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Newspaper
The Gallup Herald
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1917
Page
7
A Birmingham woman, Dolie Hawkins, credits Tanlac with restoring her strength after years of rheumatism and indigestion that left her bedridden. She says taking Tanlac improved her appetite, sleep, and energy and helped her baby become healthier and fatter.
Robert Mantell recalls a barnstorming company in the West and the challenge of portraying Hamlet's ghost. A local paper’s dramatic figure complains the actor does not suggest the supernatural, while the leading man quips that he suggests the natural super.
An assortment of vintage ads and conversational vignettes appears, including Foot Ease powder for feet, a short wartime romance exchange about enlistment, a tale about dancing and a seat, a beverage claim, school charm lines, and a quip about money and war.
The article praises Western Canada as ideal for wheat barley and oats production with abundant fertile plains low railway rates and good shipping. It notes fast germination strong harvest prospects by August and suggests opportunities for land purchases from $15 to $25 an acre plus easy credit terms. It urges both farmers and nonfighting residents to answer the food production call despite high prices.
Washington reports President Wilson's war aims stressing no annexations and no indemnities. He argues against restoring the status quo ante and calls for readjustments to secure world peace, liberty for all peoples, and a common covenant among free nations.
Springfield reports a kidnapped baby named Lloyd Keet found dead in a well at an abandoned farm after at least four days submerged. Seven suspects were moved toward Jefferson City as vigilante mood grows. Keet had offered ransom and urged prosecution cease if child returned.
In two towns near San Salvador Armenia and Quezaltepeque forty persons were killed and 109 injured by Thursday’s earthquake described as the most severe disaster since 1893 in La Libertad Salvador.
Gen. John J. Pershing was received Saturday morning by King George at Buckingham Palace. Lord Brooke introduced Pershing and his twelve officer staff. After the audience the group visited the U.S. embassy. The King praised stronger ties between English speaking nations and welcomed the American contingent.
In Petrograd revolutionaries press for the trial and punishment of former Emperor Nicholas II. The Bolshevik faction led by Lenin calls for transferring Nicholas to Kronstadt or Siberian exile, while initial reaction in Petrograd mocks the resolution.
The Greek monarchy ends Constantines reign as he abdicates in favor of his second son Prince Alexander born August 1 1893 who becomes king. Venizelos-led provisional government follows after Constantines 1918-1914 era popularity and Greek entente tensions. British force advances near Messines push and Gaspar village captured as Russians press Teutonic fronts while French troops repulse attacks in Macedonia.
Seventy seven men charged with failure to register for the army draft were arrested by authorities in Denver Leadville Trinidad and Pueblo by June 12. Fifty in Leadville led the count, Denver followed with twenty, Trinidad six, Pueblo one. Other areas reported varied totals with Chicago New York Dallas Milwaukee Seattle San Francisco and more. Laramie claims two postmasters as the former mayor Shoemaker contends for the job and the postmaster refuses to vacate.
A Colorado and Southern northbound freight derailed near Ling twelve miles southeast of Pueblo. The engine tender and five freight cars left the track. Two men were killed and three injured in the wreck. Authorities investigated the cause and secured the site.
Washington reports the War Department calls for 70000 new recruits aged 18 to 40 to raise the regular army to war strength before June 30. The push aims to bolster forces ahead of upcoming operations and sustain military campaigns domestically and abroad.
Articles claim the mahua flower contains acetone in high quantity, boosting India’s explosive output. British and Indian scientists in Hyderabad reportedly discovered the source, aiding acetone supply for cordite and aiding war efforts in Mesopotamia.
A garbled 19th century note references some workers engaging in baseball horse racing and prize time. It mentions some tall men dressing and dancing while others talk with employees about pastimes. The fragment lacks clear names places or dates.
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