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Newspaper
The Gallup Herald
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1918
Page
3
A fragmentary plaque notes a clash near Soucoeur in Paris during a historic conflict. No full details available, but the reference places military action in the French capital region and hints at wartime operations surrounding the city.
The Calgary Herald notes a surge in land prices across Alberta as demand for wheat and farm lands climbs. Farmers and lenders report 40 percent value increases over two years with some districts seeing wheat prices double. Hog, beef, mutton and wool prices support a robust farming push, aided by government program measures and free import of certain implements.
A fragmentary tale describes John asked to fetch eggs on the way a boy tosses his hat and John is struck. The storekeeper asks who hit him and he replies with a pun about a dozen eggs. Separate ad copy promotes Cuticura skincare products and samples from Boston, along with vague humor about a drug clerk.
President Wilson announces personal leadership of new war tax measures and urges swift action to fund the war. He argues current taxes are unfair and inflation risks demand broad, early, equitable taxation on profits, incomes, and luxuries to support military needs. He warns against delays and lobby influence while stressing national duty.
Speakers at the American Millers Federation meeting forecast a large corn harvest and urged using corn as a substitute for wheat to improve quality and supply. The event discussed corn as a major commodity and potential alternative grain strategy.
A tired looking woman on a Broadway car failed to win a seat until she sang the Star Spangled Banner. The passengers rose, and she claimed a seat from a man already seated as the song ended.
Housewives seek substitutes as soap is scarce in occupied Belgium. A Brussels chemist advises pouring hot potato boiling water over the wash tub, soaking overnight, then rubbing without soap to leave laundry perfectly white.
Advertises Kilmer's Swamp Root as a premier kidney liver and bladder remedy. Claims rapid mild healing effects and high credibility as a physician designed vegetable compound. Encourages trials with a sample offer and mentions drug stores and bottle sizes.
The text recalls a grandmotherly scene where a young girl retrieves a pressed leaf and dry Bible from a old volume. A child questions ownership and signals a belief in personal capability as essential to effort.
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