Patriot songs and mass singing undercut by American disunity
Editorial notes criticism by Arthur Farwell on lack of mass singing in the army and community groups. He urges patriotic song training, a dedicated song leader, printed words for all, proper band direction, and military support to raise national musical culture and unify voices for national service.
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Bryan
Howe
Sarcest
Braces
Arthur Farwell
National Association For Community Music
J. Franklin Bell
Department of the Cast
New York Sun
Bell
Farwell
Plattsburg
Mr. Farwell
War Department Commission
Germans' Cruelties and Propaganda Stir U.S. Outrage
A wartime column denounces German atrocities against British seamen aboard a steamer named Belgian Prince, condemns looting and murder, and attacks German supporters in Oklahoma. It calls for harsh justice, warns of spies, and cites Belgians starved in German shops as evidence of cruelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Oklahoma
United States
Russia
Sam
Eagle items and local changes in Bryan Texas observed
The Bryan Eagle reports on Dr. Francis and Dr. Norgaard debates, property changes with J H Newton buying the Gregory place, and Marvin Wallace and Sam Woods leasing the Citizen-Democrat in Calvert. It notes train fumigation issues, a burned barn owned by S W Buchanan, music club formation, Burleson College presidency for Prof C P Fountain, Bowie County style rail and bicycle path works, and local civic chatter including cotton market notes and Baptist leaders observing each other.
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Marvin Wallace
Sam Woods
Citizen-Democrat
Calvert
Eagle
Marvin
Bryan
Uniform rules debate on military exemptions conference
Aust conference of four district exemption boards aims to harmonize interpretations of exemptions from military service. Five members per board, with Adjutant General Henry Hutchins and Captain George H. Carter guiding proceedings. Governor convened the meeting at President Wilson's request to improve cooperation across boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hutchins
George H. Carter
State Council of Defense
Wilson
Simple remedy for boll weevil proposed in Texas
C M La Pettie of Kingsville reports a method to curb cotton boll weevil by daily deep plowing between rows. He farms 100 acres and aims for about 100 bales per acre, claiming sun heat kills the pests when the ground is kept stirred.
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Galveston
Texas
M. la Pettie
Kingsville
la Pettie
Dispute Over Baylor Presidency Causes Denomination Rift
A national denomination at large regrets the differences over Baylor university presidency and states it bears no responsibility for the dispute, while neither side plans to act as if one could seize a night march.
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Baylor University
Local Notes and Town News from Navasota
W B Wilson returns after a month at special work with John M Caldwell Curtis Oliver reports hunting and claims the biggest buck ever seen Webb Howell returns from summer trip to Battle Creek Mich impressed by a new compress to be used this season Commissioners Deens and Thomas view Bird pond bridge and note its middle sway need raise before acceptance Timbers are sound Marshal Boyett to urge city council to curb promiscuous firing at fires citing danger to residents during alarms Fifty to one hundred shots fired at Tuesday night alarm. Eagle hopes shooting stops to prevent injuries or worse
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Webb Howell
Battle Creek
Mich
Deens
Thomas
Bird Pond
Marshal Boyett
Germans Murder 38 Seamen After Torpedoing Belgian Prince
Survivors recount a deliberate German attack on the British steamer Belgian Prince. The vessel was shelled, crewmen forced into boats, life belts removed, boats smashed, and hatches closed. One 16 year old apprentice died after exposure. another engineer survived aboard the ship and was later rescued.
Herbine promoted as liver tonic in old ad text
When you feel lazy and yawn, a torpid liver is blamed for impurities in the body. Herbine is advertised to cure disorders from an inactive liver, strengthen the organ, cleanse the bowels, and restore health. Price Sic, sold by M. H. James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. James
Roosevelt Backing Universal Service Sparks Enthusiasm
A columnist notes former President Roosevelt energized by universal military training, contrasting warm reception with earlier opposition. The piece argues universal service benefits both today’s youth and future men, suggesting the nation would have gained if started a decade earlier.
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Roosevelt
United States
Military readiness and swift training capacity referenced
The Denton Record Chronicle argues that with apathy overcome and ten to twelve trained men ready for service, a week or two of training could replace months of rushed levies. It contends that larger instant readiness might have kept the United States from entering the war or at least strengthened its moral influence through preparedness.
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United States
Denton Record Chronicle
Malaria cure advertised by Brine medicine seller
An old advert claims yawning daytime dullness and frequent stretches signal malaria. It promotes BRINE as a preventive cure that "drives out impurities" and strengthens the liver and bowels, with price listed and EB. J. Jenkins as peddler.
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EB. J. Jenkins
Marriage license issued to Elmer J Bullock and Iva Jones
A marriage license was issued to Elmer J Bullock and Iva Jones. The certificate records their intention to wed and lists names and dates on file with the county clerk.
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Elmer J. Bullock
Iva Jones
Twenty-Four Americans Die After Submarine Attack
London reports at the American consulate that twenty four crewmen on the American steamer Montana were lost when the vessel was submerged on July 31, resulting in heavy loss of life.
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London
Montana
Lawrence Purchases 8 1-2 Acres in Scott Survey Sale
John M. Lawrence bought 8 1 2 acres from Roland L. Spiller and wife in the J EB Scott survey for 1200 dollars. Deed filed with the County Clerk Ferguson.
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John M. Lawrence
Roland L. Spiller
J. EB. Scott
Ferguson
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Francis
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C. C. Garrett
Civil Court of Appeals
J. P. Parks
W. Buchanan
Miss Mae Cole
Dallas
Fort Worth
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Oregon
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Miss Mae
Klondike
Vancouver
Frank Clarke
F. Marion Law
Er. W. Kerr
J. A. Moore
Mattie Hines
C. P. Fountain
Burleson College
Greenyill- Texas
Fountain
Kearhie la
Baylor Female College
Belton
Greenville
D. S. Hart
S. Samuels & Co
Higgs & Mawhinney
Cole Bros
New Stoughton
H. B. Stoddard
J. O Chance
William Loppe
Barcelona
Spain
Japan
Prof. Smith
Prof
Philpott
College
J. E. Aldeman
W. BE. Wilson
Navasota
John M. Caldwell
Curtis Oliver
Caldwell
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Academy
Conducted BY
Ursuline Sisters
Mother Superior
Universal Service
Steve Montalbano
Pitts Bridge
Cotton
Bryan Cotton
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