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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1917
Page
2
War news and domestic incidents mix as US Teutonic affairs, citizen enlistments, submarine battles, and shipping shortages unfold. Reports note U.S. recruits in Choctaw tribes, naval enlistees, and allied conferences on supplies while Chicago faces bread shortages amid baker strikes.
Official advice from the Mexican government to Washington states they warned German nationals in Mexico that any concentration near the American border would be met with immediate arrest.
C B Post Wisconsin county agricultural agent began seizing all potatoes deemed seed stock. Ordered by state agriculture commissioner C P Norgord, Post says potatoes cannot stay for higher prices. They will be taken and distributed where needed.
Washington reports Congress passed the administration bill to replace volunteers with conscription. The Senate voted 81 to 8 and the House 397 to 24 to authorize a 1,900,000 strong force, with 500,000 first draft and 1,000,000 total draftees, plus raised pay and includes exemptions for officials and religious ministers.
In Ilavanua the Cuban electoral college met to decide the presidency. Reports list Menocal 87 Zacayas 44 Psra In London Premier Lloyd George urged Ireland be made a loyal partner and settlement of the Irish question to aid world peace and wartime victory. A German Zeppelin wreck occurred during a gale on a German trial trip, all crew lost.
Washington officials foresee a future where one figure may oversee global food policy as discussions at the international war conference in Washington unfold. President Wilson and Elihu Root meet, with Root likely to chair a commission that will head to Russia. Treasury data guide McAdoo on the initial bond issue and allied financing, including a $200,000,000 loan to Britain.
A famed Buddhist monk perched on a mountain tree answers a quest for the truth with a paradox about practice. The exchange contrasts simple words with the difficulty of living them, suggesting pure virtue outpaces an old man’s habits.
Correcting impurities in the stomach gently stimulates the bowels, stirs the liver, and improves the mood of the despondent dyspeptic. Highly recommended for biliousness and indigestion. Keep a bottle handy for early symptoms. prevention is cheaper than cure. Sold by druggists worldwide in 25 and 75 cent bottles.
A dialogue features an indolent citizen confessing past delinquency in exercise and boasting that he now rises to his feet and inhales deeply whenever anyone performs The Star Spangled Banner, noting this occurs with increasing frequency.
Commentary notes a public debate on defense preparedness as aviation department officials face scrutiny. It contrasts perceived uncertainty with claims that authorities overseeing air defense remain in control.
A tie provokes discussion as analysts weigh who gains and who loses. The item also notes a recurring bad habit impacting team discipline and performance.
An advertisement touts ethine double strength as a guaranteed treatment to remove freckles. It claims applying a small amount nightly and morning will fade the worst freckles and clear lighter ones, with money back guarantees if it fails.
In a rug shop a customer questions authenticity of an antique rug. The salesman insists it came from Cleopatra's home and points to four small holes claimed to be from her sewing room and a sewing machine nearby.
Important to mothers guidance to check each Castoria bottle for safety and quality, reminding that Castoria is a familiar remedy for infants and children. The notice urges careful examination of labeling and conformity to standards for consumer protection.
A humorous exchange mocks discipline as a recruit and officer joke about feeding a horse before a call. A pork packer comment implies odd business, noting a big man is a little man who profited by a fair chance.
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