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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
2
The Tribune article quotes varied voices urging liberty bonds, national honesty in press, and policy actions. It cites figures on liberty bond uptake, Canada and U.S. war efforts, Poland and Germany diplomacy, and Red Cross fundraising while noting Spain's potential stance and Japan’s moves. It emphasizes action over talk and the need for government control of essential resources.
The piece argues for continued American sacrifice in a just war, criticizes socialism and Russia under czarist threats, and discusses criticisms of Wilson and Harding. It notes a tomato lawn anecdote in Des Moines, praises German-American dissenters, and questions oil pricing and the Roosevelt army claims with references to New York World and The Outlook.
The article defends Attorney General Havner, praising his pledge to enforce laws and questioning claims that Governor Harding uses him to oppose prohibition. It argues Havner acts independently, upholds duty, and earns respect despite political opposition and media attacks.
Personal notices show Mrs. HH Hampton and family leaving for Clark South Dakota then plan a two week visit before returning. Other items note Mrs. O H Montzheimer visiting Primghar for Franklin Mason’s high school graduation and Hellen family Memorial Day homage with relatives from Chicago Des Moines and Omaha.
Old soldier H. Lee of Marshalltown visited his brothers and G A R comrades in Webster City over Memorial Day. Irving Grout from near Blue Earth Minnesota toured the area and noted good crops in southern Minnesota. The Bauman and Henderson families extended gatherings on Division street with relatives from Algona Morris and Kamrar. Ed J. Smith and family, former Webster City residents, were in town yesterday.
Notice to KF. W. teron that Lot 14 in Block 20 Park Addition Webster City Hamilton County Iowa was sold for 1912 taxes on December 1 1918 to H. O. Cutler now owned by M. L. McCullough and redemption expires ninety days after service. deed to follow. May 16 1918. M. L. McCOLLOUGH. Des Moines May 28 Town Division Woman's Committee of National Defense to meet June 7 Governor Harding to speak. meeting delayed after registration day June 5.
A weather beaten lowland regiment soldier recounts meeting an old enemy who claimed to be a former Edinburgh schoolmaster. The exchange yields a joke about a Fritz hurrying him to speed through shelling, ending with contentment at being captured.
A regiment of American foresters will accompany the first contingent of United States engineers to France. The unit comprises practical woodsmen loggers and portable sawmill operators to aid in timber for bridges railroads and trench construction under French foresters without permanent forest damage. They will assemble at six central points.
Hana Johnson of Perfects Automatic in Wankon Iowa announces a compact trench gun weighing three pounds. It attaches to a standard rifle bayonet and replaces a machine gun, firing shells with twenty five buckshots effective at seventy five yards.
May 29 Pokto The Orient's tourist business which promised record arrivals this year has been nearly destroyed by America's bellicose stance and Pacific submarine fears The Tenyo Maru liner carrying 250 passengers was nearly empty with under 100 aboard due to war scares This spells hardship for hotel keepers steamship agents and rikisha operators who rely on foreign visitors.
Union labor in Iowa mobilizes for the war program. Craftsmen from Cedar Rapids and other towns join shipbuilding to counter submarine threats as hundreds enter the army, navy, and national guard. J H Strief says members ready to serve anywhere, anytime, in preparedness and munition production. Silver and gold pens offered at Teed and Teed's.
Washington reports Uncle Sam reviewed a balance on April 1 1917 showing assets near 200 000 000 000 dollars and liabilities just over 1 023 357 250. His income topped 40 000 000 000 yearly with 38 percent rise in seven years and 415 percent in seventeen.
Des Moines reports the Sunday closing amendment passed the Senate 27 to 17 but failed in the House 47 to 67. The measure aimed to exempt certain lines of business and amusements, defining labor of necessity, leaving determination to local communities and affecting moving picture shows and theaters.
Attorney General Havner interprets the current law to permit operation of trains street cars and interurbans garages and auto service stations hotels and eating houses and drug stores for the sale of drugs. The measure would allow Sunday activities in towns over 500 and lists exempt businesses including newspapers and Chautauqua assemblies.
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