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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1919
Page
4
Secretary Carter Glass warns of growing apathy toward Victory bonds and war debt while urging open diplomacy and stronger support. The piece notes veterans benefits, Liberty Bonds, and a push for better roads and state funding to match federal aid, with local Idaho examples and community notices.
Two cases of red tape describe delayed information on wounded soldiers returning from France. One family learned of a wounded relative only after a long wait, with official notices uncertain about the condition and location. A second case involves George Veltemas of Jerome, whose mother heard nothing since May. Efforts by congressmen and senators have yet to yield new details.
A dispatch from Washington reports proposed pay changes for enlisted soldiers effective July 1. The plan would raise cash and provide a new suit of clothes and transportation allowances for 308 stockades at Leavenworth, prompting debate about how to treat servicemen and the burden on the budget.
President Wilsoe announced plans to address the Senate on February 25 about the peace conference outcomes up to the current session. He will present the results and implications of the conference to the upper chamber.
Secretary of the Treasury voices a wary view of postwar business. He urges confidence, citing resilience after the war in France and Belgium, and calls for continued effort and unity to rebuild commerce and industry. He emphasizes the American spirit and perseverance.
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