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Newspaper
Paoli Republican
Location
Paoli, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1917
Page
1
A condensed digest notes naval developments in World War I including American destroyer activity and German submarine losses. It mentions registration drives, war time prohibition talks, Pershing’s France plans, Balfour’s remarks, and U S food supply measures. Also reports a deadly tornado in Kansas and Villa-related Mexican incidents, with Duluth arctic scenes and a giant onion monopoly indictment in Boston.
Dispatches recount rising agrarian unrest and property seizures in central and southern Russia after the old regime fell. Belgium names Jonkheer Huys de Beeren droeck to lead relief, succeeding Hoover. Americans reach Switzerland, including Consul General Horton family. German Socialist convention planned for August 12. Obituaries note Mrs. Mary D. Oliver and Rev. Dr. Duane S. Phillips. Senator Harry Lane of Oregon dies after nerve-tissue breakdown.
Rome reports Italian forces seize high ground north of Jamiano and advance south of Jablano with over 9 000 prisoners taken. Castrugnavizza to the sea sector seen gains as British, French, and American actions support the effort. Submarine warfare blamed for food relief, with Sontay torpedoed near Saloniki and Transylvania towed after sinking.
Washington Senator Frelinghuyzen of New Jersey introduced a senate resolution seeking an investigation of the Mongolia explosion that killed two Red Cross nurses. Conference leaders on the espionage bill have drafted a revised censorship section to be considered in Washington with administration influence. It is also announced that the first class at the naval academy will graduate June 28, a year early, to supply submarine chaser officers.
Western Newspaper Union reports more than 200 killed and 1,000 injured as tornadoes sweep Kansas Illinois Indiana and surrounding states. Mattoon Illinois records 63 dead and 500 injured with $2 million in property loss. Charleston Illinois 38 dead. Andale Kansas 26 killed. Dozens more killed or injured across Tennessee Kentucky Arkansas and nearby areas.
A riot erupted at a peace meeting in Grant Park Chicago eight speakers were arrested after denouncing President Wilson. About 8 000 attendees could not gain entry to the Auditorium Theater where the crowd demanded simple government terms for peace with Germany.
A crowd sheltering from a storm on Henderson Kentucky’s wharfboat panics as a fight erupts between Indiana National Guard members and civilians. A soldier is shoved into the river and then fires into the crowd as bystanders assist him.
A severe earthquake rattled Southern California, striking Brawley during a school exercise. Several women and children fainted as panic nearly broke out but was contained.
In Cleveland Ohio an antiwar frenzy stirred by Socialist orators clashed with patriotism as police fought a pitched battle with a mob near the public square. About a hundred officers engaged several thousand demonstrators in the wood surrounding the area.
Two shrub classes bloom on last season wood or on present season growth. Many common shrubs flower on last year’s wood. others on current growth and respond to severe pruning. The guide covers pruning cuts, hedge planting, protection for cosmos, and the value of slonias as a hedge with 18 inch spacing.
The article advises beginners to plan manageable gardens and highlights easy bloomers. It promotes nasturtiums and petunias for reliable color, cautions on overfertilizing nasturtiums, and notes the value of phlox for mass displays and ribbon garden effects with a range of colors enhancing delicate combinations.
Soak seeds in warm water for a few hours to speed germination. Large hard shells may require careful filing, but avoid harming the germ. Fern spores can be studied by sowing on a brick with light soil and keeping the brick in a pan of water. Cypress vines respond to warm water twelve hours before planting. Avoid difficult greenhouse plants. geraniums and pansies offer easy varieties at low cost. Plant seeds twice their depth and keep ground finely pulverized for small seeds.
Notes advise yearly planning for next season with plant names and varieties, keeping fence corners cleaned to reduce vermin, giving Japanese iris ample water, and frequent pruning to extend bloom. Late flowers like gladiolus should be planted by July 4, with tuberoses added. check for mosquito breeding sites and drain or kerosene any pools or manure buckets.
The article discusses threats to Crimson Ramblers noting mildew as a key problem. It recommends outdoor spraying with copper carbonate solution every two to three weeks and suggests hyposulphite of soda at a half ounce per ten gallons as another spray option. Some cases remain incurable.
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