White leaders back citizen venture in Mississippi
The piece notes a broad alliance of Mississippi officials bankers merchants pastors and editors endorsing a venture described as practical good citizenship in Washington County. It argues this movement could yield good results for the south and the north amid migration fears and labor tensions. It cites John Skelton Williams on wealth and affordable coal and food as arguments for stabilizing prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Miss
Mississippi
South
John Skelton Williams
Balfour on War Powers in League Covenant
The British statesman explains that the League aims to stop war through economic pressure rather than force. He notes no nation is obliged to use force under the covenant and that economic boycott remains the primary tool, with war only a rare, extreme measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balfour
League of Nations
Switzerland
League
Mr. Balfour
Practical Good Citizenship in Greenville Mississippi Ad
A Memphis Commercial Appeal full page advertisement reproduces a document from Greenville Mississippi’s Industrial Welfare Committee urging white leaders to encourage negro advancement and a “community of interest” while inviting respectable African Americans to present suggestions or questions to the white community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
South
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Industrial Welfare Committee
Greenville
Miss
Washington County
Credit for Woman Suffrage Sparks Party Debate
The article notes rival Republican and Democratic suffragists claim credit for women’s votes and predict lines will follow old party loyalties. It also praises John Barton Payne as a leading Chicago figure, and cites labor and temperance groups urging scrutiny of political candidates. A London dealer faces a fine for overcharging a customer on spats.
Billy the circus goat causes chaos during performance
During a moving day morning Billy behaves tightly then becomes wildly excited in the afternoon. He chases the monkey, is whipped by the ring master, knocks the ring, and ends up on the lion cage before escaping through a tent tear. The elephant confronts him, animals laugh, and tomorrow Billy spoils another show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
Bily
Elphant
Mr. Billy
Billy Speils
Saalfield Publishing Co
Akron
National Week Of Song Promotes Community Singing
Today marks the 188th anniversary of George Washington birth and the nation begins a week long national enlistment drive for the U S Army. Across the country the week is observed to encourage community singing and patriotic participation.
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George Washington
United States Army
United States
Notable historical dates and figures montage
A compact chronicle lists events and personages from George Washington's birth and birthday celebrations to 1916 Russian Duma opening. It notes Washington born in Virginia died at Mount Vernon, 1799. 1788 birthday celebration in Philadelphia. Sarah Trower Adams birth. 1848 death. 1846 Austrian Poland revolt. 1870 Connecticut governor nomination. 1882 National Law and Order League. Nyassaland protectorate in 1893. 1916 Duma opening.
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George Washington
United States
Westmoreland County
Mt. Vernon
Washington
Philadelphia
Sarah Trower Adams
Bngsland
Austrian
Poland
James FH. English
Connecticut
National Law and Order League
Boston
Nyassaland
British Central Africa Protectorate
Allies Open Rhine Provinces to Trade After War
In 1919 the Rhine provinces of Germany were opened to commerce by the allied powers. At the same time sixty thousand Petrograd workers went on strike demanding an end to the civil war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhine
Germany
Petrograd
Birthday notices for notable figures mark anniversaries
Birth anniversaries celebrated include Lieut. Gen Sir Robert Baden Powell founder of the Boy Scout movement born 68 years ago. Clyde B. Aitchison chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission born 45 years ago at Clinton Iowa. Kate Upson Clark author born 69 years ago at Camden Alabama. Marguerite Clark film actress born 33 years ago in Cincinnati. George W Edmonds congressman born 56 years ago at Pottsville Pennsylvania. Dave Davenport pitcher for Washington baseball born 29 years ago at Alexandria Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Baden- Powell
Boy Scout Movement
Clyde B. Aitchison
Interstate Commerce Commission
Clinton
Iowa
Kate Upson Clark
Camden
Ala
Marguerite Clark
Cincinnati
George W. Edmonds
Congress
Pennsylvania
Pottsville
Dave Davenport
Washington
Alexandria
Lodge Plans Stall To Ratify Treaty In Senate
Senate leaders clash over reservations to a treaty as Senator Lodge defends minimal changes and vows to block deliveries unless Article 11 Monroe Doctrine and Article 10 protections remain intact. Debate continues with railroad and tariff bills ahead and a possible showdown on Article 40 next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Lodge
Congress
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Lodge
Majority
Senate
D'Annunzio’s Hold on Fiume Hinders Adriatic Settlement
Labor and socialist leaders press for a quick Adriatic settlement to resume normal life. D'Annunzio’s presence in Fiume is seen as the main barrier to an Allied Jugoslav agreement. A settlement could come within a day if he departed. Italy demobilizes cautiously amid fears of renewed conflict and job shortages. Financiers reportedly will not invest while the Adriatic issue stays unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adriatic
D'Annunizio
Fiume
D'Annunzio
Italy
Congress split over railroad financing and government ownership stance
Representative Poul of North Carolina warned of a coming financial disaster if railroads lose their earnings rights without laws ensuring fair returns. Representative Kitchin rejected claims linked to Mr. Gompers and argued government ownership was not on the table. The conference report passed 205 to 125 with mixed party support across several states.
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Poul
North Carolina
Kitchin
Gompers
Esch
Colorado
Christopherson
Johnson
South Dakota
Candy
Smith
French
Idaho
Evans
Montana
Riddick
Nebraska
Nevada
Mondell
Wyoming
Census data release schedule outlined for 1920 count
The article explains how census data will be released starting with larger cities, then counties, states, and finally the U S total. It notes faster progress in 1920 versus 1910 and describes verification opportunities for municipalities that challenge counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diplomatic Corps
Congress
United States
Olives Seized Packaged In No 40 Bottles Distributed Across States
No. 3 items on page 4 distributed by a Chicago firm lack the packer's name on labels. Bottles hold six ounces net and No. 40 size. Distribution covers Nebraska Richelieu brand Wa hoo with 12 bottles and Kansas Richelieu brand Pitts- with remaining quantities.
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Chicago
Nebraska
Richelieu
Wahoo
Kansas
Richelieu Brand
Pitts
Fragmentary Place Names and Numbers from OCR Scan
A garbled OCR list shows ages and places such as Durg Holton Wichita and Des Moines figures with scattered town names including Waterloo Batavia Spencer Boone Ida Grove and Dillon Montana brands like Atlantic Kaliespell. The text mixes numbers with city names, lacking clear context or events.
Land争 Suit Targets Salt Creek in Basin Claims
The complaint filed in court alleges that Joseph H Lobell Frederick H Lobell New York Oil Co and Parkman Oil Co never held full interests in disputed lands, seeks land title transfer to plaintiffs, blocks Salt Greek Producers from dismissing adverse title suits, and lists claims in township 40 range 79 west with multiple fractional interests and historic claim names. Attorneys C L Rigdon and D J Howell represent the plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Creek Producers Association
Lobell
New York Oil Company
Parkman Oil Company
C. L. Rigdon
D. J. Howell
Township
Jeneau
Shail
Poly
Mmana
Columbus
Boston
Oil Placer Mining
Shale
O Man Hear What These Chaps Found In Butth
In Butth Montana on February 24 workmen tearing down the old Cash House uncovered a hidden cache. They found twenty two quarts of high grade whiskey seventy dollars in currency and four dollars fifty cents in silver. Building Inspector Billings notes the basement was a dance hall the first floor a saloon and lunch counter and the second floor a rooming house. The liquor likely came from the lunch room and was hidden between floor joints years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butth
Mont
Billings
YWCA aids Armenian girls rescued in Constantinople
The war’s end left 1300 Armenian girls in Constantinople after Turkish captors. They face identity loss and language gaps. The YWCA has earmarked $30,000 for Turkish reconstruction, shelter, and training. A center offers social life and classes, with woolwork as therapy and potential industrial training. Margaret White leads the effort. four YWCA secretaries have arrived to assist.
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Constantinople
War Work Council
The
Young Women's Chrristian Association
Turkey
Margaret White
Y. W. CG. A. Work i
Near East
Chamber Campaign Teams Plan District Drive
The Chamber of Commerce membership teams met yesterday afternoon to finalize plans for a door to door campaign starting Tuesday morning. Each member will devote two hours daily for three days, with districts assigned for systematic coverage led by I. B. Henderson Jr. and Charles McGonagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
I. B. Henderson, Jr
Charles McGonagle
City Council Postpones Meeting For Washington’s Birthday Holiday
The city council will not hold its regular weekly meeting Monday as the day is observed as a holiday for Washington's Birthday. The occupational tax ordinance slated for final reading tomorrow will be considered for passage a week later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baron Morris Supports Labor Governing the State
Baron Morris former Newfoundland prime minister argues labor can govern in response to Churchill who said otherwise. Speaking at the London Commercial Club he warned that labeling labor unfit would aid Bolshevism and urged that workers and industrial classes can govern with wisdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Baron Morris
Newfoundland
Winston Churchill
Lord Morris
London Commercial Club
Montana Faces Balanced Labor Market in 1916
Helena February reports from state officials say for the first time since 1915 the common labor supply may meet Montana’s demand this year. If crops are heavy there could be a small deficit, but normal crops should provide workers for land and railway labor without extra-state help. For four years demand exceeded supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
Montana
Foley’s Remedies Advertisement and Ambassadorship Note
An old advertisement urges readers to mail a slip to Foley & Co. for coughs colds and remedies including Foley Honey and Tar, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets. It notes eminent Englishmen seeking the U.S. ambassador post are said to plead ill health, calling the job ticklish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Foley
United States
Germans vow to never forget after dramatic downfall
The passage recalls a generation vow amid grand schemes and a sharp collapse, noting that memory lingers after such upheaval and noting a sense of lasting impact on the nation and people.
Germany Surrenders Navy Heeding War Crime Guilt Claims
The text argues Germany valued war criminals over its navy, surrendering the naval force quickly to ease guilt and avoid a costly luxury, suggesting reluctance to bear the fleet’s burden amid postwar scrutiny.
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Germany
Bleacher Prices Hit Fans With Rising Ballpark Costs
Baseball fans react to the announcement that even bleacher seats will see price increases this season, adding to rising costs for stadium attendance and game day experiences.
Help Yourself Store grocerteria assortment ad
A compact historical shopping notice showcases prices from a Help Yourself Store grocerteria at 700 West 24th Street. It lists meat, grocery, coffee, cereals, canned goods, soaps, and household items with bulk and brand names to attract budget shoppers. The tone reflects a midcentury local retailer promoting savings in a high rent district.
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West 24Th Street
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Frances Trego Montgomery
Washington City
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Po Girls
Enian
Labor
Waukesha
Dixie
Kingston
W. E. Dinneen
Laramie, Platte and
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Swift
Armour
Morris
Cudahy
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Utah
Empson
White House
Schilling’s
Schillng’s
J. M. Coffee
Paxton
Advo
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Red Cross
Borden
Mazda
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el Reta
Japan
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Crisco
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