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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1917
Page
4
The article discusses doubts about Mr Ely's fitness for the state food commissioner post as the Council of Defense acts. It condemns self-serving officials and notes ongoing efforts to fix distribution and price controls. It highlights livestock market strains, price effects, and a looming meat consumption decline amid war-time pressures.
A letter to the Record argues state newspapers fail to promote the official War News and public work, noting public interest remains high though coverage wanes. It suggests patience will yield articles from the War News used widely by other papers, and asserts opposition signals un-Americanism.
A patriotic untitled column defends Bisbee residents who took action against perceived traitors and asserts that citizens and local officials acted rightly in a tense Arizona episode. It argues that sheriff Roberts and the McKinley County Council of Defense opposed supposed inside information and that armed citizens protected local interests, portraying Americanism as decisive action.
Rumors claim government has ample evidence to jail IWW leaders for long terms and alleges German money financed agitators in the southwest. Report notes no Gallup raid occurred and suggests several causes for its abandonment.
A Las Cruces Citizen editorial argues the Estancia valley millionaire bean raisers should buy the New Mexico Central and operate it as a business to pay its own way and boost regional development. It praises the editor and laments low state adoption of the paper.
Monterey account from Camp Funston Albuquerque describes well organized kitchens in Company B 1st NM Infantry with clean dining halls and ample rations. Meals praised as nutritious and hearty for about 100 guests including Governor and staff. Officers note unused food repurposed for other meals, while garbage cans and whitewashed frames keep camp orderly. References to German agents and wartime rhetoric appear in accompanying items. Captain DeBremen’s troops present an imposing view as meals proceed.
Campaign notes Grant County leads in a card signing drive for liberty bonds with 8000 cards returned. Women are urged to sign and display a household tag to show membership and avoid being asked to join the conservation army. Other counties like Santa Fe and Mora also contribute. The appeal stresses patriotic duty and Liberty Bond support as the nation fights for democracy. Production at Gallup mines rises by the week with 50 to 60 tons of coal daily, while a cartoon highlights war-time tax and investment themes.
The piece discusses Kaiser Wilhelm and the Riga victory, stating the Lord of Creation favors Germany, and praises the army’s endurance and daily bread as war prospects look up. It mentions Big Bill Thompson facing libel suits, Chicago politics, and a Swedish diplomat aiding German code messages from Buenos Aires.
Menu lists mashed potatoes baked pork and beans sliced tomatoes hard tack pudding tea bread and teed tea for dinner guests including Gov Lindsey and staff Mrs Lindsey and Mrs Abbott and Mrs Dean. Also mentions supper rolled wieners boiled potatoes frijoles onions stewed prunes bread and tea with notes about cost of days rations used and government allowances.
Dudley Field Malone, collector of customs for the port of New York, tendered his resignation to President Wilson. He says he will devote all his time to aiding the cause of women’s demonstrations and to opposing the administration’s policies. The resignation notes that it would be impossible for him to continue under the present regime as he seeks to rally support for women picketers and other protests seen as unpatriotic by some segments. Reports also mention preparations for World Series coverage and cabling of reports to reach national audiences.
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