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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1917
Page
9
Dr Hugh Hampton Young decries degenerating American manhood and promotes a Swiss style program of military training and physical development. He cites Naval and Army enlistment rejections, emphasizes the need for home physical exams, and argues early fitness can prevent serious disease and pension abuses while boosting patriotism.
American correspondent R D Thomas Curtin reports on German postwar aims and a broad plan to expand through war profits, annexations, and economic power. He notes divisions within Germany over how much to gain, while mass militarism and a push for universal physical training are linked to national strength. Leaders behind these plans favor naval power, industrial consolidation, and aggressive expansion in Europe, with figures like Dr Stresermann pushing a hard economic agenda.
The document quotes a German official discussing postwar economic competition with the United States and Britain. It argues Germany will restore trade after the war, seek limited reimporting of essentials like dyestuffs, and push for free economic competition to win in world markets, despite fears of boycotts or French and British alliances.
An advertising notice touts a hair product promising to remove dandruff stop itching and prevent hair loss for women. It highlights abundant healthy hair and beauty benefits with bold claims aimed at female readers.
Dr Stauffer urged that onions better preserve teeth than powders or pastes and urged education in schools on tooth-friendly foods. He criticized enamel-damaging items, promoted selecting proper foods, and called for public awareness campaigns to improve dental health.
The text argues for a citizen served defense approach that earns world respect while avoiding heavy burdens on citizens and excluding a military class. It claims costs would be lower than maintaining the current standing army and rejects imposing compulsory service.
The article discusses overseas warfare needs and colonial administration, noting the transpacific transport service aging vessels and high operating costs. It covers examinations for Army second lieutenants, projected vacancies, and new commissions. It outlines armored motor car trials, costs, and the push to develop tanks and related vehicles for the Mexican border and potential European war lessons.
The Navy extends the path to higher pay for commissioned warrant officers after six to twelve years of service with creditable records. Women are examined for gunner (radio) roles and warrants will raise pay. several chief electricians are named for appointment, with promotions and examinations to follow under the new act.
A Bowie Maryland man asserts a plant juice cured his illness, recounting personal health improvement. He describes previous symptoms and the moment he recognized recovery, urging others to consider the remedy. The report notes limited details on the preparation and source of the plant juice.
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