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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1917
Page
11
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The editorial argues the food investigation lacks unity as the Agriculture Department and the Federal Trade Commission cover different stages from breeding to consumer. It calls for a single, thorough inquiry to reveal where excess profits go and how distribution harms farmers, packers, and retailers, warning against cross purpose studies.
The article argues for maintaining high school and university standards during wartime. It cites Allies’ losses of educators, warns against neglecting tomorrow’s defense, and endorses restoring technical training to high levels to counter enemy plans. It emphasizes student involvement and government backing in safeguarding civilization and progress.
The article argues for swift passage of the air fleet bill and control of aircraft production by industry experts. It urges Congress to avoid government entanglements, empower military needs, and mobilize U S industry to supply planes for Pershing and Allied powers to dominate the air and threaten German operations.
The Senate debates over the food control bill produce mixed views but largely favor keeping executive power with a single designated agent. The Post argues one man, not a board, ensures dispatch, consistency, and prompt action in enforcing wartime policy.
New trees will be planted later, but young minds can now be trained for present work and for still greater tasks of freedom to follow.
The piece argues for expanding the Interstate Commerce Commission from six to nine members to improve railroad oversight. It notes the need for local knowledge, wider input from shippers and the public, and closer government insight into regional conditions. It cites optimism about broader perspectives and better distribution of expertise. It ends with light asides about Herb Hoover and a college professor commenting on food distribution.
A satirical column references wartime policies and public sentiment. It notes support for aviation legislation and attempts to boost farm industry by unconventional means. Mentions Villa Marguid duel, crown prince biography, and Von Hindenburg organizing shock units. Also comments on Pullman Porters and income tax, framed as patriotic measures.
A Syracuse Post-Standard excerpt describes scarce transport for Serbian and allied officers near Monastir. Generals and staff ride in limited vehicles or box cars while many soldiers lack cars. The piece notes Serbs are the allies' poor relations and recounts a cramped tent experience and basic living hardships amid the dry season.
Sir Montague Shearman of the King’s Bench in London ruled that an engagement ring must be returned when the marriage contract is broken. The decision, drawing on ancient and modern law, cites Hardwicke and traces the ring as a pledge binding the betrothal. The case, Moss Jacobs versus Fanny Devin, highlights shared principles between English and American law.
The Rt. Hon. Edwin Samuel Montagu becomes secretary of State for India succeeding Austen Chamberlain. The article traces Montagu and family ties through Judaism Islam atheism and Catholic connections, noting his lineage from Louis Samuel to Lord Swaythling and detailing relatives including Herbert Samuel and Sir Stuart Samuel and their roles in government and banking. MARQUISE DE FGONTENGY.
A Korea Magazine notes that while China and Japan use chopsticks, Korea favors a spoon for rice. The piece predicts bread forks may follow. It cites Analects of Confucius as a cited precedent for preferring traditional methods over modern customs.
In Cornwall a dispute over ownership of an eight day clock ended with the judge telling the plaintiff You get the clock. The defendant protested What do I get The judge replied You get the eight days.
The article recounts the July 21 1861 battle near Manassas Junction Virginia as the first major clash between Union and Confederate forces. It details troop numbers, the Confederate defensive success, a chaotic Federal retreat to the Potomac, and casualty figures about 2900 Union and 1700 Confederate. It notes the South’s initial triumph and renewed Northern resolve, plus a brief remark on the second Bull Run in 1862 with higher Confederate success and greater losses.
Adjourned at 6 p m until 16 o'clock this morning Roland Morris of Philadelphia Pa was nominated to be Ambassador to Japan Voting on the food bill under five weeks discussion will begin at 2 30 this afternoon The yesterday discussion centered on government control of coal and fixing a minimum price for wheat Neither subject was completed All controversial questions were postponed until today and no action was taken on any pending amendment of consequence
The House was not in session yesterday but will convene today at noon. Adjournment is planned almost immediately until Monday when the Senate amendments to the food bill will be discussed.
The Pittsburgh Dispatch reports on the 400-year-old prophecy attributed to Mother Shipton. The verses forecast marvels such as water walking and iron floating, with many events said to have occurred already except a final line about the world ending in 1881.
A list of officers from the ordnance and infantry detachments assigned to numerous forts and camps nationwide. The dispatch names reporting locations such as Fort Leavenworth Fort Sheridan Fort Riley and Fort Ben Harrison along with specific officers and corps for duty assignments. A Kansas City Star caption notes a Salina winter trend of neighborly shower parties in backyards.
A public discussion in Indianapolis reflects on the Indiana sixth district election and national sentiment. The speaker contrasts Republican claims about war and the President's role, noting the shift from opposing to accepting war as necessary to defend the nation and honor.
Charles A. Dryer, an American businessman in Singapore, praises Straits Settlement roads as first class and well planned under British direction, noting their wide macadam highways and benefits to transport and distribution of rubber and tin. State Senator Woodward of Texas extols peanut cultivation as a future major Texas industry, predicting crop yields, oil by products, and new butter processes from peanuts, with Texas soil and Spanish peanut variety details.
A discussion of strategic belief that victory may hinge on air or sea control, with emphasis on massive U S investment in aircraft and the air war’s rise as a decisive factor. It argues that control of the air enables artillery accuracy, movement, and coordinated offensives, while losing air superiority leaves a force vulnerable to aerial and artillery fire.
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