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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1917
Page
2
Senate hears Wilson report that evidence shows Zimmermann note authentic and in US hands. Details reveal Germany’s plan to join Mexico and Japan to wage war if the US stayed neutral, with Carranza’s government linked and Mexico promised support and spoils.
A. E. Merriam from Devil’s Lake North Dakota recounts moving to Alberta in 1909 with $1,500, expanding livestock to seven horses four cattle and about 100 hogs, building a modern farm, and earning $5,000 gross from hogs in the last year. He notes land values rising to 25 to 35 dollars per acre, mild climate, and that livestock farming may outpace grain farming in long run. The piece promotes farm labor demand in Western Canada with government conscription guarantees.
In a Berlin dispatch dated January 19 1917 the German Foreign Minister outlines plans for unrestricted submarine warfare starting February, while seeking to keep the United States neutral. It proposes a German Mexico alliance with Mexico reconquering parts of the US Southwest and calls for mediation between Germany and Japan. The note urges Mexico to inform the Mexican president and suggests Japan be approached.
A confrontational exchange asks if Brown owes money, countered by a claim that any payment would only cover the privilege of avoiding further harassment by him. The remark implies ongoing tension and financial friction between the parties.
An old advertisement urges mothers to give California Syrup of Figs to treat constipation in children and notes the product is harmless with full bottle directions. It warns about counterfeit syrups and promotes a 50-cent bottle with instructions for all ages.
Authorities arrest Fritz Kolb a German reservist in Hoboken N J amid a suspected plot to destroy war supplies by bombing munitions plants and shipping facilities. Two bombs were found in his room along with lablike equipment and copper tubing. officials say no attack on the president was planned.
Gun battles erupt in San Francisco Oakland Stockton San Jose and Seattle as tong factions Hop Sing Suey Sing Be Ong Sing clash with Suey On Sen Suey Ying and Bing Kong. Dozens are wounded and five are killed outright two fatally injured in separate ferocious street fights near a peace conference. Only one bystander hit amid heavy caliber gunfire.
Freckles seeks machinery for furniture production in Norway. The notice notes children do many things they shouldn't, but so do adults, highlighting concerns aboard the issue.
Advertisement proclaims Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap cure skin troubles and promote soothing healing. Readers can request free samples by mail with a booklet, address Cuticura Dept. ll, Boston, noting products sold widely.
A Detroit Free Press quotation contrasts praise with flaws, noting a partner as “a good provider” amid chatter of bad habits. The aphorism, “Love is a disease that sometimes even marriage will not cure,” frames skepticism about lasting happiness.
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