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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1918
Page
2
The article urges buyers to invest in Western U S agricultural land while grain prices slacken. It notes government set wheat around 2.20 dollars in the United States and 2.21 in Canada, with farm returns dependent on land cost and labor. It argues land values will hold and may rise, framing purchase as prudent and patriotic.
Chairman Hurley announces a volunteer reserve of 20 000 shipyard workers to be recruited with state defense councils and labor department agencies. An estimated 100 000 will be placed in yards within five months as housing funds of 80 million dollars gain Senate approval. The plan aims to move workers to mills and shipyards rapidly before year end.
Need for ordinary everyday school books voiced by RF Tucker Y M C A educational secretary at Camp Prinston. He notes men have plenty of war histories but daily educational volumes are in demand as soldiers seek self improvement during spare time.
Representative Oliver commends the navy's ordnance bureau for wartime readiness. The statement notes over 1,100 merchant ships equipped with guns and ammunition since March 14 and lists substantial guns and ammunition supplied to England, France and Italy. Allies' merchantmen and much of the fleet are armed to combat submarines.
A major blaze struck the Washington barracks housing engineer troops. Much of the city’s fire apparatus responded to battle the flames as the fire gained momentum.
State department says fatalities reach two in the latest shocks, exceeding earlier losses. The Young Women's association is raising about $1,750,000 to support relief work.
Congressman Reavis denounces profiteering in service flags and urges a bill for a national service flag with no patent. He attacks Capt R L Queisser of Cleveland for patenting the flag and charging a 10 percent royalty to American homes. He says devotion and patriotism should not be monetized during the war.
Secretary Baker suspends recruiting for the United States guard a federal force to man watch duties. Enlisted men continue, but no new recruits will be taken. the guard will be limited to twelve companies with most already enrolled. Cost drops from 50 000 dollars a day as 1800 men are supplemented by state guards and detachments.
Washington reports enemy alien restrictions may extend to German women in the United States. Legislation is being drafted and could pass before February 4 when nationwide registration ofunnaturalized Germans is conducted under the justice department. Regulations have been sent to city police and small town post offices with federal districts as units for nonurban census collection.
President Wilson urged congressional support for the federal amendment on suffrage. After forty minutes with twelve Democratic members seeking guidance, the president said he would not volunteer guidance but advised voting for the amendment as a matter of right and justice to women.
An analysis of 27.96 percent country boys shows 28.47 percent in a tied result, challenging the belief that rural entrants outperform urban ones. Field Marshal Haig, in the Official Gazette, claims enemy strength discounted and Western Front efforts nearing ultimate defeat.
Secretary of State Robert Lansing spoke at the New York state bar association dinner, urging continuation of war until Prussia accepts Wilson's wartime terms. He framed the conflict as a republic’s endurance and brought the audience to its feet with cheer for Washington. His remarks mirrored President Wilson’s congressional address.
In Washington the House passed a resolution to submit the Susan B. Anthony national woman suffrage amendment to the states by 274 to 126. Speakers Clark pledged to vote from the chair if needed, and the result hinged on a single vote shift with suffrage advocates pressing the Senate.
Arthur Henderson, former British labor representative, comments on President Wilson's speech via AP. He says Wilson's message should expedite peace talks unless Germany resists democracy. Henderson notes Lloyd George’s recent speech and the labor memo, praising the premier but noting less cordiality toward the Russian government.
Washington reports are branded unfounded by Senator Kenyon after his return from battle fronts. In Nebraska only one exemption district appears in the official honor draft quota list Crowder's list, one of 100 counties nationwide. Mrs Frederick J Raymond arrested by Fort Omaha officers over alleged fraud against the government. Chicago merchants group adopts a resolution to extend enemy aliens law to women.
Resolutions from a meeting of Arabian and Hebrew colonies petition the United States to recognize the Ottoman Arabs and Hebrews as independent nationalities. The request asks federal authorities to permit Ottoman Arabs and Hebrews in America to form a separate political status.
Bostwick reports leading contributions to the Red Cross among towns of its size. The 1910 census lists 125 residents. Richardson county farmers organize for a county agricultural agent. Kimball opens American State Bank with 25000 capital stock. Public auction at Betpett yields over 615 with most proceeds aiding war relief. Nebraska lawmakers back federal suffrage and a constitutional amendment. Local and county campaigns raise funds for Red Cross, war savings, and Armenian relief.
A fragment notes how a sculptor, after failing with a clay statue, resorts to destroying his work and contemplates adding a cubist twist to the piece. The prose echoes a mock caution about improvised reforms in art.
A readable fragment notes that grip attacks often leave the body run down and kidneys weakened, a condition said to affect many households this year. The text is incomplete but suggests systemic impact on renal health.
A clipped exchange questions whether Senator Graft’s relatives form a cultivated, orderly family, implying social or political scrutiny of private life. The remark suggests public fascination with a senator’s kin and hints at pressure from press or critics.
Fragmentary ad style text promotes a medicine for headaches claiming natural herbs and non narcotic relief. Mentions general woman health and references Lincoln Nebraska with personal testimonial tone.
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