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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1917
Page
4
A broad editorial urges Americans to separate individual Germans from German rulers. It praises German traits like discipline and courage while denouncing Prussian autocracy. It warns against taunting loyal German citizens and calls for swift action against traitors and spies within.
The article critiques reciprocity framed by The Journal as a Blaine era idea. It argues Germany may sail ships under white and black stripes and American flag while Americans in the United States would face similar treatment if they oppose, with death as penalty. It urges full domestic production of food and coal and minerals as patriotic service, likening workers to soldiers in a national machine.
A wartime call urges farmers to maximize tillable land use and crop production amid high meat and fuel costs. The piece stresses the nation must feed its population whether at war or peace, noting weather and weather-related yields affect next winter’s food supply and urging precautionary expansion of cultivation.
The article outlines proper flag care including sunrise or after sunrise timing for flag raising, lowering at sunset, and correct orientation when draped. It notes bunting display varies, with red at the top in decorative use, aligning with heraldic colors. It ends by urging rebuke of disloyal words or acts to strengthen national defense.
On March 10 1917 an attachment issued against A L Fender for 17 05 with 7 interest from March 1 1917 and costs. The District Court clerk A W Lundin fixed the date and seal. Bissell and Herman attorney for plaintiff, Shoshone Idaho.
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