War Congress opens as nation debates entry into Europe conflict
Washington December 3 The war atmosphere dominates the second session of Congress with talks of quick action to declare war on Austria Hungary and Germanys allies. Leaders from both parties urge unity and swift measures while awaiting the President’s message and a broad wartime program to fund and organize the effort. Senator Lodge urges war against Austria Hungary Turkey and Bulgaria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Austro-Hungary
Germany
United States
Marshall
Clark
la Follette
Hasting
House Committee
Paris
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Foreign Relations Committee
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
Bulgaria
Rain Ends Texas Drought Brings Much Needed Rain
Rainfall across West Texas counties ends a sixteen month dry spell with a quarter to an inch in many areas. Northern and eastern parts also receive rain. The relief aids cattle grazing and enables winter wheat planting after months of drought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
West Texas
Prize Fighters Not Patriotic in Wartime
The article notes that many top prize fighters in the United States avoid military service, preferring civilian roles like athletic instruction. It claims only a handful have enlisted or volunteered, with none drafted, and contrasts with Australia where some fighters reportedly enlisted. It mentions fighters’ families and general reluctance to serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Australia
Hog sale fragment prompts market note
Fragmentary OCR mentions twenty or thirty young hogs weighing 100 or 130 pounds each, with unclear reference to ho or om 16 and 18. No clear event, buyer, price, or location is identifiable.
County Tree Planting Day Seeks More Trees From Townships
A county wide tree planting day drew many participants last Saturday. total trees delivered were half the number of holes. Mt Pleasant led with four trees, followed by Charlotte and Summit with three each. Pleasant Gap Deepwater Grand River sent one each, New Home six, and several groups contributed small numbers. Species included sugar maple ash mulberries hackberries burr oaks hickory white elms red elms and seven pecans. The committee requests sycamore white oaks wild cherry ash black walnuts black locust wild crab apples and more elms. Future respondents will be assigned places, with full reporting next summer on survival by township and tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Mt. Pleasant
Charlotte
Summit
Pleasant Gap
Deepwater
Grand River
New Home
The
Presbyterian Sunday School
Young Men’s Bible Class
Loyal Sons
Appleton City on the Boom
Appleton City sees rapid growth as the M. E. and T. railroad switches to nearby coal mines southeast of town. About six carloads of coal are extracted daily while a large workforce enables a substantial weekly payroll that boosts local circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleton City
Reorganization Under Way for Butler Commercial Club
Preliminary steps to reorganize the Butler Commercial Club reported progress with a Tuesday drive raising 2700 dollars in about two hours. A. Lyman Donlin urged the plan at Opera House meeting and urged permanent expert management to stabilize finances. Campaign to continue into the new year, with officer elections set for soon. Donlin later moves to assist reorganization efforts in Morrisonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler Commercial Club
Opera Truse
A. Lyman Donlin
Federation of Missouri Clubs
Butler
Donlin
Norrisonville
Bates County Farmers' Association Directors Meet
The Bates County Farmers' Association will hold a director meeting at the court house in Butler on Saturday December 8 1917 at 1030 am One director per club and all other members are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates County Farmers' Association
Court House
Butler
War Savings Stamps on Sale and Certificate Claims
Postmaster describes sale of War Savings Certificates and stamps with terms for ownership, conversion, and redemption. Details include cost, certificates, monthly interest, and procedures for surrender after specified dates. Recipients must present certificates at post offices to receive the face value plus interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wien
Imu
Wwe
HMOUI
Lee Muni
Lawtnal Ile
We Poson
Oprot
Runaway Balloon Captured at Camp Doniphan
A large observation balloon at Camp Doniphan Oklahoma was severed from its cable when an airplane struck it at 11 30 am. The balloon rose to 1090 feet before drifting northeast and was finally landed in a woodland area about 20 miles northeast of the camp. A Major and a First Lieutenant were aboard the basket. the pilot escaped injury. Three airplanes pursued the balloon but could not aid its descent. Thousands watched from the drill grounds as officers and observers worked to release lines and guide the landing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Doniphan
Camp
Balloon captured after long free flight across three states
Omaha Nebraska report states a large balloon escaped from Fort Omaha balloon students on Sunday and was recaptured late today six miles southwest of Trenton Nebraska. It traveled through Kansas into Oklahoma and back into Nebraska causing extensive damage to telegraph and telephone wires and wire fences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Fort Omaha
Trenton
Kansas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Battle with Mexican bandits near Cameron County
Report from La Feria Cameron County says Mexican cattle bandits clashed with American soldiers on Friday. One soldier was killed, one wounded, and a U S river guard wounded. Several bandits are said to have been killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
la Feria
Cameron County
United States
Kansas 27 Missouri 3 win highlights football romp
Kansas nursed a comfortable 27 to 3 victory over Missouri as their University of Kansas football team controlled the game from start to finish. The Jayhawks imposed their pace on offense and stifled the Tigers on defense to seal the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Texas
Court House Yard
Jos
A. Flammang
W. QO. Atkeson
Sam W. Davis
Commercial Club
Samuel Leve
Orser
Phoenix
Georgette
Loggins
Kuppenheimer
Peewee
Manhattan
Gene Anline
Buiter
Willains
Guy Nave
Mme
Missouri
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!