23 Feb 1917
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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1917
Page
1
A compiled editorial mix includes wartime commentary on Kaiser era praise and anti Germany sentiment, notes on naval preparedness and taxation, reflections on Prohibition funds in Tennessee, press theft losses, and praise for American resilience and social reform trends amid global conflict.
Brownsville editor argues universal military training treats all equally, strengthens weaker youths, and builds discipline, punctuality, and respect for authority. It contrasts with selective athletics, praising veterans who served on the Mexican border and urging national mobilization and defense readiness amid tariff and taxation debates.
J C Bentall preached in Minneapolis asserting Germans would take his industries and argued Americans would accept it if they have work and food. He suggested government changes might occur but many Americans including socialists would differ seriously with him if such a prospect arose.
The piece argues that German actions in northern France and Belgium threaten relief efforts, condemns German policies as brutal and arrogant, and suggests the United States should remain neutral unless forced by Kaiser aggression. It contrasts British restraint with Entente aims for a peace crafted by themselves, while noting U S neutrality may persist. It also includes a separate editorial noting Governor Harding’s economy program and state budget reform.
A Collier’s Weekly investigation reports Governor Johnson did not knife Charles I Hughes as claimed in the 1860s campaign. Johnson ran 800,000 votes ahead of Hughes with Johnson’s support for Hughes cited. The Los Angeles Times’ Otis is described as biased and relying on results, not facts.
Report on a meeting addressed by Governor Johnson praising nominee Hughes. Wilson ran stronger than his party nationwide while Capper won big in Kansas and Hughes lost the state. In Minnesota and California the same pattern appeared amid old guard influence. Johnson is a known progressive who supported Hughes in the campaign, with critics' charges deemed unfounded.
Public opinion shifts toward mandatory six month military service to strengthen youth, foster meritocracy, and promote national unity. Proponents argue it would curb class advantage in war and, alongside border duty, boost health, endurance, and discipline among young men. The editor notes observed benefits among troops at the Mexican border.
In a congressional address North Carolina Democrat Kitchin argues for an excess profits tax to fund national defense, noting it would largely fall on northern manufacturers while defending regional equity. He warns regional sacrifice and questions whether middle and southern interests should bear all costs of defense.
Twenty years after practicing medicine in Chicago Dr. Q O G Tremaine, son of local residents, will locate in this city to pursue his profession. He has taught at Mahnemann College a leading homeopathic institution and is known as a skilled physician. Also noted is Rev J S Norris stopping briefly here en route to Des Moines from Hawarden where he held evangelistic meetings.
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