Washington News Briefs Reach Congress Amid War Debates
The report lists casualty figures from the American Expeditionary Force and notes changes in laws governing postwar benefits. It covers wartime casualty tallies, proposed peacetime law continuations, funds for administration, and political debate over military and fiscal measures. It also mentions weather and local incidents in Texas and nearby regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington News
Germaine Tonain
Setion
Congress
Wilson
State Department
Texas News Summary From Polk County and State Reports
Polk County faces cotton damage from worms as local agricultural issues persist. Statewide, a god roads bond proposal in Karnex County failed, with education and health allocations discussed. Grants aid for highways and county health organization expansion are noted, alongside grain and port activity in Galveston and Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karnex County
Government Should Centralize Army Social Work
The document argues for a single nonsectarian agency to handle army social work, reducing agencies and shifting activity to the government or private initiative. It praises the morale-boosting role of women workers in France, including Y M C A and Salvation Army girls, noting troops value aid regardless of religious affiliation and that chaplains handle army religious matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goverment
Army
Itelf
Itativ
France
Crete
Salvation
Ang Gies
Chatoan
Thierry
Supreme Court and Child Labor Laws Clash in 2nd Strike
A federal court ruling declares a second federal child labor tax unconstitutional while proponents warn Congress can curb mail matter linked to child labor and seek constitutional amendments to empower federal action. The debate centers on Congress power to regulate interstate commerce and taxation to end child labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the United States
Congress
Supreme Court
How It Comes That Political Bosses Control Public School Systems
A former school trustee critiques the influence of political bosses on public education. He warns that appointing inexperienced trustees and outsourcing budgets invites poor judgment and public risk. He identifies three classes of citizens and warns of manipulative leaders guiding the system.
Constructive Salesmanship Among Wartime Recovery Theories
The piece argues that true salesmanship will drive world progress after conflict and warns against demagogic methods. It cites leaders like Richard J. Cole and Henry P. Davidson noting that useful industrial processes must endure, while wartime gains create opportunities for sales expansion to Mexico and restored European markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Wilson appeals to railroad workers on wage talks
President Wilson urged restraint in wage disputes affecting railroads and postponed a general wage demand rise. He cited the goal of stabilizing living costs and avoiding freight-rate increases while shopmen press for higher pay under the Adamson act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Moncow
London
Lee
Owen
Thas
Tne
Hmself
Hine Gomands
Formai
Governors Call for Extra 400 Million for Road Building
Governors at the eleventh annual conference urged Congress to authorize a new federal road appropriation of 400 million dollars for the next five years. The plan, advanced by Governor Henry J. Allen of Kansas, seeks state-managed road programs funded by Washington to ease postwar transportation needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
Sen
Henry J. Allen
Kansas
Rich-Tone and the Weak Friend in a Shaky Tale
A fragmented text hints at a人物 named Rich-Tone linked to a “Friend of the Weak” and a confusing cast of names including Sinea Mae and Mattes Gi nuimente. The passage lacks clear events or dates, leaving a partial scene about relationships and unspecified actions.
Fragmentary 19th Century Text Notes Language and Invention
A garbled excerpt presents quirky phrases and dialog about daily life objects and ideas. The passage references youth, companionship, a culinary spoon with a strainer, and reflections on knowledge versus belief, embedded in a hazy historical text.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Walter
Kernan
Geo Yours
Prt
House Agricultural Coma
Soruthwestern Tias
Senate
Gileana
McAllen
Texas
Haveen
Kinc
Portvarn
Eastern
Con
Galveston
Oklahoma
Leaialana West Central
Adeline
Kelly Pela
Antonio
Kom. Overshiner
Cbitene
Laon Augen
Hondo
Renan
Mondo
Meior
Tare Hie Desire T
Allan Navy
Aren
Ield
Hareld Peterson
Paul MH Davin
Wnation
Hobby
Adjutant General
Federal ‘Forest Service
Diatrict No. 1
Montana
Idaho
Autantic City
Stonday
International Association of Rotary
Chile
Acation
Chicago
McKinley
Michigan
Detroit
Mic
Germany
Otier Cours
Chamber of Dept
Paria
Clemenceau
England
Staten
United’ States
Woald Amundsen
South Pole
Siberia
Norweten
Ingland
National Theatre
Westlance
Beefore
Pearl Harbor
Secretary of the Navy
Josephus Ie
Gistinguiabed “Willtary
Gibraltar
Hungary
Copenhagen
Paso
Tex
Texas News
Polk County
MK Parker Haw
Aew Board of Health and Registrar of
United States Public Eaith Service At
Laredo
M.S. Munson
Angleton
Sele Delat
Samuel J Stiles
Bay
State Department of Education
Dallas County
Seth
Inc
Om Remala
Austin Grain
Mt Grnlvonton
Tarrant County
State Board of Health
Chateman
Sabine
Newton
Jasper
Wood
Mile
Livingston
Hiuntsville
Bey
Tn Ae
Austin
West
Sento
San Antonio Post Road
State Highway Commission
Guadalupe County
Comal County
Bexar County
John W. Baker
Baker
Shipmiente
Dallas Federal Reserve
Dalian
Sision
United States Supreme Court
George N. Peek
War Industries Board
Richard J. Cole
Carova
United States
Mexico
Russia
Henry P. Davidson
Europe
Ernors
Milton
Elgin
Slgin. M
Tommy Milton
Unday
Roscoe Searles
Kurt Hitke
Indianapolis Speedway
Ralph Mutford
Washington
Ta Seouriy
Dallas
Treasury
National Bank of Commerce
Fort Worth
First National Bank of Muskogee
Southwestern Reserve Bank For
Oklahoma City
Southwestern National Bank
War Department
Muwsnth
Tee
A. Mitchell Palmer
Francis P. Garvan
Senator Calder
New York
Palmer
Kentral
Devils Lake
N.D
Baye Reach
Ufark
Glacier National
Quebec
B. C
Prince of Wales
Douglas
Alix
Pitascalles
Sonora
Reim
Farris Colic
Demedy
Rich-Tone
J. R. Martinez
Benin
A.B Richards Medicine Co. St
Davies
Fisterare
Bic
Anc
Ion
Peden Iron & Steel CO
Oustox
San Antonio
A. Univ
Japan
Euerlewlut
Aston
Bernewets
Resin Eyelbemnty Company
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!