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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1918
Page
2
The year’s farm products total reached 19.44 billion dollars, marking a gain of about six billion over 1916. The report highlights higher yields across crops and increases in livestock production contributing to the record value. Government statistics show broad-based improvements in agricultural output nationwide.
A preliminary Department of Agriculture estimate shows total farm animal and animal product values rising sharply, with cattle and hogs leading gains. The report notes overall farm wealth increasing by several hundred million dollars, driven by higher prices and larger inventories, marking a strong year for livestock and related industries.
A chaotic wartime dispatch reports Turkish troops deserting General Mab Kentaiyn's reorganized army during a march from Constantinople to Palestine. Within three days Fulkentayn withdrew from the Palestine sector, returning to Constantinople amid internal Turkish turmoil and mounting casualties from a dread disease. London notes Austro-Hungarian strain but predicts continued unrest. food shortages and a vast strike affect war industries. Florence Fleck Cup goes to Miss Lewis at a Denver show. Maple Grove wins grange team contest. Royal Arcanum suit dismissed in Boston. a U.S. House resolution proposes a national war slogan "freedom for all forever."
The article describes Bolshevik leaders withdrawing from the Constituent Assembly in Petrograd amid upheaval. Tehernoff, elected chairman, argues assembly limits and seeks Allied conference. Russia weighs wartime strategy, with debate on peace terms and continuing the struggle on the Western front. Reports also note anti-government demonstrations, railway union actions, and a denial of Japanese landings.
The Senate military committee approved a bill to create a three civilian member war council and plans to introduce it in session. General Pershing reported eleven enlisted men and one nurse dead, eight due to pneumonia, including Private George W. Vroman of Casper Wyoming and nurse Helen Fairchild. Additionally Switzerland formally recognized Finland’s sovereignty and independence in Berne.
The Austrian labor ministry reports that Austrians disregard Trotzky demands and sign a peace accord with Hungarian leaders, ending hostilities. The move signals a shift in resistance and places pressure on regional authorities to implement terms amid ongoing negotiations.
Reports from Vienna Berlin and Petrograd describe cabinet reshuffles, peace moves, and draft expansion discussions. Austrian ministers face strikes while Germany and Russia move toward peace talks as Bolshevik actions deepen turmoil and provoke new international negotiations.
Washington June 19 The government order forbidding fuel use shuts down much of the nation 23 steel plants and many food and related industries exempted to keep food flowing while coal moves to essential users including railroads households and shipping. The Fuel Administration under Garfield and President Wilson defend the move as necessary for war effort despite Senate opposition and protests.
A sweeping blizzard across Texas New Mexico and northern Mexico left three dead in El Paso as exposure and accidents rose. Mexicans froze to death in mountains near Chihuahua City and other towns faced cold and hunger amid food and fuel shortages. Cattle ranges reported thousands perishing from the storm, while isolated incidents in other U S areas punctuated a harsh winter storm sweeping the region.
Washington and allied powers plan to protect nationals at Vladivostok with American British and Japanese war vessels. Small ground forces may land if not already deployed to safeguard interests and ensure order.
Edward Wheed, a convicted payroll robber and recently convicted murderer, was sentenced to death by hanging in Chicago on February 16.
British naval forces bombard Ostend as they press operations in Belgium and France, signaling a major battle loom. NATO and allied commands monitor intensifying engagement across coastal fronts with heavy shelling reported. Local port facilities and defenses come under fire as strategic positions exchange strikes.
Paris reports massed Allied troops in Helslm for a new offensive. Belgian Limburg crowded with Austro-Hungarian soldiers. British casualties for the week ending Jan 21 total 17 043 with declines from prior weeks. Ostend bombardment by naval forces. One Turkish cruiser sunk, one beached, two British monitors sunk at the Dardanelles. London notes a general Austrian strike against war factories and anti-German sentiment. Romania’s King Ferdinand under Allied protection. Berlin reports new political party in Munich seeking general peace talks. Italian war office: 13 officers and 478 men captured near Caposile and Monte Solone. Champagne raids repelled. Japs allegedly landed forces at Vladivostok but will not meddle in Russia.
Washington officials report initial shutdown success easing freight congestion at the sea board while coal supplies for France bound ships remain ample. Hoover says he is seeking sugar beet price agreements with companies and may dispatch a commission to Colorado if needed.
Stockholm report notes Finland's diet authorizes a government force to preserve order. The Socialist party executive committee calls the proletariat to unite against the government, denouncing its policies as a butcher policy. The proclamation warns of a new threat as it arms with bayonets and bullets.
Fuel Administrator Garfield issues orders restricting fuel use and deliveries across the United States east of the Mississippi with detailed allocations for railroads, public utilities, government needs, food production and printers. It bans most manufacturing fuel burn on January 18 to 22 1918 and sets Mondays from January 21 to March 25 1918 for limited heating to prevent property damage and to keep essential services running. The notice also permits state fuel administrators to grant relief to avoid health or property harm. A separate report from Camp Funston notes Capt Lewis Whisler’s missing money inflation case valued around $62000 was recovered from his barracks walls.
Market brief detailing bid prices for cattle hogs and sheep, plus reports on hay lime oats corn and feeds, with metal and grain prices from Denver and Chicago. Includes livestock quotes for veal hogs and cattle, and commodity rates for butter eggs and potatoes, noting regional sources and price ranges.
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