Russia in World War I Shifts Power and Peace Prospects
Editorial discusses Russia as the key to ending or prolonging the war. It notes the resignation of the commander in chief and the Workmen's and Soldiers' Council seeking a peace without annexations. It warns of neutral Russia as Germany's gateway and stresses American influence, led by Elihu root, to steer events and prevent autocracy. Villa reportedly captures a town on the Rio Grande with the phrase dead or alive.
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Russia
Germany
Petrograd
Elihu Raoch
Teutons
United States
Minnbet
Troy Hh Wietut
Trermanyi
New Republic
Peple
Building in War Times Says the Chicago Tribune
The Chicago Tribune argues against halting public building during wartime, urging continued legitimate investments by cities and the federal government. It condemns blanket savings that cripple needed improvements and warns that minimalism can backfire, increasing distress and disorder while supporting business as usual.
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Chicago Tribune
Illinois
Pope
Paris
Bertin
Washington
Automobiles 10 Register Under State Commission
After July all automobilists must register their cars with the State Highway Commission under a new law by the Legislature. The commission, appointed by Governor James E B Ferguson, enforces drastic traffic rules with penalties for hit and run and failure to provide aid. Members include Curtis Hancock Hallas T R McLean W W Odle and George Turen. Corsicana's Turen named state highway engines.
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State Highway Commission
James EB. Fergason
Curtis Hancock
Hallas
T. R. McLean
Mount Pleasant
Odle
Meridian
George \. Turen
Corsicana
Col Harvey Entertained by Citizens of Shamrock
Col Woo Harvey president of the Ozark Trails Association and his party toured the northern Ozark Trail route through Shamrock Texas on June 7. They dined at the Johnson Hotel and pressed improvements along the route toward final adoption, with Mayor H B Pendleton coordinating the escort.
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Shamrock
Texas
Col. Woo
Coin) Harvey
Ozark Trails Association
Ozack Trail Association
Johnson Hotel
Texola
H. B. Pendleton
Amartife
Jroom
Col. Harvey
Ot Fill
Amarillo Scenes Sent for Texas Film Project
About fifteen Amarillo Chalk Hollow and Panhandle livestock scenes were sent to the Texas Historical Commission to help assemble films for statewide exhibition. Porter A. Whaley says the project will promote Texas advertising and attract broader distribution, with Amarillo featured on a state circuit.
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Amarillo
Palo Duero Canyon
Panhandle
Texas Historical Commission
University of Texas
Texas
Porter A. Whaley
Board of City Development
Austin
Severn AB
Sage and Sulphur Compound for youthful hair color
An old time mix of Sage Tea and Sulphur for darkening gray hair returns as Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound. Readily available in drug stores for about 50 cents a bottle and applied with a comb to strands, it darkens hair and adds a soft lustre. It is cosmetic, not medical.
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Wyeth
Carranza Orders Cultivation of Land to Boost Food
The Mexican embassy announced that General Carranza has ordered all land under cultivation to be used to combat the world food shortage. Local dispatches report the directive aims to increase grain and staple crop production amid global scarcity.
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Carranza
Washington
New York State Barge Canal Opens Linking Lakes to Hudson
A grand water route from Buffalo to Albany connects the Great Lakes to New York City. Freight from Duluth can reach New York by water, with electric locks and larger, faster canal boats, cutting grain and ore transport costs. The Erie origin and Clinton era are noted, and rail competition is expected to continue.
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Duluth
Minn
New York City
New Barge Canal
Buffalo
Albany
Hudson
New York
New York State Barge Canal
Panama
Hudson River
Canada
Welland Canal
St. Lawrence
Lakes
Waterford
de Witt Clinton
Clinton
Big Ditch
German attack repulsed near St Quentin front
Paris June 7 German assault on a 600 yard front northwest of St Quentin broke under French fire. German troops were driven back to their lines after a costly barrage. North of Chemin des Dames artillery duels continue.
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Paris
St. Quentin
Chemines Dames
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