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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1917
Page
4
A column argues against abolishing German in schools amid WWI. It defends the German people, notes America’s quarrel with the German government, and praises German contributions in science and art while warning that translation limits hind literary beauty. It cautions against a narrow policy during wartime.
A federal agricultural bulletin urges stricter control of roosters and fertilized eggs to reduce wastage in Indiana. It notes 5 percent of total egg production lost due to heat exposure and decay, urging preemptive condemnation and proper handling to preserve the food supply.
Percy Vai Skloozer, a poor suitor, obsesses over a blue eyed waitress at Slimehandler's. He eats desserts to near collapse while confessing love, as she half reveals a casual connection to Bilmebandiers. In a hospital, he begs her to marry him, she agrees, and a footnote hints at the manager’s identity.
The 1916 Philippine hat industry, known for hand made products similar to Panama hats, more than doubled its 1915 export value and set a new high with exports exceeding $600,000 in value.
Washington June 18 Herbert C Hoover outlined plans to enlist US housewives as members of the food administration. He proposed nationwide registration of women through the council of national defense and state defense councils from July 1 to 15 to conserve food and reduce waste. He urged women to register for direct national service, noting most American food passes through their hands and that sacrifice at home can aid soldiers and allies in a world short of food.
Washington notes failure of Lansing initiative to use moral suasion to restore order in China. Allies including Japan Britain and France showed little enthusiasm. The plan faltered after a spurious U S note caused an adverse impression in Tokyo, leading to its abandonment.
London residents at a largely attended meeting urged the government to pursue reprisals against German targets. The proposal, led by the mayor, calls for ceaseless attacks on German towns to force authorities to curb Allied bombings at open cities. French and English actions were discussed with cities like Frankfort and Berlin named as potential targets.
Washington officials announce a nationwide Red Cross campaign to raise 100 million dollars to aid suffering worldwide from World War I. The drive starts today with optimism that the full amount will be subscribed within a week.
Washington reports show 9,401,314 registered under the selective draft as of June 18, with estimates adding 265,000 missing states and at least 600,000 of military age not registered. War department expects first army of 590,000, with drawing possibly the first week of July and camp by September, pending official approval from Wilson and Baker.
Marquis Okuma urges greater Japanese Red Cross activity across belligerent nations. The society, rich and large with almost 3,000,000 members, ran two hospitals and a medical corps of 3,785 in 1913, with a capital fund near $12.4 million. Early in the war relief units served England, France and Russia, but have returned to Japan.
Fort Worth Texas reports the new child labor statute becomes effective June 39 8. Key points limit work for children under 12 to demonstrations and farm tasks, ban under 15s from factories mills and theaters, and prohibit employers from sending underage workers to places of questionable morals.
A proposal allows employment of children over 12 when earnings are essential to support a widowed mother or younger siblings. The rule aims to address family hardship while regulating work hours and safety.
The Southern Pacific plans to enroll ten young women in its agency school to test women as telegraphers, station agents, and even department supervisors. The experiment could expand women’s roles if successful as men leave for the war. If failures occur, women may be limited to sweeping and cleaning.
In Mountain Lake Minnesota on June 18 Frank O Connor aged 59 killed his sister Afary by stabbing and severing her hand, then carried the hand to his other sister s box. The act followed a belief that the world was about to end.
An Augntic Port report notes the Belgian mission under Baron Moncheur has arrived in the United States. The delegation includes Gen Le Clercq Maj Oatereith Count d Urcel and Jean le Atertens with Bar on Moncheur as chief of the political bureau? at Havre. Baron Moncheur’s wife is an American woman, daughter of a U S minister.
La Defensa, a Germanophile paper in Mexico City, devotes most of its Saturday issue to denying any move toward feeo tente all es joining the Allies. It warns that American Atlantic ports would face a German fleet bombardment and claims Mexicans are being forced into the U S army despite Fletcher’s denials. The piece argues the Allies lack fuel and munitions, while sentiment grows that Mexico may abandon neutrality to aid the Allies.
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