Obsolete Tax on bachelors sparks debate in Argentina
A Dallas News editorial notes Argentina's proposal to tax single men from age 21 to 75 to boost birth rates, arguing it coerces marriage and echoes historic population pressures. The piece questions the wisdom of equating higher birth rates with national glory and cites global overcrowding and past polygamous practices as context.
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Honey Grove
Argentina
Europe
Germany
China
India
Wilhelm
Dallas News
Press Praised For Helping To Win War
Fred B. Applegate, associate executive secretary of the Y M C A Southern department, told Camp Travis soldiers that newspapers were a major ally in World War I. He credited the press with inspiring patriotism, financing relief, and shaping public support, saying the press would lead the postwar battle for democracy and liberty.
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San Antonio
Texas
United States
Fred B. Applegate
Southern Department of the Army Y. M. C. A
Camp Travis
Building No. 31
Applegate
New York
Mr. Applegate
Red Cross
Knights of Columbus
Memorial Day Tribute for US War Dead in France
The Stars and Stripes reports on how America honors fallen soldiers in France with permanent four foot high memorials at Romagne Thiaucourt and Beaumont. Grave Registration Service coordinates locate graves from Paris and Tours bureaus, with most unknowns identified by letters photographs or disks.
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America
France
Romange
Thiaucourt
Beaumont
Paris
Tours
Few Men Too Heavy for Jockeys Too Light for Anything
A reflective line notes that some men are ill suited for any role, too heavy for jockey work yet too light for other pursuits, implying limits of physique in certain professions.
Question on handwriting appearance of a small man
The speaker asks why a small man often signs with a large impressive hand. The query explores contrast between size and perceived importance in penmanship.
Clock blown from May home on display at grocery window
A clock blown 150 feet from the May home near Whitewright during a April cyclone that killed Mr. and Mrs. May and injured a daughter sits intact in a Mack & Gray window at 323 West Main. It shows black mud on the frame and glass but keeps accurate time. The clock belongs to J. J. May, brother of the deceased, who works for Magnolia Oil Company.
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Mack & Gray
West Main Street
T. O. May
Whitewright
J. J. May
Magnolia Oil Company
Denison Herald
McGEE'S BABY E for stomach and bowel disorders
McGees Baby E is touted as a grand corrective remedy for infant stomach and bowel issues. The text claims it is pure wholesome and pleasant to take and notes it is sold by all druggists.
Booze and the Primitives in Quanah
The Quanah observer reports the city marshal arrested a Black man for drunkenness, the first such arrest in months. It queries where the alcohol came from and how much remains, framing intoxication as a broader social issue across races and cultures with inflammatory comparisons.
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Quanah
Dallas News
Herbine Promises Quick Relief for Liver Torpor
Advert says dizziness vertigo and other bilious symptoms stem from a torpid liver. Claims herbine acts as a powerful liver stimulant. a dose or two will alleviate those symptoms. Sold by all druggists.
Swenson Well No 1 Boosts Bosque County Profits
The Swenson Well No 1 in Steph ens County began flowing last Sunday at five to ten thousand barrels per day, placing local citizens near millionaire status. Peter Swenson, owner of a 3,500 acre ranch and former resident, controls half the Swensondale Oil Co with $1,490,000 capital stock and 1595 acres. the remainder is held by Show Bros., J W Butler, J N Fallis and Clifton area partners.
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Swenson
Stephens County
Bosque County
Milionaire
Peter Swenson
Cranfills Gap
Swensondale Oil Co
Show Bros
J. W. Butler
J. N. Fallis
Clifton
Meridian Tribune
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Quick Flesh Repair
In the field of medicine there is no healing remedy quicker at repairing flesh than Ballard's Snow Liniment. It heals cuts wounds sprains scalds and other injuries with extraordinary penetrating power. Bold by unknown.
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Ballard
German Sanction Not Necessary in Peace Treaty View
The piece argues Germany’s signature on the Paris peace treaty is not required for its binding effect. It states Germany signed by defeat on Nov 11, 1918 and that Allied decisions proceed regardless of German assent. It notes Germany’s lack of role in negotiations and that signing would not prove compliance. The tone emphasizes the Allies control and the treaty’s permanence without German consent.
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Kansas City Times
Germany
Paris
Tohy
Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau
Local Tire Firm Founder Tops Tractor Sales Plan
O. M. Pederson founder of the Hamilton Tire and Rubber Co. and seller to Deittrich and Strickland visited from Clifton this week. He said he will continue selling tractors in the region.
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O. M. Pederson
Hamilton Tire & Rubber Co
Messrs. Deittrich and Strickland
Clifton
Digestive health and indigestion warnings in weekly talk
A weekly health talk cautions that poor digestion signals bad health. It explains how stomach failure to process food leads to digestive complaints and suggests diet and remedies without alcohol as part of the advice.
Energy and Nervous Tension Remitted by Rich-Tone
Record and Dallas News notes energy is in demand as the public seeks remedies for nervousness sleeplessness and fatigue. The ad promotes Rich-Tone from Price and Stuart Druggists promising restoration of nerves and vigor to aid daily work and the world’s tasks.
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Price & & Stuart
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Wichita
Belle OF Wichita Oe
Oka
Record
Donse Brothers
Dodge Brothers
Detroit
VOY Fort
Clifton, Texas
Clifton Mill & Elev. CO
Pederson
Hamilton
Hamilton Record
Franklin Duane
Record & Dallas News
N. R. Morgan
Attorney-At-Law Meridian
Square
Miles Rae
A. G. Gilliam Clifton
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