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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1917
Page
7
The state capitol commission announced it has remitted nearly 100000 in penalties to the Joan Gill & Bone Co for failing to finish the capitol by July 1 1916. It cites weather strikes and legislature inaction on furniture as causes for delay and says no harm occurred to the project.
Wraneler Rowe of the Third Missouri battalion at Camp Piinstoo preserves two letters written on Dita and Ma Cea. Leenart Wood of the Righty ninth division and Capt WoW Cramer share copies with Gov. Gandner. Maj Hoes and his battalion are thanked for their swift, vigilant response during cantonment setup at Camp Fuseton in July.
The state public service commission did not issue an order to suspend 139 days from October 27 and did not undertake an investigation into potential changes to hydroelectric rates. The Bt Louis Union Electric Light and Power Co sought consideration though the commission warned industrial interests could be harmed by rushing a controversy and would not pursue a prior change inquiry.
James J. O Connor, supervisor of the state automobile department, reports 144 465 licenses issued to automobile owners and 4 087 motor cycles licensed in Missouri. The population has one motor vehicle for every 22 persons and registrations are expected to reach 160 000 by January 31, 1918.
State Dairy Commissioner G Bennett told the Jefferson City Commercial Club that butter should fetch one dollar per pound before winter ends. He cited storage costs climbing from 23 cents last year to around 1T cents this spring as evidence of rising prices. In Missouri, 85 percent of the corn crop is frost safe, with total yield estimated at 284 million bushels and prices ranging 0.07 to 1.15 per bushel. Acreage stands near 7 million with average yield about 86 bushels per acre.
Missouri government and food administration launch a statewide campaign to enlist 2 million residents in conserving Wheat fats sugar and meats during the war period. Oct 24 to Oct campaign week includes a St Louis conference with Gov Gardner and others and creates executive committees led by F B Mumford of Columbia. County organizations will enroll households aiming for 8000000? homes to pledge substitutions, with cards showing saving substitutes after enrollment.
Gov Garinet learns the penitentiary fund is near depletion for salaried staff. The 1917 legislature set aside 195000 for salaries. 8406,000 was withheld. By year end only 51,507.88 remained to cover remaining expenses, with a 107,629 balance in revenue funds. The prison board warns of limited cash and a looming loan. State officials plan to shift 40000 from the governor’s salary fund to cover shortages. Rumors swirl of political maneuvering to install Ben G Brinkman as Democratic party chair in Kansas City, linked to Governor’s allies. New capitol building praised, dedication planned for spring with President Wilson expected. Dr Woodeson Moss retires after 43 years teaching at Missouri. 66 years old, longest-serving faculty member. An appeal seeks thousands of harvest hands to harvest Missouri corn and sow winter wheat, urging immediate mobilization to prevent crop losses. Illinois, Kansas, and Nebraska papers urged to publicize.
President Wilson issues sweeping order placing broad powers under new bodies to regulate trade with enemy nations. The War Trade Board and War Trades Council take over export licensing, censorship, foreign language press translations, alien property custodian, and control of foreign exchange. Agencies include Treasury, State, Agriculture, and Commerce with Federal Trade Commission oversight. Licenses, penalties, and reporting duties expand to all US dealings with enemies or allies of enemies. The policy aims to govern imports, exports, and communications during wartime.
A Senate debate on the prohibition amendment raises questions about why beer is allowed for those at home while troops abroad must abstain. It questions food use in beer versus whisky and notes Peoria Illinois, once a major distilling center, faced plant closures and displaced workers as federal controls began.
Reports from the South describe a booming gun trade led by women purchasing revolvers and pistols. Alarm over Negro insolence grows as recent hold-ups and robberies spur militia formation and widespread firearm purchases. Gun shops run overtime to repair old arms as federal agents monitor the situation.
Soldiers at camps nationwide face victimisation as prices for small necessities more than double. A war board bulletin counters trends, noting railroads are hauling more hard coal this year than in the past three years, signaling higher production.
The Baltimore Sun condemns drink as undermining wartime work in shipyards. It argues alcohol weakens industrial efficiency, citing workers staying home ill or unfit, hindering major production efforts. The piece frames liquor interests as aiding Germany by undercutting U S efforts.
Senator La Follette of Wisconsin opposes prohibition but supports submitting the federal amendment to the states after saying the people should decide by referendum. The piece portrays him as loyal to true democracy and urges Senators and Representatives in Congress to back the move.
Maj. Gen. John L. Pershing reflects on past soldier life marked by drink and revelry, contrasting it with the duty to defend the flag and nation. He argues strong bodies and clear minds strengthen the army and safeguard institutions.
GOOD LOGIC, Dr. W. A. Evans reports interviews with soldiers and sailors on prohibition. They will support it but oppose being singled out. They want all others under prohibition too, arguing it would boost efficiency and health across clerks, sellers, factory workers, farmers, lawyers, and doctors.
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