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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1917
Page
7
The notice explains mail subscription options for The Washington Post including daily, Sunday, and combined plans, with rates and payment methods. It advises readers to update both old and new addresses promptly, renew before expiration, and note expiration dates on the address label. It also lists foreign advertising reps and emphasizes staying informed about capital affairs.
The exchange of notes between Acting Secretary of State Polk and Brazilian Ambassador da Gama argues Brazil revoking neutrality aligns with Monroe doctrine goals. It urges Argentina and Chile to join, claims U S respect for Latin America, and calls for continental solidarity and alignment in the current war.
Reports from Copenhagen say a recent heat wave in Germany harms crop prospects. Highs exceeded only thrice in 70 years, mainly mid July, complicating Germany’s war effort. Despite expanded, often unproductive seized lands and labor shortages, the United States and allies should avoid crop failures. Efforts for higher production continue as a safety for allied sustenance.
Article argues for immediate joint control of world ocean freight by the United States Great Britain and France. It urges regulation of rates routes loading and sailing times, mandatory anti submarine gear, government insurance schemes and creation of an international shipping board to protect national interests and ensure steady food distribution.
The bureau of foreign and domestic commerce reports May exports at 551 million dollars, up 21 million from April, with twelve month exports near 6.183 billion, the highest in a year. May imports total 281 million and yearly imports tally 2.6 billion, both records despite submarine losses.
Sound securities appeal to small investors as twelve Federal land banks plan public offerings of farm loan bonds. About half the $30 million issue will be marketed by national investment houses, with the rest sold by banks in their districts. Total bank issues may reach $100 to $150 million in a year. Bonds are tax free and aimed at expanding agricultural resources while matching government obligations in reliability.
The emergence of a new City Democracy in New York, led by a dozen or more sponsors, signals an aggressive anti Tammany movement rivaling the County Democracy in vigor and standing.
The article notes a national and local reputation for the new City Democracy as it prepares to contest the September 19 primary to back Mayor Mitchel. It warns reform groups struggle to endure beyond two years and contrasts tam many’s strong precinct organization with newcomers. It highlights potential political realignments, tensions with old parties, and the risk of spoiled safeguards in city politics.
The Vatican directs Archbishop Pacelli to deliver his credentials speech in Latin despite German opposition to French. King Louis must reply in Latin, illustrating cooler Papal-German ties amid wartime tension. London debates peerage stripping for royal enemies follow, with a committee ruling on legal precedent and hereditary implications.
A recount of Stonewall Jackson appearing on McClellan’s right flank on June 125, 1962, shifting strategy toward James River gunboats. Jackson’s Valley campaigns, Winchester, Port Republic, Cross Keys, and Harpers Ferry paralyzed McClellan’s “On to Richmond” effort, capturing arms and supplies to sustain the Confederacy.
New York Herald report describes Mr. and Mrs. William C Summers of Hopkinsville Kentucky bringing their baby girl to the McAlpin Hotel in a woven wash basket. A colored servant watches over the infant as the family arrives by taxi from Grand Central Station.
Poems and reflections recount a river voyage with logs and longing for Luba, praising Russia’s past and a fallen ruler. The second item, Good Table Manners, notes debates on dining with knives and forks and quotes presidents John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson on table etiquette.
A devoted worker at a shell factory collapses from overwork after earning praise for flawless shells. A visiting colleague learns the motive behind her tireless labor is devotion to her gunner husband, whose role in battle makes her sacrifice meaningful.
A Mexican chef scene at Firat South and West Temple streets turned tense when a Germanophile shouted Hoch der kalder. An Amazon arose, punched the culprit, and a soldier helped mop the floor, ending with the man in the gutter amid cheers.
Practical thunderstorm safety rules for outdoors and indoors. Outdoors advise staying away from wire fences hedges ponds trees crowds and cattle. do not use umbrellas. sit or lie in an open field. drivers should dismount. avoid large metal tools. Indoors avoid stoves chimneys metal contacts near water and standing under chandeliers radiators or registers. do not use the telephone. Iron beds may offer safe shelter if avoided touching surrounding metal.
An evening encounter near a theater shows panhandler address actor William Collier who, after the man laments his hard luck, replies with a clipped quarter and a remark about learning how well he has held his own.
A Louisville Courier Journal item notes theatergoers must check coats with a tip concessionaire and a hired girl, while a cursory look at chorus girls reveals they checked much more clothing before entering.
Visitors at the Willard share views on Lake of the Woods resources and Winnipeg River power. Tawney notes vast area and investments, while Capt Sherman and Sharpe discuss trench design and Allied troop morale. Stonington complains about District roads, urging national focus near home.
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