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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1917
Page
2
Amid New York harbor drills a large stock net is deployed as 14 ships totaling about 50,000 tons pass Liberty Island. Washington reports a drastic Germany isolation move creating a North Sea danger zone while U S positions for treaty obligations and relief efforts adjust with Belgium and northern France.
The earl of Derby warned the war’s critical period may come in the next months. Berlin reports British troops press Geri positions along the River Ancre with 130 prisoners and five machine guns taken. German forces grip Champagne front while gains and withdrawals occur between Serre and Somme as Berlin issues official statements.
In Washington Democratic lawmakers applaud as Wilson and Marshall are proclaimed elected president and vice president. Major papers and printers propose voluntary price agreements to federal arbitration. Senate passes postal law amendment criminalizing liquor transport to dry states. The Webb resolution on a national prohibition constitutional amendment advances with majority support.
The Senate in Washington blocked the proposal to raise second class mail to two cents per pound and to cut drop letter postage to one cent, halting the planned rate changes.
A roundup of varied items includes Rev Gaston St Buford risking himself to save two women from an attack by Claude Anderson, a fire at International Paper plant in Watertown NY causing $100000 damage, a Keen Okok jury convicting Brrest Dillman of murder, a train collision near Terre Haute injuring John Heppner's family, Samuel Jenkins at Frankford Arsenal killed, seamen's law upheld by Judge Ervin in Mobile, a Mongolian named William Liheen appointed to Honolulu circuit court, Big John Murphy hanged in Danville for Ramos brothers murder, Minnesota steel campions requiring citizenship papers, railroads pledging to cooperate with national defense, Ohio Senate passing a measure to allow women voting rights, and Governor Cox signaling support for the measure.
Foreign Joseph C. Grew, secretary to the American embassy in Berlin and acting during Ambassador Gerard's absence, is ordered to Vienna to assist American Ambassador Penfield. The Swedish government plans to seize all barley oats and cereal stocks nationwide and bans the use of politecs for animal feed.
Washouhou Feb 21 Senator Overman North Carolina cites 100000 spies in the United States and urges drastic espionage legislation to protect naval bases and defenses. President Wilson backs measures and asks Congress to pass broad neutrality and enforcement powers amid tensions over the Panama canal and German activity abroad.
A promotional piece extols Western Canada as a land of opportunity citing large grain and livestock yields in 1916 and a rising cash return from the Prairie Provinces. It recounts the tale of a Kansas man, J D Johnston, who moved to Saskatchewan seven years earlier and now owns land, livestock, and equipment, while praising the tax system, settlement, and climate as driving progress. It closes noting Alaskan salmon supply.
The United States, via Secretary Lansing, demanded the immediate release of the American prisoners aboard the Yarrowdale. Word from Berlin sighted Sunday evening suggested potential release, though officials doubt it replies to the Saturday ultimatum. The note outlined Wilson administration policy on German ships and property and stressed no steps for military necessity.
A brief advertisement asserts ten minutes of hot bath with Cuticura Soap followed by Cuticura Ointment provides relief from eczema itch and irritation. Claims suitability for all toilet use and offers free sample by mail with a small postcard request to Cuticura Dept. L Boston.
A new mounting enables a single lens camera to capture stereoscopic pictures enabling three dimensional imaging with a single body and lens setup.
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine claiming it cleanses the scalp, removes dandruff, stops itching and falling hair, and over weeks promotes new hair growth. A 25 cent bottle is recommended for immediate beautifying effects and fuller, softer hair.
A line describes being in a brown study and questions whether the mood is a blue funk or a black thought. The exchange hints at inner reflection and mood, using color imagery to convey mental state.
A Cincinnati man patents a drop on solution that dries instantly and shrivels corns without pain. Apply a few drops to the corn or callus and lift it off. the product claims not to irritate surrounding skin and is sold by druggists at low cost.
Anuric claims to cure backache lumbago rheumatism with a trial package offered by Dr W M Pierce Ganels NY. The ad notes glass is now made to be practically unbreakable and urges sending 16 cents.
An advertising item promotes Cascarets as a gentle nightly cleanse that regulates the stomach and liver, removes fermenting food and toxins, prevents headaches and indigestion, and costs 10 cents a box. The blurb notes long burning grain elevator fire in Ohio as a side item.
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