Poll of Wilson opponents shows changing fronts and diplomacy
A lengthy Senate conscience piece analyzes opposition to Woodrow Wilson, accusing critics of wavering on war aims, peace terms, and alliances. It argues sincerity varied with political gain and contends presidents merit despite errors, urging fairness to Wilson. Senator McKellar frames the compilation of shifting positions as evidence of inconsistent patriotism.
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Congressional
Weathercock
Senate
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Germany
England
France
China
Japan
United States
Ireland
America
Fiume
Italy
Shantung
McKellar
Tennessee
Milwaukee Mayor Declines Invite for Belgium Royals
A Milwaukee mayor’s letter to the local chamber of commerce rejects inviting King Albert and Queen Elizabeth of Belgium. The note, quoted in part, states, I stand for the man who works. To hell with the kings. The mayor says Milwaukee should be omitted from the royal itinerary.
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Milwaukee
Milwaukee Association of Commerce
Albert
Queen Elizabeth
Belgium
Milwaukee Mayor’s Boorish Reply Casts Shadow on Hospitality
The piece contrasts a Milwaukee mayor's harsh jab at a visiting king with the brave rhetoric of wartime leaders like Major Whittlesby. It argues the Milwaukee remark shows narrow, small mindedness rather than democratic independence, lacking courage or honor.
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Milwaukee
Hoan
Whittlesby
Let's have a potato curing house Brazos county farmers urged
A Brazos county editor urges farmers to invest in potato curing houses citing protection from decay and steady income. He notes cotton volatility and argues a few acres can yield about 200 dollars profit per acre with good management and cooperation. He stresses need for timely action.
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Bryan
Texas
Brazos County
Army Laundries Founding Hero at Camp Travis
A San Antonio item notes Corpus Christi flood goods reaching Camp Travis for cleaning and return to merchants. A young lieutenant built the world’s largest army laundry in six months, learning laundries from entry to operation and making a key mobilization hub work efficiently.
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San Antonio
Corpus Christi
Camp Travis
Quartermaster Corps
Domestic science experiments at colleges raise ethical questions
The piece compares University of Texas domestic science at Austin with Minnesota programs. It notes Austin students practice cooking and housekeeping tasks while Minnesota students use an actual baby in a practice house to simulate problems. The piece questions the ethics of borrowing orphans for educational demonstrations and ends with a wry dig at ordinary orphans' welfare.
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Austin
University of Minnesota
Minnesota
Mater
Bryan urged to set up a potato curing house
The article argues Bryan should establish a potato curing house to create income for himself the builders and operators and the potato growers supplying the house with produce. It emphasizes the financial benefits to Bryan and the involved parties.
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Bryan
Production and Distribution in Wheat Markets Highlight Delays
The essay explains how wheat production is straightforward but distribution becomes a problem when embargoes and lack of ships halt exports. A Texas reader faces real strain as thousands of dollars of wheat sit in Galveston awaiting shipment, illustrating macro theory in a tangible crisis.
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Galveston
Texas
Raey
Wheat Embargo Hurts Texas Farmers Amid Rail Delays
The piece argues Texas farmers face a poor deal as wheat crops swell to record levels. It claims ports embargoes and railroad bottlenecks waste grain while demand grows, urging more Gulf port ships and quicker government action to prevent further losses.
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West
Texas
Notice of creating Brazos County Precinct No. 12
Brazos County Commissioners' Court creates Election Precinct No. 12, with boundaries along Albcorn Creek Navasota River Wixon Creek Mathis Creek and the school district line. Elections to be held at Reliance school house in Brazos County Texas as shown. County Judge and Clerk attest the order.
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Commissioners Court of
Brazos County
Texas
Albcorn Creek
Navasota River
Wixon Creek
Mathis Creek
Reliance
Temporary guardian appointed for Helen Krolszyk minor
In Brazos County Texas on July 22 1919 Judge J T Maloney appointed Geo J Nedbalek as temporary guardian of Helen Krolszyk minor valued at about 1000. Interested parties are cited to appear October 20 1919 at Bryan to contest the appointment. Writ dated September 4 1919.
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Katholicky
Delnik
Helen Krolczyk
Brazos County
Texas
Bryan
Strike Hits Denison Wage Awards Prompt Walkout
Fifty blacksmiths and helpers on the Missouri Kansas and Texas railroad at Denison walked out claiming wage awards for certain work were unsatisfactory. If unresolved, the strike could spread across the system.
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Denison
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad
Bolsheviki said to hold Tomsk in eastern Siberia
Wireless reports from Moscow claim Bolshevik forces occupy Tomsk, 500 miles east of Omsk, where the all-Russian government is seated. The dispatch is dated London September 24.
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Omsk
Tomsk
London
Moscow
Red
Catholic Prelates Open Meeting Led by Cardinal Gibbons
More than six hundred bishops and other prelates of the Roman Catholic church attended the opening session at the Catholic university. The conference was called by Cardinal Gibbons. Cardinal Mercier will speak.
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Washington
Catholic University
Cardinal Gibbons
Cardinal Mercier
Satirical Look at Modern Households and Changing Times
The piece jokes that it costs more for school shoes than education once did, notes mothers busy sewing for grown daughters while fathers wear bachelor buttons, and observes inflation in outerwear. It also hints teachers chewing gum to appear intellectual as traditions shift and daughters seek advantages in marriage with meal tickets.
Campbell bill seeks to keep presidents at home in U S
Representative Campbell of Kansas proposes amending the 1970 act establishing Washington as the seat of government to make it unlawful for a president to be absent from U S territorial jurisdiction during his term. He argues staying home maintains touch with domestic affairs and reflects broad American approval for this principle.
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Campbell
Kansas
Washington
United States
Europe
Wilson
Congress
Answers to readers questions and notices on Honey and medals
Honey recooking depends on extent of fermentation. Severely fermented honey cannot be saved. mildly fermented honey should be heated in a double boiler until smooth without boiling. Discharged soldiers may receive war medals selectively. all can obtain a liberty button by applying at an army recruiting office. A 25 percent aluminum sulfate solution applied weekly helps control perspiration. California leads oil production in 1918 with 101.3 million barrels. Texas clear at 15.6 million and Gulf Coast at 21.7 million. London ruled as the world financial center. Britain exported 64,871,488 pounds in 1912. Birth announcements use pink for boys.
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California
Texas
England
Central
North Texas
Gulf Coast
London
Great
Comet Approaching Brightness Near Earth
Cambridge, Mass September 24 The comet discovered by Dr Joel M Metcalf of Harvard Observatory will become naked eye visible soon It is eighth magnitude and on October 16 will be four times brighter about 44000000 miles from Earth It is near the sun and will pass near the polar star.
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Cambridge
Mass
Joel M. Metcalf
Harvard Observatory
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Boosts Vitality Claim
Purports to purify and enrich the blood to restore energy and vitality. Advertises strengthening and invigorating effects with a price of 600.
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Grove
Brazos River Holds Steady Amid Wild Rumor
The upper Brazos River remains comparatively calm near Fort Sullivan as of this morning with the level about eight to nine feet above low water. Local resident J A Peel Sr reports steady rain at Fort Sullivan and notes a rise is expected at Waco despite unconfirmed rumors of ten inches raining there.
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Upper
Brazos
Fort Sullivan
J. A. Peel
Waco
Bridge repairs delayed by heavy rains in county
County reports Pitts bridge work paused due to recent rainfall. Work to resume when river level returns to normal. engineer Boyett says rain did little to affect completed sections.
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Pitts
Boyett
London Strike Threat Over Wages Sparks Ultimatum
London reports a railroad strike threat in Great Britain as negotiations fail to resolve wage disputes. The railway men's executive committee sent an ultimatum to the government, rejecting a standardization offer and warning that workers may cease work if no favorable reply by Thursday.
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London
Great Britain
Railway Men’s Executive Committee
Riot Calm as State Troops Patrol Drumwright
State troops patrolled Drumwright Oklahoma as tensions from a telephone operators strike waned. Eleven disorder leaders remained jailed while Mayor Nicodemus blamed Bolshevist and IWW elements among oil field workers, not the strike itself, for Monday night rioting.
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Drumwright
Okla
Nicodemus
Bolshevist
Masons Appeal Texas Members for Relief Donations
Ross grand master of Texas Masons returns from Corpus Christi after a four day storm survey and appeals each affiliated master Mason in Texas to contribute 1 to support relief efforts. Louis McVea of San Antonio leads Masonic relief with headquarters in Corpus Christi, donations sent to secretary W B Pearson in Waco.
Money Returned To People Who Ordered Food At Postoffice
Government efforts to ease living costs via the post office fell short as large orders for bacon canned goods were only partially filled. Postmaster mailed refunds totaling about nine hundred dollars to customers who did not receive all items, with canned peas and corn the only products supplied from San Antonio warehouses.
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San Antonio
Brazos County Votes to Begin Tick Eradication Program
In Brazos County on August 11 1919 the Commissioners Court canvassed the August 9 election. 430 votes were cast with 244 for tick eradication and 186 against, a majority of 58 in favor. The court ordered the law in force and directed publication in the Bryan Daily Eagle to announce the program under Chapter 60 General Laws 36th Legislature.
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Brazos County
Texas
J. T. Maloney
F. H. Pool
John Sabo
Charles di Stefano
C. A. Buchanan
Bryan Daily Eagle
Commissioners’ Court
Courier arrives en route to San Antonio from Villa HQ
A courier routed via Villa near Durango on the Chihuahua state line passed through El Paso last night on the way to San Antonio from Villa’s headquarters.
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el Paso
San Antonio
Villa
Durango
Chihuahua
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