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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1917
Page
9
The Washington Post announces subscription plans and payment methods including daily and Sunday options with various durations. It lists payment addresses, officers, and foreign advertising reps. A February 22 1917 editorial notes a plan to pursue a beneficial educational effect by exposing waste and price manipulation, urging cooperation from large corporations to ensure effective reform.
The article notes Congress reads Washingtons farewell address and underscores his warnings on entanglements with Europe. It highlights neutrality rights, preparedness, and the risk of external meddling. It recalls past conflicts with England and France over maritime rights and invites Congress to judge actions to defend the seas.
A New York reader's complaint about a 50 percent rise on a consumer item reveals that stores held prices above wholesale rates for weeks. The piece argues that small wholesale increases, worsened by Europe demand and freight delays, fuel food riots and urges a full Federal Trade Commission inquiry into rising costs across livestock, dairy, meats, produce, and groceries.
Secretary Baker backs universal military service as the army general staff drafts a one year active duty bill. He argues it strengthens democracy, ensures an adequate, equitably raised force, and builds officers while preparing the nation for defense. Volunteers are praised, but universal service presents lasting national benefits and duty for all young men.
Secretary Baker creates an advisory committee of business men to assist the quartermaster's department in buying army supplies. Fourteen city chambers appoint five businessmen each to standardize and secure economical war materials, aiming to cut waste and speed procurement. The plan seeks better government private sector cooperation and economies amid war prep.
Lord George Hamilton recalls a Disraeli moment when the premier’s teeth dropped mid sentence. The dentist-like recovery impressed Queen Victoria’s favorite premier as he resumed his speech without a hitch, a tale underscoring Disraeli’s composure in public life.
A London Observer report describes a howitzer battery driver detailing extreme privations in Kut el Amara, surviving six weeks on four ounces of barley bread and a pound of horseflesh daily, with occasional rats cats and dogs. A London Chronicle item notes Miss Sarah Ann Alexander celebrating her 100th birthday in Retwate Surrey, with her two elder sisters having died in the same week years earlier.
Proceedings recount Senate and House actions on revenue and naval bills. Key items include the Colombian treaty rejection, a 530 million naval appropriation, district hearings on the Sheppard dry bill, and amendments to the postal law. Multiple deficiencys requested for clerks, marine clothing, and river/aqueduct protection.
Poem honors George Washington on his birthday with lines praising his steadfast leadership and enduring national symbol. It contrasts fleeting heroes with Washington's lasting influence, praising the starry flag planted in Freedom's rock and the enduring guard of liberty.
The birthday of George Washington is noted with his Farewell Address on foreign alliances. The piece quotes Washington urging a free people to beware foreign influence, favoring minimal political ties, and stressing that honest engagements be kept while avoiding entangling alliances.
A false alarm in Cheyenne was sparked by children signaling Run, Sheep, Run, prompting a fire department response before the kids admitted the signal. The incident occurred at 9:30 PM and was traced to the game by bystanders.
A long War Department notice lists officer boards, retirements, and new assignments. It covers promotions to aviation and field artillery, retirements for Maj David Case, reassignments for Capt Gullion and Capt Wallach, and numerous transfers to the artillery arm from various branches, with duty stations at Fort Totten Mineola Fort Missoula and Jefferson Barracks and mentions recruiting duties in Fort Oglethorpe. It also notes administrative changes for Lieut Millikin and Chaplain Maddox along with general reporting requirements for the boards and officers in the signal corps and cavalry.
Boston Mayor James Curley says the public favors peace but would fight if necessary, while discussing war sentiments and his gubernatorial plans. News touches on national political shifts, primary law impacts in Minnesota and New York, and military officer reassignments amid wartime duties.
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