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Newspaper
Spring Valley Gazette
Location
Spring Valley, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1918
Page
2
The article weighs Kaiser Wilhelm’s decree favoring a popular government, questioning its sincerity and potential as a ploy. It notes Allied skepticism, the risk of stalling Allied pressure, and contrasts Germany’s debt and military resolve with America’s determination to prevail through force.
The piece argues that U S resolve to prevail in the war is proven by war budgets and expenses. It claims Germany would be undeceived by reviewing Uncle Sam’s financial reports, asserting the United States will press the effort within eighteen months.
The article argues Prussia overplays ultimatums in Berlin while Germany bleeds support. It notes Bulgaria's likely exit and U S advances, predicting no compromise with Prussianism. It stresses Berlin must accept Bulgarian terms or face bayonet pressure.
The piece praises U S troops for their courage and resource in the St Mihiel engagement. It links the win to enduring liberty and the nation’s historic battles, asserting Americans fight to keep freedom at home and abroad and will remain invincible until victory.
The armistice with Bulgaria signals the start of the end as Bulgarian armies disband and forces demobilize. Surrender of territory follows and the removal of the last eastern front obstacle allows Allied troops to unite with Romanian and other forces, reshaping the war’s dynamics.
Miss Gladys Leonard traveled from Rock Island to spend Sunday with relatives. Five grippe cases with pneumonia complications are reported by the local doctor. Mrs Christine Johnson visited Sheffield last week. Lewellen Pollock of Chicago visited John Weeks. Bureau teachers attended a Friday meeting in Ladd. Albert Haines, recently at the Soldiers Home in Quincy, is home on a visit. Robert Weeks plans a brief home visit before military service. Harry Rottach, a railroad figure, received a commission as lieutenant after serving in China during the Boxer rebellion. A niece service flag and an American flag were purchased by the village board and are displayed on the main street.
Fall wheat feeding is finished with most crops up and healthy. Jacob Heitz brought in a fine drive of feeding cattle Sunday evening. J B Herbolsheimer and son manage a batch as Mrs Herbolsheimer vacations visiting relatives in Minnesota. The Lehn family in New York with Wm Lehn sick from influenza. Walter Rouse of Minnesota visited this vicinity Sunday. Wm Engstrom sightseeing in North Dakota. Arva Clark and wife of Searl's Ridge were Sunday visitors.
An eminent engineer predicts U S rivers will cease to flow as today. In time each major stream becomes a chain of sluggish lakes with electric power stations between. The vision emphasizes a drastically altered landscape driven by energy development.
Springfield Sept 25 Governor Lowden issues a statement urging all voters to vote yes on the 60 million dollar good roads bond plan to fund a five year program. He notes bonds paid from automobile license fees and says nonowners will not pay taxes while stressing civic duty to cast a ballot. He warns delaying would harm state industry after the war and frames the plan as practical infrastructure for peace.
Eastbound trains depart Spring Valley for Peru LaSalle Ottawa Streator Marseilles Morris Joliet among others with listed times and codes for multiple stops and schedules.
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