Opinion on Versailles treaty muddled by Hays Lamont clash
The piece contrasts Will Hays and Thomas Lamont as they comment on President Wilson and the Versailles treaty. Hays accuses Republicans of pride and partisanship while Lamont warns of financial peril and delays at Washington. The column questions voters to weigh these contrasting views.
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Will Hays
Republican National Committee
League of Nations
Congress
Hays
Thomas W. Lamont
J. P. Morgan & Co
Lamont
Paris
Senate
Washington
America
National Republican Committee
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Wilson
Foreign Relations Committee
Legion Plans Texas State Convention in Dallas
In Dallas on October 10 and 11 the American Legion state convention will draw an estimated 20 000 World War I veterans. Officials will outline policies and plans of the state organization as the event runs concurrent with the state fair.
San Antonio Seeks 1920 Fire Fighters Convention
Delegates from San Antonio travel to Portland for the International Fire Fighters Association annual convention set for September 8. They will support bringing the 1920 convention to San Antonio.
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San Antonio
International Fire Ters Association
Portland
Negro Vendor Raises First 1919 Harris County Crop Bale
Willie Whiting, a negro tenant in Harris County, produced the first bale of the 1919 crop. It sold on the Houston exchange for $151.20, marking the season's opening in Houston.
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Houston
Willie Whiting
Harris County
Houston Exchange
Direct Steamship Line Talk From Japanese Officials
Houston on September 9 heard discussions about a direct steamship line to Japan led by Chuzo Sekihara, secretary of the Japanese finance department, and Noburo Tateishi, trade commissioner for agriculture and commerce.
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Houston
Japan
Chuzo Sekihara
Department of Finance
Imperial Japanese
Noburo Tateishi
Department of Agriculture and Commerce
Tabor Fair Directors Meet At Tabor High School
E. Eberstadt and County Agent Benson attended the meeting of Tabor fair directors last night at Tabor high school. Exhibit booths will be prepared immediately in order that everything may be in readiness for the great variety of farm products to be shown.
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Tabor
E. Eberstadt
Benson
Tabor High School
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic restores vitality and energy
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claims to purify and enrich the blood improving strength and invigoration with a promised vitality boost. Price details appear incomplete.
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Price We
The President's Gift and the Peace Treaty Perspective
The article praises President Wilson's ability to judge issues by historical perspective and world impact. It highlights a Richmond Indiana speech where he frames the peace treaty as a just act for weak nations, not a grab for power, and notes broad support with few partisan exceptions.
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Wilson
United States Senate
League of Nations
Richmond
Indiana
The United States and Mexico Intervention Debate
The piece argues about an armed U S intervention in Mexico and the aim to withdraw once a government serves Mexican people and others doing business with them. It warns that protection and education will take years and that occupation would be long and costly.
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Mexico
United States
Philippines
Political ethics clash and food law enforcement in dawn of campaign
The column notes nationwide campaign agitation and renewed use of old tactics. It cites Pennsylvania complaints of false weights in markets near Pittsburg, with farmers accused of hoarding and profiteering and authorities pledging strict food law enforcement. It also mentions Louisiana governor hopefuls Frank P. Stubbs and Phanor Breazeale planning a lighthearted “milking contest” to boost campaigns as political chatter turns playful.
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New Orleans Times-Picayune
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Marconspiracy
Great Britain
Bogalusa
Frank P. Stubbs
Phanor Breazeale
Louisiana
Carranza’s address to congress stirs debate over aims
The analysis questions Carranza’s Mexican congress address as a possible ploy to deter intervention. It criticizes its tone and lists incidents cited against Mexico, arguing the message may aim to appease no one while signaling defiance to the United States.
Bromo Quipipe Laxative Tablets Highlighted
Antique packaging shows Laxative Brom O Quinine tablets advertised as removing cause. Box bears E. W. Grove signature and price listed as 0c. Intended for historical home remedy catalog or ad snippet.
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E. W. Grove
Timeless Troubles Behind Changing Civilizations
The piece links present age challenges to past eras from Napoleonic famines to medieval profiteering and feudal labor. It argues war, plague, and economic pressures recur across centuries, with civilization always advancing yet carrying inherent troubles into the future.
Texas voters drive ahead on $75 million good roads plan
Texas counties have already approved over $70 million in road bonds since January and expect to top $160 million by year end. Proponents urge adoption of a statewide $75 million bond issue in November as leaders say the state moves from mud to modern highways and rebuilds in the reconstruction era.
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Texas
Twelve principles debate on woman suffrage. Perishing drill noted
A compilation of disparate quotes and curio items from editorials and wire-service lines. John H. Kirby endorses a cautious stance on woman suffrage while criticizing others. General Pershing is shown in a tongue in cheek drill photo. Remarks on Roumania and Mexico mix diplomacy and insult.
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John H. Kirby
Bailey
County Boys Clubs to Exhibit Best Stalk of Corn in Brazos County
County agricultural clubs meeting with the county agent set a general county exhibit in Bryan on Turkey Day November 12 with cash and commodity prizes for cotton peanuts pigs poultry baby beef canned goods and more. Five dollars will be awarded for the best single stalk of corn with ear and ten entries have already announced.
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Boys’ Agricultural Club
Bryan
S. L. Benson
Benson
Brazos County
Inman’s Testimony On Mexico Intervention Charge
Washington reports the foreign relations subcommittee continues hearings with Dr. Samuel Inman of the League of Free Nations Association. He has not substantiated his claim of an organized effort to force intervention in Mexico and is slated to testify again today.
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Washington
Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Mexico
Samuel Inman
Inman
League of Free Nations Association
Carranza
Bolshevik Occupation Claim Near Omsk
London reports a Russian statement claiming Bolshevik forces occupy Petropaul Omsk on the Ishim River about 175 miles west of Omsk. The assertion highlights advancing front lines in the region.
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Petropaul-Omsk
London
Ishim River
Omsk
No Worms in a Healthy Child
A health ad claims children with worms show unhealthy color and stomach issues. Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is advertised as enriching blood improving digestion and acting as a general tonic. It is marketed as pleasant to take and priced at 60 cents per bottle.
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Grove
T H Darwin Dies at Home Surrounded by Family
T H Darwin aged 77 years 1 month and 18 days died at his residence this morning at 6 40 am surrounded by relatives and friends. The funeral will be held at the Darwin home tomorrow at 11 o clock with interment at the city cemetery. He leaves a wife and daughter Mrs Jas Mike and two sons Jim Darwin and Erwin Darwin. Rev Kirby Chapman of the Free Baptist church will conduct services.
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T. H. Darwin
Darwin
Bryan
Jas. Mike
Jim Darwin
Erwin Darwin
Kirby Chapman
The
Free Baptist Church
Oldest Shelby County Resident Louisa Freeman Dies
Memphis Tennessee September 9 Louisa Freeman a 150 acre farm owner near Memphis dies of old age at a 150 acre farm she has owned for seventy years. The 1799 born woman lived in Shelby county 112 years and was lucid until a month ago physicians report Her husband Rastus Freeman died three years ago at age 100.
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Memphis
Tenn
Louisa Freeman
George Washington
Here
Shelby County
Rastus
Armed posses scour Georgia countryside seeking Abe Cox
In Athens on September 9 authorities report armed posses, some estimated at 600, aided by bloodhounds, are pursuing Abe Cox a Black man accused of assaulting and killing a farmer’s young wife near Lexington.
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Athens
Abe Cox
Lexington
Habitual Constipation Cured by LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN Syruphonic
Advertisement for LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN laxative promises relief of habitual constipation within 14 to 21 days. It claims to stimulate and regulate bowel action and emphasizes regular daily use, with a pleasant taste and a 60 cent bottle price.
Huns Told to Change Article in Fundamental Law
Paris report says the supreme council of the peace conference is drafting a note to Germany demanding suppression of Article LXI which provides for Austrian representation in the German parliament. Council members consider Germany's reply to the note insufficient.
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Paris
Supreme Council of Peace Conference
Germany
Sunken Snag Kills Italian Diver at Bryan Hole
John de Luke 25 an Italian and Catholic, died after a sunken snag entered his abdomen during a dive at a Bryan area swimming hole. He died at a local hospital at 5 30 this morning. Funeral at St Anthony’s Church tomorrow at 9 30 officiated by Father J B Gleissner.
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John de Luke
Bryan
Young de Luke
Charles de Luke
St. Anthony’s Church
J. B. Gleissner
Flu may return this winter warns Austin health chief
Health Officer Goddard warned a renewal of last winter's influenza epidemic may occur this year. He urged city wide cleanup campaigns to lessen the epidemic's severity.
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Austin
Goddard
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