynden, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1917
Page
4
A Lynden column laments a social bicycle club from twelve years back and notes how automobiles have supplanted cycling as a home essential. It praises morning rides on a safety bicycle for health and enjoyment and jokes that tire taxes could hurt more than tacks.
In a floor remark a Illinois legislator claimed women's high heel footwear are more dangerous than submarines. The exchange drew light mockery as the critic noted both may impede mobility and speed.
A reader recalls how The Man Without A Country moved strong emotions when first encountered in fourth grade and again now as conscription ages approach. The Tribune promotes reading the story to oneself and to children.
The Tribune announces a five month subscription offer for The World’s Work magazine at one dollar, a limited time bargain promoting the popular $3 magazine. The ad highlights substantial savings and easy payment terms.
The note claims a 30 day survival window without eating as a price rise precaution. It implies a plan to endure rising costs for one month.
State editorial urges taxpayer vigilance over public spending while Whatcom County faces a $194,000 award vs a $177,000 engineer estimate. The piece questions the necessity of the hard surface road program amid war taxes and calls for tighter contract controls.
Readers are urged to participate in the Liberty Loan bond drive as a civic duty. The appeal emphasizes national unity, support for troops, and the collective effort required from citizens to fund wartime needs.
After a noted scientist warned that excessive soap harms skin, Lynden district children have reportedly reduced soap use and adopted gentler cleansing habits.
Washington special reports that after signing the conscription bill President Wilson orders enrollment of 10,000,000 men for a first 500,000 strong American division to sail for France led by General John J. Pershing. The mobilization includes militia calls for July 14, July 25 and August 5 with the national guard growing to about 175,000.
Letter urges forming a Whatcom County taxpayers league to oversee road improvements and public spending. The author suggests including the assessor as a member to ensure broad county representation and prevent waste of public funds.
Historical quotation attributed to William Penn urging contentment with sufficiency and moral action. Not a news item.
George Creel, famed writer, assumes publication duties for the Uncle Sam's Daily War Bulletin as the Treasury Department endorses the plan to sell Liberty Bonds. The move highlights Creel's shift from journalism to wartime publishing leadership.
The piece notes ongoing consideration and delays as the bond issue and financing plans face scrutiny. It contrasts government hesitation with a private enterprise approach, signaling a large scale private rollout. The Life magazine quote about groceries in Mary New York adds a satirical aside on pricing.
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