Roscoe Times Director Defends Prohibition Stance
The Roscoe Times responds to Brother Hill defending prohibition and criticizes revivalists who attack liquor. The piece praises Billy Sunday for charity and notes Terrell’s campaign in New York, urging fair treatment for all advocates of prohibition and strict liquor laws in Texas. It asserts strong enforcement of current laws and public support in recent elections.
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Brother Hill
The
Roscoe Times
Terrell
Billy
Times
Ham
Austin
Billy Sunday
New York
Red Cross Society
Sam
Jones
Maine
Pro Papers
Texas
New York City
Red Cross
Seymour Banner
Great World War Errors Cited in Allied and German Struggles
A brief remark contrasts Allied regret over the Dardanelles with German remorse over Verdun, noting the Allies recognized their error in time while Germany remains convinced of theirs.
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Dardanelles
Verdun
Hope for Volunteers If Conscription Is Avoided
The statement asserts conscription could be needed but expresses hope volunteer service will expand enough to prevent the government from enforcing a draft. It emphasizes voluntary enlistment as the preferred path and frames conscription as a last resort.
When a road runs beside the railroad we reach a town
A travel observation notes that a road parallel to the railroad track signals an approaching town during a journey. The writer reflects on the pattern of rural travel and the inevitability of encountering a settlement as the route progresses.
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R. L. Batte
German Investor Aims to Benefit U.S. Soil, Not Kaiser's
A newspaper item notes that some German visitors invest in American enterprises with no intention of fostering a Kaiser-backed crop or family in the United States, implying loyal or opportunistic motives behind foreign investment.
Dallas Dispatch mocks State Senator McNealus as "old Roman"
The Dallas Dispatch refers to State Senator J. C. McNealus as an "old Roman" in a loaded insult critiqued as an unsafe comparison when an Irishman is present, highlighting tensions in political discourse.
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Dallas Dispatch
J. C. McNealus
A World Federation Could Suppress Freedom Says Paper
The Waco Times-Herald warns a world federation to prevent wars may become a giant trust stifling liberty if the wrong leaders rise to power.
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The
Waco Times-Herald
Villa Sees Neutral Stance Between United States and Germany
Villa declares a policy of strict neutrality between the United States and Germany. The remark reinforces views that Villa is the wisest Mexican south of the Rio Grande.
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Villa
United States
Germany
Rio Grande
Cigarette Habit Cited as Harsh Evil by Roscoe Times
The Roscoe Times condemns cigarette smoking as a harmful evil, arguing it ruins more young boys than alcohol and reflects a shared stance with Brother Hill on the issue.
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Roscoe Times
Brother Hill
No Alarm Yet as War Situation Grows
The article states we should not be unduly alarmed but not dismissive of the war situation. It notes no government advice is given. It also recounts Fence rail Smith recalling a man told to buy a mule that swiftly kicked him.
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Fencerail Smith
War News Sparks Front Page Excitement and Quiet Teutonic Dissent
The piece notes that most war excitement shows on front pages while Teutonic-descended neighbors remain unconcerned. It suggests people continue daily business and let the government handle the war question.
War talk and pro war editorials across Texas letters
A compilation of editorial opinions from Texas papers including calls for agricultural conscription to defend the country, skepticism about war duration, urging food production for the army, praise for Billy Sunday’s revival gifts, and support for Villa as a U S ally to stabilize Mexico. The pieces reflect wartime sentiment and public debate.
Conscript the Hoe as Defense, Says George Bailey
George Bailey of the Houston Post urges treating agriculture as national defense. He argues conscription could apply to farming if the person shows patriotism and practical sense, likening the hoe to a gun in importance depending on the operator.
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Houston Post
George Bailey
The
Roosevelt as Soldier A Joke Says Letter Writer
A letter argues Teddy Roosevelt should not command troops in France, questioning his fitness for military leadership. The writer praises Roosevelt as a patriot but doubts his military competence, suggesting Pershing or another capable figure deserve command instead.
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Teddy
France
Pershing
Roosevelt
Cure a Cold in One Day with LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine
An old remedy advertises LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine to stop cough and headache and cure the cold in one day. The box bears B. W. Grove’s signature and a 25 cent price with a money back guarantee if it fails.
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B. W. Grove
E. W. Grove
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Cameron, Texas
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Cameron
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Gunter Hotel
San Antonio, Texas
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Sebesta
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