America’s Greatest Contribution to the War and World
The piece argues America’s top contribution was ideals rather than arms. It lauds four million soldiers and vast aid, yet claims unity of purpose under Wilson and Foch forged by democracy against autocracy. It credits a peaceful postwar vision a League of Nations and perpetual peace built on justice and democratic principles.
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America
Germany
Wilson
Alsace-Lorraine
Italia-Irredenza
Foch
League of Free Nations
Earth
Why Women Should Not Vote In Early American Debate
A fragmented pamphlet of anti suffrage arguments cites women as mentally inferior and unfit for politics. It claims women pay no taxes face no laws have no children and lack distinct interests while praising male voter superiority and wartime contributions as insufficient for voting rights.
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Texas
England
Canada
Australia
Europe
America
Turkey
Bulgaria
Judge Ant
Thomas Jefferson
Women appointed to Harvard Medical College faculty
The article notes Harvard Medical College has appointed Dr. Alice Hamilton of Chicago to teach industrial diseases to medical students. It laments gender prejudice and cites a May 24 event to extend voting rights to women in state lawmaking and health regulation.
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University
New England
Lie Wen
Ong Oum
Alice Hamilton
Udase
Chicago
Texas Legislature Endorses Suffrage Amendment May 24
Be it resolved the Texas Legislature proposes amending article 6 section 2 to read that loyal Democrats will redeem their platform by voting for the suffrage amendment on May 24, thereby shaping the Texas ballot.
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Democrats OF
Texas
State of
Misguided Legislators Debate Youth Voting Rights
A satirical dialogue critiques proposals allowing twenty one year olds to vote. A judge and spouse ridicule young voters while debating the impact on families, democracy, and political influence. The exchange mocks fears over youth participation and echoes early 20th century suffrage tensions.
Texas Cottonseed Flour Promises Meat Substitute Boom
An article promotes a roasted cottonseed flour product from Texas as a high protein substitute for meat and eggs. It claims 51 percent protein, low starch, and cost savings, urging use in bread and dishes while advising reduced meat portions and continued fruit and vegetable intake. It cites University of Texas studies and a large cotton crop to support value and future pricing.
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Texas
University of Texas
Healthy Babies for a Stronger State Promotes Summer Care
Public health message urges community responsibility for infant care during hot weather. Emphasizes pure milk water air and sanitation as keys to preventing summer sickness, with bottle fed babies especially at risk. Calls for state guidance and community oversight to save the hundred thousand babies for Uncle Sam.
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Uncle Sam
What Made Uncle Ned Laugh
Uncle Ned recalls a comic tale from Sally about a Kemelian that changes color as it runs through a kitchen. The humor centers on a bright green creature then red and purple as it interacts with Sally’s home, ending with a burst of laughter at the scene.
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Uncle Ned
Ned
Mars Bob
Sally
Kermelian
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