War excesses and waste in World War I unmasked by records
A summary of a House War Expenditures Committee report details immense outlays in aviation and ordnance during World War I. It notes that not a single U.S. fighting plane was in action on the American front at armistice, vast purchases of surplus and ill designed matériel, railroads built and lumber bought, and shells and artillery contracts that largely failed to reach the front. The piece also urges citizens to educate youth and uphold American ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Committee On War Ditures
House of Representatives
United States
de Haviland
Curtiss Aeroplane & Motor Cofjee
War Department
Curtiss Company
Bristol
Ordnance Department
Good Water and the Citys Water System Costs
The article argues that water mains, hydrants, and distribution form the backbone of fire protection and daily supply. It urges funding a robust city system, noting the cost is hidden underground but essential for all needs. It compares urban water quality to external options and cites Saginaw’s four million dollar push for a satisfactory supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saginaw
Alma
Alma Voters Face Long Election Work Load
The article outlines proposed constitutional amendments and legislative powers, including hours for labor, municipal land condemnation, and school attendance requirements. It notes dates for elections and the need for voter participation in the upcoming election cycle. It mentions Article V Section 29 and Article XIII Section 5 and Article X1 Section 16 and 17, with references to municipalities and public lands. The text reflects early 20th century constitutional reform debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rica
Midhiown
Nieteen
Pabiie
Prado
Peredes Iso
Iestriet
The Khaki University and Army Readiness in Wartime Policy
The article argues for compulsory school attendance through eighth grade in Michigan and urges passage of section sixteen. It extols the peacetime army, defending recruiting amid labor needs and praising the Army as a vast, multi‑subject school turning draftees into productive civilians, while noting the selective draft’s defects and the Army as corrective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Khaki University
United States Army
Ipe
Groesbeck Tour Planned for Gratiot County Stop
Michigan attorney general candidate Groesbeck will tour Gratiot county next week with plans to be in St Louis Wednesday morning and Alma that afternoon. Pat Kelly will accompany. complete tour details to be issued with printed bills. recital and concert notices follow in Alma with public invited.
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Alex J. Groesbeck
Michigan
Patrick Kelly
Gratiot County
Groesbeck
St. Louis
Alma
Aland
Grace Roberts
Birger M. Beausang
Ege
Roberta
Beausang
City Readopts Central Standard Time This Week
By resolution the city officially readopts Central Standard Time effective with the time change at midnight. The switch from Eastern to Central Standard Time will occur Saturday, October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Standard Sime
Mitackt
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Rover TN
State of
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Osborn
Syracuse
Atlon
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Frank French JR
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