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Newspaper
Yerington Times
Location
Yerington, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1918
Page
6
The United States Department of Agriculture stresses ample side ditches with fall to carry water away. Crowned surfaces shed water and require cross drains with end walls to protect embankments. Longitudinal underdrainage may be needed for springy roadbeds to maintain good condition.
A column recalls the Sagebrush state nickname and outlines shifting views as Idaho touts sagebrush as wealth. It notes sagebrush's poor image among settlers and hunters, then highlights claims from New York Sun and Idaho about potash potential and road-building use. The piece cites an Oregon shout Eurekal and celebrates a poet’s revised stance on the weed.
The Chicago Journal warns that labor shortages for road making and heavy road use threaten road durability. Businesses increasingly rely on fleets to avoid railroad unreliability, underscoring urgent reform and substantially built new roads.
Farmers should recognize their dependence on good roads and take an interest in the nearest road to their farm or the road used to market their produce. This emphasizes the impact of road quality on farming and marketing efforts.
A report notes roads are poorly constructed and maintained as motor trucks travel over them, signaling inadequate infrastructure and ongoing deterioration. The statement frames heavy vehicle use as evidence of deficient road work and upkeep responsibilities.
A Russian officer, Captain Oustinoff, now in New York, says Bolsheviks aim to raise a 3,000,000 strong army to crush conservatives in Russia. He reports daily executions, hostages, and shortages with horseflesh selling for high prices as food remains scarce.
President Wilson visits the tomb of Lafayette in Paris and rejects the usual wreath donation. He sends Admiral Grayson to procure a wreath after difficulties with a florist. On his card he writes In Memory of the Great Lafayette From a Fellow Servant of Liberty.
Amsterdam reports former German emperor William II has refused to leave Holland after official representations warned that his continued presence could bring serious difficulties. The Telegran says he will not depart despite the Dutch government’s expressed gratification at his free departure.
Denver's bone dry law, signed by the governor on December 16, takes effect at midnight as citizens gather at express companies to secure liquor shipments from neighboring states. Express firms say they can deliver all but about 5,000 packages already on hand.
Pope Benedict may abandon a 50 year custom and not stay within the Vatican grounds citing recent incidents shaping public opinion. Naples reports the pope’s possible protest against Rome’s occupation. American Jews convene in Philadelphia where Judge Julian W. Mack is elected president of the first American Jewish Congress on the continent marking a historic Jewish milestone.
In Lisbon, Dr Brita Cam acho leader of the Unionist group and Magalhaes Lima head of the Republican party were arrested. Magalhaes Lita was taken into custody amid allegations a letter to hint was found on the assassin of President Maes.
London report states Jan Smuts has resigned from the war cabinet claiming the war’s end removes need for his services. The Express cites the move as a cabinet shakeup amid postwar reorganization.
The supreme Austrian military tribunal in Vienna reports that around 1400 individuals were sentenced to death and executed during the war. The figure, attributed to wartime records, reflects a sweeping use of capital punishment by Austrian authorities.
An article recalls close combat experiences of American troops near Verdun and Chaumpagne, with Marines downing a German airplane in a joint action. Soldiers like Andrew Dumas and Adolph Stulin recount bayonet charges, hand-to-hand fighting, and prisoner raises, while Lt. Robert Smoker and others describe regimental advances and French recognition. An entire Marine battalion aided by a machine gun company pursued a crippled enemy aircraft, turning the engagement into a dramatic display of grit.
A mutilated report recalls a ten year old Belgian refugee taken from a town overrun by German forces. Witnesses describe a German air attack killing his mother as he fled. The child survived by seeking food at Brest port and eventually was sent to the United States after aid efforts.
Prominent English women leaders declare victory for women in parliament and professions after wartime reforms. Figures like Mrs Pankhurst and Lady Frances Balfour advocate equal voting rights, entry to the House of Commons, and eventual access to the Lords.
In Evanston K J Hollinshead helps Navy men adapt to Jazz by converting a second-hand shop into a ballroom and introducing Scottish partners to American tunes. The program sparks a series of dances as sailors adjust to local music and dance styles amid the wartime setting. In Yakima Washington a union of 170 trust workers forms pledging no strike and will settle wage and work disputes via a federal committee.
In Mittaburgh Pennsylvania children on Lartiner avenue call their prank the dummy cure. A motorist alarmed after striking a fake child dummy halted near the scene, then fled in a haunted frame of mind. The children’ s shouts as the “accident” unfolds aim to deter speeders.
United States Department of Agriculture launches effort with health and milk officials to demonstrate a home sterilizer for dairy utensils. Trials show dramatic bacterial reduction and slower milk souring, with demonstrations offered to communities and dairymen to encourage wider adoption.
The owner of a large herd may own a first class bull, and the bull association now enables owners of small herds to possess a share in a well bred bull.
The passage notes the cleanest and sweetest cream results when milk is separated immediately after milking and kept near 50 degrees. It emphasizes rapid separation and controlled temperature to preserve quality.
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