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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1919
Page
10
Ira Fersen writes from Germany after the armistice describes travel across Europe from central France to Germany, living with a German family, scarcer food and high prices, concerns about cooties, and hopes to return home soon as he reflects on the war’s end. He notes old towns, a six hundred year old church, and plans to share more news in person.
The Austin residence once owned by Col. E. M. House and sold previously to L. Lancaster of Corpus Christi has changed hands to W. A. Quebecaux of Georgetown for 52000. Part of the price was Georgetown property. The home is famed as a handsome Austin landmark built by House years ago.
A fragment from Mun strmarfeld Germany reads a wartime reference to Private Ira Forson of the 30th Infantry A E F U S Army. The text appears as a small local notice mentioning the serviceman.
The article reports M Clemenceau presiding with President Wilson as they open a League of Nations discussion. It stresses two aims: conclude wartime settlements and secure global justice and lasting peace. It warns that permanent world cooperation is needed to prevent future strain and ensure enduring guarantees from allied nations.
Congress will be asked to appropriate 750 million dollars to repay and finance railroads. The director general estimates 368,193,000 needed this year for capital projects including improvements and rolling stock. Included are 12,840,000 for inland waterways and 20,000,000 for reorganizing the Boston and Maine.
Governor Hobby submits a special message to the legislature requesting appropriations of 3.5 million dollars from state general revenues to raise teachers salaries and fund education programs in Austin Texas, outlining fiscal needs and policy aims.
In Austin Texas Hor Annie Webb Blanton the state superintendent advocates salary improvements for rural teachers in a continued series urging school funding reform. She argues higher pay will attract qualified educators and improve rural schools.
Washington report notes the senate approves a food relief measure after a week of spirited debate by a vote not fully shown. The article emphasizes legislative action on aid programs and the tense process in the upper chamber.
A U S S Comfort sailor writes home from sea on December 26 1918 describing a merry Christmas aboard and a desire to return to school. He mentions a Red Cross Santa and presents from readers as the ship speeds toward New York for a February return and discharge.
A 40-year-old woman faces doubt as she asserts she can appear 20 by altering her appearance and claiming to be 30. The remark highlights the tension between self-perception and outward aging, sparking discussion on age presentation.
A fragment suggests a wife complains that her husband spends so much time with downtown rummy friends that he has little patience left for home life.
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