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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1916
Page
2
DeLloyd Thompson, an aviator from Washington Pennsylvania, flew at night and dropped bombs over Washington city to sway Congress and citizens toward national air readiness. President Wilson watched from the White House as Thompson declared plans to raid 20 major U S cities in eight weeks to spur preparedness.
George Wilbur Peck, famed author of Peck's Bad Boy and How Private George W. Peck Put Down the Rebellion, dies at his Milwaukee home. A humorist, speaker, and Democratic politician, he served twice as Milwaukee mayor and twice as Wisconsin governor, ending his second term about a decade ago. He was born in 1840 in Henderson New York and left school at fifteen to learn printing.
London reports heavy artillery west of the Meuse as German fire continues against Hill 304 and the Avecourt area. The fiercest fighting shifts to the Desaumont Vaux sector with both Berlin and Paris dispatches confirming renewed activity in the afternoon.
On Friday evening three naval nepoplanes bombarded Zeitunlikuepene and surrounding areas as per an official Sunday announcement. The report lists military actions and casualties with dates and locations in brief.
President Wilson, at a Jefferson day banquet in Washington, urged nonpartisan service on foreign and domestic affairs. He avoided detailing plans for Europe or Mexico, stressing duty over personal ambition as Democrats cheered and hailed him as the next president.
Berlin reports in a wireless note that four ships Englishman Eagle Point Manchester Engineer and Derwindgale were destroyed by submarines after ignoring signals. The Sussex damage is blamed on a mine after a submarine sketch matched a photo poorly. German claim: 26 mines destroyed that day and crews were saved.
Chicago reports warn of ten cent per pound sugar and a looming shortage. Grocers refuse to comment on the Albertan sugar market while noting rising prices. A drought slashes Cuba sugar crop by about 100,000 tons, signaling tighter supplies ahead.
A Berlin Sokai dispatch reports honors for German U-boat commanders. The piece notes recognition from Berlin and indicates wartime prestige for sub crew leaders.
Paris reports the German general assault on the Meuse left bank beginning Sunday is beaten. German forces have shifted back to smaller alternating thrusts against French positions on both river banks and to ongoing artillery operations.
Rome reports a deadly avalanche in Valais with numerous casualties. New York notes the death of Richard Harding Davis, the novelist and correspondent, at his Mount Kisco home. Mexico City announces the murder of generals Manuel Palafox and Francisco Pacheco in Tepextlan. Berlin reports vacant lots in the city.
The report of the death of Villa is met with doubt, with officials and witnesses unable to confirm the fatal event. Authorities say no official record supports the claim, and inquiry continues.
Confirmation of Francisco Vila's death remains uncertain at state war and Mexican embassies. A lone American dispatch cites Major Howze near Parral suggesting bandits fled toward San Borja. Reports from the border state six Mexicans confessed to the Columbus raid and were sent for trial.
Nebraska congressmen report strong support from postal employees and friends for the Griffin bill providing civil service retirement for post office workers. The subcommittee warns against raising the average workforce beyond eight hours and stresses need for alertness and dexterity in post office duties.
Washington prepares a formal communication to Berlin accusing Germany of submarine attacks on American ships. President Wilson holds extensive evidence and memoranda from the State Department. The note, ready for transmission, will be emphatic and may recall prior statements, aiming to be the U S government’s final word on submarine warfare.
Army officers report Major General Tompkins received a warning from General Losona of the Parral garrison that American troops would be attacked if they moved on Columbus. They blame treachery for the Parral fight and say the Parrail assault thwarted the best route to Villa’s hiding place.
Clear weather returns to the Verdun front as German artillery resumes systematic bombardment on the northwestern sector. London reports signs of renewed heavy fighting west of the Meuse while the liquor control board promotes a new non alcoholic beer in English public houses.
Charles B Lee argues hogs offer the best path for Nebraska farms to adapt to conditions. In 1915 the state sold 760 million pounds of pork at about 6.5 cents per pound, with corn output of 223 million bushels valued at 114 million dollars and 4 million tons of alfalfa. If all Nebraska corn fed pigs, 7.8 billion pounds of pork could be produced, worth 185.98 million dollars. after alfalfa costs, the net gain would be 61 million dollars, boosting average farmer profit by 450 dollars.
Harman asks Hager to file complaints against Lincoln drug firms for false labeling especially the claimed cure on constipation medicines. Evidence shows drugs lack purity and strength. tests included spirits of camphor tincture of iodine and nitre. Attorney General Reed prepares for irrigation case in river headwaters suit with Wyoming and Colorado. State officials attend veterinary licensing exams and ensure board reappointments. North Platte school bonds and a garden workers conference in Lincoln round out the report.
University of Nebraska Dean Carl Eng berg releases figures showing Acacia leads all male fraternities by GPA while Delta Delta Delta tops sorority standings. State wide centennial music celebration committee offers prize. John D. Haskell of Wakefield contributes $100.
A long list details county fair dates and towns across Nebraska for fall events. The report notes approval to establish a marketing course at the University of Nebraska funded by a $300 initial appropriation, plus an extra instructor for the farm management program.
Dr Arthur Selwyn-Brown in The Engineering Magazine notes spent shale from oil retorts in Tasmania as a fertilizing soil improver. He says the rock containing the oil sells for two dollars a ton for agricultural uses and that riverized spent shale aerates soil and may condense atmospheric moisture to boost crop yields.
An eighty four year old man weds a girl of about fifteen and the clergyman jokes the font is at the other end of the church. The old man protests thinking the child is to be christened, prompting a quick correction from the clergyman.
A quip notes a woman asking her husband for money and receiving assent. The remark adds a sarcastic aside about the husband being mean, highlighting social domestic tensions.
A physician praises Postum and its companion Grape Nuts, noting coffee avoidance at his table and urging proper preparation. He cites health benefits for patients and families, including children, and confirms prior positive letters about the product.
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